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.
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
03/30/2026
Congratulations to all of our scholars who shared their impactful research with the community during the Faculty of Education Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity on March 19.
Organized by the FOE Office of Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Student Services, the event highlighted outstanding research and creative activity that is advancing the field of education, locally and globally.
From wellness; literacy and early childhood education; adult education; equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization; and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), innovative research happening in the FOE was front and centre. Read the full story in The Brock News. ⬇️
https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2026/03/how-innovative-research-aims-to-shape-the-future-of-learning/
03/13/2026
When local schools wrap up for summer, the learning — and fun — will continue for primary students at Brock University.
The Faculty of Education’s Brock Learning Lab (BLL) is launching SummerBoost which aims to improve early literacy and foundational numeracy skills for students who have completed junior kindergarten to Grade 2.
BLL Acting Director Yvonne Messenger says the initiative, which adds to Brock’s robust schedule of summer youth programming, meets a significant need in the community.
Messenger says researchers and educators alike are reporting higher rates of language delays and other challenges among children in primary grades who were born, and lived their toddler and preschool years, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Having the opportunity to continue structured learning in the summer, along with the social benefits of being with other children in a camp-like setting, will provide these youngsters a chance to build their skills,” says the Assistant Professor of Educational Studies.
In addition to full-group instruction, learners will work in one-on-one and small-group settings, receiving individualized instruction that covers a range of topics. Participants will boost learning in phonics, spelling, writing, reading and comprehension as well as foundational numeracy skills, including number recognition, addition and subtraction, patterns and spatial reasoning.
Registration for the SummerBoost is now open, with weeklong sessions beginning Monday, July 6; Monday, July 13; and Monday, July 20. To learn more about the programs and to register, please visit the BLL website.
https://brocku.ca/learning-lab/summer-boost-program/
02/26/2026
On Feb. 19, was thrilled to welcome future leaders in STEM to campus for a dynamic day of experiential learning.
High school students from Niagara Catholic District School Board attended the LeadHERship in Science Conference organized by Brock’s Faculty of Education in partnership with Niagara Catholic, and supported by the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, the Brock University Library Makerspace and Student Recruitment.
The day’s events featured experiential hands-on learning opportunities in biology, physics, robotics and 3D modelling. From dry ice demonstrations to learning about coding and powering robots, Professor and Department Chair of Educational Studies Kamini Jaipal-Jamani said it was inspiring to connect with so many young women interested in STEM.
“We hope that learning experiences that show how scientists and engineers solve real-world problems will inspire confidence, spark passion and show young women that they belong in STEM — whether as scientists, engineers, researchers, or innovators,” she said. “Every student can pursue their passion for science with curiosity and courage.” Read the full story in The Brock News through the link in our bio.
Thank you to all our campus and community collaborators who joined forces to make it a memorable day for all! 🧪🔬🖥️🎉
https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2026/02/science-conference-empowers-future-stem-leaders/
01/22/2026
The Faculty of Education Research Talks series is thrilled to welcome Dr. Nancy Taber, Professor of Educational Studies and PhD in Educational Studies Candidate Ash Grover for the next speaker series event! ⬇️
Methodologically connecting criticality and creativity to support transformative learning using narratives: Expressive writing, fiction, autoethnography, and memoirs
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
PL 600F, 12 -1:30 p.m. (or online)
In this session, the presenters will describe how critical and creative adult education research can support transformative learning. They will detail three distinct yet interconnected research projects that use different forms of narrative: expressive writing research with Canadian military veteran women, fiction-based research about the gendered intersections between Prince Edward Island folklore and history, and autoethnographic memoir research as relates to Ontario post-secondary education. Using analytical examples, they will discuss how their research is informed by their social locations (including as relates to their academic positioning as a PhD student and tenured faculty member), theoretical foundations, methodological choices, and transformative aims. They will conclude with recommendations for conducting critical and creative research that blends theoretical and methodological boundaries to support individual and collective learning for transformative change
Follow the link to register on ExperienceBU. ⬇️
https://experiencebu.brocku.ca/event/316
01/15/2026
Brock student-athletes are at the top of their game in the classroom.
The Brock Badgers recognized 271 student-athletes for their 2024-25 academic achievements during the annual Celebration of Academic Excellence, presented by Nothers the Award Store, on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Congratulations to all of the student athletes, and special shout out to our impressive Faculty of Education student athletes, the is cheering you on! 🎉🏆
Read the full story in The Brock News. ⬇️
https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2026/01/student-athletes-celebrated-for-academic-excellence/
