Julia Hale portrait with a smile

Julia Hale

PhD in Education

She/Her

Graduate Student

People Directory Affiliation Category

Research Area 

Students with individual education plans; neurodivergent learners; self-knowledge, knowledge of rights, self-advocacy

Supervisor

Dr. Ian Matheson

Biography 

Julia is a teacher, student, and mother. She lives joyfully and intentionally under the neurodivergent umbrella in all three roles. With twenty-five years of classroom experience, her life and work focuses on actionable strategies for barriers. In her research she believes in asking young people what they need to be successful and then looking for the most efficient ways of meeting those needs.

Research Interests 

  • Neurodivergent learners
  • Self-advocacy
  • Executive functioning skills
  • Universal accommodations for all learners

Website

juliahale.ca