Alexandra Fidyk

Dr. Alexandra Fidyk is a Professor in the Department of Secondary Education at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Education. Her academic journey includes roles as Core Faculty at Pacifica Graduate Institute and tenured Assistant Professor at National Louis University. She holds certifications in Jungian psychotherapy, somatic therapies, and trauma-informed practices. Her work integrates transdisciplinary approaches blending analytical psychology, trauma studies, and ecological thinking with pedagogy.

Her research focuses on trauma-sensitive education, depth psychological inquiry, and the role of creativity/contemplation in teaching. Notable publications include works on trauma pedagogy, poetic inquiry, and mythopoetic education. Awards include the CSSSE ARTS Publication Award (2020) and multiple teaching/research fellowships from the University of Alberta.

Teaching spans courses like Curriculum & Teaching in Secondary Social Studies and graduate seminars on trauma studies, Jungian psychology, and hermeneutics. She developed the Trauma-Sensitive Practice Graduate Certificate, addressing educators' mental health needs through somatic and arts-based methods.

Her interdisciplinary work bridges education, psychology, and the arts. Key interests include cultural complexes, ecological consciousness, and the intersection of somatic empathy with pedagogical ethics. She maintains affiliations with institutions like Royal Roads University and St. Stephen’s College.