I earned my Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Syracuse University. I study pedagogy (teaching) and issues related to social justice such as sexism and ethnic prejudice. I am broadening my theoretical approach to include how these social justice issues relate to our legal and political systems, and to our political ideologies. I am especially interested in how cognitive representations relate to the awareness of social injustice.
My teaching interests are broad, and include:
- Introductory Psychology
- Research Methods
- Statistics
- Social Psychology
- Social Cognition
- Self and Identity
- Psychology of Gender
- Psychology of Prejudice
- Psychology and Law
Regardless of the course, my teaching philosophy centers on developing critical thinking skills, strong communication skills, social awareness, and social responsibility.