Education 

University of California, Riverside, Plant Genetics, Ph.D.
University of California, Davis, Cell Biology, minor in Music, B.S.

Teaching

That "Ah-ha" moment inspires my teaching. My main goal for student success is to ensure students have an appreciation for the world around them. By understanding the basic principles of biology, students can be better inhabitants of the Earth and not take its natural resources for granted. I understand that students come from diverse backgrounds and traditional classes may not meet their needs. That is why I have re-developed my courses to encourage networking, team building, and communications skills required in the workforce.

Courses 

Life on Earth I (Plants), Life on Earth II (Animals), Introduction to Human Biology, General Biology I and II, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I and II

Professional / College Organizations

Environmental Protection Information Coalition (EPIC) Science Club
American Society of Plant Biologists
Empire State Association for Two-Year College Biologists

Awards/Honors

SUNY CCC Regional Board of Trustees Excellence in Teaching Award, 2020; SUNY Open Education Resources Fellow, 2018; SUNY CCC Presidential Scholar Faculty Recognition, 2018; SUNY CCC Student Club Advisor of the Year, 2016; UCR Outstanding Teaching Assistant, 2013