At 73, when most people are easing into retirement, Gerald Feeney crossed the stage at U of T’s Convocation Hall to receive his master of education – in curriculum and pedagogy from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) in June 2025.
OISE's Mentorship Program pairs hundreds of students with an experienced alumni mentor who provides them guidance and support in finding success in their field.
Suroor Mansouri’s decision to pursue an MEd degree in curriculum and pedagogy was sparked by conversations with professors and alumni – who showed Suroor that OISE is a launchpad to make new and meaningful changes in her field.
The Honourable Jean Augustine – revered educator, politician, social activist and OISE alum – receives this year’s prestigious Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award. She has devoted her extraordinary career to expanding opportunity, advancing equity and sharing knowledge.
Through their creative efforts to improve education, this year’s six alumni winners – Justin Patrick, Maria Rogers, Shijing Xu, John Dias, Cindy Sinclair and Erin Finley – have been recognized for their excellence and leadership in teaching, research and advocacy.