Welcome to Dr. Dustin Garnet
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Dustin Garnet will be joining the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy in Art Education as of January 1, 2025. Dr. Garnet comes to EDCP from California State University. Sincerely, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science Education
Welcome Dr. Johnna Montgomerie
Colleagues, Join me in welcoming Dr. Johnna Montgomerie who has joined the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy as of January 1, 2024 as a faculty in Home Economics Education. Once again, let us welcome Johnna to our EDCP community! Sincerely, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science Education
Kieran Forde reappointed to the President’s Advisory Committee on Student Discipline
Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to inform you that Kieran Forde, a PhD candidate under Dr. Jillianne Code’s supervision, has been reappointed as a member of the President’s Advisory Committee on Student Discipline for a second term (September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.) The President’s Advisory Committee on Student Discipline serves a valuable purpose […]
Jillianne Code’s Promotion to Associate Professor
Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Jillanne Code for being granted tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor effective July 1, 2023. Hearty congratulations, Jillianne! Sincerely, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
Welcome to Dr. Anita Sinner and Dr. Peter Nelson
Colleagues, Join me in welcoming the following two new faculty to the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy as of July 1, 2023: Dr. Anita Sinner, Professor (tenured) in Arts-Based Educational Research, Dr. Peter Nelson, Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track) in Social Studies Education. Once again, let us welcome Anita and Peter to our EDCP community! Sincerely, Samson. […]
Congratulations to Drs. Shannon Leddy and Johanna Sam
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Shannon Leddy (Métis Nation) and Dr. Johanna Sam (Tsilhqot’in Nation) who have been newly appointed co-editors of the Canadian Journal of Native Education (CJNE). Read more. Congratulations to both! Sincerely, Samson Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Petrina
Dear Colleagues, Congratulations to Professor Stephen Petrina, recently elected to the office of Vice President of the Faculty Association of UBC. The FAUBC has about 5,000 members, including faculty and librarians. Professor Petrina previously served on the FAUBC as a Member-At-Large for four years and thus brings extensive experience to the office of VP. Professor […]
Dr. Rita Irwin Reappointed as a Distinguished University Scholar
Dear colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Professor Rita Irwin for being reappointed as a Distinguished University Scholar for another five-year term. Well done Rita! We are very proud of you and this milestone achievement. Samson. Best, Samson Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
Congratulations to Kwesi Yaro
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Kwesi Yaro, a PhD graduate of EDCP, has accepted a tenure track appointment as Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Secondary Education at the University of Alberta. Dr. Yaro recently successfully completed his PhD in EDCP under the supervision of Professor Ann Anderson with Professors […]
Dr. Cynthia Nicol Reappointed as the David F. Robitaille Professor of Mathematics and Science Education
Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia Nicol on her reappointment as the David F. Robitaille Professor of Mathematics and Science Education for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2021. Learn more in this article.
Congratulations and Welcome to Dr. Stella Maris Namae
Dear Colleagues, Congratulations and welcome to Dr. Stella Maris Namae, for her joint appointment as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Black Canadian Studies under the Supervision of David Lam Chair, Professor Annette Henry, and in Media & Technology Studies, under the Supervision of Professor Stephen Petrina. Stella completed her PhD in the Department of Curriculum and […]
Reappointment of Dr. Leyton Schnellert as Eleanor Rix Professor for Rural Teacher Education
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Leyton Schnellert for being reappointed as Eleanor Rix Professor for Rural Teacher Education for a second three-year term beginning September 1, 2021. The mandate of the Eleanor Rix Professorship is to better understand and respond to current problems and needs that exist in rural education, and to […]
Welcome to Dr. Shawn Forde
Dear Colleagues, The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP) welcomes a new faculty, Dr. Shawn Forde, as an Assistant Professor of Physical Education within the Health, Outdoor and Physical Education (HOPE) Program effective January 1, 2021. Welcome Dr. Forde! Best, Samson Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
Congratulations to Dr. Samson Nashon
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Samson Nashon on his reappointment as the Head of the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy for a second five-year term beginning July 1, 2021. As a department, we look forward to five more years of carrying out our work under Dr. Nashon’s wise leadership.
