...I try to create a comfortable, stress-free atmosphere for my students, so that they can focus on learning without having to feel pressured or nervous. It is important to feel comfortable when learning something new, as it is difficult to absorb anything when feeling frustrated or stressed out, a... (read more)
...Before my position at Seton Hill, I held faculty appointments at Wheeling Jesuit University (WJU), Wheeling, WV, and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Richmond, KY. I have taught general chemistry and physical chemistry and their associated labs since 2006. Pedagogically, I’m interested in guided inquiry methods and the appropriate integration of technology in the classroom. (read more)