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.

Bachelor of Child Studies

Carolyn Bjartveit, PhD, CDS

Michelle Briegel, MA, CCYCC

Nancy Espetveidt, MEd

Patricia Kostouros, PhD, R.Psych, CCYCC

Monica Pauls, MA

Chelan McCallion, MA, CCYCC

Jill Thompson, MA

Therese Wiart Jenkinson, M.Ed, CDS

Bachelor of Social Work
and
Social Work Diploma

Peter Choate, PhD, MSW, RSW

Maureen Cullen, MA

Gio Dolcecore, MSW, RCSW, RMFT

Marva Ferguson, PhD(C), MSW, RSW

Audra Foggin, MSW, RSW

Emmie Henderson-Dekort, PhD

Lesley Taylor, MSW, RSW

Christina Tortorelli, MSW, RSW

D. Gaye Watson Warthe, PhD, MSW, RSW 

Alysia Wright, PhD, RSW

Staff

Department of Child Studies and Social Work
Roy Bear Chief, MSW, Espoom Tah (helper)
Anne Johnston, Administrative Assistant
Child Studies
Hina Arshad, Child Development Lab Coordinator
Angie Smith, Coordinator, Practicum and Advising

Social Work

Gina Adams, RSW, Coordinator, Practicum and Advising

Professor Emeritae

Joanne Baxter, PhD
Dawne Clark, PhD
Marlene Kingsmith, PhD