Teaching Overview
In the classroom, I encourage students to be energized by the diversity of opinions around them, take intellectual risks, and hone their critical thinking skills. I operate from the belief that the classroom experience should be a collaborative, dynamic learning community where ideas and concepts are respectfully explored and all students are heard and treated with dignity. Below you will find more information about the courses I teach. I've also included information about my participation as a mentor in the Dean's First-Year Research and Creative Scholars (DFRACS) program.
My teaching motto is "Learning is FUN!"
Courses
Classes in the Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Comm
JOUR 4259 - Strategic Communication Case Analysis - View Syllabus
JOUR 1918: Brand Advocacy & Activism View Syllabus
JOUR 4244 - Crisis Communication - View Syllabus
Classes in the University Honors Program
HSEM 2043: Finding the Corporate Soul
HSEM: CSR in Minnesota Mining
HCOL 3102: Honors Thesis
What My Students Say
Mentorship
Mentoring students has been a highlight of my career. My research group is led by undergraduate students. My goal as a mentor is threefold: 1) to introduce students to the research process, 2) to get them excited about doing research, 3) help students develop skills needed for academic and career success. Students who work with me say participating in research increased their communication, analysis, and synthesis skills.
In 2025, I collaborated with Annia Fayon and George Hudak to take students on a 5 day immersive learning experience in northern Minnesota where we explored the past and present mining activities in the state including the geological formations!
