Darryl Hunter

Professor Darryl Hunter is a faculty member in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Education. His academic role includes teaching courses such as EDPS 410 (Ethics and Law in Teaching) and conducting research focused on policy implementation, evidence-informed decision-making, and education law. He holds a Professor rank and has extensive experience in public administration and education policy.

His research interests center on the intersection of public policy and assessment/evaluation, with particular attention to statistical literacy, financial management, and Canadian educational case law. Notable projects include studies on differentiated teacher evaluation policies, the impact of statistical reasoning in school leadership, and legal frameworks governing education.

Professor Hunter has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and authored books on education law and policy, including the 2024 edition of A Canadian Casebook for Law and Ethics in Teaching. His work often addresses legal challenges, policy design, and the practical implications of educational reforms.

He leads or collaborates on grants such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) study on school administrators’ use of statistics. His teaching emphasizes ethical and legal dimensions of education, reflecting his career as a former teacher, school administrator, and civil servant.