Teaching Responsibilities 

Section Overview:

Over the past seven years at Xavier University of Louisiana, I have taught a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level courses in special education, educational psychology, behavior supports, and educational leadership. I regularly carry a 4:4:2 annual course load, which includes two undergraduate courses, seven graduate courses, and one doctoral seminar each year. This balance reflects the structure of our programs and my role in preparing both pre-service teachers and practicing educators. Working across these levels allows me to connect foundational preparation with advanced professional practice, creating a continuum of learning that strengthens educator preparation at every stage.

My instructional portfolio includes clinically grounded practica, culturally responsive methods courses, advanced seminars in educational equity, and research-intensive doctoral writing workshops. Across these learning environments, I integrate justice-centered design, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), DisCrit, and trauma-informed practice—approaches that reflect both my scholarly commitments and Xavier’s mission to promote a more just and humane society.

Beyond the classroom, my responsibilities extend to curriculum development, accreditation leadership, clinical supervision, and mentorship of candidates as they progress through program milestones. I also host the Graduate Research Lecture Series, which connects graduate students with leading scholars in education, fostering dialogue, linking theory to practice, and cultivating students’ scholarly voices.

Detailed examples of teaching effectiveness, including course syllabi, program contributions, grade distributions and student evaluations, are presented in the following sections. You can access course narratives by clicking on the individual buttons below.

COURSES TAUGHT

My teaching portfolio spans undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses across special education, educational psychology, behavior supports, and educational leadership. The courses included here reflect both the breadth and depth of my instructional responsibilities within the Division of Education & Counseling.

These courses are deliberately designed to integrate theory, practice, and justice-centered frameworks, preparing educators to serve diverse student populations and to advance equity within schools and communities. Coursework emphasizes inclusive education, culturally responsive practice, and evidence-based strategies, while also equipping candidates to meet state and national standards.

Detailed evidence of teaching effectiveness, including student evaluations and program-level contributions, is provided on the Evidence of Impact page.

Additionally, you can explore individual course narratives by clicking on the buttons below.  

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

GRADUATE COURSES

COURSE REVISIONS SUMMARY TABLE

The table below provides a summary of how I have revised my courses over time to strengthen alignment with national and state standards, enhance candidate learning outcomes, and respond to the evolving needs of the field. Each course narrative traces its development from initial design to current practice, highlighting revisions such as the integration of case-based assignments, culturally responsive practices, technology adaptations, and applied fieldwork.

These revisions reflect my commitment to continuous improvement, equity-centered teaching, and preparing candidates to meet both CAEP/CEC standards and Louisiana Department of Education competencies. The table offers a concise overview, while full course narratives provide detailed accounts of revisions, candidate outcomes, and future directions.