TEACHING

I teach to create value in my student's lives. There can be no simple transfer of knowledge without simultaneously developing the wisdom to use that knowledge.

I am honored to have received Salem State University’s prestigious Distinguished Teaching Award in 2016. I enjoy self-reflecting on my teaching style and winning this award was not a destination but part of the journey. One thing that excites me about teaching is that I know there is no “end” but rather it is a cyclical process of inquiry.

Learn more about the classes I teach.

students doing a physical acting exercise

Performance.

I teach a variety of performance classes to BA and BFA theatre students at Salem State University. On regular rotation is Introduction to Performance and Devised Theatre.

university student conducting acting exercise with class

Theatre Education.

I served as coordinator of a theatre education 4+1 combined undergraduate/masters program from 2014-2018. While no longer in this role, I still occasionally teach Creative Dramatics and complete theatre education workshops.

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Oral Communication.

I am the faculty coordinator for the 20+ sections of oral communication courses taught each semester. I regularly teach this course to a variety of populations including: Honors, Promise Year, and Multilingual Learners.