Dr. ANGELA R. VOUTIER

Curriculum Vitae

 

Business Address Brandon University Faculty of Education 270 – 18th St. Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9 (204) 727-9696

Home Address P/O/ Box 556 35 Wolfdale Rd. Carberry, MB, R0K 0H0 (204) 724-2929 Email voutiera@brandonu.ca

 

 

DEGREES & QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. Inclusive Education. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

October 2025 Dissertation: Developing Inclusive Schools. School Leaders’ Perspectives on Policy to Practice. Advisor: Dr. Rick Freeze.

M.Ed. Educational Administration. Brandon University, Brandon, MB. Canada.

May 2017. Thesis: Improving the Achievement and Engagement of At-Risk Learners with Professional Development. Chair: Bob Lee.

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction. Brandon University, Brandon, MB. Canada. May 2012. Summative Project: The Journey Was My Work. Chair: Dr. Robin Enns.

Certificate in School Leadership. Manitoba Education & Early Childhood Learning 2017 Principal’s Certificate; Level 2. Manitoba Education & Early Childhood Learning 2013.

Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate. Manitoba Education & Early Childhood

Learning.

Professional A Teaching Certificate. Saskatchewan Learning.

Northwest Territories Teaching Qualification. NWT Education, Culture, and Employment

Canadian Native Literature Course. Lakehead University

Additional Qualification Course, English as a Second Language Part 1. Lakehead University

Additional Qualification Course, Special Education Part 1. Lakehead University Certificate of Registration and Professional Standing. Ontario College of Teachers. Permanent Teacher’s Certificate. Province of New Brunswick

B.Ed. Secondary Arts. University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB. Canada.

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Canadian Society for Studies in Education (CSSE)

Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC)

American Educational Research Center (AERA)

Delta Kappa Gamma Leading Women Educators International (DKG)

Council of School Leaders for The Manitoba Teachers’ Association (COSL)

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Manitoba Educators for Inclusion (MEI)

 

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• YWCA Westman Women of Distinction Award Nominee in the Education/Mentorship Category, April 2026
• Brandon University Research Committee-Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (BURC-SSHRC) Knowledge Mobilization Grant, 2026 ($2000)
• Brandon University Research Committee Research Grant ($4999) – Co-Investigator

Promoting Empathy and Understanding of the Lived Experience of Sexual Viol ence through a Graphic Novel: Implications for Psychiatric Nursing and Nursi      ng Education

• University of Manitoba Graduate Student Conference Award for Knowledge Mobilization, 2025 ($750, CSSE Conference)
• Brandon University Research Committee-Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (BURC-SSHRC) Knowledge Mobilization Grant, 2025 ($1,860)
• University of Manitoba Graduate Student Conference Award for Knowledge Mobilization, 2025 ($750, CAP Conference)
• Delta Kappa Gamma International Lucille Cornetet Professional Development Award, ($2000, CAP Conference)
• Nora Hughes Scholarship for Graduate Students ($750)
• The Manitoba Teachers’ Society Graduate Studies Scholarship ($1500)

EMPLOYMENT

Current

Brandon University, Brandon, MB (July 2024 – continuing)

Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology and Student Services

Previous

Brandon University, Brandon, MB (September 2019 — June 2024)

Contract Academic Instructor for Undergraduate and Graduate Courses

Brandon School Division, Brandon, MB (September 2005 —June 2024)

Principal of K-8 Schools (September 2010 — June 2024)

Teacher – High School English Language Arts (September 2005 — June 2010)

 

Father Porte Memorial Dene School, Black Lake, SK. (September 2001 — June 2004)

High School Teacher English Language Arts

School District #12, Woodstock, NB. (September 1999 — June 2001) High School Teacher English Language Arts and History

Netamisakomik Centre for Education, Mobert, ON. (February 1994 — June 1997) Teaching Principal (1995 — 1997)

Teacher Grades 1 — Grade 6 (1994 — 1997)

Government of Northwest Territories, Netsilik School, Spence Bay, NWT. (September 1992 — June 1993)

Teacher Grades 3-5 (1992-1993)

Sandy Lake Education Authority, Thomas Fiddler Memorial School, Sandy Lake, ON. (September 1987 — June 1991)

Teacher Grades 7 — 10 English Language Arts and Guidance (1988-1991) Teacher Grade 2 (1987-1988)

 

 

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND INTERESTS

Primary Investigator – Redefining Ability: Personal and Professional Journeys of Educational Leaders Who Are Neurodiverse, 2026

Primary Investigator – A Cross-National Analysis of Inclusive Special Education: Special Education Teacher Perspectives from Manitoba, Canada, and the Republic of Ireland, 2026

