Amanda Cooper

Dr. Amanda Cooper is a Professor and currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University. She holds a PhD and is an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT). Her research focuses on knowledge mobilization, educational policy, and leadership in education. She is active on LinkedIn (@ACooperKMb) and can be contacted at amanda.cooper@ontariotechu.ca.

Research Interests: Dr. Cooper’s work emphasizes translating research into actionable policies, leveraging arts-informed methodologies, and fostering collaborative partnerships between academic and practical domains. She explores how creative approaches can enhance knowledge dissemination and improve educational leadership practices.

Publications: Her recent work includes studies on evaluation methodologies, co-production in knowledge mobilization, and frameworks for research-practice partnerships in education. These contributions reflect her commitment to bridging theoretical and applied aspects of education.

Professional Activities: As Dean, she leads strategic initiatives in the Faculty of Education while maintaining an active research profile. Her role combines administrative leadership with scholarly engagement in key educational issues.