Natalia Rohatyn-Martin

(she/her)

Natalia is an Associate Professor at MacEwan University in the Faculty of Health and Community Studies.

She is interested in the experiences of children and students in inclusive schools and childcare centres, professional development (PD) of educators and educational assistants, particularly in Deaf Education, and the impact of cognitive, social emotional, and physical fatigue on varying student populations.

Being a certified Elementary Teacher, and having previously taught, providing students with the best possible education is a passion of Natalia’s. Currently she serves on the board for Deaf and Hear Alberta, and is proficient in American Sign Language.

Experience

  • 2018–present
    Associate professor, MacEwan University

Education

  • 2017 
    University of Alberta, Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education
  • 2010 
    University of Western Ontario, Masters in Educational Psychology

Grants and Contracts

  • 2022
    Validation of the Fatigue in Educational Contexts (FEC) Survey for Deaf Students
    Role:
    Primary Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Canadian Hearing Services Global Partnerships for Research & Innovation
  • 2019
    “I’m not lazy, I’m exhausted!” Developing a measure of fatigue for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
    Role:
    Primary Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Contact Natalia for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision