Faculty

Faculty of Education

Department Chairs and Coordinators

Faculty

  • Melanie Baerg
    MEd (University of Calgary), PBD (University of British Columbia), PDP, BA (Simon Fraser University)
    • Senior Instructor
    Phone:
    250-991-7540
    Office Number:
    S223
    Melanie Baerg is a Senior Instructor in the School of Education, based at the South-Central Campus in Quesnel. She completed her MEd in School and Applied Psychology from the University of Calgary and is certified by the BC Association of School Psychologists, where she sits as an Executive member... more

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  • Dr. Hartley Banack
    PhD, MA, BEd (Simon Fraser University)
    • Assistant Professor
    Phone:
    250-960-5317
    Office Number:
    10-4050

    Supervises in: MA NRES ; PhD NRES ; PhD Health Sciences

    I grew up in Toronto in a family and community that practiced Jewish family values, yet I do not practice any faith (spiritually or politically), beyond what might be called faith to a will to support and help develop senses of wellness. I am passionate about outdoor learning and time spent... more

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  • Shendah Benoit
    EdD, MEd (Western University), MA (University of Toronto), BA (Simon Fraser University)
    • Assistant Professor
    Phone:
    250-960-5227
    Office Number:
    10-51

    Supervises in: MEd Special Education ; MEd Leadership

    Dr. Benoit has twelve years leadership experience in the BC K-12 system as District Principal Student Supports, District Vice Principal Indigenous Education and as a school Principal. As District Principal Student Supports she led a multi disciplinary team of teachers, speech language pathologists... more

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  • Dr. Joanie Crandall
    PhD (University of Saskatchewan), MA (University of Toronto), BEd (Queen's University), BA (University of Ottawa)
    • Assistant Professor
    Phone:
    250-960-5198

    Supervises in: Education

    Dr. Joanie Crandall grew up in New Brunswick on the unceded traditional territory of the Wolastoqey. She came to be passionate about Indigenous education as an ally after experiencing the privilege of living, learning, and working with Indigenous communities. She lived in a Nêhiyawak community as a... more

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  • Bonnie Fuller
    BSc, BEd (UBC), MA, Curriculum and Instruction (Gonzaga)
    • Instructor
    Office Number:
    10-4020
    Born in Baguio, Philippines' Luzon Island. Immigrated to Canada as a child. Life experiences established a strong sense of the importance and power of education and a desire to be an educator. Have an established career as a K-12 educator in the B.C. Public Schools and have been an instructor in... more

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  • Margo Greenwood
    PhD (UBC), MA (UVic), BEd (Alberta)
    • Professor
    Phone:
    250-960-5239
    Office Number:
    CJMH-3049
    Dr. Margo Greenwood, Academic Leader of the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health, is an Indigenous scholar of Cree ancestry with years of experience focused on the health and well being of Indigenous children, families and communities. She also holds a Professor appointment in both... more

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  • Christine Ho Younghusband
    EdD, MEd (Simon Fraser University), BEd, BSc (University of British Columbia)
    • Assistant Professor
    Phone:
    250-960-6313
    Office Number:
    10-4048

    Supervises in: MEd Education

    Christine is a second-generation Chinese Canadian woman who was born and raised in Prince Rupert, B.C.. Christine completed a BSc in chemistry with a concentration in mathematics at UBC then a BEd degree in secondary education. She started her teaching career in Sechelt, B.C. and taught primarily... more

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  • Susan Johnston
    EDD candidate (Simon Fraser University), MEd (San Diego State University), BEd (University of Saskatchewan)
    • Lecturer/Instructor
    Phone:
    250-960-6493
    I grew up in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and Education is my passion. I have taught in SK, AB, and BC, as well as embraced opportunities that involve educational leadership within a variety of settings. Some of these include a vice principalship, principalships, assistant superintendent,... more

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  • Dr. Alex Lautensach
    PhD (University of Otago), MScT (McMaster University), MSc (University of Guelph), BEd (University of Toronto), Dipl. Biology (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)
    • Adjunct Professor
    Phone:
    250-615-3334
    Alexander Lautensach grew up in Munich, Germany and is a citizen of Canada and New Zealand. He holds a DiplBiol in genetics, zoology, and biochemistry from the University of Munich, Germany. After he immigrated to Canada in 1980 he obtained an MSc in molecular biology from the University of Guelph... more

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  • Dr. David Litz
    EdD (University of Calgary), MA (University of Birmingham), MES (Dalhousie University), BEd (University of Toronto), BA (Dalhousie University)
    • Assistant Professor
    Dr. Litz has an EdD in Educational Leadership from The University of Calgary, Canada. His current research utilizes mixed methods to investigate the cross-cultural applicability of Western leadership models within global/international K-12 school contexts and the links between emotional... more

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  • Dr. Daniel Sims
    PhD, MA, BA
    • Associate Professor
    Phone:
    250-960-5242
    Email:
    Office Number:
    CJMH-3039

    Supervises in: First Nations Studies ; Interdisciplinary Studies

    Born and raised in Prince George, Dr. Daniel Sims is a proud member of the Tsay Keh Dene First Nation. His research focuses on northern British Columbia and he has worked extensively with not only his own community, but also the related communities of Kwadacha and McLeod Lake. Currently he is... more

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  • Glen Thielmann
    BA (UBC), PDP (SFU), MEd (SFU), PhD student (UNBC)
    • Lecturer
    Office Number:
    10-4083
    After a youthful stint as an ecosystem geographer in the woods of northern BC and Alberta, Glen taught Social Studies, Geography, and English Language Arts in Prince George secondary schools for 22 years, has been the PGDTA Professional Development Chair for many years, and more recently has worked... more

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  • Lantana Usman
    PhD (University of Alberta), MEd, MBA, NCE, BEd (Upper-Second Class) (Ahmadu Bello University)
    • Professor, School of Education
    Phone:
    250-960-5304
    Office Number:
    10-4032

    Supervises in: MEd Education ; MA Interdisciplinary Studies ; MSc Interdisciplinary Studies ; MA Gender Studies

    Dr. Lantana Usman has been a faculty member in the School of Education since 2002.

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  • Gretchen Vogelsang
    BA (UVic), PDPP (UVic), MA (Gonzaga), TELP 3 (UBC)
    • Lecturer
    Phone:
    250-960-5828
    Cell:
    250-996-1066
    Office Number:
    10-4040
    Originally from Southern Ontario, Gretchen is a resident of Fort St. James and has called the Fort home for over 20 years. She teaches at Fort St. James Secondary School and brings her experiential and theoretical knowledge to the School of Education at UNBC. Working with teacher candidates to... more

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  • Catherine Whalen
    • Associate Professor
    Phone:
    250-960-5639

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