New faculty and staff
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A r l y s s e Q uir in g
Dr. Alexandra Stoddart recently completed
her PhD in Kinesiology at the University
of Saskatchewan before joining the
University of Regina in January 2018. Prior
to her PhD, she completed her Masters
of Kinesiology specializing in Motor
Learning from the University of Western
Ontario and her Bachelor of Science in
Physical Education from Eastern Michigan
University. She is a certified Michigan
teacher in K-12 Physical Education, Grades
6-12 English and a certified Saskatchewan
teacher. Arlysse Quiring joined the Faculty of
Education Student Services in November,
2017. She completed her Bachelor of
Music in Bassoon Performance in 2008 at
the University of Regina.
Dr. Stoddart currently teaches in the Health,
Outdoor, and Physical Education (HOPE)
subject area. She enjoys the opportunity to
work with students in both the elementary
and secondary programs. As well-being
and mental health become prominent
topics in today’s society, the value of the
HOPE subject area becomes more evident.
Living an active, healthy lifestyle affects
the whole ‘self’, and the HOPE subject area
is fortunate to work with students in this
capacity. Arlysse teaches music lessons in her home
studio, specializing in bassoon, beginner
voice, beginner piano, music theory and
history, as well as teaching master classes
and workshops in schools across the
province. She continues to play bassoon
with both the Regina Symphony Orchestra
and her co-founded classical pop quartet,
Artime (http://artimemusic.ca/index.html).
Arlysse also volunteers with local music
groups like the Regina Community
Orchestra.
Stoddart’s research focuses on physical
literacy, and more specifically developing
physical literacy through physical
education. She has had the pleasure of
working with several school divisions,
administrators, teachers, and students in
the province. Physical literacy affects all
individuals, and Alexandra looks forward to
continuing her research on how to assist
everyone along their physical literacy
journeys. Since physical literacy can be
developed in various ways, her future
research will also involve developing
physical literacy through the school, the
home, and community avenues. In what little spare time remains, Arlysse
can be found dabbling in commissioned
artwork and jewelry, freelance writing, or
with her nose in a book.
Following her graduation, Arlysse worked in
operational roles including administration
for the Regina Public Library Film Theatre
and management of the Regina Symphony
Orchestra. Prior to the Faculty of Education,
she worked in the Faculty of Engineering in
Undergraduate Services.
L i n d a Ji a n g
Linda Jiang joined the Faculty of Education
as Graduate Program Coordinator in
February 2018. Prior to the Faculty of
Education, Linda served in a number
of positions at the University of Regina,
including UR International, Faculty of
Graduate Studies and Research, and
Faculty of Engineering.
Linda completed her Bachelor of English
Education in Anhui, China and pursued
her Master of Education at University of
Western Australia. Linda has extensive
international educational experience
in higher education. For example, she
has worked as International Program
Coordinator for Anhui Provincial
Government, China as well as designing
and implementing programs for the
Confucius Institute here at the University of
Regina.
Linda and her family moved to
Saskatchewan in 2011, quickly coming
to recognize Regina as her home. Linda
loves the availability of space and clean air
Regina has to offer. For Linda, Regina has
provided the opportunity to develop and
mature in both personal and professional
facets of her life. Growing up in a family of
educators has made teaching and learning
her passion, and she welcomes each new
opportunity to participate in community
life.
Education Students’ Society
The Education Students’ Society Executive was extremely
active this fall and winter terms, hosting numerous events
including Pancake Breakfasts, a Free Bowling Party,
Halloween Beer and Pizza in the Loun ge, Winter and Spring
Galas, Texas King and Question Period at the Owl, and
Becoming a Yogi. Thank you for all your hard work!
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