Educational Leadership and Administration | Educational Psychology | Higher Education | Philosophy of Education | Social Justice Education | Sociology of Education
Structured, Choice-Driven Independent Reading: Improving Engagement Among Reluctant Readers in Secondary English Classrooms
Abstract: Student disengagement from reading in secondary English language arts classrooms remains a persistent concern, particularly as adolescents report declining motivation and negative attitudes toward reading. This study is grounded in an interest in how instructional practices can better support reluctant readers within structured, school-based literacy environments. This paper argues that structured, choice-driven independent reading…
Educational Leadership and Administration | Educational Psychology | Social Justice Education | Teacher Education
School-Wide Trauma Awareness and the Impact on the Relational Health of a School Climate
This poster summarizes my research on how a school-wide approach to understanding and addressing trauma positively impacts the relational health of a school climate. Major themes in the literature are discussed along with recommendations for schools to successfully and sustainably implement trauma-informed practices to better support all school stakeholders. Trauma is a prevalent issue facing…
Culturally Competent Career Counselling: A Critical Approach to Supporting Minority Canadian High School Students
This poster examines culturally competent career counselling models in Canadian high schools, informed by my experience as a high school educator with a critical lens to confront systemic inequities that exist. Minority students, including racialized, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and low-income youth, continue to face barriers in their post-graduation planning. This raises an educational concern and a…