The Department of Early Learning and Curriculum Studies prepares students to become educators of children and youth in a variety of early learning and educational settings. The department also provides students the opportunity to become effective human service managers and leaders. Faculty with strong connections to the field ensure students acquire the necessary professional practice skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen career.

Department Chair

Nancy Thomas, EdD (Portland)
Educational Leadership

Bachelor of Early Childhood Curriculum Studies

Faculty

Donna Badach, MEd (Alberta)
Elementary Education

Ozlem Cankaya, PhD (Carleton)
Cognitive Science

Rhonda Fischer, PhD (UofC)
Educational Research 

Noah Kenneally, PhD (Toronto)
Social Sciences and Social Justice 

Mackenzie Martin, PhD (UofO)
Philosophy in Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation

Etienna Moostoos-Lafferty, MEd (Alberta)
Secondary Education

Carolyn Parkes, MEd (Alberta)
Elementary Education

Professional Resource Faculty - Field Education Facilitator

Ann Basualdo, MEd (British Columbia)
Early Childhood Education