“The classroom remains the most radical space of possibility in the academy”
― bell hooks
The Classroom & Teaching
I believe classrooms are collaborative places where knowledge is shared, and communities of learners are built. I strive to make my classrooms inclusive spaces where all participants can move freely without the fear of harassment, where a diverse set of ideas and opinions are celebrated, and where the curriculum includes many voices. Because experiential learning, discussion, and listening are cornerstones of productive learning spaces, I strive to make each class reflect a combination of these.
I have taught at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville and Appalachian State University, where I am currently a Lecturer in Government in Justice Studies. I have taught a wide range of collegiate-level courses, some of which you can find listed on this page to the left.
Courses Taught
Undergraduate Courses:
Introduction to Political Science Global Studies
Introduction to Comparative Politics International Security
Contemporary International Problems Islam and Politics
Global Feminist Politics Honors Seminar
Current Political Issues Senior Political Science Capstone
American Politics
Syllabi:
Teaching INterests
Comparative Politics; International Relations; The Middle East and North Africa; Gender, Race and Ethnicity; Political Agency; Political Participation and Institutions