Guiding philosophy

Earth science is a set of many interconnected disciplines. To fully describe the dynamic processes that shape the Earth as it is today, one needs an understanding of the rich and diverse interactions between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. As our knowledge of the Earth has advanced and the questions scientists seek to answer become more complex and specialized, it becomes easy to lose perspective on the broader scientific and social context. My goals as an educator are to provide knowledge enrichment and stimulate intellectual curiosity, help guide students to develop critical thinking skills, and actively engage students in hands-on research activities. Even with introductory background in Earth science, students will have many opportunities to utilize and share their geological wisdom. And I strive to empower them with critical minds that seek and evaluate evidence and make informed decisions.

Teaching Experience

Guest Lecturer | University of Minnesota

• ESCI 5980 Isotopes in Earth and Environmental Sciences, Spring 2020

Guest Lecturer | University of Washington, Seattle

• ESS 312 Geochemistry, Spring 2018
• ESS 501 Geochemical Systems, Fall 2017

Teaching Assistant | University of Houston ​

• Field Camp at Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Associate, Summer, 2015
• Geologic Field Methods, Spring, 2015
• Paleobiology, Fall, 2014/2015
• Historical Geology, Spring, 2014
• Sedimentary Petrogenesis, Spring, 2012/2016
• Physical Geology, Fall, 2011/2016

Graduate Student Instructor | University of Michigan

• Introductory Geology, Spring, 2011
• Mineralogy, Fall, 2010