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Sumia Sultana

MSc, MA
Pronouns: she/her

Positions

Research Assistant

Werklund School of Education, Specialization, Curriculum and Learning

Contact information

Email

sumia.sultana@ucalgary.ca

Web presence

LinkedIn

Background

Educational Background

BBA Finance, University of Chittagong, 2014

MSc Early Childhood Development, BRAC University, 2018

MA Educational Research (Curriculum & Learning), University of Calgary, 2026

Biography

Sumia joined the Student Success Centre as an Academic Strategist (2024-2026) while pursuing her MA in Educational Research at the Werklund School of Education. Previously, she earned an MSc in Early Childhood Development, and pursued a Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership & School Improvement from BRAC University, Bangladesh. Sumia is a committed lifelong learner, fueled by her passion for collaborative learning, social-emotional development, and resilience fortification. With her background in teaching, educational policy, and research, Sumia strives to co-create accessible and equitable learning experiences for all learners. Outside of work, she enjoys the history of human evolution, meaningful social connections, and comfort food.