This knowledge enables me to work with students of various backgrounds. In my research and experience, I have found that the understanding of people heightens productivity, the student's understanding of the material, and the their response to the act of learning; education is not merely a necessity for life, but its advocate. For me, teaching is a way of life. My passion for teaching and the arts motivates my students to have similar passion. I encourage students to form their own opinions of their work and the information they are taught. One of the things that makes my teaching unique is my ability to be creative in the classroom. An intrinsic aspect of my teaching, I cross-train my students: cross-referencing course material with historical context, art, social morals and student experience. I expose students to all types of material and lateral ways of approaching it. I believe in empowering students to find their own understanding of material and encouraging a dynamic interpretation through analysis and experience. I take a personal interest in my students, regardless of ability, grade-point average, or seniority. Because I am honest with my students and speak to them frankly and openly, I offer respect, which is reciprocated in turn. It is my goal to inspire my students, provide them with the tools that will enable them to work (including behaving professionally and being responsible), and to assist them in any way with their aspirations. Ultimately, effective, dynamic teaching occurs when the teacher possesses three things: passion for the material and the craft of teaching, creativity, and honesty. My goal is to infuse the community with motivation to learn about, and participate in, life. By incorporating new ideas and integrating various perspectives, I endeavor to bring communities together and encourage self-awareness and growth in individuals.

I'm interested in all things creative and artistic from culinary arts to film, theatre and visual art to performance and dance. I edit books, manage artists, direct plays, read (a lot!), go to the movies (almost weekly!), and enjoy time cooking for friends and family.