Dr. Jess Whitley
Professor of Inclusive Education, University of Ottawa
Jess Whitley is a Professor of Inclusive Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on school attendance and absenteeism, school inclusion/exclusion, mental health literacy, inclusive education policy, teacher preparation for inclusive education and the wellbeing of children and youth with mental health issues. She conducts research in partnership with colleagues at universities across Canada as well as collaboratively engaging with community organizations. Jess is co-founder of the Canadian School Attendance Partnership, part of the Canadian Research Centre on Inclusive Education and an associate of Inclusive Education Canada.
