Due to frequent moves as a child, I seldom had the opportunity to form lasting connections. Then, literature provided me with something like a semblance of a lasting connnection. Since then, philosophy has provided me with a sense of community and solidarity, which has inspired my passion for education.
In my course work, I aim to cultivate a culture of scholarship. Drawing on Susan Ambrose’s (2010) principle that prior knowledge shapes learning, I aim to connect students’ sociological experiences with their existing knowledge in my teaching.
In the following interactive and downloadable document, I articulate my teaching philosophy, experiences, and future aspirations.
Here, you will find some teaching evaluations.