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Thelma Gunn is a Professor of Educational Psychology in the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Saskatchewan (2000), an M.Ed. from the University of Sydney (1993), a B.Ed. from the University of Saskatchewan (1987), and a B.A. (Hons) in History from the same institution (1986). Prior to her academic career, she taught Jr./Sr. High School History, Social Studies, and English for six years, and ESL in Chiba, Japan for 1.5 years.
Her research focuses on educational psychology, including assessment methods, high school completion strategies for at-risk populations, expository text comprehension, critical thinking development, and career education integration in K-12 curricula. She actively contributes to both undergraduate teacher education and counseling psychology graduate programs. Notable areas of interest include Indigenous education initiatives, particularly the Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI), and the evaluation of mentorship programs for marginalized students.
Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in teacher retention, mental health literacy among students, and 21st-century learning frameworks. She has collaborated on district-level educational reforms and contributed to policy recommendations for sustainable career pathways and student well-being.
