Dr. David Philpott is a respected researcher, knowledgeable consultant and articulate advocate for healthy child development. During his 40-year career in education he has been at the forefront of informing societal approaches to supporting vulnerable children and empowering their families. His Curriculum Vitae provides details of his career, including the following highlights:
Research Associate, The Atkinson Center for Child and Social Development, University of Toronto
Professor of Special Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Adjunct Professor Disability Studies, University of Calgary
Psychotherapist with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Clinician/consultant in child mental health and assessment
Extensive national and international research/publication portfolio
Editorial Board for three scholarly journals
Substantial public speaking/presentation resumé
David is passionate about a range of topics relating to child development, with noted experience in areas such as educational assessment, Indigenous/Aboriginal education, early child education, family empowerment, childhood disabilities and mental health, and teacher training. His contributions to education and policy development have been significant and he continues to create and mobilize knowledge to inform public policy.