I have worked in science education as both a teacher and teacher educator. My teaching has been influenced by my own experiences as a student, teacher, mentor, and as a researcher with a great deal of in-classroom experience.

​I strive to develop a classroom community where learners can experiment with new ideas and approaches, collaborate with their peers, and reflect upon their beliefs and experiences in order to develop and express a professional identity. 

I also believe teacher education has an important role to play in the development of teachers who espouse social justice in their teaching beliefs and practices. I emphasize a social justice orientation in my methods courses, stressing the importance of teachers adopting a student-centered approach that prioritizes the needs, interests, and experiences of students. ​

HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE                                                                                                          

2018-present  Villanova University, Department of Education & Counseling
                              EDU 8540, Secondary Math and Science Methods (Fall 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023)
                              EDU 8679, Systems of Curriculum, Standards, and Assessment (Fall 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023)
                              EDU 2300, Research Seminar in Education  (Spring 2019, 2020, 2021)
                              EDU 3263, Diversity and Inclusion (Spring 2020, 2021, 2023)
​                              University Supervisor for Student Teachers (Spring 2019, 2020)
2014-2017        Boston College, Lynch School of Education
                              EDUC 6300, Secondary Science Methods  (Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2017)
 
K-12 TEACHING EXPERIENCE
 
2005-2006          5th and 7th Grade Science Teacher, KIPP: 3D Academy, Houston, TX
 
2003-2005          6th Grade Science Teacher, Holland Middle School/Teach For America, Houston, TX
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