In 2016, after completing my M.S. in Soil and Water Science, I returned to my alma mater, Virginia Wesleyan University, to share my graduate school and USDA NRCS internship experiences with Earth and Environmental Science students. That presentation led to an unexpected and transformative invitation: to join the faculty as an adjunct. It was a life changing moment for me and an absolute dream come true.  

I have had the privilege of teaching at VWU for over eight years now. I find fulfillment in each course, but developing and teaching the university's first soil science course holds a special place in my heart. Many students come to the class with little to no background in soil science, and I'm deeply gratified to share my passion and watch their enthusiasm take root. 

You can view brief summaries of the courses I have taught below. I'm also qualified and interested in teaching courses on subjects such as hydric soils, wetlands (types, indicators, mapping, etc.), and soil conservation.

In addition to developing, modifying, and teaching courses, I also mentor students, assist with various student and faculty research projects, and oversee the work of teaching assistants.  I also manage the departmental LinkedIn group where I frequently share internship and job opportunities as well as information on relevant professional development opportunities.  

I have experience teaching courses face-to-face as well as fully online. Blackboard is the LMS utilized at VWU, but I also have experience using Canvas. I also use Mentimeter.com to provide interactive and engaging lectures that my students enjoy.  

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