Overview and a Brief Philosophy 

My first love in the conservation world was environmental education. Throughout college I led backpacking trips and served as the outreach coordinator for my lab. After college, I was a resident educator for a summer program at the Smithsonian Institute for Conservation Biology and a teaching assistant/dorm parent for The School for Field Studies' Himalayan Ecology and Livelihood program in Bhutan. Through these experiences, I learned that I loved teaching and pursued opportunities to train my skills as an educator. During graduate school, I had the privilege of serving as a teaching assistant for seven semesters and completed UGA's Interdisciplinary Certificate in University Teaching. Between my MS and PhD, I also served as visiting lecturer in the biology department at Towson University. I am currently an assistant professor in the biology department at Mercer University.

My passion for interactive learning, interest in service learning, and commitment to mentorship serves as the foundation for my approach as an educator. As I gain experience, I will continuously strive to refine my implementation of these strategies to become a better teacher and mentor for my students.