Teaching
Teaching Philosophy
I view teaching as a collaborative, justice-oriented practice that bridges theory, research, and lived experience. My pedagogy is grounded in critical inquiry, reflective practice, and the belief that art and education can be powerful tools for social change. I strive to cultivate dynamic learning communities that value dialogue, creativity, and diverse ways of knowing. Through mentorship and practitioner research, I support students in becoming thoughtful educators and leaders who are attuned to the complexities of their local and global contexts.
Asynchronous Online Courses (Boston University)
Art Education Leadership Through a Social Justice Lens
This course equips in-service art teachers with leadership and organizational skills through a social justice lens. It explores networks, communities of practice, and culturally relevant pedagogy, emphasizing the role of educators as agents of change. Grounded in theory and practice, the course includes collaborative virtual assignments and guest speakers to foster strategic leadership development within schools, museums, and community settings.
Master’s Research Project: Becoming a Practitioner-Researcher
Designed for art educators, museum professionals, and community-based teaching artists, this course introduces practitioner research as a means to investigate and address pressing issues of equity, inclusion, and practice within diverse educational and cultural contexts. Students engage in the full research cycle—posing questions, gathering and analyzing data, and sharing findings—while focusing on themes such as CRT, teacher identity, disability studies, and culturally responsive teaching. The process mirrors artistic creation: reflective, purposeful, and impactful.
In-Person Courses (Teachers College, Columbia University)
Histories of Art Education
This course examines local and global histories of art education through a revisionist lens. Students analyze dominant narratives, explore counter-storytelling, and reimagine art education histories with perspectives from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities. The course challenges persistent inequities and encourages historical research as a form of social transformation.
Research Methods in Art Education
Emphasizing the classroom as a radical site of possibility, this course provides a foundational understanding of educational research for art educators. Through inquiry into race, gender, and class, students learn to generate meaningful research questions, explore valid methodologies, and contribute to a dynamic community of critical thinkers and practitioners.
Writing for Publication (In Person and Online)
This course introduces graduate students to academic publishing, guiding them through the process of transforming a classroom paper or dissertation chapter into a publishable article. Using Wendy Laura Belcher’s Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks, students develop scholarly voice, revise strategically, and navigate the submission process—all within a supportive, peer-oriented environment.
