Prof. Alexandria Middlemiss

Assistant Professor of Education


Phone: (905) 648-2139   Ext:4342

Email: amiddlemiss@redeemer.ca

Office: 207A

Programs: Education

Education

Ph.D. (2025 expected), Curriculum Studies, Western University
Research: STEM for Sustainability Through Outdoor Education: A Case Study

M.Ed. (2018), Social and Cultural Contexts of Education, Brock University

B.Ed. (2013), Teacher Education, Brock University

B.A., Hons. (2013), Integrated Studies, Brock University

Courses

  • Teaching Mathematics in the Primary Grades (PJ) (EDU-440)
  • Teaching Mathematics in the Junior Grades (PJ) (EDU-441)
  • Teaching Mathematics in the Junior Grades (JI) (EDU-442)
  • Teaching Mathematics in the Intermediate Grades (JI) (EDU-443)

About

Alexandria Middlemiss is an educator, researcher, and advocate in the field of education. With an unwavering commitment to fostering a love for learning and innovative teaching practices, she has developed expertise in mathematics, environmental and outdoor education. Her ongoing pursuit of a Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies at Western University, focused on teaching for sustainability through outdoor STEAM education, demonstrates her dedication to creating a more sustainable and inclusive world. Alexandria’s extensive experience in both elementary and secondary schools showcases her passion for educational excellence and her ability to inspire both students and colleagues. With a deeply held passion for teaching and learning, she is dedicated to shaping the future of learning and empowering the next generation. When she is not teaching or studying, she enjoys traveling, music, spending quality time with her family, and enjoying God’s beautiful creation through outdoor pursuits.

Research Interests

  • Curriculum Studies
  • Outdoor Pedagogies 
  • Mathematics Education 
  • Constructivism
  • STEM Education
  • Experiential Learning

Awards and Certifications 

  • Angeliki Tataridou Memorial Graduate Award, 2022
  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship, 2022
  • Joan Pederson Memorial Graduate Award, 2022
  • Western University Doctoral Fellowship, 2021
  • Brock University Graduate Research Fellowship, 2017
  • Brock Scholars Award, 2008-2011

Publications 

Forest Math: Holistic Instruction, Student Engagement and Authentic Assessment through a Year of Outdoor Mathematics at an Ontario Christian School. Manuscript in Preparation.

Decolonizing Education Through Outdoor Learning: The Learning Story of an Indigenous Kindergarten Teacher. Major Research Paper – Brock University.