Brooke is an M.A. student at McGill University in the Human Development program. She completed her B.A. in Honours Psychology with a research-intensive specialization at the University of Waterloo (2022). Her Honours Thesis explored the effects of multi-modal restudying on information retention. Her research interests include social-emotional development in schools, student-teacher relationships, peer relationships, and inclusive education. Brooke has previous work experience in education at the Toronto District Schoolboard, and research experience at Defence and Research Development Canada in the Department of National Defence. Outside of research, Brooke’s interests include traveling, reading, volleyball, guitar, and painting.
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