Jessica Whitley, Ph.D.

Affiliation

Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa

Mailing Address

Faculty of Education
University of Ottawa
145 Jean-Jacques-Lussier
Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5

Phone: (613) 562-5800 x 4963
Fax:  (613) 562-5146
Email:  jwhitley@uottawa.ca

Appointments, cross appointments, fellowships

• Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa

Research Interests

• Inclusive education
• Mental health in schools
• Psychosocial wellbeing of students with exceptionalities

Selected Publications

Rawana, J., Norwood, S., & Whitley, J. (2011). A mixed-method evaluation of a strength-based bullying prevention program. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, OnlineFirst, 1-18.

Whitley, J., Rawana, E., Pye, M., & Brownlee, K. (2010). Are strengths the solution? An exploration of the relationships among teacher-rated strengths, classroom behaviour, and academic achievement of young students. McGillJournal of Education, 45(3), 495-510.

Whitley, J. (2010). The role of educational leaders in supporting the mental health of all students. Exceptionality Education International, 20(2), 55-69.

Whitley, J. (Guest Editor). (2010). Educational leaders and student diversity: Leading the way to inclusion. Exceptionality Education International, 20(2), 2-5.

Anderson, C., Rawana, E., Brownlee, K., & Whitley, J. (2010). An investigation of the relationship between psychological strengths and the perception of bullying in early adolescents in schools. Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 56(4), 470-481.

Whitley, J., Rawana, E. P., Brownlee, K., & Rawana, J. (2010). A longitudinalexploration of the academic and psychosocial outcomes of students with emotional/behavioural difficulties: The importance of student perceptions of themselves, their peer relationships, and their classrooms. Brock Education Journal, 19(2), 78-96.

Whitley, J. (2010). Modelling the influence of teacher characteristics on student achievement for Canadian students with and without Learning Disabilities. International Journal of Special Education, 25(3), 88-97.

Rawana, E., Latimer, K., Whitley, J., & Probizanski, M. (2009). Positiveclassroom strategies for teachers to engage students on their strengths. Canadian Teacher Magazine, 16-17.

Whitley, J., Lupart, J. L., & Beran, T. (2009). The characteristics and experiences of Canadian students receiving special education services for emotional/behavioural difficulties. Exceptionality Education International, 19(1), 14-31.