allison ritchie, oct, ph.d.

Hi! 👋 I’m Dr. Allison Ritchie, a Science Education Postdoctoral Researcher, Course Lead, and Curriculum Developer in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (CTL) at OISE/University of Toronto (OISE/UT) in Canada. I specialize in STEM education, learning sciences, and equity-centred teaching and learning frameworks.

I have a PhD in Curriculum and Pedagogy (OISE/UT) and am an Ontario certified teacher with teachable subjects in Science, Mathematics, and Special Education. My academic work centres around teacher education, curriculum development, and supporting teacher candidates and early career teachers in thinking about and teaching science toward goals of environmental and sustainable development (UNESCO, 2020) in virtual and in-person learning spaces. Since 2017, I’ve mentored and assessed hundreds of graduate students across different departments.

I work across audiences, from students, teachers, school boards, to departmental staff. My work also involves liaising with administration and working with the Master of Teaching program (OISE/UT), including but not limited to student advising, public outreach and affairs, digital content creation and management, to awards and admissions support.