My central goal is to bring out individual potential by increasing student governance of learning to promote motivation and increase critical thinking skills. In my courses, you will typically find a mix of activities, lecture, discussion, and writing. I try to give students choice and voice in their learning whenever possible. I work to create a welcoming classroom environment that celebrates diversity and is accessible to all.
In addition to teaching undergraduates, I served as a faculty associate for our Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning for two years (2021-23). In this role, I developed an in-house training certificate on inclusive pedagogy. Approximately 11 faculty and instructional academic staff completed the certificate and over 100 unique individuals participated in at least one of the 28 workshops (21 unique topics) over the course of two years. Although I am no longer serving as faculty associate, I still occasionally lead teaching workshops for new instructors or as departmental requests. I also lead an annual workshop on teaching and learning for the Highway Technician Certification Program trainers and teachers.
Courses Taught
- Behavioral Research I & II (Course Materials)
- Introduction to Experimental Psychology
- Conservation Psychology
- Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
- Physiological Psychology
- General Psychology
- Neurobiology of Disease (w/ lab)
- Physiological Psychology (w/ lab)
- Memory & Cognition (w/ lab)
- Basic Statistics for the Social Sciences (w/ lab)
- Intimate Relationships
- Child Development
- Lifespan Development
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