Teaching

My students’ capacity to flourish is of the utmost importance to me, which informs my primary goal as a teacher: to motivate and support my students in such a way that they can realize this capacity in both their philosophical studies and in life. 

I do not take these two ways of flourishing to be disjointed, though. Rather, I take developing the philosophical skills of examining underlying assumptions, understanding positions from multiple perspectives, and seeing the many ways that an argument could be constructed as positive contributions to the way one chooses to live their life and cultivate relationships with others. In other words, philosophical study complements the preparation of students to thrive as well-rounded citizens of the world. 

My motivation and support of students’ capacity to flourish takes many different forms: empowering them to embrace self-ownership of their education, fostering an environment where they feel comfortable offering their diverse perspectives, my faith in their abilities, and a genuine concern for their well-being.

Teaching Experience

Butler University 

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Ohio State University

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Wittenberg University

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Columbus College of Arts & Design

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University of Missouri – St. Louis

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