Alice Levasseur

Alice Levasseur is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa. Her work centers on assessing psychological health indicators in educational workplaces and investigating leadership practices that enhance motivation, engagement, and retention among school staff.

After completing her PhD at Université Laval with a Joseph-Armand-Bombardier SSHRC doctoral scholarship, she has led and contributed to multidisciplinary projects spanning Canada, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United States. She regularly disseminates findings at major conferences such as the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

Research Interests

• Workplace well-being and psychological health in educational settings
• Leadership practices that foster staff motivation and engagement
• Organizational factors influencing teacher/principal retention
• Relational trust, justice, and recognition in schools
• Cross-national comparative studies on educational leadership stress

Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on systematic reviews and comparative studies examining principal and teacher well-being, the impact of COVID-19 on school leaders, and practical guides for supporting staff motivation. She integrates quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews, and mixed-methods designs to explore job demands–resources, self-determination theory constructs, and environmental factors affecting educational personnel.

Awards & Distinctions

• Joseph-Armand-Bombardier Graduate Scholarship – Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)

Grants & Collaborations

While explicit grant amounts are not listed, her SSHRC doctoral award and involvement in multidisciplinary international projects indicate sustained external funding. Active collaborations span universities and school districts in France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United States.

Labs & Teams

Although no specific laboratory designation is provided, her work is embedded within the Faculty of Education’s research environment, contributing to broader initiatives on educational leadership and workplace wellness.