CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
and  TEACHING CONSULTING

My curriculum development and teaching consultation focus on understanding the interpersonal and structural dynamics that pose challenges in the development of teaching and learning relationships. 

My teaching is rooted in the six years I taught in the Program on Intergroup Relations at the University of Michigan, the nation’s oldest curricular intergroup dialogue program. Instructors in IGR teach on rotating teams, so we were continually exposed to new ideas and collaboration opportunities (and challenges). Through our courses, we trained and supervised undergraduates to peer-facilitate social justice dialogue courses. My years of teaching at IGR gave me a strong foundation in hands-on training and coaching. I have led major curricular development efforts in all programs in which I have taught, and spent two years as an instructional designer at The Evergreen State College. This has afforded me a breadth of experience in curriculum design, and familiarity with the ins and outs of collaborating with faculty on pedagogical development. I work with faculty who want coaching in interactive instruction and assignment design, with particular attention on how to notice and address dynamics that threaten the inclusion and productivity of marginalized students. Based on these experiences, I have developed many trainings, often working with students and faculty together to support them forging an effective team.