Haley Clark
Haley Clark is a PhD student in the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. Her research focuses on lived experiences of systemic ableism and disability identity in education, particularly as this relates to Autism and ADHD. Haley’s background in the sociology of education and critical disability studies spurs her active involvement in inclusive education: she is a Special Education Advisory Board member for Autism Ontario, Co-Chair of the Rosa Bruno Jofré Symposium in Education, Graduate Student Mentorship Coordinator in Faculty of Education at Queen’s, Add*ed Research Group Coordinator and Secretary/Treasurer for Canadian Association of Social Justice Education. Haley has presented at numerous regional and international conferences on ableism and disability identity. She is a published author in the area of disability studies and mentorship. Haley completed her Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice and Public Policy with a minor in Family and Child Studies) and her Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Guelph.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy
2022-current
Queen’s University: Faculty of Education
Master of Arts
2020-2022
University of Guelph: Sociology and Anthropology
Thesis: Unprecedented Times: Understanding the Role of Educational Changes due Covid-19 for Students with Disabilities
2016-2020
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
University of Guelph
Major: Criminal Justice and Public Policy
Minor: Family Relations and Child Development
Thesis: Understanding the Role of Education for Students with Disabilities
Publications
Kutsyuruba, B., Parker, B., & Clark, H. (2024). The Role of Mentoring in Early and Mid-Late Career Teacher Wellbeing. Kutsyuruba, B., & Kochan, F. (Eds). Mentoring for Wellbeing in Schools. Information Age Publishing.
Clark, H. (2023). Defining Disability: Reviewing the Construct of Special Education. Canadian Journal of New Scholars in Education, 14(3).
Daher, J., Duncan, E., Wrathall, M., Aiza, K., & Clark, H. (2023). Experiences of Discrimination in the City of Guelph and the County of Wellington. Guelph, ON: . Community Engaged Scholarship Institute https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/8902
Clark, H., & Daher, J. (2022). Municipal Campaign School Resources Guide. Guelph, ON: Community Engaged Scholarship Institute. https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/2501
Daher, J., Butt, P., Clark, H., & Bedi, G. (2022). A Snapshot of SHORE Centre’s Newcomer Health Programs. Guelph, ON: Community Engaged Scholarship Institute. https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/8902
Clark, H. (2021). Summary of Feedback on Sex Trafficking Lethality Tool. Guelph, ON: Community Engaged Scholarship Institute. https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/2501
Clark, H., & Butt, P. (2021). Guelph-Wellington Women’s Campaign School Review: Results Summary. Guelph, ON: Community Engaged Scholarship Institute. https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/2501
Nixon, J., & Clark, H. (2021). An Evaluation of CMHA Waterloo Wellington Neighbours Training Sessions. Guelph, ON: Community Engaged Scholarship Institute. https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/8902
Duncan, E., Wrathall, M., Clark, H., & Bedi, G. (2021). Our Food Future: Community Voice Project. Guelph, ON: Community Engaged Scholarship Institute. https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/8902
Invited Talks/Teaching Experience
2021 & 2022: School Safety and Inequality: SOC3710 (Youth Justice), University of Guelph
2023: Online Learning for Students with Disabilities during Covid-19: Sy 423 (Special Topics) Laurier University
2023: Critical Disability Studies in Education: PROF505 (Meeting the Needs of Leaners), Queen’s University
2023: Digital Accessibility and Disabled Students in Covid-19: Sy 423 (Special Topics) Laurier University
2023: Critical Disability Studies in Education: Graduate Course in Critical Theories Queen’s University
2023: Nvivo Orientation Training
2024: Neuro-Vibes Event Panelist
2024: Queen’s Education Conference Speaker
2024: Queen’s Peer Education Speaker
Teaching Assistant: SOC1100: Introduction to Sociology, SOC2700: Social Deviance, SOC3710: Youth Justice, SOC3410: Individual and Society, FOUN100: Psychological Foundations of Education, PROF180: School Law and Policy, PROF310: Self as a Professional, PROF210: Self as a Learner, PROF500: Supporting Learning Skills, and FOUN101: Foundations of Assessment.
Course Instruction: PROF310 Self as Professional
Other Involvement
- Limestone District School Board: Special Education Advisory Council
- General Research Ethics Board
- Re Storying Autism Collective
- Add*ed Research Group Coordinator
- Graduate Student Mentorship Coordinator in Faculty of Education
- Secretary/Treasurer for Canadian Association of Social Justice Education.
- QSAA Mentorship Director
- RBJSE Co-Chair
- TRASE Research Group
- Journal reviewer: International Journal of Inclusive Education & : Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilitie
Current
Previous
- Student Accessibility Advisor
- Student Accessibility Services Notetaker
- Student Support Worker (College Heights Secondary School)
- Sociology and Anthropology Graduate Student Department Representative
- Graduate Student Association Director Sociology and Anthropology