Publications

(Co-)edited Books

Jones, C. & Farrell, A. (Eds.). (2026 publication estimated). Rural Education in Canada. University of Toronto Press. [contracted and in progress]

Farrell, A. J., Skyhar, C. L. & Lam, M. (Eds.). (2022). Teaching in the Anthropocene: Education in the Face of the Environmental Crisis. Canadian Scholars/Women’s Press.

Peer-Reviewed/Refereed Book Chapters

Philpott, S., & Jones, C. L. (2026 estimated). Growing your own: Addressing teacher shortages in Manitoba through rural field placements. In D. Burleigh, R. Nicholls, & J. Pattison-Meek (Eds.). Place and Practice: Professional Identity Development in Rural Canadian Teacher Education. Peter Lang. [Invited chapter in progress]

Jones, C. L. (2026 estimated). Understanding culture and place in Middle Years mathematics through the inclusion of rural and Indigenous ways of knowing. In L. Schnellert, & S. MacMath (Eds.). Situated and Relational Teacher Education: Canadian Research that Explores Place, and Land-Based Learning in Teacher Education. CATE. [proposal submitted and accepted]

Smith, C. A., & Jones, C. L. (2026 estimated). Building leadership capacity in rural contexts. In C. Jones, & A. Farrell (Eds.). Rural Education in Canada. University of Toronto Press. [accepted]

Jones, C. L., & Farrell, A. J. (2026 estimated). Introduction. In C. Jones, & A. Farrell (Eds.). Rural Education in Canada. University of Toronto Press. [in progress]

Farrell, A. J. (2026 estimated). Found poetry: What we learned about rural education in Canada. In C. Jones, & A. Farrell (Eds.). Rural Education in Canada. University of Toronto Press. [in progress]

Wallin, D., Farrell, A., & Jones, C. (2026 estimated). Campfire conversations: Mentorship, community and rural education in Canada. In C. Jones, & A. Farrell (Eds.). Rural Education in Canada. University of Toronto Press. [in progress]

Jones, C. L., & Farrell, A. J. (2026 estimated). Bringing the heat: The evolving selves of (peri-)menopausal academic women. In A. Cameron-Standerford, B. Bergh, & C. Edge (Eds.), Self-Study as Continuous Mapping: The Provisional and Evolving Nature of Educational Inquiry. S-STEP [proposal submitted]

Jones, C. L. (2023). Rural experience and its impacts on the identities and practice(s) of teachers/teacher educators. In A. Cameron-Standerford, B. Bergh, & C. Edge (Eds.), Pausing at the Threshold: Opportunity through, with, and for Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices. S-STEP. https://equitypress.org/pausing_at_the_thres/REvzrHLK

Jones, C. L. & Farrell, A. J. (2023). Parallel performance: Constructing identities in a new teacher education program. In A. Cameron-Standerford, B. Bergh, & C. Edge (Eds.), Pausing at the Threshold: Opportunity through, with, and for Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices.  S-STEP. https://equitypress.org/pausing_at_the_thres/gxBLBqjB

Skyhar, C. L. (2022). Growing rural capacity for responding to the anthropocentric exigencies of our time. In A. Farrell, C. Skyhar, & M. Lam (Eds.), Teaching in the Anthropocene: Education in the Face of the Environmental Crisis (pp. 188-198). Canadian Scholars/Women’s Press.

Farrell, A., Stone, G, Skyhar, C., & Lam, M. (2022). Learning to teach on the edge of the Anthropocene. In A. Farrell, C. Skyhar, & M. Lam (Eds.), Teaching in the Anthropocene: Education in the Face of the Environmental Crisis (pp. xiii -xix). Canadian Scholars/Women’s Press.

Lam, M., Skyhar, C., Farrell, A., & Stone, G. (2022). Children’s voices calling us to action at the edge of the Anthropocene. In A. Farrell, C. Skyhar, & M. Lam (Eds.), Teaching in the Anthropocene: Education in the Face of the Environmental Crisis (pp. 282-288). Canadian Scholars/Women’s Press.

Farrell, A. J. & Skyhar, C. L. (2021). Mothers, monsters and dolls: Shifting identities of early career women in academe. In E. Lyle & S. Mahani (Eds.), Sister Scholars: Untangling Issues of Identity as Women in Academe (pp. 149-158). DIO Press.

