Leanne Taylor

Dr. Leanne Taylor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Brock University's Faculty of Education. She holds the Chancellor's Chair for Teaching Excellence (2024-2027) and has received both university-wide and faculty-specific teaching awards. Her research examines equity and social justice in education through critical theoretical frameworks.

Dr. Taylor's scholarship focuses on antiracist praxis, critical mixed-race theory, and educational equity. Key research areas include:

• Experiences of first-generation students in higher education
• Antiracist approaches in teacher education
• Impact of racial identity on school engagement
• Educational equity during crisis situations like the COVID-19 pandemic

Her recent book (2023) explores counterstories of first-generation students in Canadian higher education, employing narrative methodologies to highlight systemic barriers and student resilience. Publications consistently demonstrate commitment to critical qualitative methodologies and participatory approaches that center marginalized voices.