My teaching philosophy is based on the premise that students learn best by actively engaging in a well-designed learning environment. I believe a fundamental aspect of this learning environment is the students' relationship with the instructor. As an instructor, one of my primary goals from day one is to establish good rapport with my class.
Education
B.S., 2000, Psychology, Mary Washington College; M.A., 2003, Developmental Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia; Ph.D., 2006, Developmental Psychology with Minor in Statistics, University of Missouri-Columbia
Fields of Expertise
Developmental Psychology, Social and emotional development in childhood and adolescence; Children's and adolescents' peer relationships; Romantic involvement in adolescence and relations with adjustment
Recommended Links
Society for Research in Child Development
Organization for researchers and practitioners with interests in either child and adolescent development
Society for Research on Adolescence
Organization for researchers and practitioners specifically interested in aspects of adolescent development