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Rachael Nicholls is an Assistant Professor and faculty advisor at Trent University's School of Education. A queer settler of Scottish and Irish ancestry, she holds a PhD in Education Leadership and Policy from OISE/University of Toronto and an MA in Adult Education and Community Development. Her research focuses on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) for 2SLGBTQIA+ students in rural Ontario school boards, with additional expertise in queer youth, racialized youth, and Indigenous student support in post-secondary contexts.
- Education:
- PhD in Education Leadership and Policy, OISE/University of Toronto
- MA in Adult Education and Community Development, OISE/University of Toronto
Her scholarly work bridges critical pedagogy with community engagement, emphasizing intersectional approaches to educational equity. Recent publications explore identity formation in rural education contexts, arts high school mission statements, and transformative partnerships between schools and universities.
No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Advising focuses on graduate and undergraduate mentorship within Trent's Education programs. No lab affiliations specified, though her work involves community-based collaborations with rural school boards and Indigenous student support initiatives.
