Statement of Teaching

As a civil engineering educator with expertise in structural engineering and a research focus on natural hazards and community resilience, my goal is to prepare students who are not only technically proficient but also capable of making responsible, risk-informed decisions that protect public safety. My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that clarity is achieved through progression. I design courses that build from fundamentals to complex applications through purposeful practice, visual scaffolding, and active learning. I support student success through clear structure, timely feedback, and inclusive practices that maintain high expectations while creating an environment where students can participate confidently. Ultimately, I aim to develop engineers who not only know how to compute but also understand how to interpret results, justify choices, and contribute to resilient infrastructure and safer communities.

Course Taught

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Statics and Dynamics (CE 260), University of Kansas, Fall 2022