Teaching Philosophy

"Education is a social process; education is growth; education is not a preparation for life but is life itself." ~John Dewey
Successful teaching should provide students with skills and motivation to both question their environment and develop ideas that will someday shape their environment. I feel that effective teachers, including professors, are life-long learners who curiously explore new content, pedagogy, and knowledge of how their students think and learn. I also value a student-centered, goal-oriented approach to education where students develop knowledge and skills they can retain long after the course (e.g., written and verbal communication, problem-solving and critical thinking, and making connections) as well as more specific objectives within these broader aims. These aims of learning and teaching are central to my experience teaching in multiple disciplines to a myriad of learners.

Teaching Experience

Graduate Students/Teacher Education
  • STEM Technology Integration for Schools and Communities (EDU 5011), High Point University, 2018-2022
  • Robotics and Technology in Education (EDU 5232), High Point University, 2021
  • Connected Systems and Interdependence in Science (EDU 5233), High Point University, 2018-2022
  • Educational Research Methods (EDU 5030), High Point University, 2018-present
  • Qualitative Inquiry (EDU 7178), High Point University, 2020
  • PREPARE STEM Saturdays, High Point University, 2019-present
  • Teaching Elementary School Science (ED 320S), Gevirtz Graduate School of Education UCSB, 2011 (Instructor)
  • Teaching Elementary School Science (ED 391BS), Gevirtz Graduate School of Education UCSB, 2010 (TA)
  • School for Scientific Thought, Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships, 2010-2015
  • Family Ultimate Science Experience (FUSE) Volunteer Training, 2011-2013

Undergraduate Students
  • Integrated Principles of Math and Science (EDU 4233), High Point University, 2018-2022
  • Physics of Sound and Music (PHY 1100), High Point University, 2021
  • Integrated Practicum for the Elementary Classroom (EDU 3232), High Point University, 2019-present
  • Educational Technology, High Point University, 2021
  • Educational Research Methods (EDU 4330), High Point University, 2018-present
  • Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) mentor, 2015-2018
  • Careers in Physics Professional Development Workshop Series, Rochester Institute of Technology Physics Department, 2015-present
  • College Physics Instructor, Rochester Institute of Technology Physics Department, Spring 2016
  • Science for the Public (Phy 160)
  • Education Independent Research Studies (ED 199RA), 2010-2013
  • Family Ultimate Science Experience (FUSE) Volunteer Training, 2011-2015
  • Physical Science and Everyday Thinking
  • Introductory Physics Labs, Gettysburg College Physics Department, 2006-2008
Preschool/K-12
  • LEGO Robotics Days, High Point University, 2018-2022
  • STEM Camp, High Point University, 2018-2023
  • Family Ultimate Science Experience (FUSE) nights volunteer (6th-8th grade), 2010-2015
  • Santa Barbara Science Fair Exposition (6th-12th grade), 2010-2013
  • Health After School Program (5th-8th grade), 2012-13
  • Chemistry Substitute (9th grade), 2012
  • Computer Science and Math Classroom Assistant (3rd-6th grade), 2009-2013
  • Computer Science Summer Program (6th-8th grade), 2011
  • Visions Service Adventures Summer Program in Guadeloupe (9th-12th grade), 2010
  • Physics Circus Volunteer (K-8th grade), 2008
  • Robotics After-School Program (4th-5th grade), Gettysburg College and Lincoln Elementary School, 2005-2008
  • Robotics Summer School (4th-8th grade), YWCA, 2007
  • Math, Science, and Reading Classroom Assistant (4th-5th grade), Lincoln Elementary School, 2005-2008
  • Preschool Teacher (ages 1-5 years), Gettysburg Growing Place, 2004-2008
  • Equine-Assisted Activities for Children with Disabilities (1st-12th grade), Move a Child Higher 1, 2002-2004 weekly volunteer (occasional volunteer from 2004-2014