Darron Kelly

Dr. Darron Kelly is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Education, Memorial University, appointed in May 2016. He joined the faculty in 2006 and holds SSHRC-funded research focusing on critical social theory applications in educational leadership and place-conscious pedagogy.

• Education:
• B.A. in Philosophy and Classical Studies (Mount Allison University)
• B.Ed. in Primary/Elementary and Outdoor Education (Queen’s University)
• M.Ed. in Cultural Studies (Queen’s University)
• Ph.D. in Leadership Studies (Memorial University, 2014) under Dr. Jean Brown and Dr. Walter Okshevsky

His research explores transformative leadership, moral policymaking, and the educational value of community-engaged pedagogy. He emphasizes teacher identity, school partnerships, and student agency through a critical lens.

Currently teaches in the Spring 2025 term and maintains cross-appointments as adjunct faculty. No specific grants or lab affiliations are mentioned.