Personalism is an philosophical school which has at its heart an appreciation and respect for the uniqueness and dignity of the human person. It has an eclectic literature base and a wide variety of applications- from theology, psychology, sociology, and even economics. Hannah’s particular interest lies in the intersection of philosophical personalism and its applicability to educational systems. Click here to learn more about personalism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy).

Transformative Learning is an educational approach aimed at impacting a learner in a deep and meaningful way, by identifying and shifting the paradigms with which a learner views the world. This approach places special emphasis on recognizing underlying assumptions and assessing them through critical thinking and inquiry. Click here to learn more about Transformative Learning (Learning Theories).

Critical Disability Studies are an application of Critical Theory which focuses the lived experiences of people with disabilities at the center of phenomenological or experiential analysis. As a marginalized group which is rarely considered in the development of educational systems, learners with disabilities are often disadvantaged compared to their able bodied peers when navigating formal and informal educational institutions and their requirements. Hannah is particularly interested in placing an academic focus on the lived experiences of learners with physical disabilities in middle income countries. Click here to read more about Critical Disability Studies (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)