Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy centers on empowering students to become critically conscious, ethically-grounded scholars and practitioners. Through learner-centered, interdisciplinary curricula integrating anthropology, creative expression, and multimedia, I cultivate vital skills in ethnography, cultural analysis, and storytelling. By fostering inclusivity and collaboration, I position students as stakeholders in their learning, nurturing agency and the ability to ethically represent diverse human experiences. My ultimate goal is to embolden transformative change agents equipped to shape new narratives for our world.

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Academic Positions and Teaching Excellence

Assistant Professor, Black Studies, Department of Ethnic Studies, Western Washington University / 2024 - Present

Lecturer, Africana Studies, Department of Global Languages and Cultures, Texas A&M University / 2020 - 2024

CFD Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio/ 2018 - 2020

Adjunct, Department of Social Sciences, Columbia College Hollywood, Tarzana, Los Angeles, California / 2018