"I have four goals for teaching: 1) make information relevant; 2) impart real life experiences; 3) instill the importance of lifelong learning; and 4) provide resources for information. I have teaching experience at the college level from the following institutions: University of Missouri- Columbia, Lincoln University, Ohio University, and Northwood University. Classes I have taught in the past include: Dietetics Management Practicum, Advanced Nutrition, Convention and Event Planning, Catering Practicum, Sanitation (online), Food and Beverage Management, and Introduction to Nutrition.

In my experience, I have found that if information presented is determined to be relevant to the work or interests of the student, they are more likely to listen, retain and utilize it. That is my goal in teaching. I want to attempt to make information apply directly to something the students can relate to and use in the immediate future." less...