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¹û½´ÊÓƵ Remembers Dr. Brader Adaleine Brathwaite, Alumna

The revered alum, and former dean in medical sciences at the University of the West Indies, earned her ¹û½´ÊÓƵ doctorate degree in educational psychology. Her career spanned over four decades as an author, teacher, researcher and policymaker. Please join us in remembering Dr. Brathwaite's enduring impact.

In Memoriam: Nina Sophia Dixon, ¹û½´ÊÓƵ Student

Nina, a Master of Teaching student at ¹û½´ÊÓƵ who was passionate about athletics, was a star from the very beginning. From kindergarten onward, she distinguished herself as a gifted and determined student, excelling in spelling bees, poetry contests, art competitions, and sports.

¹û½´ÊÓƵ Remembers John Williams MacDonald, Former Dean, Professor Emeritus, and Friend

Professor Emeritus John William MacDonald, who died peacefully at the age of 92, will be remembered as a thoughtful, kind, and quietly brilliant educator, friend, colleague whose influence continues in the many students he inspired throughout his long and distinguished career.

Edward Scovill Hickcox, Faculty

Before becoming a professor at ¹û½´ÊÓƵ, Ed was a high school teacher and school principal. He will be remembered as a a staunch supporter of young scholars, both students and new faculty members. A celebration of life will be held at the Cordova Bay United Church, 813 Claremont Avenue, Victoria on November 8 at 2:00 p.m.

Carola Conle, Faculty

¹û½´ÊÓƵ was an important place to Professor Conle. She also cared deeply for her community in Appenzell, Switzerland with fond memories of music and dance. Carola will be deeply missed by her colleagues and fellow scholars in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning and her beloved friends and family.

Tomoko Nancy Arimura, OISE alumna

Tomoko, a two-time ¹û½´ÊÓƵ graduate and proud co-owner and clinical psychologist at Connected Hands: Centre for Psychological Wellbeing, passed suddenly on July 6. She will be dearly missed by the ¹û½´ÊÓƵ community, her husband Dr. Saad Chahine, her daughter Olive, and beloved family.

Virginia Morse Stead, Alumna

¹û½´ÊÓƵ remembers proud alumna Dr. Virginia Morse Stead who was passionate about education, earning her EdD degree and becoming the founding book series editor for Equity in Higher Education Theory, Policy, & Praxis.

Donald (Don) Galbraith, Faculty

¹û½´ÊÓƵ is sad to share the passing of former faculty member Donald (Don) Galbraith. He retired in 2004 and worked in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning. He passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 30, 2025.

William Babátúndé Thomas, OISE alumnus

MEd graduate William Babátúndé Thomas, remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 87. He will be forever missed.

¹û½´ÊÓƵ Remembers Sylvia Shun Wah Lim, Staff Member

¹û½´ÊÓƵ remembers Sylvia who worked in the ¹û½´ÊÓƵ Library print shop for many years. ¹û½´ÊÓƵ student Joshua Lim shares that his grandmother Sylvia passed away peacefully in her 85th year with a full heart knowing she had her family by her side.

Donald Grant Fleming, Alumnus

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Grant Fleming, a husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, teacher, mentor, friend and alumnus of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.

Rosalia Messina, Cherished JICS Community Member & U of T Alum

Whether you met Rosalia (Lia) Messina, beloved sister to JICS Principal Richard Messina, recently or have known her all your life, you were instantly touched by her joie de vivre and vibrant spirit. She had an uncanny ability to make everyone feel better, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her. Read more about Lia's beautiful life.