Congratulations to Dr. Douglas Adler – Assistant Professor of Teaching Appointment
Colleagues, Following the recent search for tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teaching in Science Education, Dr. Douglas Adler has been appointed to the position effective July 1, 2020. Dr. Adler has until now been a 12-month Lecturer in Science Education. Please join me in congratulating Doug on this important appointment. Best, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD […]
Congratulations and Welcome to Dr. Jennifer Jing Zhao
Dear Colleagues, Welcome to Dr. Jennifer Jing Zhao, who has joined our Department as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Media & Technology Studies Education under the Supervision of Drs. Stephen Petrina and Hsiao-Cheng (Sandrine) Han. Dr. Zhao’s Postdoctoral appointment is funded by Mitacs Accelerate program. She completed her PhD studies in the Department in 2019. Dr. […]
Drs. Rita Irwin and Kit Grauer Appointed as UBC Ambassadors
Congratulations to Drs. Rita Irwin and Kit Grauer for their recognition by the UBC Ambassadors program. The program recognizes influential UBC faculty hosting prestigious national and international conferences at UBC. Rita Irwin, Professor Kit Grauer, Associate Professor Emerita Faculty of Education, Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy International Society for Education through Art World Congress 2019 […]
Tetsuo Aoki Professorship in Curriculum Studies
Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Bill Pinar, Professor in EDCP, on his appointment as the Tetsuo Aoki Professor in Curriculum Studies, effective September 1, 2019. The Tetsuo Aoki Professor in Curriculum Studies has a term of five years. This honorary Professorship is established in memory of the late Tetsuo Aoki whose life-long work has […]
Welcome to Dr. Harper Keenan
Colleagues, We are delighted to welcome Dr. Harper Keenan to the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy. He joins us from Stanford University on September 1, 2019 as an Assistant Professor specializing in gender and diversity education. Dr. Keenan is also appointed as the inaugural Quartermain Professor in Gender and Sexuality in Education. Please join me […]
Welcome to Dr. Lindsay Gibson
Colleagues, We are delighted to welcome a new tenure-track appointment to the Department. Dr. Lindsay Gibson comes to us as an Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education from the University of Alberta. His research focuses on various aspects of history and social studies education including curriculum design, assessment, historical thinking, historical consciousness, teacher education, inquiry, […]
Congratulations to Dr. Peter Cole
To EDCP Community, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Peter Cole for being appointed to the On Sustainability Advisory Board. For more information, please see link below: https://onsustainability.com/news/peter-cole-joins-the-advisory-board?fbclid=IwAR2LAyorxQmfD3kmieOH2iJderi3b2USDDAfZxx6zLVW9u5CmkE05vONau8 Best, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
On Sustainability Advisory Board Appointment
To EDCP Community, Congratulations to Dr. Pat O’Riley , an Honorary Associate Professor in our Department, for being appointed to the On Sustainability Advisory Board effective May 1, 2019. For more information, please see link below: https://onsustainability.com/news/pat-oriley-joins-advisory-board?fbclid=IwAR1AIFr7XcZDy-VW6VqMyOuoYwrwjzmIMVoTAcATD_eimA0X0EVGoa4mZNo Best, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
EDCP Welcomes Dr. Leyton Schnellert
Dr. Leyton Schnellert will be joining the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy as an Associate Professor on September 1, 2018. Dr. Schnellert is also appointed as the new Eleanor Rix Professor in Rural Teacher Education for a three-year term. Dr. Leyton Schnellert was previously an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at UBC’s Okanagan […]
Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Webb
Dear Colleagues, Following the recent search for tenure-track Instructor I (Educational Leadership Stream) in Social Studies Education, Dr. Andrea Webb has been appointed to the position. Dr. Webb has until now been a 12-month Lecturer in Social Studies Education. Please join me in congratulating Andrea on this important appointment. Samson Dr. Samson Nashon EdD Department […]
Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia Nicol
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Cynthia Nicol has been appointed the David F. Robitaille Professor in Mathematics and Science Education for a three-year term (September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2020). The Robitaille Professorship was established under the leadership of Dean Nancy Sheehan — to honour former department Head of CUST/EDCP, David Robitaille — in […]
Congratulations to Dr. Tracy Friedel
Colleagues, Dr. Tracy Friedel, Associate Professor, will be taking a leave of absence (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019) to serve as the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Studies at Mount Royal University in Alberta. Her research will focus on culture, environment and sustainability. See http://www.mtroyal.ca/AboutMountRoyal/MediaRoom/Newsroom/TracyFriedelResearchChair.htm. Congratulations Tracy on this significant career achievement! Samson […]
Welcome to Dr. Jillianne Code
Colleagues, We are delighted to welcome Dr. Jillianne Code, a new tenure-track appointment to the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy effective July 1st. Dr. Code comes to us as an Assistant Professor of Media and Technology Studies Education from University of Victoria, B.C. She has a strong background in Learning Technologies which is informed by Educational […]
Congratulations to Drs. Peter Cole and Kerry Renwick
Colleagues, I have just received the President’s letter informing me that Dr. Peter Cole has been granted tenure and promotion to Associate Professor, effective July 1, 2017. Please join me in congratulating Peter on this important and wonderful achievement. Please also join me in congratulating Dr. Kerry Renwick for being reappointed as a tenure-track Assistant […]
Welcome to Dr. LeAnne Petherick
A very warm welcome is extended to Dr. LeAnne Petherick as she takes up her position as Assistant Professor (Physical Education) in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy. LeAnne graduated from the University of Toronto with a PhD and from Memorial University with a Masters of Physical Education. Prior to joining the University of British […]
New Appointment: Dr. Samson Madera Nashon, Head of the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy
Dr. Samson Nashon has been appointed as the next Head of the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2016. Link to offiical announcement. We are all delighted with this appointment. Hearty congratulations to Samson!
Congratulations to Alayne Armstrong
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Alayne Armstrong, a PhD graduate of EDCP and SSHRC Doctoral Scholar, has accepted a tenure track appointment as Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Regina, beginning July 1, 2016. Alayne completed her PhD in 2013, under the supervision of Dr. […]
Welcome to Professor Kerry Renwick
We are delighted to welcome a new tenure-track appointment to the Department. Professor Kerry Renwick comes to us as an Assistant Professor of Home Economics Education from Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
SAC Appointment
It gives me great delight to inform you that Harry Hubball has been appointed to the University Senior Appointments Committee (SAC). This is a tremendous recognition by central administration of Harry’s wealth of experience both within and without UBC and it is a wonderful plaudit for the Department that we have a representative on this […]