Haley Clark
PhD in Education
she/her
Graduate Student
Research Area
Special Education
Supervisor
Biography
Haley Clark (she/her) is a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. Her research focuses on inclusive education, well-being, mentorship, and critical disability studies. Her research explores how systemic barriers, stigma, and educational structures impact the well-being and self-determination of students with ADHD. Haley’s background in the sociology of education, mentorship, and disability studies spurs her active involvement in inclusive education as a Special Education Advisory Board member for Autism Ontario and Add*ed Research Group Projects Manager.
She has held instructional roles at Queen’s University, teaching courses in inclusive pedagogy, school law, and professional identity, and brings extensive experience as a research assistant on projects related to autism, mental health, mentorship, and teacher well-being. Haley's work spans community-based initiatives, qualitative and mixed methods research, and multi-institutional collaborations. She has presented at numerous regional and international conferences on ableism, language use, and disability identity. She is a published author in the area of mentorship and disability education. Haley holds an MA in Sociology from the University of Guelph and a BA (Hons) in Criminal Justice and Public Policy.”
Research Interests
- Students with disabilities
- Internalization factors
- Student well-being
- Critical disability studies