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Brock University Faculty of Education The Faculty of Education focuses on learning as a force of positive change. When Brock opened its doors in 1964, the St.

Grounded in theory and oriented toward practice, we are a community of learners having an impact on the field of education, our disciplines, the lives of our students, and the communities we serve. Catharines Teachers' College was just an idea in its initial planning stage. In 1965, however, through a special arrangement between Brock and the Ontario Ministry of Education, the St. Catharines Teachers’ College was officially formed.

All are invited to celebrate the publication of Colonized Classrooms, 2nd Edition - Racism, Trauma, and Resistance in Po...
10/15/2026

All are invited to celebrate the publication of Colonized Classrooms, 2nd Edition - Racism, Trauma, and Resistance in Post-secondary Education by Professor of Indigenous Educational Studies Sheila Cote-Meek, Interim Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement at Brock University. The event is hosted by Indigenous Educational Studies in the Faculty of Education.

EVENT DETAILS:
In person book launch
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
10:30-11:30 a.m., Welch Hall Atrium
The event will include remarks from Indigenous Educational Studies faculty, a reading by Sheila Cote-Meek followed by a Q&A session, and a small reception and book signing. Books will be available for purchase.
Please register on ExperienceBU (link in bio).

A virtual book launch will be hosted by Brock’s Centre for Pedagogical Innovation on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on MS Teams Please register on ExperienceBU.

About the book:
In the wake of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Sheila Cote-Meek examines how post-secondary institutions have responded to demands for reconciliation, Indigenization, and systemic change. Drawing on the voices of Indigenous students and professors, the second edition explores both the progress that has been made since the TRC and the enduring challenges that continue to shape Indigenous experiences in higher education.

All are invited to celebrate the publication of Colonized Classrooms, 2nd Edition - Racism, Trauma, and Resistance in Po...
10/15/2026

All are invited to celebrate the publication of Colonized Classrooms, 2nd Edition - Racism, Trauma, and Resistance in Post-secondary Education by Professor of Indigenous Educational Studies Sheila Cote-Meek, Interim Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement at Brock University. The event is hosted by Indigenous Educational Studies in the Faculty of Education.

EVENT DETAILS:
In person book launch
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
10:30-11:30 a.m., Welch Hall Atrium
The event will include remarks from Indigenous Educational Studies faculty, a reading by Sheila Cote-Meek followed by a Q&A session, and a small reception and book signing. Books will be available for purchase.

A virtual book launch will be hosted by Brock's Centre for Pedagogical Innovation on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on MS Teams

About the book:
In the wake of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Sheila Cote-Meek examines how post-secondary institutions have responded to demands for reconciliation, Indigenization, and systemic change. Drawing on the voices of Indigenous students and professors, the second edition explores both the progress that has been made since the TRC and the enduring challenges that continue to shape Indigenous experiences in higher education.

https://experiencebu.brocku.ca/event/335864

The Faculty of Education's Equity & Social Justice Committee (ESJC) is thrilled to announce its Fall 2026 Speaker Series...
09/23/2026

The Faculty of Education's Equity & Social Justice Committee (ESJC) is thrilled to announce its Fall 2026 Speaker Series:

Beyond Green: Advancing Sustainability Through Social Justice featuring Sherri Vansickle and Liette Vasseur

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
1-2:30 p.m., RFP 214/215, Brock University
Virtual Teams option will be available for those unable to attend in person.
Please RSVP to receive the Teams link 24 hours before the event.
If you do not have a Brock email address, please RSVP to [email protected] to register.

Beyond Green: Advancing Sustainability Through Social Justice

This event explores the critical intersections of environmental and community sustainability and social justice, and challenges the audience to look beyond traditional “green” solutions. The session explores how climate change, access to resources, and environmental policy disproportionately affect marginalized communities, and equips attendees with actionable strategies to advocate for a more equitable, sustainable future that values environmental stewardship alongside social justice. Join us to collaborate, learn, and drive transformative change that leaves no one behind.

All are invited to this free event. We hope to see you there!
https://experiencebu.brocku.ca/event/332834

For Uma Daya and her daughter Aleena, a week spent at the Brock Learning Lab (BLL) this summer was nothing short of magi...
09/15/2026

For Uma Daya and her daughter Aleena, a week spent at the Brock Learning Lab (BLL) this summer was nothing short of magical.

“From bubbling purple potions to imagining a script for a fantastical story, the summer program at the Brock Learning Lab sparked creativity and curiosity in Aleena while providing the perfect opportunity to stave off the ‘summer slide,” Daya said. The Daya family participated in the BLL’s inaugural SummerBoost program, which aims to improve early literacy and foundational numeracy skills for students who have completed junior kindergarten to Grade 2.

BLL Director Tiffany Gallagher said the Daya family’s experience is exactly what drives the teams work at the Lab.

“As a staple in the Niagara community for more than 30 years, we are motivated every day to help children and youth thrive in their education and build their skills and confidence, both during the summer months and during the academic school year through our tutoring services,” she said.

