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Wendy Cumming-Potvin is an Associate Professor at Murdoch University's School of Education within the College of Health and Education. Her research focuses on equity, inclusion, and digital literacies, with a strong emphasis on gender, sexuality, and diversity. She holds a PhD from the University of Queensland, an MA from Université de Montréal, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia. Dr. Cumming-Potvin has led significant projects such as the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre initiative to create inclusive environments for LGBTQA+ communities and collaborated internationally on SSHR-funded studies supporting transgender youth in schools.
Education:
- PhD, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Queensland (2005)
- MA, Masters of Arts (Research), Université de Montréal (2003)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), The University of British Columbia (2000)
- Professional Teaching Certificate, The University of British Columbia
Research Interests: Her work integrates queer and trans-infused pedagogies, participatory collaborative research, and decolonizing educational practices. Key areas include gender diversity policies, LGBTQI+ allyship in education, multilingual education, and the intersection of technology with equity goals.
Awards:
- 2012 Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence, Murdoch University
Grants & Projects: Co-investigator on a Curtin University project queering curricula, and principal investigator for the Young & Well CRC initiative. Collaborates globally on studies addressing LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools.
Labs/Teams: Currently involved with Murdoch and Curtin University teams advancing inclusive education frameworks through participatory action research methodologies.
