Christel Sundqvist

Christel Sundqvist is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, Åbo Akademi University. Her work focuses on special education, inclusion, and teacher collaboration, particularly in Finnish and Nordic contexts. She has led or co-investigated projects such as Robust Support, SAMSYN, and SIKTE: Light in Sight, addressing educational inclusion, student well-being, and collaborative teaching approaches.

Her research emphasizes co-teaching models, special education policies, and the role of teachers in implementing inclusive practices. Key areas include consultation strategies for special education teachers, three-tiered support systems, and immigrant students' needs in Nordic countries. She has published extensively since 2012, with notable works analyzing teacher roles, policy impacts, and cross-country educational comparisons.

• Projects: Co-investigator in projects focusing on educational inclusion, teacher collaboration, and student well-being.
• Grants: Secured funding from the Ministry of Education and Culture, City of Vaasa, and private foundations.

Sundqvist’s contributions highlight systemic challenges and solutions in special education, advocating for evidence-based practices and equitable support systems for all learners.