Azelea (Azi) Nabb, PhD

I am an educator, researcher, and practitioner specializing in Education Leadership Studies with over fifteen years of international experience supporting multilingual learners, international students, and newcomer communities and academic programs across the Middle East, Canada, and the United States.

My career began as a K–12 EFL instructor in the Middle East, where I developed a strong foundation in cultural awareness and multilingual learning. After relocating to Canada, I completed a master’s degree in Professional Education (TESOL) at Western University and worked as an Ontario Certified English Language Teacher and Teacher Trainer (theory and methodology), supporting adult learners, international students, and academic programs. My work later expanded to instructional design at Western University and to program coordination at Clark State College in Ohio, USA, where I supported academic operations and learner transitions.

I completed my PhD in Leadership Studies in Education at Western University in 2025. My dissertation examined how policy narratives shape educational access and programming for multilingual newcomer learners across Ontario school boards, highlighting how system‑level decisions influence school‑based implementation and resource coordination.

My current professional practice centers on education leadership, professional development, program evaluation, and academic program operations. I have experience coordinating programs, supporting instructors, and conducting evaluation activities that inform curriculum refinement, and process improvement. This includes making strategic budget adjustments that improve efficiency while maintaining instructional quality and consistent learner support.

Research and scholarly interests include:

• Barriers faced by learners and academic programs
• Technology in education
• Teacher training and professional learning

I am currently preparing peer‑reviewed publications based on my dissertation findings, with a focus on barriers, education policy, and leadership in K–12 systems.