Research Area

Educational Leadership & Policy

Supervisor

Dr. Amanda Cooper

Biography

Laura Pugliese-Muir is a Doctoral student in the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. She holds an MA in Political Science from Dalhousie University and a BEd from OISE/University of Toronto. Laura is an Ontario Certified teacher having taught in secondary schools for 16 years with progressive leadership experience as a Department Head of English/Moderns/ELLs. Most recently she has taught various ConEd courses as a Graduate Research Fellow. Research interests include social justice and equity-centred educational leadership and policy, anti-racism and culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogies and teaching practices.

Research Interests

• Intersectional Leadership
• Decolonizing Educational Leadership
• Ontario school discipline policies & disproportionate impacts on marginalized & underserved student groups

Website

LinkedIn: Laura Pugliese-Muir

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 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.

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.