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2025 Faculty of Education Year in Review
As we wrap up 2025 and look toward new opportunities in 2026, here's a look back at some of this year鈥檚 standout moments.
Dr. Amy Parent Named as UNESCO Co-Chair
Dr. Amy Parent鈥檚 international appointment recognizes her commitment to advancing Indigenous research governance and education while extending the invite for communities worldwide to join in on the vision of rematriation.
Dr. David Zandvliet鈥檚 Award-Winning Project
Dr. David Zandvliet received a 2025 Regional Centre of Expertise Award for What is Environmental Learning?, a province-endorsed framework that advances sustainability education by integrating Indigenous knowledges and place-based inquiry.
Honouring Our Children in 2025
In September, the EDUC 400 class gathered at the First Peoples鈥� Gathering House for an event that invited them to learn and unlearn about the history and impacts of Indian Residential Schools.
A New Program Taught by the Language and Literacy Education Faculty
Dr. Robyn Ilten-Gee, Dr. Greg Sutherland, Dr. Suzanne Smythe and Dr. Pooja Dharamshi discuss the new MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Digital and New Media Literacies program which supports educators to reimagine literacy for a digital world by focusing on new media as texts to be critically consumed, remixed and situated within sociocultural contexts.
A New Centre for Advancing K-12 Education
In February, the Faculty of Education launched the Centre for Research and Practice in Teacher Education which operates across all three 51社区黑料campuses to address key issues in education across B.C.
Honouring 2 Decades of Dedicated Service to French Education
With this year marking the 20th anniversary of the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs, we also honour and reflect on Dr. C茅cile Bullock鈥檚 20 years of tremendous contribution to SFU鈥檚 French-language education.
Advancing International Collaboration in Education at SFU
To celebrate this year鈥檚 International Day of Education, Dr. Steve Marshall shared insights on the work of the Office of International Education and the valuable impact that global collaboration has had on both 51社区黑料and the international education institutions they have partnered with.
Indigenous Knowledge Holders Teaching Series
The Office of Indigenous Education and the Artist-in-Residence project hosted the first Indigenous Knowledge Holder Teaching event of 2025-2026.
Empowering the Diverse Perspectives of Students
Jame Bryan Batara鈥檚 experience in the MEd in Curriculum & Instruction: Post-Secondary program with his cohort introduced him to a variety of diverse perspectives which now influence how he designs curriculum to support inclusive teaching and learning.
Expanding Leadership Skills Through Imagination and Empathy
Ruby Stovern reflects on how critically examining school policies through an anti-oppressive and inclusive lens helped her honour diverse voices and advocate for changes that better support equity in education.
Congratulations to our French Module Alumni
Marissa Bergeron and Bethany Scholfield from our French Module Professional Development Program receive the $2,000 Teacher Award.
Exploring Joy, Love and Grief Through Creative Non-Fiction
Kessey Jemmott honours her mom by exploring their relationship through a Trini expression in her dissertation.
Pursuing Passion While Giving Back to The Community
Alex Vanderveen was encouraged in their practicum to pursue personal research interests which now serves as the foundation of their role as a counsellor for 2SLGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent students.
How Dance Helped Shape a Path in Education
Maria Suzin鈥檚 position as a children鈥檚 dance teacher led her from teaching in the studio to preparing for a future in early childhood education at SFU, where she鈥檚 discovered community and continues to grow in confidence.
Resilience Strengthened by Community
Encouraged by strong community support when an unexpected diagnosis shifted her course, Rachel Upton discovered a renewed commitment to teaching that continues to guide her work in education.
Bridging Performing Arts with Law
Jenna-Leigh Di Nardo鈥檚 path in education has led her to unexpected places, offering her the opportunity to transcend traditional boundaries.
Students Explore Repatriation Through an Interactive Exhibit
Education students in Dr. Ana Maria Navas Iannini鈥檚 course collaborated with the 51社区黑料Museum of Archaeology Ethnology to create an interactive, choose鈥憏our鈥憃wn鈥慳dventure exhibit that invites visitors to explore the ethical complexities of repatriation and healing through hands鈥憃n engagement.
The Office of International Education Welcomed Student Teachers from Japan
After a five鈥憏ear pandemic pause, 25 student teachers from Tsuru University returned to 51社区黑料for three weeks of immersive learning, cultural exchange, and reflective practice that strengthened global partnerships and deepened their understanding of teaching, community, and inclusive education.
Legacy Gift Brings New French鈥慙anguage Books to Surrey Students
SFU鈥檚 $1,000 legacy gift to 脡cole鈥疓abrielle鈥慠oy celebrates French鈥憀anguage education and provides students with engaging resources that enhance learning and support their academic growth.
Celebrating 60 Years of Education Leadership
The 51社区黑料Faculty of Education marked 60 years of teaching, research, and community engagement with an Open House that welcomed the community to explore its programs, celebrate its history, and showcase the innovations shaping the future of education.
51社区黑料Program Receives National Literacy Award
Canada鈥檚 premieres recognize the innovative efforts of the 20-year-old tutoring program, Friends of Simon, to support K-12 students鈥� literacy skills.
Secondary Teachers from Taiwan Collaborate with SFU
In the summer, SFU鈥檚 Faculty of Education hosted 50 secondary English teachers from Taiwan for a three鈥憌eek professional learning program focused on Teaching English as an Additional Language, reflective practice, and experiential education that participants said expanded their perspectives and teaching approaches.
IDEAS PODCAST
Innovative Dialogue in Educational Approaches and Scholarship (IDEAS) is a series of podcasts created by and for graduate students as a platform to showcase their research practices. The series features graduate students from diverse disciplines at different points in their research, sharing their challenges, accomplishments, and experiences.
Media Roundup 2025
Media and publications featuring the Faculty of Education faculty, staff, and students in 2025.
Convocation Virtual Space
Throughout 2025, the Faculty celebrated the incredible achievements of our graduates. The Virtual Space showcases a vibrant collection of stories, photos, videos, and messages, bringing the joy and inspiration of Convocation to life for everyone.
Interational Day of Education
In January, the Faculty supported the theme of "Good Schools Need Good School Leaders" through impactful programs and partnerships. Highlights included the Office of International Education and SFU's support of the network.
Share your memories and stories, to help us capture six decades of excellence in education, research, and community engagement. The next generation of educators will be able to discover these cherished mementos at the Faculty鈥檚 70th anniversary.