Jo Ann is currently a third year doctoral student in Applied Psychology with the Faculty of Education at the University of Western Ontario. She holds a Master of Educational Administration, Bachelor of Education, Honours Specialization in Developmental Psychology, and Early Childhood Education Diploma. Jo Ann has been nominated for and received university-level grants and scholarships throughout her education.

Jo Ann remains current in her area of concentration; educational psychology. Her research has been published in numerous conference proceedings, research briefs, and is currently working to publish in various peer reviewed journals and a practitioner’s text. For her doctoral thesis, she will be working with a panel of experts from interRAI Canada to construct a single comprehensive assessment of early childhood mental illness and developmental disorders for children less than four years of age.

Jo Ann participates as a peer-reviewer for the Journal of Early Intervention, and the Journal of Teaching and Learning. She is also a student affiliate with the Canadian Psychological Association, and a member of the Ontario College of Teachers, and the College of Early Childhood Educators. Jo Ann has a total of four years experience as a professor of Early Childhood Education with St. Clair College and Fanshawe College, with excellent evaluations of teaching.

Jo Ann looks forward to completing her degree by April 2016 and seek academic related employment conducting research and teaching. Please see her professional profile by visiting: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanniantosca

Shannon Stewart

Supervisor