Heather Morrison
PhD in Education
She/Her
Graduate Student
Research Area
Public Pedagogy as a pillar of Liberal Democracy
Supervisor
Biography
The heart of Heather’s career has centered on advocating for the rights and well-being of vulnerable persons. She has demonstrated this life-long commitment through frontline employment as a case manager and counselor. In these roles, she delivered direct counseling and developed programs in the areas of youth justice diversion, family violence, sexual violence, and mental health and addictions to an Indigenous fly-in community.
Aiding in her research, Heather combines her frontline experience with her extensive knowledge in political organizing, policy governance development, project management, and information technology. She currently serves as governance chair on Elizabeth Fry Kingston’s board.
Heather recently completed her Master's in Education at Queen’s University, where her work focused on the impact of complex childhood trauma on learners. Currently, she is a PhD student at Queen's University's Faculty of Education and is a two-year recipient of the Martin Schiralli Fellowship. Heather’s PhD research explores public pedagogy as a primary tenant of liberal democracy, as it promotes responsible citizenship and fuels social change through knowledge acquisition.
Ultimately, her research and writing will build an evidence-based case serving as the foundational argument for Canada’s first museum of women’s history.
Heather is the founder and visionary-drive behind the Canadian Museum of Women's History.
Research Interests
- Public Pedagogy
- Women’s Equality
- Institutional Theory
- Organizational Development
- Complex Childhood Trauma and Learning