Rate My Professor Jan Stewart

Dr. Jan Stewart is Dean of the Faculty of Education and a tenured Professor in the Department of Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology at the University of Manitoba. She is an alumna of the University of Manitoba, where she earned her Bachelor of Education, Master of Education, and PhD in Educational Administration. With more than 30 years of experience in the Manitoba education system, Dr. Stewart has served as a teacher and counsellor in the K-12 public school system, a contract curriculum writer and consultant for the Province of Manitoba, and an educator preparing pre-service teachers and school counsellors.

Dr. Stewart is a researcher focused on children and youth affected by conflict, trauma, violence, abuse, mental health issues, and human rights violations. As a community-engaged scholar, she collaborates with educators, settlement services, government agencies, and non-government organizations to develop programs supporting the mental health and settlement needs of children, youth, and postsecondary students. She began her appointment as Dean on August 1, 2023.