Department of Human Services and Early Learning
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)
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