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 Social Work and Social Work Diploma

Peter Choate, PhD, RSW

Gio Dolcecore, MSW, RCSW, RMFT

Marva Ferguson, PhD, RSW

Audra Foggin, MSW, RSW

Lesley Taylor, MSW, RSW

Christina Tortorelli, MSW, RSW

D. Gaye Watson Warthe, PhD, RSW 

Alysia Wright, PhD, RSW

Alishau Diebold, PhD, RSW

Staff

Department of Child Studies and Social Work
  • Roy Bear Chief, MSW, Espoom Tah (helper)
  • Anne JohnstonDepartmental Administrative Assistant
  • Shirley RosasDepartmental Administrative Assistant

Social Work

  • Gina Endecott, RSW, Coordinator, Practicum and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)
  • Joel Viehweger, Social Work and Child Studies Academic Advisor     

    Email: hceadvising@mtroyal.ca 

    Please email to book an appointment