Halima is a researcher, educator, and storyteller committed to equity and transformative education. She earned her doctorate in curriculum studies from »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’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.
