As an educator and an artist, I am committed to staying abreast of advances in creative media and bringing emerging techniques, skills, and ideas to the classroom. I am also deeply interested in exploring verbal and non-verbal communication tools to foster a more inclusive learning environment. In alignment with Universal Design for Learning (UDL), I strive to build creative and meaningful learning experiences that reduce barriers and support all students. Rather than positioning the instructor as the authority, I see learning as a collaborative process that values student agency and co-creation, where faculty and students work together to shape knowledge and engage in collective discovery.

Recent improvement activities have included the following workshops, courses, and independent new skill study:

  • Universal Design For Learning, Online Course Participant / Campus Facilitator
  • OER Fellowship
  • WAC Fellowship and Certification | WAC Portfolio, Summer 2022
  • Model Course Initiative Summer 2020, Spring 2022
    • Program leader and resource developer as OpenLab Co-Director.
    • Participated in Model Course building for COMD 1100 and COM3504
    • Built learning modules for faculty to support OER creation
  • First Year Learning Communities Program, Fall 2013 – Fall 2019
  • Independent study: Visual Design Theory, Communication Methods and Models, Learning Styles. 2015-2019
    • Participate: Designing with User-Generated Content
    • Teaching Design: A Guide to Curriculum and Pedagogy
    • Graphic Design Thinking: Beyond Brainstorming
  • Master Composter Certification, NYC Compost Project, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 2012-2013
  • Natural Building 5-day Intensive, Mark Krawczyk, Seven Generations Natural Builders, Fall 2010
  • Permaculture Certification, Andrew Faust, NYC, Spring 2010
  • WordPress Theme Development using PHP, semester-long study, Spring 2009
  • Second Life Building/Scripting Basics, 3 week independent study, Spring 2009
  • Wearables Workshop, 4 hour workshop presented by Prof. Dan Mikesell, Spring 2009
  • The Art of Connecting, Continuing Education course at the School of Visual Arts, NYC, Spring 2009
  • Drs. Hours, 4-hour workshop presented by New York Foundation for the Arts, NYC, Fall 2008
  • City Tech Safe Zone, seminar and training to be a Safe Zone mentor.
  • Introduction to Voice Overs, course at the Actors Connection, NYC, Winter 2007