Jenny Mcgrath
Assistant Professor,
Bio Medical Sciences
MacEwan University
Canada
Biography
Jenny McGrath has worked in child and youth care for over 20 years in a wide range of programs, including early learning, group care, community services, custody, family support and education. She loved every moment of her front-line practice and misses working directly with children, youth and families. Since joining the faculty in 2006, she has enjoyed working with and mentoring students in their learning journey. She teaches many of the practical courses in the program and incorporates activities and examples that help students gain confidence and awareness of their personal strengths.
Research Interest
Her research interests include practicum education, creative pedagogy, family support and activity-based interventions.
Publications
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Lashewicz, B., McGrath, J., & Smyth, M. (2014). Mask-making in human services education: A case for student engagement. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 34(2), 182-198
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Jackson, A., & McGrath, J.(2016, November). Social disadvantage as trauma: Building relational capacity for youth and families. Workshop presented at Unity through Relationships, Dublin, Ireland.
