Teaching
Teaching Philosophy
My primary goal as an instructor is to ensure that my students develop the problem solving skills needed to be effective future conservation leaders. I accomplish this by focusing on three core skill sets:
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Interdisciplinary thinking.
Today’s conservation problems can’t be solved within disciplinary silos. We need problem-solvers who can bridge between disciplines and forge new connections.
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Critical thinking.
Today’s conservation problems are complex. We need problem-solvers who can objectively analyze and evaluate issues and offer comprehensive solutions.
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Communication skills.
Today’s conservation problems impact people and are impacted by people. We need problem-solvers who can collaborate with each other and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Current Courses
Instructor of record for the following courses at University of Arkansas at Monticello:
NRM 3032: Contemporary Natural Resources Issues (Summer 2024, 2023, 2022)
NRM 2023: Human Dimensions in Natural Resources (Spring 2024, 2023, 2022)
NRM 2063: Natural Resources Communication (Spring 2024, 2023, 2022)
FRS 5203: Social Aspects of Natural Resource Management (Spring 2023)
FRS 502V: Social Science for Conservation Professionals (Spring 2022)
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Previous Courses
Co-instructor of record for the following courses at Texas State University:
BIO 4331/5331: Human Dimensions of Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation (Fall 2020)
BIO 4304/5304: Wildlife and Recreation: Impact, Policy, and Management (Spring 2021)