Lisa Howell

Dr. Lisa Howell is Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa, researching decolonization of teacher education through Indigenous wisdom traditions and critical pedagogy.

Education credentials:

• Ph.D. in Education, University of Ottawa (2022)
• M.A. in Education, University of Ottawa (2017)
• B.Ed. Primary/Junior, University of Ottawa (2006)
• B.A. Second Language Teaching, University of Ottawa (2005)

Research examines mandatory Indigenous content in teacher education programs, settler-colonial narrative deconstruction, and culturally responsive pedagogies. Collaborative projects include:

• Reimagining teacher education through Indigenous epistemologies (CRC collaboration)
• Urban Communities Cohort program evaluation
• Grassroots anti-racism initiatives

Publications analyze systemic racism in educational systems and reconciliation praxis.