The Department of Human Services and Early Learning 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

Natalia Rohatyn-Martin, PhD (Alberta)
Educational Psychology/Special Education

Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration

Faculty

Marilyn Connor, MA (Yorkville), MBA (Royal Roads)
Counselling Psychology. Leadership

Cheryl Crocker, PhD (Victoria)
Interdisciplinary

Petrina Ferreira, MA (Royal Roads)
Learning and Technology

Kelly Hennig, MEd (Alberta)
Early Childhood Education

Ryan Popplestone, MBA (Royal Roads)

Aaron Turpin, PhD (Toronto)

Professional Resource Faculty - Field Education Facilitator

Ann Basualdo, MEd (British Columbia)
Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Curriculum Studies

Faculty

Donna Badach, MEd (Alberta)
Elementary Education

Sandra Beckman, MSc (Nova Southeastern)

Ozlem Cankaya, PhD (Carleton)
Cognitive Science

Maria Di Stasio, PhD (McGill)
Educational Psychology

Rhonda Fischer, MEd (Alberta)
Educational Policy Studies

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

Reshma Kochar, BEd (Alberta)
Elementary Education

Jennifer Magalnick, MA (Brandeis)
Education

Lee Makovichuk, MEd (Alberta)
Elementary Education

Etienna Moostoos-Lafferty, MEd (Alberta)
Secondary Education

Margaret Mykietyshyn, MEd (Alberta)
Elementary Education

Carolyn Parkes MEd (Alberta)
Elementary Education

Heather Stringer, MA (Victoria)
Child and Youth Care

Nancy Thomas, EdD (Portland)
Educational Leadership

Professional Resource Faculty - Field Education Facilitator

Ann Basualdo, MEd (British Columbia)
Early Childhood Education

Educational Assistant

Faculty

Janelle Morrison, MSLP (Alberta)

Shauna Pilipchuk, BCR (Calgary)
Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies

Debbie Royer, MEd (Alberta)
Policy Studies

Linda Scouten, MEd (Alberta)
Adult Education

Professional Resource Faculty - Field Education Facilitator

Ann Basualdo, MEd (British Columbia)
Early Childhood Education