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Kari-Lynn Winters is a Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Brock University, specializing in drama and dance education, and language arts for teacher candidates. She holds a PhD in Literacy Education from the University of British Columbia and a Teaching Degree from the University of Toronto, along with a BA and certificate in Drama/Theater from Brock University and the National Theatre School of Canada. As an award-winning children's author, scholar, playwright, and performer, she has a strong emphasis on children's literature, embodied pedagogies, and multimodal literacies. Her research interests include authorship assemblage, body image, drama, and arts integration, focusing on critical positioning and immigrant education. Winters is active in professional affiliations including the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators, and Performers. She is committed to fostering creativity and literacy education through her courses and research activities, aiming to integrate arts-based approaches into educational practices.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.