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
Susan Garrow-Oliver, PhD
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
Gio Dolcecore, MSW, RCSW, RMFT
Marva Ferguson, PhD(C), MSW, RSW
Audra Foggin, MSW, RSW
Brent Oliver, PhD, MSW, RSW
Christina Tortorelli, MSW, RSW
D. Gaye Watson Warthe, PhD, MSW, RSW
Staff
- Roy Bear Chief, MSW, Espoom Tah (helper)
- Rona Reitsema, Administrative Assistant to the Chair
- Anne Johnston, Administrative Assistant, Child Studies and Social Work
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Heather Pollard, Child Development Lab Coordinator
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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