 Co-Investigator – More Than a Tool: AI as an accessibility practice and site of risk for undergraduate students with learning disabilities. 2026 International Conference on the AI Revolution: Research, Ethics, and Society (AIR-RES). Las Vegas, Nevada, 2026

Co-Investigator – A case study pilot project that will create and evaluate a sexual violence educational resource based on a graphic novella that features the voices of victims/survivors entitled “It happened to me & It’s not okay”. The overall research question of the study is: What is the experience of students using a sexual violence graphic novella as a learning tool? 2026

Primary Investigator – Developing Inclusive Schools: School Leaders’ Perspectives on Policy to Practice – Dissertation Project – PhD., 2025

Primary Investigator – Improving the Achievement and Engagement of At-Risk Learners Through Professional Development – Thesis Project – Master of Education, 2017

My current research focuses are:

• Critical Theory
• Inclusive Education
• School Leadership
• Women in School Leadership
• School and Staff Development
• Trauma Sensitive Schools

PUBLICATIONS

 Voutier, A. (in press). Transformative practices for inclusive pre-service and practicing teachers. In L. Fetman and L. DeMartino (Eds.), Moving from Limited to Liberated Teacher Education. Myers Education Press. 

Gadsden, A. D., Voutier, A., & Gadsden, S. A. (2026).  More than a tool: AI as an accessibility practice and site of risk for undergraduate students with learning disabilities. 2026 International Conference on the AI Revolution: Research, Ethics, and Society (AIR-RES). Las Vegas, Nevada, 2026

Voutier, A. (2025, November 10-12). Collaborative autoethnography: An effective methodology to support reflective practice in education. 18th annual International Conferences of Education, Research and Innovation. ICERI Proceedings. IATED Academy. DOI: 10.21125/iceri.2025

 Voutier, A. (2025). Developing inclusive schools: School leaders’ perspectives on policy            to practice. [Doctoral dissertation, University of Manitoba].

Voutier, A., & McGowan, S. (2025). The Canadian forum conference: Unite, uplift, inspire.       The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 91, (4), 48-49.

 Voutier, A. R. (2025, January 6). Manitoba school leaders’ perspectives on developing     inclusive schools. Research Connection, BU CARES, Brandon University

Voutier, A. R. (2023). Leading inclusive schools. In Freeze, R. (2023). Transformative inclusive         education (pp. 199-209). Canadian Scholars.

Voutier, A. R. (2017). Improving the Achievement and Engagement of At-Risk Learners Through       Professional Development. [Unpublished master’s thesis, Brandon University].

Voutier, A. R. (2010). Improving high school literacy programming: Necessary changes. BU            Journal of Graduate Studies in Education, 2, (1), 24-28.

Voutier, A.R (2009) The need for change in Aboriginal education. BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education, I, (2), 55-5.

 

PRESENTATIONS

Voutier, A. (2026). The 5 Ws of Inclusion. Canadian Association of Principals’ Conference, Regina, SK. May 2026.

Waddell – Henowitch, C., Van Mulligen, L., Murray, K., & Voutier, A. (2026). Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Sexual Violence Education through Visual Storytelling. Mental Health on the Prairies Conference, Brandon, Manitoba, 2026.

Voutier, A. (2025, November 10-12). Collaborative autoethnography: An effective methodology to support reflective practice in education. [Paper presentation] ICERI Conference, Seville, Spain.

Voutier, A. (2025). Overview of Educational Issues: Graduate Course Guest Presentation for Dr. Aloysius Anyichie. October 2025[Online]

Voutier, A. (2025). The 5 Ws of Inclusion. Guest Speaker for the MTS Field Led Course, Leading Safe, Caring, and Inclusive Schools, September 6. 2025

Voutier, A. (2025). Round Table presentation on dissertation research. CSSE Conference, June 2, 2025

Voutier, A. (2025). Trauma Sensitive Leadership for Student and Staff Resiliency. Canadian Association of Principals’ Conference, Winnipeg, MB. May 2025.

Voutier, A. (2025). Learning Leader presentation for Manitoba Teachers’ Society Virtual Learning Series “Leading the Team”. March 18, 2025 [Online]

Voutier, A. (2025) Evaluation & Assessment Course Guest Presentation for Dr. Aloysius Anyichie. March 2025[In person]

Voutier, A. (2024). Overview of Educational Issues Graduate Course Guest Presentation for Dr. Ellen Watson. November 14, 2024 [Online]

Voutier, A. (2024). Overview of Educational Issues: Graduate Course Guest Presentation for Dr. Aloysius Anyichie. October 2024[Online]

Voutier, A. (2024). Developing inclusive schools. World Class Research Event, Brandon University Homecoming, September 2024.