The BLL is now accepting applications for the Fall session volunteer tutors, an incredible opportunity for students across to gain professional tutoring experience and make an impact in community. Applications are also open now for families interested in accessing BLL tutoring service in literacy and math. Learn more in The Brock News. ⬇️

https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2026/09/learning-lab-boosts-belonging-for-local-kids/

Congratulations to all of our incredible Faculty of Education graduates! 🎉 We are so proud of all you have accomplishe...
06/15/2026

Congratulations to all of our incredible Faculty of Education graduates! 🎉

We are so proud of all you have accomplished during your time here at Brock. Here's to your next chapter, we will be cheering you on! And remember, you always have a home here as . ❤️

The full Convocation album is now available on Brock's official Flickr page. https://flickr.com/photos/brockuniversity/albums/

Maisyn Kwinecki (BA ’26, BEd ’26) is launching her teaching career fuelled by the belief technology can reduce barriers ...
06/12/2026

Maisyn Kwinecki (BA ’26, BEd ’26) is launching her teaching career fuelled by the belief technology can reduce barriers and create more equitable learning opportunities for all.

Kwinecki was part of first cohort of Brock Concurrent Teacher Education students to specialize in Interactive Arts and Science, recently renamed Interactive Arts and Digital Media (IADM). She and her peers graduated on Thursday, June 11 during the University’s 119th Convocation.

“My biggest takeaway from Brock is a greater awareness of how influential technology can be in shaping the way students learn, communicate, create and interact with the world around them,” she said.

As someone who has always had a passion for technology and interest in teaching, the combination of IADM and teacher education was a natural fit for Kwinecki. Read more about her experience in the program in The Brock News. Congratulations to all our graduates! 🎉✨

https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2026/06/future-educators-equipped-to-lead-in-tech-driven-classrooms/

Inspired by the students they’ve encountered as educators, Isabella Favero (BA ’24, BEd ’24, MEd ’26) and Nisreen Mohama...
06/12/2026

Inspired by the students they’ve encountered as educators, Isabella Favero (BA ’24, BEd ’24, MEd ’26) and Nisreen Mohamad Alameddine (PhD ’26) are leveraging their research to help learners thrive.

A Master of Education graduate, Favero’s research explores digital text features in learning tools designed to support students’ word decoding — or the ability to sound out words — an essential part of learning to read. Her approach examined behavioural, affective, cognitive and social engagement of students in Grades 4 to 6 in relation to literacy.

“I’m very inspired to work with these students because at this age, students are no longer learning to read — they are reading to learn,” she said.

Like Favero, PhD in Educational Studies graduate Nisreen Mohamad Alameddine is making valuable contributions through her research to support the well-being of students. Motivated by her career as a full-time teacher, she began her doctoral work interested in culturally and linguistically diverse students, but her interest quickly shifted towards her own community and supporting newcomer Muslim students.

“I want to help newcomer students as they negotiate and navigate multiple worlds and face big questions about what aspects of their identity are retained and what changes,” she said.

Read more about the impactful research of the Faculty of Education changemakers on The Brock News. ⬇️

https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2026/06/education-grads-strive-to-support-young-learners/

Rachel Wakayama (BA ’26, BEd ’26) and Ashley Grover (MA ’19, PhD ’26) spent their time at Brock University fostering con...
06/12/2026

Rachel Wakayama (BA ’26, BEd ’26) and Ashley Grover (MA ’19, PhD ’26) spent their time at Brock University fostering connection and creating positive change on campus.

In recognition of their impact, the two Faculty of Education graduates received the Board of Trustees Spirit of Brock medal during Brock’s 119th Convocation on Thursday, June 11.

Read more about these inspiring graduates in The Brock News through the link in our bio. 🔗 Sincere congratulations to Rachel and Ash, we are so proud of all you have accomplished and grateful for your dedication and commitment to the community! 🎉

https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2026/06/education-spirit-of-brock-medallists-build-belonging-community/

Two inspiring educators and Horizon Graduate Scholarship recipients, Wenting Rong (MEd' 19) and Chinyere Saka, are resha...
04/22/2026

Two inspiring educators and Horizon Graduate Scholarship recipients, Wenting Rong (MEd' 19) and Chinyere Saka, are reshaping the future of learning.

Saka, a Nigerian Canadian math educator, is advancing equity by exploring Black students’ experiences in Grade 9 classrooms highlighting how identity, belonging and confidence shape success in mathematics.

Rong, an engineer-turned-education researcher, is helping future teachers harness technology like AI and robotics to create engaging, inclusive science learning experiences.

The work of these dedicated PhD in Educational Studies students is grounded in a shared goal to empower every student to believe in their potential and take charge of their future. Read more about their timely and impactful research in The Brock News. ⬇️

https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2026/04/horizon-scholars-break-down-barriers-in-stem-education/

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