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. As a graduate student, I had the privilege of serving as a teaching assistant for four semesters and completed UGA's Interdisciplinary Certificate in University Teaching. I recently served as a visiting lecturer in the biology department at Towson University.  

Although I am relatively new to professional teaching, my passion for interactive learning, interest in service learning, and commitment to mentorship will serve 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.