My teaching philosophy situates itself in joy of learning.

As a teacher and a mentor I am continually cultivating my skills to use learning modalities that encourage different types of learners and promote student engagement. Connecting the study of criminology and criminal justice to broader questions about social institutions, political context, and the lived experience of those in the classroom helps foster honest conversation and more meaningful learning opportunities. I have applied these core principles through my teaching of two undergraduate Introduction to Criminology courses, one undergraduate Human Trafficking course, and mentoring Ph.D., Masters and undergraduate students.