Academic Qualifications: 

PhD, Queen's University, 2006

Date joined Lakehead: 
2008
Previous Teaching/Work: 

Simon Fraser University, Faculty of Education: 2006-2007.

Research Interests: 
  • Sexual orientation and gender identity
  • Education policies related to safety and violence in schools
  • Bullying and social difference
  • Rape culture and sexual violence

Please note that, unfortunately, I am no longer accepting new students for MEd portfolio, MEd thesis, or PhD supervision, as of spring 2023. 

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