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 Education
B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
M.A., St. Mary’s University
Ph.D. in progress, Capella University
Courses Taught
Introduction to Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Human Sexuality
Bio/Teaching Philosophy
Philosophy of Teaching and Learning: Transformational adult learning and lifelong learning. I encourage you toward ongoing holistic development of an ability to reflect on and utilize your life experience to proactively respond to the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Method of Facilitation: lectures, question-and-answer, interactive and reflective dialogue.
Practical Application: It is important to learn to effectively work with others and to surround yourself with people and situations that foster your development.
Course Structure and Process: learner-centered. Information learned in a participative manner tends to be more meaningful and is retained longer.
Course Rationale: Bridge the gap between theory and application by integrating personal experiences with textbook concepts.
Commitment: It is my goal to help you enhance your talents, abilities, and knowledge so that you will feel more personally and professionally fulfilled than you did at the beginning of this class. While this is MY goal, it is YOU who will get out of this course that which YOU invest.
Discussion Etiquette: I am committed to open, frank, and insightful dialogue. Diversity has many manifestations, including diversity of thought, opinions, and values. Class dialogue is expected to conform to social etiquette. Guidelines:
- (1) When disagreeing with someone, respond to the subject, not the person.
- (2) Be respectful and refrain from inappropriate commentary.
- (3) Maintain confidentiality. Although this facilitator cannot enforce that confidentiality be maintained, you are asked to respect the privacy and dignity of each person in class and to treat fellow classmates and their input with the honor and respect that you would like to receive in return.
While I encourage an atmosphere of reverence and respect as we talk about the wide array of human factors, I invite you to cultivate and nourish a healthy sense of humor. Inviting you to laugh is meant to enhance the learning experience and foster personal and professional development. No offense to any individual, group, occupation, or to any situation is intended.
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