Dr. Awneet Sivia
Associate Professor, University of the Fraser Valley
Dr. Awneet Sivia is an Associate Professor in the Teacher Education Department at UFV and Chair of the Master of Education program. She teaches courses in social justice/antiracist pedagogy, science education, classroom research, and educational leadership. Previously, Awneet worked in the Maple Ridge School District and at Simon Fraser University where she taught in and coordinated programs for international practica, paraprofessional upgrading, foreign-credentialed teacher education, and graduate certificates. Awneet’s research interests and publications are in the fields of science teacher education, social justice education, diversity leadership, and university-school innovations. Her passion for equitable, transformative and inclusive education drives her commitment to prepare new teachers and leaders for the 21 st century. Recently, Awneet was honoured to receive UFV’s 2021 Teaching Excellence Award.