Teaching

I approach the privilege of teaching at the University of Texas with three primary goals: 1) design and facilitate learning environments where students can gain mastery of skills and knowledge to synthesize and create; 2) recognize diverse learning styles and respond with diverse pedagogical approaches; 3) continuously improve my curricula and instruction to deliver the highest quality educational experience. To accomplish these goals, I strive to develop lesson plans that employ an array of deductive and inductive education strategies, including in-class activities, discussion boards, short assignments, semester long projects, and lectures aligned with learning objectives. I encourage experiential learning, building relationships and learning communities, as well as working in teams.

Courses:

Program Evaluation for Nonprofit and Social Impact (PA397C, Advanced Empirical Methods)

Semesters taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025

Sustainability Governance (PA388L, Advanced Public Management)

Semesters taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2025

Collaborative Governance (PA388L, Advanced Public Management)

Semesters taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2025

Mobilizing Community and Engaging Volunteers (PA388L, Advanced Public Management)

Semesters taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2023

Assessing and Preparing for Extreme Weather (PA680PA: Policy Research Project)

Semesters taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2025

Global Learning Seminar (CE 377K / LA329)

Semesters taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025