Elizabeth OLIVIER

Elizabeth OLIVIER is an Associate Professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Education Sciences, Department of Psychopedagogy and Andragogy. She specializes in educational psychology, focusing on teacher well-being, student engagement, and mental health in school contexts. Her work addresses behavioral challenges, classroom management strategies, and socioemotional development in adolescents.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Educational Psychology (2017, University of Montreal)
• Postdoctorates in Education (2019, Catholic University of Louvain) and Psychology (2020, Concordia University)

Key Research Interests:

• School climate and its impact on mental health
• Teacher stress and resilience
• Behavioral interventions for students with adaptive challenges
• Transitions to adulthood among academically delayed youth

Notable Awards:

• CRSH Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017–2019)
• Joseph-Armand-Bombardi Doctoral Scholarship (2014–2017)

Current Projects:

• Leading studies on classroom management practices and teacher well-being
• Investigating mental health support in schools via FRSQ funding
• Exploring AI-based systems for student retention (PIA-funded)

Labs/Teams:

• GREs – Group for School Environment Research
• CIRCA – Brain and Learning Research Center
• Institut universitaire Jeunes en difficulté (IUJD)