Tanya Joseph

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Tanya Joseph

PhD in Education

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Graduate Student

Research Area

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Special Education

Supervisor

Dr. Lindsay Morcom 

Biography

Tanya Joseph is a graduate student in the Faculty of Education whose research focuses on supporting students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Ontario classrooms. She holds a BHSc (Honours) in Biology and Pharmacology Co-op from McMaster University, a BEd from Queen’s University and an MEd from Queen's University. She is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers and is certified to teach 7-12 science, biology, and mathematics. Tanya is an occasional teacher for Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) and has taught as an instructor within the BEd program and the International Teacher Training (ITT) program at Queen’s University. 

Research Interests

  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
  • Special Education 
  • Educational Psychology
  • Teacher Self-Efficacy

Andrea Wlodarczyk

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Andrea Wlodarczyk

Administrative Assistant, Events & Communication

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Andrea completed her Bachelor of Arts, Honours degree at Queen's, graduating with a major in linguistics and a minor in psychology in 2022. Shortly after, she began working at the School of English as the Events and Communications Administrator. In September 2025 she will begin a Master of Education degree at the Faculty of Education part time.

Kelly McElrea

Kelly McElrea

Development Officer

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Education

As a Development Officer at Queen’s Faculty of Education, Kelly plays a vital role in connecting alumni, donors, and community partners with the Faculty’s vision for educational excellence. With over 25 years of experience grounded in relationship building and a people-first approach, she leads initiatives spanning fundraising, alumni engagement, event planning (including homecoming), and strategic partnership development.  Kelly’s work supports sustainable growth by aligning resources with faculty priorities and student needs, fostering inclusive opportunities across diverse programs. Her collaborative efforts help strengthen community bonds and ensure lasting impact for students and educators.

Learning a new trade

There’s a growing need for workers in many skilled trades across Canada. While governments are working to address the problem through immigration, retraining programs, and by reducing barriers to completing apprenticeships, high schools are also doing their part by highlighting the diversity of potential career options to youth before they begin post-secondary studies.

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