Peer-Reviewed/Refereed Journal Articles

Jones, C. L. (2026 estimated). Bringing the heat: (Peri-)Menopausal teacher educators in a warming world.  Studying Teacher Education. [in progress]

Jones, C. L. (2025). Building thinking classrooms in mathematics/sciences: Teacher growth through a divisional PD model. in Education. [submitted, in revision]

Jones, C. L. (2025). Serendipity, synchronism and self-study: Looking back at rural identity research and Herstmonceux Castle to move ahead. Studying Teacher Education, 21(1), https://doi.org/10.1080/17425964.2024.2441492

Graham, J. M., Jones, C. L., Lam, M., & Stone, G. (2024). The intersections and invisibilities of rurality, houselessness, and health. Journal of Rural Studies, 4(2), 80-94. https://ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/ijoh/article/view/16976/15548

Jones, C. L., Graham, J. M., Lam, M., Stone, G., & Brickner, D. (2023). Understanding the roots and routes of houselessness in rural contexts. Journal of Rural and Community Development, 18(4), 62-83.  https://journals.brandonu.ca/jrcd/article/view/2381/626

Jones, C., Chamberlain, J., Sayers, G., Wood, L, Smith, N., Waddell-Henowitch, C., Fleming, C. (2022). Caring during COVID: An exacerbated burden on gender-marginalized faculty. BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education. 14(1), 37-47. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1350867.pdf

Skyhar, C. L. & Farrell, A. J. (2022). Shadows and light: Professional women educators transitioning to academe. IN education, 27(2a), 3-20. https://doi.org/10.37119/ojs2022.v27i2a

Skyhar, C. L. (2021). Teacher-directed collaborative action research as a mediating tool for professional learning in rural contexts. Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 31(1), 12-29. https://journal.spera.asn.au/index.php/AIJRE/article/view/264/319

Skyhar, C. L., & Nantais, M. (2020). Promoting numeracy through a Family Math Night. BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education, 12(2), 44-48. https://www.brandonu.ca/master-education/files/2020/10/BU-Journal-of-Graduate-Studies-in-Education-2020-vol-12-issue-2.pdf

Skyhar, C. L. (2020). Thinking outside the box: Providing effective professional development for rural teachers. Theory and Practice in Rural Education, 10(1), 42-72. https://doi.org/10.3776/tpre.2020.v10n1p42-72

Editor Reviewed Articles

Stone, G., Skyhar, C., Graham, J. M., & Lam, M. (September, 2022). Rural homelessness: Roots and routes in Manitoba. Brandon University Research Connection, 1(2), 1-2. Stone-et-al.-2022-wl-final-2.pdf (brandonu.ca)

Skyhar, C. L., & Farrell, A. J. (March, 2022). Professional women educators transitioning to academe. Brandon University Research Connection, 3(2), 1-2. https://www.brandonu.ca/research-connection/article/professional-women-educators-transitioning-to-academe/

Smith, N., Chamberlain, J., Dupuis, C., Fleming, C., Sayers, G., Skyhar, C., Waddell-Henowitch, C., & Wood, L. (January, 2022). Interviews deepen insights into the impact of the pandemic on gender-marginalized faculty. Brandon University Research Connection, 1(2), 1-2. https://www.brandonu.ca/research-connection/article/interviews-deepen-insights-into-the-impact-of-the-pandemic-on-gender-marginalized-faculty/

Chamberlain, J., Waddell-Henowitch, C., Wood, L., Skyhar, C., Smith, N., Sayers, G., Dupuis, C., Kerkowich, K., Gross, K., Malyon, M., Fleming, C., & Smith, C. (April, 2021). Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on marginalized genders at Brandon University. Brandon University Research Connection, 4(4), 1-2. https://www.brandonu.ca/research-connection/article/impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-marginalized-genders-at-brandon-university/

Skyhar, C. L. (2019, January). Rural teacher professional development. Brandon University Research Connection, 1(1), 1-2. https://www.brandonu.ca/research-connection/rc-article/rural-teacher-professional-development/

Skyhar, C. L. (2013).  Transforming rural education through effective professional development. Manitoba Education Research Network (MERN) Journal, 5, 36-41. http://www.mern.ca/journal/Journal-V5.pdf

Research Reports

Jones, C., & Pryke, M. (Mar. 24, 2025). Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) Year 2 (Final) Report. Report submitted to the Brandon School Division (BSD). Brandon, MB.

Jones, C., & Pryke, M. (Jan. 22, 2024).  Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) Report – Year 1. Report submitted to the Brandon School Division (BSD). Brandon, MB.

Skyhar, C., Graham, J. M., Lam, M., & Stone, G. (June 9, 2022). Routes and Routes of Rural Homelessness: A Manitoba Study. BU CARES Research Centre. Report submitted to the Brandon Neighborhood Renewal Corporation (BNRC). Brandon, MB. https://www.bucares.ca/publications/rural-homelessness

Chamberlain, J., Dupuis, C., Fleming, C., Sayers, G., Skyhar, C., Smith, N., Waddell-Henowitch, C., & Wood, L. (December 1, 2021). Impact of the COVID –19 Pandemic on Gender-Marginalized Faculty at Brandon University. Report submitted to Brandon University (BU) and the Brandon University Faculty Association (BUFA) by the Status of Women Review Committee (SWRC). Brandon, MB. https://www.brandonu.ca/swrc/files/SWRC-2021_Impact-of-Pandemic-on-Gender-Marginalized-Faculty-at-BU_hi-res-pdf.pdf

Thompson, N., Smith, C., Skyhar, C., & Farrell, A. (May 11, 2020). Conversations with Manitoba Teachers who Identify as Women in their First Five Years of Service, Educators of Colour, Indigenous and/or LGBTQ+ Educators. Report submitted to Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS). Winnipeg, MB.

