David is a professor, researcher, and author. David has also enjoyed professions as professional musician, journalist, and high school teacher. He started as a print features writer and later moved to TV working as a reporter in London, Windsor, and Waterloo Region. He has received awards from TV Ontario and the Radio Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) for his news reporting.
Before joining the faculty at Laurier-Brantford in 2005, Dr. Haskell spent four years as a professor of Journalism at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario. In addition to his academic publications, David continues to publish essays related to his academic research in the popular press.
During the summer, Dave teaches at Training Week, directs Hike, Bike, Paddle and works closely with the Summer Team all summer.