Concordia experts on back-to-school
Last updated: January 7, 2026, 4:23 p.m.
The following experts are available to address a variety of subjects related to the return to school:
The importance of play in young/elementary school children, socialization
Nina Howe, Professor, Department of Education
Nina.howe@concordia.ca
Overseeing writing, reading fiction, and reading for pleasure
Sandra Martin-Chang, Professor, Department of Education
s.martin-chang@concordia.ca
How to create room for Indigenous students and staff
Manon Tremblay, Senior Director, Indigenous Directions
Manon.tremblay@concordia.ca
Innovation in teaching/distance learning
Ann-Louise Davidson, Associate Professor, Department of Education
ann-louise.davidson@concordia.ca
Inclusivity in Education, support for International students
Ezgi Ozyonum, PhD student in Education, Public Scholar
ezgi.ozyonum@concordia.ca
Healthy lunches and snacks
Sylvia Santosa, Associate professor, Department of Health, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology
S.santosa@concordia.ca
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