Dr. Noella Piquette-Tomei is an associate professor and registered psychologist at the University of Lethbridge. Her work within the Faculty of Education focuses on the knowledge, skills and behaviors that are required of teachers in order to effectively respond to students with diverse and exceptional needs. Differentiated instruction, development of professional learning communities, student assessment and individual program planning are some of her applied research interests.

Her previous background as an educator included the roles of guidance counselor, special education, and adapting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners in inclusive classrooms.