Dr. Janelle Brady

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Janelle Brady is an award-winning Black studies scholar, author, and activist-researcher serving as an Assistant Professor in the School of Early Childhood Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on Black mothering, Blackness in early childhood studies, and Black feminisms. Brady teaches courses on equity, Black childhoods, and social justice pedagogies, curating transformative learning experiences in early childhood education. Her scholarship has been featured in prominent publications, contributing to the discourse on anti-racist education and community-based research in the Canadian context. In recognition of her contributions to education and community advocacy, she has received several accolades, including the 2022 Viola Desmond Faculty Award and the 2025 Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Beyond her academic work, Brady co-founded and directs the Downsview Advocate, a community-based newspaper that engages with issues facing Black families in Toronto. Her expertise has also been highlighted in various media outlets. With a commitment to Social Justice Education, Brady strives to amplify the voices and experiences of marginalized communities through her research and teaching.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Toronto Metropolitan University • Toronto, ON

Teaching and researching in early childhood studies, focusing on equity, social justice, and Black childhood.

Awards

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Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence

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Viola Desmond Faculty Award

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Emerging Leader Award

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Award

Courses

Families in Canadian Context Black Childhoods Canada CS 8923: Social Justice Childhood LSSC 1220: Race and Racism in the Caribbean and Americas ECS 2080: Social Justice in Early Childhood Studies WGS250: Women and Families LSSC 1204: Sociological Inquiry LSSC 1301: Deviance in Society SSCI 1013: Introduction to Sociology, Part II SSCI 1014: Introduction to Sociology, Part I

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering