The Ontario Action Researcher
Review Panel
 

John Lawrence ('Larry') Bencze
Associate Professor, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Academic Background: B.Sc. ( Queen's); M.Sc. (Queen's); B.Ed. (Queen's); Ph.D. ( University of Toronto )
Areas of Current Interest: Science education, nature of science and science inquiry, 'STSE Education'
Mailing Address: Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto , 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto , ON , M5S 1V6

Willow Brown
Assistant Professor, University of Northern British Columbia

Willow Brown

Academic Background: BEd (University of Saskatchewan); MEd (University of Alaska Southeast); PhD (University of Saskatchewan)
Areas of Current Interest: School Improvement, Learning Communities, Multimodal Literacy, Instructional Leadership (Teacher Leaders and Principals)
Mailing Address: University of Northern British Columbia School of Education, 3333 University Way, Prince George, B.C. V2N 4Z9

Jan Buley
Assistant Professor, School of Education, Laurentian University

Jan Buley

Academic background: B.A. (Guelph), B.Ed. (Nipissing), M.A./M.Ed. (Mount Saint Vincent, Halifax), M.Ed. (Columbia, NYC), Ph.D. (New York University)
Research Interests: Family Engagement in School Community (assumptions, beliefs and contradictions), School Reform Issues, Critical Literacies, Drama in Education, Elementary School/University Partnerships, Imagination in Teaching and Arts Equity.
Mailing address: Laurentian University School of Education, Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury Ontario P3E 2C6

Jennifer Clark
Elementary Teacher, Upper Canada District School Board

Academic background: BA, University of Waterloo, B. Ed., Ontario Education Teachers College at McMaster University
Areas of current interest: action research, beginning reading
Mailing address: 202 Fulford Pt. Rd., Elizabethtown, ON, K6V 7E1

Zoe Donoahue
Elementary Teacher, Institute of Child Study Lab School , OISE/UT

Academic background: B.A. (McMaster), M.Ed. (University of Toronto)
Areas of current interest: teacher research, curriculum (mathematics, literacy), inquiry based learning, initial teacher education
Mailing address: Institute of Child Study, 45 Walmer Road , Toronto M5R 2X2

Susan Drake
Professor, Brock University, St. Catharines

Susan Drake

Academic background: Ph.D. - University of Toronto
Areas of current interest: holistic learning, innovative curriculum models, narrative
Mailing address: Brock University, Faculty of Education, St.Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1

Karen Goodnough
Associate Dean, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Karen Goodnough

Academic background: B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. (Memorial University); Ph.D. (University of Toronto)
Areas of current interest: problem-based learning; science education; school-university partnerships; teacher inquiry/action research
Mailing address: Faculty of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X8

Karen Hume
Education Officer, Durham District School Board

Karen Hume

Academic Background: Hons. B.A. Victoria College - University of Toronto , B.Ed. University of Toronto, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teacher Development - OISE
Areas of Current Interest: differentiated instruction, development of classroom community, teacher growth and change, adolescent literacy, working with early adolescents (intermediates), assessment practices
Mailing Address: Durham District School Board, 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1R 2K6

Julian Kitchen
Associate Professor, Brock University

Julian Kitchen

Academic background: B.A. University of Toronto , B.Ed. University of Windsor, M.Ed. and Ph.D., OISE/UT
Areas of current interest: teacher education/induction/development, education law, gifted education
Mailing address: Faculty of Education, Brock University, 1842 King Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8K 1V7

Heather Knill-Griesser
Principal, Grand Erie District School Board

Heather Knill-Griesser

Academic Background: Bachelor of Science, McMaster University, B. Ed., University of Toronto, M..Ed., Brock University
Areas of current research: Action Research, Partners in Education, Assessment for Improvement Project; Professional Learning Communities
Mailing address: 8 Westgate Circle, Brantford, ON N3R 5W5

Louis Lim
Vice-Principal, Thornhill Secondary School, York Region District School Board

Louis Lim

Academic Background: B.Sc.Hons., B.Ed. (York University); M.Ed. (Queen's University); M.A. (York University)
Areas of current research: classroom-based assessment; communication in mathematics; mathematics education.
Mailing address: Thornhill Secondary School, 167 Dudley Avenue, Thornhill, ON L3T 2E5

