Teaching Philosophy

My teaching is built on three priorities: creating a welcoming classroom where all students feel valued, sharpening critical thinking in an age of overwhelming information, and fostering curiosity that makes discovery exciting.

 

I use active learning strategies along with mid-semester feedback (SGIF) so students can shape the course as it unfolds. I also ask students to reflect on both their own growth and the broader history of science, including whose contributions are recognized and whose are overlooked. By combining inclusive practices with critical reflection, I aim to help students see science not only as a body of knowledge but as a human endeavor they can actively shape.