Ellen Nielsen
Teacher, Vancouver School Board and Graduate Student, University of British Columbia
Ellen Nielsen (she/her) is an MA student in Human Development, Learning and Culture at the University of British Columbia. She is also a secondary teacher with the Vancouver School Board, where she teaches senior English Language Arts and English First Peoples.
Her research explores how ungrading influences students’ self‑regulated learning skills in a rapidly evolving educational landscape shaped by emerging technologies, including AI. By centering student voice, Ellen aims to better understand how assessment practices can meaningfully support student learning, autonomy, and wellbeing.
Under the mentorship and supervision of Dr. Johanna Sam, Ellen brings together her teaching experience and research interests to help strengthen assessment approaches for both educators and students.
