I teach students to think critically and become mindful contributors to society. To do so, I utilize student-centered teaching strategies, student-centered assessments, and reflective teaching practices. I prioritize varied teaching strategies, emphasize real-world knowledge and skills, and continuously monitor student progress, interests, and feedback. Overall, I strive to support student engagement and improve learning while also offering accessible and inclusive courses.

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As Assistant Professor at East Stroudsburg University:

Introduction to Sociology (Fall 2024; Spring 2025; Fall 2025)

Course description: Sociology is the study of social life. Because humans are social beings, practically everything we do can be considered “social.” This course offers an introduction to the broad field of sociology by surveying many of its major theories, concepts, and areas of study. Many of the things we discuss in class will be relevant to things that you may have experienced or observed in everyday life. My general goals for this course are that you learn to think sociologically and use sociological knowledge to understand and navigate the real world. 

*I have also taught this course at Wake Forest University and North Carolina State University.

Research Methods (Spring 2025; Fall 2025)

Course description: This course offers an introduction to social research methods, including both quantitative and qualitative methods. We will consider how to design and conduct research (including the goals and ethical implications of social research), how to collect data, how to analyze data, and how to evaluate research. My general goals for this course are for you to acquire the skills to critically evaluate social research, conduct your own research, and communicate about research with others. 

*I have also taught this course at North Carolina State University.

Sociological Theory (Spring 2025)

Course description: Social theories can be thought of as different “lenses” that sociologists look through to make sense of the social world. The theory that we choose to look through directly informs how we explain macro considerations (e.g. social patterns) and micro considerations (e.g. individual experiences). This course offers an overview of key classical and contemporary theories in sociology. In addition to examining the strengths and weaknesses of different theoretical approaches, we will pay particular attention to the real-world applicability of social theories and the role of theory in social research. 

American Community (Fall 2024)

Course description: This course examines the meanings of community, how American community is structured, how it has evolved in recent years, and the implications of this evolution for individuals and social groups. In addition to considering variation between city, small town, and rural communities, we will examine how community institutions and practices play a role in ongoing social inequalities, and will investigate potential ways of addressing community social issues. My overarching goal for this course is that students develop an improved understanding of current community issues and how they impact individuals, while also discovering how individuals can benefit from and contribute to their community(ies). 

As Visiting Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University:

Management and Organizations (Spring 2024)

Course description: This course offers a deep exploration of macro-organizational processes and their present-day social implications. From a sociological perspective, we will critically examine how organizations are impacted by external forces (e.g. technological change), how organizational structures/cultures and management practices/ideas are socially maintained and changed, and how this shapes the work experiences of individuals within firms. Because this course is the sociology of management and organizations, our primary focus is not how management and organizations “should” act, but how they do act, and what the implications of these actions are. We will also consider ways in which management and organizations could be improved, but this will be a secondary concern. 

Teaching Publication

“Sociological Perspectives on Mass Media” in TRAILS

This peer-reviewed teaching resource offers a set of activities for teaching students critical perspectives on mass media and links these perspectives to the three key theoretical frameworks commonly taught in introductory sociology courses. 

Select Pedagogical Training

Effective Online Teaching Practices Course and Certification, Association of College and University Educators (2025)

I completed a 25-week ACUE course that trains and certifies faculty in evidence-based, equity-minded online teaching practices.

Teaching and Communication Certificate, North Carolina State University (2019)

I earned a Teaching and Communication Certificate from the NC State University Graduate School by completing 100 hours of approved courses and workshops, in addition to a final portfolio.

“Teaching Sociology” Graduate Course, North Carolina State University (2017)

In this graduate course, I studied teaching as a sociological phenomenon, evaluated teaching techniques, learned about best practices of teaching, and delineated a teaching philosophy. For my final project, I designed an undergraduate course.