Kylie Rafter
RBJSE Co-Chair
EGSS
Education
Hello everyone! My name is Kylie Rafter, and I am in my first year of the Master of Education program. I’ve been a teacher for the past six years, but I’m thrilled to be back as a Gael after completing my undergraduate degree here. After finishing my BEd at Trent University, I returned to Queen’s for my Professional Master of Education while continuing to teach. My academic interests focus on literacy development and supporting students with exceptionalities, which has been at the heart of my teaching practice and continues to guide my research. Outside of academia, you can usually find me spending time with my husband and our very lovable golden doodle, Sully. I’m looking forward to a year of learning, collaboration, and connecting with both faculty and students!
Individual Responsibilities
- Lead the overall organization of the annual Symposium by communicating a clear vision. The vision provides framework for RBJSE strategic planning and reinforces the conference theme.
- Oversee the symposium finances by communicating with the Faculty of Education and coordinate the budget in partnership with the RBJSE Advisory Committee.
- Assemble the Organizing Committee and subcommittees early in the Fall term to assist with the Symposium.
- Assemble the subcommittees (i.e., leaders and members). The six subcommittees include Submissions and Discussants, Registration, Schedule and Program, Advertising, Workshops, and Food and Environment. All subcommittee leaders and members are invited by the Chair.
- Maintain communication with the Organizing Committee, subcommittees, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, RBJSE Advisory Committee, and broader education graduate student community.
- Represent the Symposium through communication with the larger Queen’s community and other Faculties of Education across Canada.
- Chair all RBJSE strategic planning meetings.
- Mentor the Vice-Chair on the responsibilities of the Chair to ensure an effective transition the following year.