Academics

OADE

Ontario Association of Deans of Education 2025-26

The Ontario Association of Deans of Education represents the interests of the faculties and schools of education in Ontario’s publicly-funded universities, and provides a leadership role in research on education, the improvement of teacher education, and educational policy.

Key Contact

Chelsea Barranger

Policy Analyst

416-979-2165
ext. 227 | [email protected]

MemberTitleInstitution
Dr. Mary-Louise Vanderlee (Vice-Chair)Dean, Faculty of EducationBrock University
Dr. Wayne Melville (Chair)Dean, Faculty of EducationLakehead University
Dr. Christina McMillan-BoylesActing Dean of Education and HealthLaurentian University
Dr. Kristen FergusonAssociate Dean, Education and Professional StudiesNipissing University
Dr. Amanda CooperDean, Faculty of EducationOntario Tech University
Dr. Francis BangouDean, Faculty of EducationUniversity of Ottawa
Dr. Amy BurnsDean, Faculty of EducationQueen's University
Dr. Erica WalkerDean, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education OISEUniversity of Toronto
Dr. Sarah TwomeyDean of the School of EducationTrent University
Dr. Donna KotsopoulosDean, Faculty of EducationWestern University
Dr. Maria Cantalini WilliamsDean, Faculty of EducationWilfrid Laurier University
Dr. Ken MontgomeryDean, Faculty of EducationUniversity of Windsor
Dr. Robert SavageDean, Faculty of EducationYork University

Associate Member

MemberTitleInstitution
Dr. Monique MenardSenior Director, Teaching and Learning Studies and Research CenterUniversité de l’Ontario français

COU Secretariat

MemberTitle
Chelsea BarrangerPolicy Analyst
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