Monica McGlynn-Stewart
Instructor, Faculty Advisor, School of Early Childhood Education, Ryerson University

McGlynn-Stewart

Academic background: B.A., (University of Toronto), Diploma in Child Study, (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) M.ED., (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education)
Areas of current interest: action research, teacher education, mathematics education
Mailing address: School of Early Childhood Education, Ryerson University, Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3

Janet McIntosh
Assistant Professor in English Education, Nipissing University

 

Academic background: B.A.(Hons.) English (McMaster); B.Ed. (University of Toronto); M.Ed. (York University); Ed.D. (OISE/UT)
Areas of current interest: English Education; Reflective Practice; Response to Literature; Reader Response Journals
Mailing address: Nipissing University, 100 College Drive, North Bay, ON, P1B 8L7

Ann McWade
Vocational Counsellor, Assabet Valley Collaborative

Ann McWade

Academic background: BA (Hons) Psychology, Carleton University , B. Ed. University of Ottawa, Additional Qualifications: Computers, Special Education and Intermediate English, Queen's University
Areas of current interest: Behavior Intervention Strategies for adolescents with mental health issues, and instructional interventions to support students in developing social, emotional and academic skills.
Mailing address: 57 Orchard Street, Marlborough, MA 01752

Sharon Murray
Associate Professor, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB

Sharon Murray

Academic background: B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. - University of New Brunswick, Ph.D. - University of East Anglia
Areas of current interest: participatory action research, professional development and mentoring, program and policy evaluation, technology education
Mailing address: St. Thomas University, Faculty of Education, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G3

Dale Petruka
Principal, Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board

Dale Petruka

Academic Background: B.A. (University of Waterloo), M.Ed. (Lakehead University), Ph.D. (University of Ottawa).
Areas of Current Interest: educational leadership, special education, collaboration
Mailing Address: St. Frances Cabrini Elementary School, 373 Northern Avenue, Delhi, ON   N4B 2R4

Olive Ridler
Assistant Professor of Education, Nipissing University

 

Academic background: BEd (Queen's University); MEd (UT/OISE); BPHE (University of Toronto)
Areas of current interest: Curriculum Methods, Physical Education
Mailing address: Faculty of Education, Nipissing University, 100 College Drive, North Bay, On. P1B 8L7

Tom Russell
Professor, Queen's University, Kingston

Tom Russell

Academic background: BA, Cornell; M.A.T., Harvard; Ph.D., Toronto
Areas of current interest: action research, teachers' professional development, pedagogical innovation, self-study
Mailing address: Faculty of Education, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6

Thomas Ryan
Associate Professor, Nipissing University

Thomas Ryan

Academic background: H.B.P.E., B.Ed. (Lakehead University); M.Ed. (University of Saskatchewan); Ed.D. (University of Toronto)
Areas of current interest: Action Research, Distance Learning, Assessment and Evaluation Theory and Praxes, Special Education, Classroom Management, Physical Education, and Various Research Methods
Mailing address: Faculty of Education, Nipissing University, 100 College Drive, North Bay, On. P1B 8L7

Krista Walford
Instructor (Doncrest Option) OISE/UT

 

Academic background: B.A. (UT), M.Ed. (OISE/UT); Ph.D. A.B.D. (OISE/UT)
Areas of current interest: Areas of Interest: Teacher leadership, collaborative inquiry and research, poverty and it's impact on learning, Technology in education, online learning interfaces, mathematics.
Mailing address: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto , ON , M5S 1V6

Ron Wideman
Professor, Faculty of Education, Nipissing University, North Bay

Ron Wideman

Academic background: BA, University of Toronto, M. Ed. EdD, University of Toronto (OISE)
Areas of current interest: Curriculum methods
Mailing address: Faculty of Education, Nipissing University, 100 College Drive, North Bay, ON, P1B 8L7

Zuochen Zhang
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor

Zuochen Zhang

Academic background: BA (Shanghai International Studies University, China); MSc (Minnesota State University, Mankato, USA); PhD (University of British Columbia, Canada)
Areas of current interest: Action research; ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) integration in teacher education; International education.
Mailing address: Faculty of Education, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4