Teaching
Contemplative pedagogy for transformative justice education
Provost's Award for Innovation in Teaching
2024 recipient — University of Regina
President's Teaching Scholar
University of Regina
NVC Certified Trainer
Compassionate communication in classroom & community
4.6/5 Rating
91% would take again — RateMyProfessors (51 ratings)
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching is more than just a job to me; it is my passion. I consider teaching to be an artistic discipline rooted in passionate engagement. At the heart of my teaching philosophy is the concept of joyful learning — to create this joy, I strive to build deep, compassionate connections with my students, which I consider foundational for transformative education.
My pedagogical methods incorporate diverse interactive elements designed to foster vibrant engagement, including guest speakers, board games, video clips, potluck meals, and building activities with Lego. These strategies aim to generate discovery and learning excitement among students. I recognize teaching as a privilege — the opportunity to nurture developing minds, guide ethical global citizenship formation, and reciprocally learn from my students.
Courses Taught
University of Regina (2019–present)
Other Institutions
Simon Fraser University (2016–2019)
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (2018)
University of the Fraser Valley (2015)