Dr. Jessica Whitley

Dr. Jessica Whitley (Associate Professor, University of Ottawa, Ontario) teaches and conducts research in the area of educational psychology and inclusive education. She is particularly interested in the psychosocial outcomes and mental health functioning of all students but particularly those with exceptionalities.
Dr. Whitley is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa who has expertise with structural equation modeling and other inferential statistics. She works with community-based organizations related to children with learning disabilities, Down syndrome, and autism. Her research and teaching are driven by a dedication to improving the school experiences of students with exceptionalities.