Voutier, A. (2024). Developing inclusive schools: A school leader’s action plan. Canadian Association of Principals Conference, Toronto, April 2024.

Voutier, A. (2023). The 5 Whys of Inclusion. University of Manitoba B. Ed. Program Day, November 2023.

Voutier, A. (2022). Inclusive school leadership. University of Manitoba, Graduate Course Presentation for Dr. Rick Freeze. February 2022. [Online)

Voutier, A. (2020). Supporting staff and student mental health. Stavropol University Virtual Conference on Inclusive Education, 2020. [Online]

Voutier, A. (2019). Student transitioning. Stavropol University Virtual Conference on Inclusive Education, 2019. [Online]

 

RESEARCH FUNDING APPLICATION ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

2026 Committee Member, Research Manitoba Studentship/Fellowship Awards – Social Sciences and Humanities. Number of Applications Assessed: 6

2025 Committee Member, Research Manitoba Studentship/Fellowship Awards – Social Sciences and Humanities. Number of Applications Assessed: 6

 

 

SERVICE

Brandon University

• Volunteer for the Faculty of Education booth at the Brandon Career Symposium, March 2026
• BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education Editorial Committee (2025-27)
• Ad -Hoc Senate Committee for review of Policy on the External Review of Units and Programs (December 2025-?)
• Undergraduate Education Committee department representative (2025-26)
• Department of Educational Leadership and Administration Tenure-track Position Search Committee (May – November 2025)
• Retention Initiative Working Group BUFA Representative (February – October 2025)
• Faculty Advisor for BU Chapter of Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children (2025)
• Ad-Hoc Senate Committee for Grade Appeal Policy Review (January – October 2025)
• Search committee for BU CARES Director (December 2024-January 2025)
• After Degree Program Design Team (2024-25)
• Faculty of Education Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (2024-25)

 

Brandon Community

• Board Member for the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation (2025-2027)
• Chair for Brandon Teachers’ Association Council of School Leaders (2014 — 2024)
• Brandon School Division Research Advisory Committee (2014 —2024)
• Brandon School Division Representative for Westman Leadership Council (2022 — 2024)
• Chapter President for Delta Kappa Gamma International— Westman DKG (2020 — 2024)
• Member of Embedded Formative Assessment Brandon School Division Initiative
• Mentor for Brandon School Division Principal Preparation Program
• Member of Brandon School Division Learning Disability Committee
• Member of Carberry United Church
• Volunteer for Heart & Stroke Foundation

 

Province of Manitoba

• Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba, Brandon Advisory Board Member
• Canadian Conference Planning Committee Chair – DKG Manitoba (2024-25)
• Provincial President for Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (2023-2027) Co-Chair of CAP Conference Planning Committee (2019- 2020)
• Leadership Team Member for the Council of School Leaders for The Manitoba Teachers’ Society (2018-2020)
• Director for Brandon Region for the Council of School Leaders for the Manitoba Teachers’ Society (2014 — 2024)

 

National and International

• DKG International Area Representative for Canada Nominee – 2026-29
• Associate with Inclusive Canada Education

 

 

STUDENT ADVISING EXPERIENCE

 Graduate Supervision

• Nancy Waldner, Master of Education, Curriculum & Pedagogy. “Thesis Title.” (2026 – Present). Committee Member, Brandon University.

RECENT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• Canadian Association of Principals Conference, Regina, SK., May 2026
• Mental Health on the Prairies, April/May, 2026
• MCEC Conference, February 2026
• ICERI Conference, Seville, Spain. November 2025
• Canadian Association of Principals Conference, Winnipeg, MB., May 2025
• UDL Institute, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, March 2025
• MCEC Conference Attendee, ADHD Session, February 2025
• EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility) Course –University of Manitoba, Winter, 2025
• Manitoba Academic Integrity Network Workshop Series (6 sessions) 2024-5

 

POST SECONDARY TEACHING

Courses Taught at Brandon University

04.705 Guidance and the Classroom Teacher (Graduate 3 credit hours)

 

This course is an advanced study of the school guidance program with special emphasis on the role of the classroom teacher and the development of a comprehensive and developmental approach to providing school guidance and counselling services. This course will emphasize the foundational theoretical frameworks of Response to Intervention, Universal Design for Learning, and Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports. The focus of the course is on developing the leadership role of the school counsellor in creating and implementing a whole school approach to mental health promotion and to creating positive behavioural interventions and supports. Participants will also acquire knowledge on how to support teachers so that they can provide classroom-based wellness education using appropriate curricula.

