“I celebrate teaching that enables transgressions- a movement against and beyond boundaries. It is that movement which makes education a practice of freedom” -bell hooks

Courses taught

Carleton University

Introduction to Childhood & Youth Studies (2019/2020, 2020/2021 [online], 2022/2023)

Critical Approaches to Child Development (Winter 2020, Fall 2020 [online])

Migration and Education (Fall 2022)

Trent University

Sociocultural Perspectives on Human Development and Learning (2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2017/2018, 2018/2019)

Practicum Course and Developing Teacher Identity (2014/2015, 2018/2019)

First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Studies (2018/2019)

Indigenous, Environmental and Sustainability Education (2018, 2019)

Introduction to Research Methods [Masters level] (2018)

Research Methods in Education [Masters level] (2018)

 Outreach

I believe that education without community is fruitless. We all flourish within safe, supportive and loving relationships. Therefore I strive as much as possible to make community an integral part of my scholarship. Below are some initiatives and events I’ve been honoured to participate in the past.

  • Logo for Parents for Diversity Organization

    Embracing Race at Home & at School. Webinar for School Councils w/ P4D

  • Instagram live on gender and sexuality diversity in children and youth w/ @elvivirbonito [Spanish]

  • Anti-racism workshop for parents collaboration with Teach 2 Learn [Spanish]

  • Is This A Place Where I (Be)Long?”: Creating A Welcoming Space For Marginalized Students In The Classroom, Trent University

  • Project of Heart with Trent University and KPDSB

  • Panel presentation for IWD event