Dr. Teresa Anne Fowler is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Education at Concordia University of Edmonton, Department of Physical Education and Wellness.
Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in Physics and Minor in Mathematics; University of Alberta
- Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction; University of New Brunswick
- Doctor of Philosophy, Curriculum and Learning; University of Calgary
Research Interests
Dr. Fowler’s research explores the reproduction of hegemonic masculinity within elite hockey culture. Drawing on the concept of studying up, her work investigates how systems of power and privilege operate within the upper echelons of sport, using hockey as a site to examine the cultural grooming and institutionalized norms that reinforce masculine domination. Through qualitative and community-based methodologies, Dr. Fowler examines the entangled ways in which masculinity is performed, commodified, and normalized, advancing critical conversations about gender, mental health, and equity in educational and athletic spaces. She collaborates with community sport and national hockey organizations to inform cultural change. She has provided expert testimony to parliamentary committees on issues related to gender, equity, and sport governance.
In the classroom, Dr. Fowler teaches courses in the sociology of education, curriculum theory, and climate change education, emphasizing critical pedagogy and interdisciplinary inquiry. Her teaching invites students to examine how structures of power shape educational and environmental systems, fostering reflexive, justice-oriented approaches to leadership and learning. Dr. Fowler is currently working on a solo-authored book that explores the entanglements of masculinity, drawing on feminist, post-structural, and decolonial theories to unpack how masculine norms are socially constructed, institutionally reinforced, and emotionally internalized across sport, education, and broader cultural contexts.