Teaching

I am committed to creating a dynamic classroom environment where students engage deeply with economic theory and real-world applications. My teaching emphasizes active learning, structured clarity, and responsiveness to student needs. I incorporate classroom experiments, interactive tools such as Kahoot and Pear Deck, and project-based assignments to make economics accessible and meaningful.

I also take a varied approach to assessment, using a mix of exams, quizzes, group projects, and multiple ways for students to participate and demonstrate their understanding. My goal is to ensure that every student has multiple pathways to succeed, while maintaining academic rigor.

Instructor of Record

Skidmore College

• Introduction to Microeconomics (EC 104)
• The Economics of Health and Healthcare (EC 283)

West Virginia University

• Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 201)
• Health Economics (ECON 465)

Active Learning

I use classroom experiments, demonstrations, and collaborative activities to help students connect economic concepts to everyday decisions. Examples include:

• Pit Market Game: A buyer–seller simulation that demonstrates how market prices emerge.
• Paper Bag Trading Game: An activity illustrating gains from voluntary trade.
• Elasticity with Rubber Bands: A visual demonstration of differences in responsiveness.
• Tennis Ball Production Game: A production activity demonstrating diminishing marginal returns.

I also incorporate interactive tools such as Kahoot and Pear Deck to check understanding, provide immediate feedback, and encourage participation.