Dr. Manu SharmaAssociate Professor | Faculty of Education & Social Work
Email: masharma@tru.ca
Phone:
7784718535
Interests
Swimming
Reading and watching courtroom drama
Traveling
Learning and working with community
Singing
Research Interests
Critical social justice theory and equitable public education for all.
Social justice initiatives in higher education/teacher education/community, international comparative
studies, legal issues in education, and critical race theory.
Education
Ph.D, M.A, B.Ed, and HBA from University of Toronto (St. George Campus).
Publications
Most recent selected publications:
Sharma, M., & Eizadrad, A. (2026). Using Podcast Pedagogies to Disrupt and Reimagine the Course
Syllabi and Community Work. Canadian Journal of Higher Education. Advanced Publication.
https://doi.org/10.47678/cjhe.v1i1.191107 .
Sharma, M. & Avery, N. (2025). Social Justice Chatter Matters: A Podcast-Based Exploration of South
Asian Canadian Academic Perspectives (Series 1). Journal of Equity and Social Justice in Education.
https://doi.org/10.62889/2025/msna.0920
Haydock, W. & Sharma M. (2025). Exploring Asynchronous Open Learning Programs at a British Columbia
University: A Case Study of Ten Students with Disabilities. International Journal of E-Learning &
Distance Education.
Sharma, M. (2025). Social Justice in Public High Schools: A Literature Analysis and Field Insights from
Two Canadian High Schools. Journal of Equity and Social Justice in Education.
Employment History
I have worked at four universities prior to working at Thompson Rivers University, namely: University of
Wisconsin-River Falls, University of Toronto, Brock University and University of Windsor.
I also have been a public school educator with the Toronto District School Board for kindergarten to
Grade 8.
I have completed my Ontario Principal Qualifications.
In addition, I have taught internationally in Japan, Antigua, Tanzania, and Germany.
Courses Taught
I teach a wide range of graduate and undergraduate levels course in Masters of Education and Bachelor of Education programs.
Professional Affiliations
CAPSLE
ELA
CASJE, CSSE
AERA
NAME
AESA
AARE
ETFO
OCT
