Dr. Claudia G. Sasse

Dr. Claudia Sasse began her teaching career in southern Brazil as an elementary school teacher. Since then, she has worked as an early childhood educator, K–12 teacher, resource teacher, language specialist, school principal, post-secondary instructor and most current as an assistant professor.

Dr. Sasse has taught a wide range of courses in the education field to diverse audiences and has supervised practicum students in early learning settings and K–6 schools in Canada and internationally. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, she is deeply passionate about language learning, cultural diversity, and supporting student success.

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Research interests

• International students well-being
• Language learning
• Cultural Diversity
• Educational Psychology
• Inclusive Education
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Academic Strategy Instructional Coaching

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Educational credentials

• Doctor in Education, EdD – Educational Leadership
• Master in Elementary Education, MEd with Focus on Curriculum and Pedagogy
• Post-Baccalaureate in Psychopedagogy – Inclusive Education/Trauma focused
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, BEd

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Professional affiliations

• Association of Early Childhood Educators Alberta (AECEA)
• Alberta Teacher’s Association (ATA)
• Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
• Canadian Childcare Federation (CCCF)
• Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
• Second Language and Intercultural Council (SLIC)

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