She has over 15 years of teaching and leadership experiences in Canadian school contexts. Her relational research alongside immigrant families and Indigenous youth deepens her understanding of practices that are more responsive to the complexities of diverse communities. Highlighting her passion for working with children, youth, and families, she received an Alberta’s Provincial Excellence in Teaching Award and University of Alberta’s 2017 Outstanding Teacher Education Doctoral Dissertation Award. Her research interests include: narrative inquiry, social justice, inclusive education, Indigenous research, belonging, and teacher education.