About Me

Krystle Phirangee, PhD, is a Lecturer at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, and a Competency-Based Assessment and Education Designer at Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology, a Bachelor of Education, and a Master of Education in Educational Technology from York University. Dr. Phirangee earned her PhD in Educational Technology from the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at OISE, where her research examined inclusive pedagogy—specifically the development of a sense of community in online learning environments. She has an extensive publication record and serves as a reviewer for several scholarly journals. Her research interests include inclusive pedagogy and educational technology, with a focus on fostering belonging and community in digital and hybrid learning contexts.