I am a dedicated instructor with an aim to inspire a generation of critical thinkers by encouraging proactive learning.
 

I view higher education as the structure to support the shared pursuit of knowledge and the development of socially conscious, ethical, and globally engaged individuals. I view my role as providing students the skills to be able to interrogate the evidence they are being presented, to consider and evaluate multiple perspectives including their own, and to apply these skills to their everyday lives and the world around them.

Developing social and critical consciousness is best achieved through exploratory reflection and collaborative dialogue. I envision the classroom as a space for such study, engagement, and transformation. I use an active classroom approach, asking students to engage with and reflect on materials prior to our meetings, then combine short lectures, visual materials, small group discussions, and role-play exercises in order to bring students physically into the learning experience. Technology has further advanced our abilities to deliver learning content and respond to students’ learning and application of knowledge and skills. I acknowledge that students participate in different ways and structure my classroom environment to facilitate various styles of learning and engagement.