Donald Moore EdD (c), MEd, HBA, BEd
Don Moore is the Associate Vice President Academic and a researcher at Portage College, with expertise in military education and training, veteran transitions, post-secondary transitions, and strategic enrolment management. He is a core member of the Canadian Military, Veteran and Family Connected Campus Consortium and chairs the Military Education and Training Recognition Working Group. His research has contributed to the development of new data standards in Alberta, Ontario, and across Canada, supporting skills recognition and veteran transitions. He also conducts K–12 research focused on strengthening post-secondary transitions in rural settings, with particular attention to improving outcomes for marginalized learners. Don works closely with government, community, industry, and Indigenous partners to ensure research findings are practical, relevant, and responsive to the communities they serve.
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Melissa Jones
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Lara Ripkens MEd, CCIP, Doctoral Candidate
Lara Ripkens is a faculty member at Portage College specializing in education, curriculum, mathematics, Indigenous experiences, and technology. She holds graduate training in education and is currently completing doctoral studies focused on curriculum design, teacher preparation, education policy, and numeracy development. Her professional interests include Indigenous-centered education, equitable learning design, educational technology, and supporting pre-service teachers through authentic, practice-based learning. Lara has extensive experience in curriculum development, online and blended course design, and the creation of educational resources. Her work emphasizes practical, community-responsive education that supports diverse learners across rural and northern contexts.
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Chinwe Ogolo PhD Ed., BA. Philosophy & Sociology
Chinwe Ogolo holds a PhD in Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador and brings extensive experience in teacher education, early childhood education, and community-engaged research. Her scholarly and professional work focuses on play-based learning, inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy, family and community engagement, and educator preparation. Chinwe has taught across early learning, post-secondary, and community-based settings in Canada and Nigeria, and has worked closely with schools, families, and community partners to support learner success. Her interests include educational innovation, applied research, and strengthening pathways between schools, families, and communities.