Teaching Philosophy

As an instructor, I take seriously the role I have in making young people and developing scholars feel seen, heard, and understood. Classrooms are important places where we develop our self-conceptions and define what is possible in our lives. Therefore, I believe that my job is to ensure that I expand and grant possibilities to all my students rather than acting as a gatekeeper or a limiter of student potential. I strive to foster learning spaces where students feel safe to take academic risks, where discourse happens respectfully and productively, and where new ideas surface as we search for truths will all of us contribute to a kinder and more just society.

I recently received the Walter J. Gores Award, Stanford’s highest teaching honor, given to one graduate student instructor across the university every year.

Teaching Artifacts

Sample Syllabus 1: Organizational Theory (Masters and PhD Level)

Sample Syllabus 2: Social Foundations Course for Education Leadership Students