Liana Appelt

Liana Appelt is an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Island University (VIU). She holds a PhD in Educational Research from the University of Calgary. With over 20 years of K-12 experience as a teacher, special education specialist, and school principal, her expertise bridges practical education leadership and academic research.

Her research focuses on Indigenous language revitalization, ethical AI integration in schools, STEM programs for secondary students, and teacher use of digital tools like Generative AI to reduce workload. She also specializes in bilingual education, French immersion programs, and strategies for supporting English Language Learners (ELLs).

Dr. Appelt teaches in UBC's Department of Educational Studies and VIU's Faculty of Education, supervising Master of Education students in research methodology, data analysis, and thesis writing. She has no listed scientific awards but is actively involved in climate justice initiatives through UBC's EDST department.