Kathryn Crawford

Kathryn Crawford, EdD, serves as Associate Professor in the School of Education at Ambrose University, specializing in preservice teacher development and field experiences with emphasis on Universal Design for Learning and ethical inclusion.

Her academic credentials include:

• EdD from University of Calgary
• MEd from University of Calgary
• BEd from University of Alberta

Research centers on pre-service/early-career teacher identity formation, professional socialization processes, Indigenous pedagogies integration, and critical analysis of field experiences. She co-edited "Crisis and opportunity: How Canadian Bachelor of Education programs responded to the pandemic" (2022) and developed classroom culture modules through Design-Based Research initiatives exploring preservice teacher confidence.

Publication trends (2018-2023) reveal concentrated scholarship in pandemic-era teacher education adaptation, Indigenous knowledge systems in pedagogy, and innovative classroom management approaches including escape room design methodologies. Recurring themes emphasize identity negotiation during professional transition and ethical space creation for marginalized epistemologies.

Dr. Crawford participates in multi-institutional collaborations such as the classroom culture module project, demonstrating active engagement in teacher education research networks. While specific grant funding details remain undisclosed, her work consistently addresses systemic challenges in preservice preparation through collaborative inquiry frameworks.