Spring 2026       20 Students

Spring 2026        11 Students

Spring 2025        14 students

 

04.353 Evaluation and Assessment (EY-MY) (Undergraduate 3 credit hours)

Using current provincial curricula and an emphasis on inclusive classroom practices, this course will instruct pre-service teacher candidates (EY-MY) in a range of formative and summative evaluation and assessment techniques that enable educators to evaluate and assess student learning. Pre-service teachers will be instructed in classroom-based assessment practices that reflect current provincial curricula in their grade areas. From a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) perspective, the course will also cover the ethics and administrations of Level A tests. The course informs pre-service teacher candidates about the importance of using assessment to drive instruction in order to meet the needs of all students in their classroom spaces. The course will also address practices to communicate student progress to care givers and other pertinent professional stakeholders.

Winter 2026         11 students

Winter 2025       14 students

 

04.353 Social Ecological Resilience (Graduate 3 credit hours). The purpose of this course is to extend understandings of “risk” and resilience into contextualized and relational perspectives based in contemporary theory and research. Students will examine resilience as a dynamic link between an individual and their multi-level, relational developmental system. In-depth analyses of resilience as a process facilitated by social ecological factors such as families, schools, and communities will be explored.

 

Spring 2026       14 students

Spring 2024       15 students

 

02.459 Introduction to ELA Methods (MY) (Undergraduate PENT Program 3 credit hours)

This course is an introduction to the methods, materials, and rationale for English Language Arts in the Middle Years classroom. It covers the development of literacy, the influence of outside school experiences on language acquisition and development, the role of linguistics, the inter- relationship of the six areas of English Language Arts, organization, and development of effective educational experiences for young adolescents in ELA, and an overview of useful teaching practices and methodologies in ELA.

Fall 2020         8 students.

Summer 2023 13 students

03.351 Instructional Methods (EY-MY) (Undergraduate PENT Program 3 credit hours).

This is an introductory methods course designed to develop the skills and strategies used to teach all subjects in the Early and Middle Years. It includes the application of writing objectives, questioning strategies, and reaching closure and assessment of both lessons and units of instruction. The practical application of instructional methods to classroom situations will be an integral part of the course.

Fall 2020      22 students.

04.354 Evaluation and Assessment (MY-SY) (Undergraduate 3 credit hours).

Using current provincial curricula and an emphasis on inclusive classroom practices, this course will instruct pre-service teacher candidates (MY-SY) in a range of formative and summative evaluation and assessment techniques that enable educators to evaluate and assess student learning. Pre-service teachers will be instructed in classroom-based assessment practices that reflect current provincial curricula in their teachable subject and grade areas. From a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) perspective, the course will also cover the ethics and administrations of Level A tests. The course informs pre-service teacher candidates about the importance of using assessment to drive instruction in order to meet the needs of all students in their classroom spaces. The course will also address practices to communicate student progress to care givers and other pertinent professional stakeholders.

Winter 2025      20 students.

Winter 2021       12 students.

 

01.440 Teachers as Leaders (Undergraduate 3 credit hours)

Teacher leaders fil1 both formal and informal leadership positions and influence their schools largely through their credibility as effective teachers and the strong relationships they develop with members of the school community. Teacher leaders often contribute to the growth of leadership capacity in their school communities by providing mentoring, feedback, facilitation, and professional development. This course will explore the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and agency of teacher leaders as facilitators of change in educational contexts. Students will engage in self-assessment and explore various opportunities for engaging in leadership within the profession.

Winter 2022      20 students

01.770 Issues and Trends in Educational Administration: Leadership with a Focus on Inclusion (Graduate 3 credit hours)

This course will provide opportunities for educational leaders to explore and develop the strength-based skills, knowledge, and strategies they need for building inclusive school communities, for supporting teachers, students, and educational assistants, and to develop connections with families, caregivers, and community members.

Spring 2022      19 students

04.254 Inclusive Education and Adolescent Exceptionalities (MY-SY) (Undergraduate 3 credit hours).

The focus of this course is on the role of the MY/SY teacher in providing an inclusive classroom environment for a diverse student population. This course develops inclusive educational practices and provides a critical examination of the Manitoba context, including the Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming), and the concepts of exceptionalities, disabilities, and learner differences. Other topics for instruction and discussion include using a universal design for instruction, curriculum adaptations and modifications, and the provision of assistive technology.

Summer 2024   1 student (Tutorial Course)

Fall 2022       12 students
Fall 2019       23 students (PENT Program).