Halima is a researcher, educator, and storyteller committed to equity and transformative education. She earned her doctorate in curriculum studies from Queen’s, where her research explored the lived experiences of women in Northern Nigeria and how storytelling can be used as both a method of inquiry and a tool for change.
Beyond her academic work, Halima has spent over eight years volunteering as chief learning officer with 1 Million Teachers, an organization that supports educators across sub-Saharan Africa. Her work bridges scholarship and community practice, with a focus on inclusive, culturally responsive approaches to education.
With support from the Marty Memorial Fellowship, Halima will expand her research into public and community-facing formats. She plans to develop workshops, reflective storytelling tools, and narrative-based resources that honour the women at the heart of her study.
Her goal is to turn these stories into catalysts for connection, reflection, and educational justice – sparking dialogue in classrooms, communities, and policy spaces across Nigeria, Africa, Canada, and beyond. She believes that when stories are truly heard, they can reshape not only what we know – but what we dare to imagine.
