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Professor Emeritus Ruth Pierson, Faculty

Ruth was a professor at OISE since 1980 and retired in 2001 as a tenured Full Professor in Sociology and Equity Studies in Education with a cross appointment to Theory and Policy Studies. Ruth was the latest passing in a line of major path breaking Canadian feminist scholars who put OISE on the map and influenced generations of younger academics and activists. The list includes Margrit Eichler, Roxana Ng, Alison Prentice, Mary O'Brien, Dorothy Smith, Jeri Dawn Wine, and now Ruth.

Anne Cassidy, JICS Teacher

Anne dedicated an incredible 23 years to the JICS Lab School, teaching Grade 4 and 5/6. Known for her unwavering commitment, Anne forged deep connections with her students, extending well beyond their graduation. Anne's celebration of life will take place on June 9, 2024.

Dr. Floyd G. Robinson, Faculty, Leader and Friend

Dr. Floyd G. Robinson was the founding head of the Department of Applied Psychology at OISE in 1965 and was a professor of the Institute for more than 25 years.

Gladys Kachkowski, Staff Member

Gladys was a strong, bold, outspoken, extremely organized woman with a generous heart of gold.

Keren Brathwaite, Alumna & Friend

Dr. Brathwaite was a co-founder, instructor and associate director at the Transitional Year Programme (TYP).

Charles Pascal, Professor Emeritus, Leader, Friend

Professor Emeritus Charles Pascal, a respected OISE faculty member, a former deputy minister of education, and passionate baseball aficionado, died on Apr. 24.

Sylvia McPhee, Alumna, Teacher, Friend

Sylvia developed an interest in education as a teenager which became a lifelong passion.

Madame Helen Vari, OISE Friend

We remember and honour the life of renowned philanthropist and tireless education advocate Madame Helen Vari (1931-2023).

Lauranna Marie Jones, Alumna

Laura was a caring, kind, and independent person who lived a full life.

Natalie Kuzmich, Professor Emeritus

Her love of teaching and music blazed the way for not just women conductors and music teachers, but also for innovations in music education.

Rina Cohen, Professor

A devoted mother, she was known for her kind gentle manner and loving optimistic approach.

Walter Howard, OISE Instructor, U of T alum

The late Walter Howard was a renaissance man, someone who moved easily between the worlds of education, music, the outdoors and building construction.