Faculty

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Department Chairs and Coordinators

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Fraser, Dr. Tina

PhD Educational Studies (University of British Columbia), MEd Educational Leadership and Administration (Simon Fraser University)

Chair and Professor, School of Education
Acting Chair and Adjunct Professor, First Nations Studies
Phone
250-960-5714
Office
TAL-4054
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Faculty

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Baerg, Melanie

MEd (University of Calgary), PBD (University of British Columbia), PDP, BA (Simon Fraser University)

Senior Instructor
Phone
250-991-7540
Office
S223

Biography

Melanie Baerg is a Senior Instructor in the School of Education, based at the South-Central Campus in Quesnel.

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Banack, Dr. Hartley

PhD, MA, BEd (Simon Fraser University)

Assistant Professor
Phone
250-960-5317
Office
10-4050

Biography

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.

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Benoit, Dr. Shendah

EdD, MEd (Western University), MA (University of Toronto), BA (Simon Fraser University)

Assistant Professor
Phone
250-960-5227
Fax
250-960-5536
Office
10-51

Biography

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.

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Crandall, Dr. Joanie

PhD (University of Saskatchewan), MA (University of Toronto), BEd (Queen's University), BA (University of Ottawa)

Assistant Professor
Phone
250-960-5198
Fax
250-960-5536

Biography

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.

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Fraser, Dr. Tina

PhD Educational Studies (University of British Columbia), MEd Educational Leadership and Administration (Simon Fraser University)

Chair and Professor, School of Education
Acting Chair and Adjunct Professor, First Nations Studies
Phone
250-960-5714
Office
TAL-4054

Biography

Dr. Fraser is a Māori scholar from Aotearoa (New Zealand) teaching at the University of Northern British Columbia. Her tribal affiliations are Ngāti Haka/Patuheuheu, Ngāti Koura, and Ngāti Pani from the Tūhoe Nation. The other affiliation is Ngāti Ranginui. Dr.

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Fuller, Bonnie

BSc, BEd (UBC), MA, Curriculum and Instruction (Gonzaga)

Instructor
Office
10-4020

Biography

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.

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Greenwood, Dr. Margo

PhD (UBC), MA (UVic), BEd (Alberta)

Professor
Phone
250-960-5239
Office
CJMH-3049

Biography

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.

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Ho Younghusband, Dr. Christine

EdD, MEd (Simon Fraser University), BEd, BSc (University of British Columbia)

Assistant Professor
Phone
250-960-6313
Office
10-4048

Biography

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.

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Johnston, Susan

EDD candidate (Simon Fraser University), MEd (San Diego State University), BEd (University of Saskatchewan)

Lecturer/Instructor
Phone
250-960-6493

Biography

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.

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Lautensach, Dr. Alex

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

Biography

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.

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Litz, Dr. David

EdD (University of Calgary), MA (University of Birmingham), MES (Dalhousie University), BEd (University of Toronto), BA (Dalhousie University)

Assistant Professor

Biography

Dr. Litz has an EdD in Educational Leadership from The University of Calgary, Canada.

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Sims, Dr. Daniel

PhD, MA, BA

Associate Professor
Phone
250-960-5242
Office
CJMH-3039

Biography

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.

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Thielmann, Glen

BA (UBC), PDP (SFU), MEd (SFU), PhD student (UNBC)

Lecturer
Office
10-4083

Biography

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 work

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Usman, Dr. Lantana

PhD (University of Alberta), MEd, MBA, NCE, BEd (Upper-Second Class) (Ahmadu Bello University)

Professor, School of Education
Phone
250-960-5304
Office
10-4032

Biography

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

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Vogelsang, Gretchen

BA (UVic), PDPP (UVic), MA (Gonzaga), TELP 3 (UBC)

Lecturer
Phone
250-960-5828
Cell
250-996-1066
Office
10-4040

Biography

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.

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Whalen, Catherine

Associate Professor
Phone
250-960-5639
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