“…learning necessarily involves not merely risk, but the pain of giving up a former condition in favor of a new way of seeing things”- Boostrom, 1998, p. 399
“…an isolated increase in knowledge without a consequent change in attitude and behavior is of questionable value”- Tervalon & Murray-Garcia, 1999, p. 119
“As a student-focused educator, I empower learners to think critically, grow with confidence, and thrive in an inclusive environment that values their voice, potential, and lifelong success.”
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” – Seneca
“I consider myself to be a lifelong learner. As such, I strive to convey my passion for teaching and learning to my students through building a dynamic connection with them and promoting active engagement in the learning process.”
“Transformative social change must be based on rediscovering/recovering the past, mourning the present, dreaming about the future, committing to justice, and acting on that commitment.”
“I encourage students to experience their own becoming, both personally and professionally. When students contact teaching material in holistic ways, a meaningful learning experience emerges.”
I love to mentor students and help them to fulfill their dreams. One quote that really speaks to me is from Irvin Yalom who said “To love means to be actively concerned for the life and the growth of another”
“Practice civility toward one another. Admire and emulate ethical behavior wherever you find it. Apply a rigid standard of morality to your lives; and if, periodically, you fail as you surely will, adjust your lives, not the standards.” – Ted Koppel
“My mission as an educator is to nurture depth — not only in knowledge, but in self-awareness, human connection, and ethical action. I see the classroom as a living system where real learning happens when students feel safe enough to be engaged.”
“Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin
Learning can be hard work because we have to face being uncomfortable, so if we avoid being uncomfortable, we don’t learn.