Research Council Executive Members

Tim Fletcher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University, Canada. Prior to working in higher education, he taught physical education in high schools for several years. His research interests are broadly in teacher learning and self-study of practice methodology. With several colleagues from Canada and Ireland, his recent work has focused on how teachers learn to prioritize meaningful experiences in physical education. He has published research in national and international journals, and has won awards for teaching. He is a member of the Editorial Boards for Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education, and Studying Teacher Education. Tim can be found on twitter @timfletcher12 and @meaningfulpe. 

Dr. Hayley Morrison (she/her/hers) is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. Hayley has been working with pre- and in-service teachers and educational assistants to support inclusive PHE experiences for students with disabilities since 2012. Her research focuses on collaborative professional development for inclusive PHE and improving student PHE experiences from K to PhD.

Carolyn Temertzoglou (she/her), is a Health and Physical Education Lecturer in the Master of Teaching and Continuing Professional Learning programs at the Ontario Institute For Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Through Carolyn's many years of educational experience as a teacher, department head, curriculum writer, and teacher educator, she advocates for and supports the delivery of effective implementation of health and physical education programs worldwide. She is the recipient of the Ontario Supervision of Physical and Health Education Teacher Advocacy Award for her work in supporting pre-service and in-service health and physical education teachers with their practice. With a master’s degree and research interests in Teacher-Identity and Teacher Development in Health and Physical Education, Carolyn is passionate about educating and inspiring teachers throughout their professional journey to ensure a future where every student has a sense of belonging in Health and Physical Education.  

Dr. Kellie Baker (she/her/hers) has been teaching pre-service teachers for 14 years. Her current line of practitioner-driven research focuses on developing pedagogies of teacher education and Models-Based Practice. Deeply passionate about professional learning, Kellie has facilitated professional development for twenty years, including leading a national conference. Kellie continues to contribute to the PHE community by serving on many provincial and national boards and councils, as well as writing teams for curricula, texts, e-learning modules, policies, and national guidelines. Kellie uses every opportunity to share, learn, and grow. Connect with Kellie @KellBaker3 and @PE4LifeNL. 

Sabrina Razack is an educator in the Toronto area and also a PhD Candidate at the University of Toronto. The program resides at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education combined with a collaborative specialization in the Women and Gender Studies department. Between educating and becoming a student, Sabrina worked with the CAAWS, now the Canadian Women & Sport, the Pan/Parapan American Games and the INVICTUS Games. Sabrina’s current research examines the intersections of physical activity, sport, physical education, media, race, gender, class and culture. Sabrina is an award-winning curriculum writer, and developed http://teachbeyondaboundary.com/, to create units on critical Physical Education, Physical Activity, Sport and social issues.

Christa Spicer is a permanent physical education teacher with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE); a three-time master's graduate; and currently a doctoral student, researcher and instructor at StFX. Presently, in her twenty-second year of teaching, Christa hopes to continue sharing her passion for physical education, by preparing pre-service teachers for the realities of teaching and through her doctoral research into 'Physical Education Teachers' Experiences of Isolation'. Christa is passionately determined to re-adjust the lens of how physical education and physical education teachers are viewed for the betterment of the profession, physical education teachers, and students alike. 

Dr. Jeffery Zahavich is a Kinesiology Instructor in the school of Health and Human Performance at Dalhousie University. His research interests include middle school HPE with respect to health and physical literacy development and advocating for school health policies that support daily physical activity (DPA) and quality physical education (QPE). Jeff holds the CSEP-Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) and NCCP-Chartered Professional Coach (ChPC) designations. He is looking forward to supporting the PHE Canada Research Council Executive as the 2022 Research Council Forum Co-Chair.