Disability & Applied Community Studies Faculty

Education: B.S., University of Washington (Psychology, Speech & Hearing Sciences), M.S., University of Kansas (Special Education), BC College Teachers Professional Teaching Certificate 

Areas of Instruction: Supporting Communication, Supporting Communication & Behaviour, Universal Design for Learning, Practicum, Foundations of Teaching & Learning Courses 

DACS Practice Expertise: Inclusive Education, Teaching (K-12), Positive Behaviour Support, BC Curriculum, Education and Behaviour Consulting, School Systems, Universal Design for Learning  

Education: BA, Political Science (Pepperdine University); MBA (Loyola, New Orleans); PhD Candidate -  IGS, Community Engagement, Social Change, and Equity (UBC)  

Areas of Instruction: Disability Studies, Disability Justice, Inclusive Communities, Employment Supports, Social Policy and Advocacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Community Building

DACS Practice Expertise: Practicum (School, Community, Employment), Social Policy and Advocacy, Inclusive Supports, Community Building, Change Management  

Education: BA, Psychology/Sociology (UofA); MEd- Education (AU); PhD Candidate- Ed Tech & Learning Design (SFU)  

Areas of Instruction: Disability Studies, Universal Design for Learning, Working with Families, Person-Centered Planning, Community Building, Youth Transition, Employment Supports, Social Policy-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, PLAR 

DACS Practice Expertise: Practicum (School, Community, Employment), Inclusive and Accessible Course Design, Advocacy, Inclusive Supports, Reflective Practice