Interim Dean’s Message
Welcome to the 2026-2027 academic year!
Welcome to a new academic year in York University's Faculty of Education.
As I begin my role as Interim Dean, I am reminded that the strength of this Faculty is its community. Every day, I see students driven by a desire to make a difference, faculty members and researchers tackling important challenges, staff creating supportive environments for learning, and community partners helping us extend our impact beyond campus – with all of these groups of people working together to create a community of educators across multiple contexts.
To our students, thank you for choosing a path dedicated to learning, leadership, and service. Your ideas, energy, and commitment inspire us, and I encourage you to embrace the opportunities, connections, and experiences that will shape your journey this year.
I am especially proud of the work taking place across our Faculty. Our researchers continue to address issues that matter deeply to our communities, including literacy, student engagement, equity in education, Black health and wellbeing, and inclusive learning environments. Their work reflects our shared belief that education can be a powerful force for positive change.
As we head into the 2026-2027 academic year, our commitment to equity, inclusion, Indigenous education and decolonization, and social justice remains at the heart of everything we do. Together, we will continue to learn, collaborate, and imagine new possibilities for education and for the communities we serve.
It is my honour to serve this remarkable community, and I look forward to meeting many of you in the months ahead. On behalf of the Faculty of Education, welcome, and best wishes for a successful and rewarding year.
Dr. Sarah Barrett
Interim Dean
Faculty of Education, York University
Dr. Sarah Barrett
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