Principle Beliefs & Values:

• Inclusive pedagogy incorporating critical theories and frameworks as embedded, core components of both my personal teaching philosophy and the library instruction programs that I participate in

• Cultivation of an equity-oriented mindset – embracing an intersectional, assets/strengths-based, proactive, “student-ready” approach to working with traditionally marginalized/underserved student populations (in alignment with NASPA recommendations)

• Evidence-based, high-impact instructional practices grounded in constructivist theory and universal design for learning with a transformative, social-justice lens

• Holistic student-centered support of learners contributes positively to overall success, retention & persistence, which must include acknowledgement and support of the relational and affective components of the learning process

Areas of Interest:

Library Context: Academic College & Research Libraries

Functional Domains:

• Research & Instruction Services (general)

• Inclusive Library Instruction (program development & instructional design)

• User Services, Student Success & Community Outreach

Content Areas:

• Social Sciences - Anthropology

• Humanities - Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies

• Area Studies - Latin America & Spain – History, Culture, Language

• Criminal Justice & Public Safety Administration

• Government Information, Resources & Documents