Biography
I grew up in a small rural town in Maine and am the first member of my family to go to college, making my career in academia a combination of happy accident and hard work. In my teaching, I emphasize the analytical and problem-solving skills that I have found most useful in my own life and which foster creative and innovative thinking - the type of thinking that is needed to remain competitive and productive as one moves through life. I believe that it is important for students to expand their awareness of multiple perspectives through rigorous study and to be able to effectively communicate practical solutions to social problems. Students in all of my courses are required to present well-constructed arguments, orally and in writing, and must justify their conclusions using available evidence.
CV