My Teaching Philosophy

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My philosophy of teaching is informed by the great teachers I have been fortunate to observe and work with during my own education. From my mother, I learned that patience and inclusion for all learners is first-and-foremost necessary for being successful in any teaching endeavor. From Dr. Raymond Hull, at Wichita State University, I learned that, while educational technology is important, it is equally important to understand the learning needs of the students and use illustrations (whether actual hand-drawn illustrations or descriptive stories) to ensure students actually understand concepts (rather than just memorize them for an exam). From Drs. Dow and Valenti at Emporia State University, I learned that it is counterproductive to act as though you know everything there is to know about a topic, and it is okay to say “I don’t know” or let a student teach you something new. I firmly believe that everyone is capable of mastering knowledge of a topic and that the greatest barrier is often a product of restrictive teaching and assessment methods. I am a supporter of the universal design of learning principles, as I believe they not only promote accessibility to education for individuals with disabilities, but also individuals with different learning styles and preferred modes of demonstrating their knowledge. It is a framework that harms no one and helps so many.

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Courses Taught:

Fall 2022, Spring 2023 - INFO 5000: Introduction to the Knowledge and Information Professions

Fall 2023 - INFO 5200: Organization of Information