Kate Paterson

Kate Paterson is a 2nd year PhD student in EDST. Her research has focused on children’s literature (specifically traditional fairytales and “anti-oppressive” children’s picture books) in the elementary school classroom as a forum to open up meaningful discussions of gender and sexuality with young children. Her current doctoral work examines curriculum, pedagogy, and policy to support LGBTQ diversity and inclusivity in elementary education. Kate received her Hons.BA in Sociology at Mount Allison University and her MA in Social Justice & Equity Studies at Brock University.

Supervisors: Deirdre Kelly (Educational Studies) and Mona Gleason (Educational Studies)

Committee members: Ann Travers (Sociology, SFU)