Dr. Kaschka Watson

Assistant Professor (PhD)

905 688 5550 x3320
[email protected]

Kaschka R. Watson, PhD (He/Him/His), is a Jamaican-born Canadian scholar. He is an Assistant Professor of Administration, Leadership, and Policy in the Department of Educational Studies at Brock University in the Faculty of Education. His teaching, research, advocacy, activism, and community work have deepened his passion for championing initiatives that identify, disrupt, and dismantle anti-Black racism, anti-oppression, and educational inequities. He is a change-maker and a transformative education leader. His scholarship in leadership and policy, and in equity and social justice, has led to more equitable opportunities for racialized students and educational leaders.

Research Interests and Activities

  • Administration, Leadership, and Policy 
  • Anti-Black Racism; Anti-oppression Education; Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Studies 
  • Culturally Relevant and Sustainable Leadership 
  • Black 2SLGBTQIA+ Identities 
  • Racialized Students’ Experiences in K-12 and Higher Education 

Professional Affiliations and Accreditation/Certification

  • American Educational Research Association (AERA)                     
  • Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) 
  • Black Canadian Studies Association (BCSA)                                    
  • Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators (ONABSE)                  
  • Queer Studies in Education and Culture (QSEC)                             
  • Tomorrow’s Ontario Public Service (TOPS)                                      
  • Ontario Public Service Pride Network (OPN)

Recent Publications

Watson, K. R., & Campbell, A. B. (2025). Beyond homophobia: A duoethnography of two Jamaican professors. Social and Economic Studies, 73(1&2), 1-28.  

Watson, K. R., & Campbell, A. B. (2025). Inclusive Leadership: Cultivating and Sustaining an Equitable School Culture and Climate for Marginalized Students in Ontario Schools. In Z. Abawi, A. Eizadirad, S. Tuters, & A. B. Campbell (Eds.). Activist leadership for inclusive schools: Canadian insights, (pp. 258-277). Canadian Scholars Press.

Campbell, A. B., & Watson, K. R. (2025). Duoethnography: Truth-telling, differences, and commonalities in the experiences of two same-gender-loving Black men in academia. In A. D. Tomlin’s (Ed.). The Journey: Truths of same-gender-loving Black Males in Higher Education, (pp. 31-45). Emerald Publishing

Watson, K. R. (2023). Dismantling Hate in schools. In A. B. Campbell, & L. Swartz (Eds.). Stop the Hate for Goodness Sake: How can classroom teachers disrupt discrimination and promote hope, foster healing, and inspire joyful learning? (pp. 51-56). Pembroke Publishers Limited.  

Campbell, A. B., & Watson, K. R. (2022). Disrupting and dismantling deficit thinking in schools through culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy. In Gélinas-Proulx, A., & Shields, C. M. (Eds.). Leading for equity and social justice: Systemic transformation in Canadian education, (pp. 105-141). University of Toronto Press. 

Campbell, A. B., & Watson, K. R. (2021). Fostering belonging. Principal Connections, 24(3), 10-11. https://www.cpco.on.ca/Common/Uploaded%20files/CPCO/Communications/Principal-Connections-Preview/2021/PC-Summer-2021-Sneak-Peek.pdf 

Campbell, A. B., & Watson, K. (2021). From awareness to action: Disrupting racism/anti-Black racism as education leaders. The Register, 23(2), 15-21. https://www.principals.ca/en/resources/Register/OPC_Winter_February_2021.FINAL.pdf.  

Research and Project Funding

  • Watson, K. R. (Principal-Investigator), Campbell, A. B., Allen, A., & Gosine, K. (Co-Investigator). Exploring the impact of peer mentorship on Black males’ leadership advancement in Canadian post-secondary institutions (2025-2027). Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada, Insight Development Grant. $64,799 CDN (funded June 2025).
  • Towards Racial Justice: Black Male Faculty Mentorship as a Pathway to Senior Leadership in Ontario Universities ($1,000.00 R&D Grant).
  • Duoethnography: Truth Telling, Differences and Commonalities in the Experiences of Two Same-Gender Loving Black Men in Academia ($1,000.00 GRAD Fund) 

Courses Taught

  • ADED 2P11: Equity in Adult Education  
  • ADED 2P50: Post-Secondary Online and Blended Learning 
  • ADED 2P97: Introduction to Leadership Theory in Adult Education 
  • ADED 3P97: Application of Leadership Theory in Adult Education 
  • ADED 4F90: Research and Critical Reflection in Adult Education 
  • EDUC 5P00: Introduction to Social Justice, Power, and Politics in Education