Cornelia Schneider

Dr. Cornelia Schneider is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education, Mount Saint Vincent University. Her career spans roles in Sociology of Education and Disability Studies, with a focus on inclusive education and intersectionality across diverse cultural contexts. She has taught in Europe and Canada, contributing to comparative analyses of educational systems.

• Education: Special Education Teacher Training (University of Würzburg, 2001), Master’s in Educational Sciences (University René Descartes, Paris, 2002), PhD (University René Descartes, 2006).
• Research: Examines peer relationships, cultural support systems for inclusive education, and life course transitions of individuals with disabilities. Led projects funded by SSHRC and MSVU Internal Grants.
• Publications: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles in English, French, and German, addressing topics like disability rights, emotional labor, and cross-cultural educational policy.