Hilary Edelstein

Ph.D. Candidate, Educational Administration

Hilary Edelstein began her studies as a Ph.D. student in the Educational Administration program in the Department of Theory and Policy studies in September 2009. She is interested in studying knowledge mobilization and its potential to bridge the gap between research use, policy, and evidence-based practice in education, and how studying this in education could apply to other sectors.

Prior to beginning the PhD, Hilary completed a B.A.H in history and religious studies and a B.Ed in Primary/Junior education from York University in 2006. After graduating, Hilary taught grade 3 at a Jewish Day School in Toronto teaching Language Arts, Science, Math, Gym, and co-teaching Judaic studies. Questions about the place of faith-based schools within Ontario's education system and an interest in social policy issues surrounding religion, diversity, and tolerance in education led Hilary to pursue a M.Ed, writing her thesis on the 2007 Ontario provincial election and the debate surrounding the funding of faith-based schools. After completing her thesis in January 2009, Hilary worked in OISE's Dean's Office developing the faculty and student poster profiles for OISE's annual Research Celebration and materials for OISE's Annual Report. In the summer (2009), Hilary worked for the provincial government researching employee engagement and retention practices while assisting in the development of an Ontario Public Service marketing campaign focusing on this research.
 

Email:  hilary.edelstein@utoronto.ca