I believe higher education should increase human capital and lead to exceptional economic returns for students who engage wholeheartedly. As a lifelong learner myself, I see the classroom as both a place of discovery and a launchpad for real-world impact. My goal as an educator is to help students bridge the gap between theory and practice by equipping them with the critical thinking, technical skills, and professional confidence they need to thrive beyond graduation.
My teaching philosophy is rooted in relevance and relationship. I aim to design learning experiences that are directly connected to the real-world challenges students will face in the workplace. Considering what I’ve learned in operations, human resources, and business administration, I want to embed practical application into every lesson. Case studies, simulations, collaborative projects, and feedback reflections are all tools I can use to bring content to life and cultivate active engagement.
As I work toward completing my dissertation, which is tentatively focused on adapting the strengths of blue-collar apprenticeship models to college education, I remain committed to the idea that students learn best by doing. This philosophy shapes not only how I teach but also how I mentor, assess, and support learners from all educational backgrounds.
Ultimately, I see teaching as a form of service and leadership. It is both a privilege and a responsibility to help students reach their goals, and I approach that responsibility with humility, passion, and a continuous desire to grow alongside my learners.