Dr. Donna Swapp

Associate Professor

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Biography

Donna Swapp is an Associate Professor in Educational Leadership at the University of Regina. With a focus on school leadership, she investigates the work and wellbeing of school administrators, emphasizing social justice leadership and critical education policy. Her research is guided by frameworks such as critical theory and decolonizing theories. Swapp has contributed extensively to scholarly discussions through peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and professional journals. Her recent projects investigate decolonizing school leadership and the wellbeing of Black school principals in Canada and the Caribbean, exploring the dynamics of privilege and marginalization in educational settings. Moreover, she has a strong interest in anti-racism and anti-oppressive educational frameworks, which guide her teaching and research initiatives. Swapp's educational background includes a Master of Education and a PhD from Western University, along with a Bachelor of Education from the University of the West Indies. She teaches courses related to Educational Leadership and Core Studies, shaping future educators' perspectives on equity and inclusion in educational contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Regina • Regina, SK

Teaching courses in Educational Leadership and conducting research on school leadership and social justice.

Courses

ECS 102 ECS 310 EDL 819 EDL 824 EDL 825 EDL 826 EDL 870AD

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.