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From BEd to Beyond: Insights from alumna Katrina Cain-Griffin

In this short interview, Catrina shares her experiences, insights, and advice for current teacher candidates who are preparing for what comes next.

Waaban B.Ed grad brings Indigenous-Centred pedagogy to Ontario schools

A career in education means different things to different people. When Bailey McGill speaks about education, it’s clear she’s not talking of lesson plans alone.

Fighting food insecurity from afar

From 91��ɫ U to making a national impact, alumna Pamela Farrell (BEd '07) is now an assistant professor at the University of Calgary and the founder of GROW, Canada's first community food literacy centre in Niagara Falls.

Educated and Empowered: 91��ɫ U Alumna Named Among 2025 Top 30 Under 30

91��ɫ’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 awards program is a prestigious annual recognition of outstanding young alumni who are making significant contributions in their fields and communities. This year, the Faculty of Education proudly highlights alumna Blessing Owusu, a three‑time 91��ɫ graduate, as one of the honorees. Blessing is an educator, children’s book […]

Double Vision

Marnie and Rena Schwartz are leaping beyond the dance floor Article by Deirdre Kelly (91��ɫ Magazine) Photography by Horst Herget Marnie and Rena Schwartz are a force to be reckoned with. The identical twins, who both earned double degrees (BA ’01, BEd ’01) from 91��ɫ, have spent more than two decades transforming the […]

Abena's Adventures: A Taste of Home

With “Abena’s Adventures,” Blessing Owusu (BEd ’19, MEd ’24) embarked on a journey that blended her passion for education with a mission to fill a crucial gap in children's literature.

Alumni Spotlight: Kate Haiyun Mossop (MLCE ’21)

Kate Haiyun Mossop (MLCE ’21) is a community builder with a lifelong passion for strengthening communities and helping people overcome barriers. It was this passion that guided her to 91��ɫ. “My earliest memories include a variety of community experiences,” says Kate. “From wrapping donated medical supplies that my mother shipped to Vietnam, to fundraising […]

Alumnus Collette Murray recognized by the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) for Outstanding Leadership in Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) announced the recipients of the 2023 National Awards, a celebration of their exceptional contributions in the field of dance education. The winners were selected from a 2-part application and nomination process conducted by the NDEO Awards Committee. Collette Murray (MEd ‘ ), was among the remarkable group of 20 […]

Introducing Marcela Duran: A Journey of Poetic Justice and Educational Impact

The Faculty of Education proudly presents Marcela Duran, an exceptional alumna whose educational journey embodies the essence of perseverance, passion, and commitment. Her recent attainment of a PhD from 91��ɫ's esteemed Faculty of Education is not just a personal triumph but a shining testament to her unyielding dedication to lifelong learning and her profound […]

Hope in a Bag

On a family trip to Colombia in 2019, Aline Nalbandian (BA/BEd ’99) visited a rural marketplace in the north of the country, where she spied a stall overflowing with colourful, handwoven totes. She drew closer, attracted by a bag of jungle-green and parrot-blue called a mochila. Speaking through a translator, she learned that the bags are made by the Wayuu, an Indigenous matrilineal society whose weaving traditions have been passed down from woman to woman for generations.