Carolyn FitzGerald

Carolyn FitzGerald is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University. She specializes in child and youth mental health research, particularly during the pandemic, and focuses on developing inclusive educational practices. Her work bridges equity and diversity in schools with quantitative research methodology.

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Western Ontario (2002)
• MA in Clinical Psychology, University of Western Ontario (1994)

Her research emphasizes creating effective programs for educators to support mental health needs in K-12 classrooms. Current projects include evaluating comprehensive mental health training for educators and analyzing school principals' perspectives on mental health in education. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in learning theories, child development, and mental health education.