PhD University of Toronto, Faculty of Social Work, 2003.CTS (Certificate in Theological Studies), University of Toronto, Wycliffe College, 2024.
MSW (Masters in Social Work), York University, School of Social Work, 1993.
CQSW (Certificate of Qualification in Social Work), Central Council for Education in Social Work (UK) 1984.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Social Studies, Croydon College, 1984.
BSc. Honours in Social Sciences, University of the South Bank 1983.
Before I decided, or perhaps discovered, that an academic career was for me, I explored several career options, including a short time in the British Royal Marines, working as a general laborer in construction, then training and working several years as a bricklayer.
Inspired by construction site discussions on philosophy and life, I went to university to learn more. I earned a degree in social sciences at London South Bank University (formerly known as “South Bank Poly”) followed by a social work qualification at Croydon College.
After working as a social worker in London I moved to Canada and worked as a Probation Officer and then a Child Protection Worker, I completed a Master’s in Social Work at York University, followed by a PhD at University of Toronto and began my academic career, first at University of Victoria and then McMaster University.