Videos

Jones, C., Graham, J. M., Lam, M. (2023). The Routes and Routes of Rural Homelessness: Addiction. [Film] Kirby Communications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR0V9JdOd5w&t=98s

Jones, C., Graham, J. M., Lam, M. (2023). The Routes and Routes of Rural Homelessness: Education. [Film] Kirby Communications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX2bkQo2_d0

Jones, C., Graham, J. M., Lam, M. (2023). The Routes and Routes of Rural Homelessness: Mental Health. [Film] Kirby Communications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufj9gBaKti8&t=11s

Jones, C., Graham, J. M., Lam, M. (2023). The Routes and Routes of Rural Homelessness: Supports. [Film] Kirby Communications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj1xcuZ90c0

Jones, C., Graham, J. M., Lam, M. (2023). The Routes and Routes of Rural Homelessness: Researchers Share. [Film] Kirby Communications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIk1nvcSJJo

Panels & Interviews

Farrell, A., Kelly, W., Jones, C., & Madison, B. (2024, September 14). Beyond Sandbagging: Accepting that our Climate is Undergoing a Transformation. [Invited Panelist]. Gathering of the Minds, Brandon, MB.

Kreshewski, R. & Jones, C. (2024, March 24). Interview About the Impact of the Carbon Tax on Rural Manitobans/Canadians.  Rosie Barton Live. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Skyhar, C. L. (2021, May 31). Teacher Education in Tumultuous Times [Panel Organizer & Chair]. Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) Annual Conference, Edmonton, AB, Canada. (Conference held online)

Podcasts & Webinars

Jones, C. & Farrell, A. (October 28, 2024). She Investigates: Bringing the Heat with Research on Women’s Leadership During Menopause. Leaning In and Speaking Out Podcast (Episode 84), [Part 3 of Special Podcast Series led by the Status of Women’s Review Committee in Honor Women’s History Month Podcast]. Brandon University.  https://youtu.be/rcdHR4K0Pc0

Farrell, A., & Jones, C. (October 16, 2024). Earth-wise and Heart-centred Climate Change Education in the Anthropocene. Accelerate Climate Change Education Project. University of Toronto. https://play.library.utoronto.ca/watch/45faee122fb63ab5bcfc19d624041df7

Kirk, J., Lam, M., Jones, C., Seely, J, & Willows, J. (December 12, 2023). Rural roots: Cultivating strength in education. Leaning In and Speaking Out Podcast (Episode 74), Brandon University. https://www.bucares.ca/podcast/ep-74-rural-roots-cultivating-strength-in-education

Jones, C. (Feb. 9, 2023). Podcast with Neil Wilson of the Ottawa Writer’s Festival about Teaching in the Anthropocene. https://writersfestival.org/events/spring-2023-spring-podcast/4.-teaching-in-the-anthropocene

Kirk, J., Lam, M., Jones, C., Halcrow, F. (November, 2022). Routes and roots of rural homelessness. Leaning In and Speaking Out Podcast (Episode 63), Brandon University. https://www.bucares.ca/podcast/ep-63-routes-and-roots-of-rural-homelessness

Skyhar, C. L. (2021, June 24). Conceptualizations of mathematics achievement and rural communities in Bill 64 [Invited Webinar Panelist]. In The Proposed K-12 Education Reform: Research Perspectives on Bill 64 (Part 3:  Conceptualizations of Communities, Students, Teachers, & Learning). Hosted by the University of Manitoba. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnPDCKt7-PE

Paper Repositories & Conference Papers Published

Nantais, M., & Skyhar. C. L. (2020). Family Math Nights: A tool for fostering home, school, and university connections. ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED604666.pdf

Skyhar, C. L. (2019). Using social constructivist principles for the design and evaluation of rural teacher professional development models. AERA Online Paper Repository.  http://www.aera.net/Publications/Online-Paper-Repository/AERA-Online-Paper-Repository/Owner/1016354

Smith, C. A., & Skyhar, C. L. (2019). Developing capacity for leading change in rural educational contexts through simulation. AERA Online Paper Repository. http://www.aera.net/Publications/Online-Paper-Repository/AERA-Online-Paper-Repository/Owner/1016190

Theses

Skyhar, C. L. (2018).  Grassroots professional growth: Inquiring into the effectiveness of a locally constructed professional development model for rural teachers (Doctoral thesis).  https://mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca/xmlui/handle/1993/33295

Skyhar, C. L. (2009).  Viewing learning as complex participation in a community of practice characterized by mathematical inquiry (Master’s thesis). http://mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca/handle/1993/3834