Teaching as a Journey of Exploration and Storytelling

Science education is not just about mastering facts—it’s about exploring stories of discovery, identity, and connection. As a biology educator at Salem State University, I invite students to see themselves as active contributors to science, not just consumers of knowledge. My teaching blends inquiry, storytelling, and reflection, helping students connect biological concepts to their lived experiences, communities, and cultures.

Every course I design is guided by the belief that learning is a co-created journey. I see my role as a facilitator who helps students ask better questions, make meaningful connections, and see science as part of their own narratives.

“The journey to discovery is not a direct path, but a winding one. My hope is that students recognize that when we go forward in this expedition together, we can reach our destination.”

Core Teaching Values

🔍 Inquiry as a Habit of Mind

Curiosity drives every class I teach. I encourage students to ask “why” and “how,” using inquiry to connect new ideas to their lived experiences.

🤝 Collaboration and Student Voice

I center student agency in every course—designing group work, discussions, and projects where students learn with each other, not just from me.

💬 Feedback as Dialogue

Feedback in my courses is iterative and conversational. Students and I co-reflect on their learning progress, reinforcing growth over perfection.

🌎 Inclusive and Identity-Affirming Classrooms

I strive to make every classroom a space where students feel seen and valued. From language diversity to personal narratives, I intentionally incorporate identity as part of scientific exploration.