Teaching
Abbreviated Teaching Philosophy
I believe sociology instructors have a duty to help students take what they learn in the classroom into their daily lives. Sociology is uniquely positioned to help people challenge preconceptions about the social world, to teach them to identify sources of continuing social problems, and to consider workable solutions. I emphasize that learning is not only about passing a test or attaining a certain grade, but rather about understanding the world, thinking critically, and applying the skills learned in the classroom to daily life.
I take Vanderbilt's living/learning community very seriously, encouraging students to connect to their own diverse cultural and life experiences as part of the learning process. I am especially concerned with the experiences of first-generation and other traditionally underrepresented students in my classrooms and beyond.
I believe sociology instructors have a duty to help students take what they learn in the classroom into their daily lives. Sociology is uniquely positioned to help people challenge preconceptions about the social world, to teach them to identify sources of continuing social problems, and to consider workable solutions. I emphasize that learning is not only about passing a test or attaining a certain grade, but rather about understanding the world, thinking critically, and applying the skills learned in the classroom to daily life.
I take Vanderbilt's living/learning community very seriously, encouraging students to connect to their own diverse cultural and life experiences as part of the learning process. I am especially concerned with the experiences of first-generation and other traditionally underrepresented students in my classrooms and beyond.
Courses Taught
Cultural Consumption and Audiences
American Social Movements*
Contemporary Social Issues
Introduction to Research Methods*
Introduction to Sociology*
Race and Ethnic Minorities in the U.S.
Race, Gender, and Sport*
Social Psychology of Prejudice
Sociological Perspectives
*includes Maymester or remote formats
American Social Movements*
Contemporary Social Issues
Introduction to Research Methods*
Introduction to Sociology*
Race and Ethnic Minorities in the U.S.
Race, Gender, and Sport*
Social Psychology of Prejudice
Sociological Perspectives
*includes Maymester or remote formats
