Administrative title: Program Coordinator, Bachelor of Child Studies
Academic title: Associate Professor
Office: T380
Email: sgarrow@mtroyal.ca
Phone: 403.440.5003
Education
PhD, University of Calgary
MA — CYC, University of Victoria
BCST, Mount Royal College
ECE Diploma, Confederation College
More than 25 years working in or connected to child and youth-serving organizations in Calgary. Key interests in leadership practice, interdisciplinary practice, social justice advocacy, social policy and community development.
Areas of instruction
- Interdisciplinary Professional Practice
- Social Policy
- Leadership
- The Profession of ELCC
- Practicum/Capstone
Areas of scholarship
- Leadership Practice
- Students as Leaders
- Professional Identity
- Leadership Advocacy
Selected Publications
A Need for Strengthening ELCC Leadership Practice in Alberta. Canadian Child Care Federation Interaction Magazine (Summer 2018).
Garrow-Oliver, S. & Kostouros, P. (2014). Desks in rows. Transformative Dialogues 7(3).
Nickel, J., Sutherby, L., & Garrow-Oliver, S. (2010). Fostering Reflection through Challenging Practica. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 31, 1-14.
Relevant Community Service
- Mount Royal University Child Care Centre, Board Chair, 2015 – present