Faculty & Staff

The instructors in the Department of Child Studies and Social Work are committed to making a real difference in the community both as practicing professionals in the social service industry and in their role as instructors and mentors to new professionals training at Mount Royal University. You'll also benefit from access to a talented pool of part-time instructors and an extensive lineup of guest lecturers who provide valuable perspective and insight.

Department of Child Studies and Social Work

Faculty

Monica Pauls, PhD
Chair, Department of Child Studies and Social Work

Bachelor of Child Studies

Carolyn Bjartveit, PhD

Michelle Briegel, MEd, CCYCC

Maureen Cullen, MA

Nancy Espetveidt, MEd

Mackenzie Fraser, MA, CCYCC

Emmie Henderson-Dekort, PhD

Chelan McCallion, MA, CCYCC

Jill Thompson, MA

Therese Wiart Jenkinson, MEd, CMS

Bachelor of Social Work and
Social Work Diploma

Peter Choate, PhD, PhD, RCSW

Alishau Diebold, PhD, RSW

Gio Dolcecore, MSW, RCSW, RCFT

Marva Ferguson, MSW, PhD, RSW

Audra Foggin, MSW, RSW

Lesley Taylor, MSW, RSW

Christina Tortorelli, MA, RSW
Academic Director, Social Work Program

D. Gaye Watson Warthe, PhD, RSW

Alysia Wright, PhD, RSWStaff

Department of Child Studies and Social Work

• Roy Bear Chief, MSW, Espoom Tah (helper)
• Anne Johnston, Departmental Administrative Assistant
• Shirley Rosas, Departmental Administrative Assistant
• Joel Viehweger, Academic Advisor - Department of Child Studies and Social Work      

Child Studies

• Hina Arshad, Child Development Lab Coordinator
• Angie Smith, Coordinator, Practicum and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)

Social Work

• Gina Endecott , RSW, Coordinator, Practicum and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)