PhD in Educational Studies

Yvonne Messenger, a PhD in Educational Studies candidate, will defend the thesis “Navigating a Rapidly Changing Landscape for Teaching Literacy: A Mixed-Methods Study of Kindergarten Educators’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs” on Monday, Mar. 31 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The defence will take place in STH 361.

The examination committee members are Brian Roy, Chair; Tiffany Gallagher, Supervisor; Maren Aukerman, External Examiner (University of Calgary); Donato Tarulli, Internal Examiner; and Sonia Mastrangelo (Lakehead University) and Diane Collier, Advisory Committee.

PhD in Educational Studies

Amanjot Toor, a PhD in Educational Studies candidate, will defend the thesis “Mathematic Teachers’ Lived Experiences of Teachable Moments” on Tuesday, Apr. 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The defence will take place in PLAZA 600F.

The examination committee members are Ping Liang, Chair; Joyce Mgombelo, Supervisor; Richelle Marynowski, External Examiner (University of Lethbridge); Maureen Connolly, Internal Examiner; and Tanya Kaefer (Lakehead University) and Doug Karrow, Advisory Committee.

PhD in Child and Youth Studies

Kimberley Duffin, a PhD in Child and Youth Studies candidate, will defend the thesis “Into the Forest: A Child and Family Therapist’s Journey” on Thursday, Apr. 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The defence will take place in PLAZA 600F.

The examination committee members are Elizabeth Vlossak, Chair; Heather Chalmers, Supervisor; Nevin Harper, External Examiner (University of Victoria); Trent Newmeyer, Internal Examiner; and Christine Tardif Williams, Advisory Committee.