Teaching:

Sociology 101 - Sociological Perspectives

Taught during Summer 2009, Spring 2010

One of my main goals for this course is to introduce students to sociological topics and concepts in a way that also allows them to connect what they learn in class with their own lives. Previous book assignments have included Griffin's Black Like Me, Ritzer's The McDonaldization of Society, and Gladwell's Outliers.

Sociology 251 - Measurement and Data Collection

Taught during Fall 2009, Summer 2010

I really enjoy teaching students the basics of research methods. I try to incorporate many hands-on activities to encourage active learning. I also connect the material to applications in real world jobs outside academia.

Selected comments about my teaching and courses:

"I came into this class hating group work, now I can appreciate it." - Sociology 101 student

"I thought you did a great job providing relevant examples that were important to students." - Sociology 101 student

"My writing is much improved after taking this class." - Sociology 101 student

"I really enjoy this course. Your teaching style is enjoyable and I feel as though I am learning a lot." - Sociology 251 student

"Awesome class! Awesome teacher! I really expected this class to be boring but you made it good." - Sociology 251 student

"Only 8:00 class I've ever liked, which is especially interesting as I thought this class would be a drag." - Sociology 251 student