I’m a professor and K-12 educator of robotics, digital fabrication, and interaction design.

TEACHING PRACTICES

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In the Classroom

My teaching practice emphasizes the joint development of inclusive classroom culture through accessible resources, hands-on projects, and relevant links to each learner’s professional interests.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

STEM, Mentorship & Design

Interdisciplinary Hands-On Learning

Interests and research practices includs project-based learning, inclusive design, communities of practice, and constructionist learning environments.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Interests include defining authentic allyship for EDI, mental health in education, and intersectionality.

Publication

COURSE EXPERIENCE

Courses Facilitated & Developed

  • Year End Show | Project Coordinator
    April 15-17, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

  • Physical Computing | Professor
    2 Sections, Third Year, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

    Interaction Design: Modeling and Materials | Professor
    1 Section, Second Year, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

    Coding for Climate: Hands-On STEAM to Boost Environmental Literacy | Conference Session
    1 Hour Workshop, Grade 3-12 Teachers, CREEC Central Fall Conference 2024

  • Physical Computing | Curriculum Development
    Second & Third Year Courses, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

  • Interaction Design: Media, Motion, and the Body | Professor
    2 Sections, Second Year, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

    Emerging and Immersive Technologies | Professor & Curriculum Design
    2 Sections, Graduate Certificate, Interactive Media Management - Interaction Design, Conestoga College

    Year End Show | Project Coordinator
    April 15-19, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

    Physical Computing | Curriculum Development
    Second & Third Year Courses, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

  • Interaction Design: Modeling and Materials | Professor
    2 Sections, Second Year, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

  • Computation Studio | Professor
    2 Sections, Fourth Year, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

    Year End Show | Project Coordinator
    April 17-21, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

  • System Design: Databases and Dynamic Data | Professor
    1 Section, Third Year, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

    Interaction Design: Modeling and Materials | Professor
    1 Section, Second Year, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

    Fundamentals of Interactive Design | Curriculum Design & Professor
    1 Section, First Year, Honours Bachelor of Interactive Media, Seneca College

    Year End Show | Project Coordinator
    April 17-21, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

  • Computation Studio | Professor
    2 Sections, Fourth Year, Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

    Interactive Objects and Environments 2: Physical Computing | Professor
    1 Section, Third Year, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

    Navigating Difficult Conversations | Contributing Author
    Virtual Professional Development, eCampus, Ontario Tech University


    Coding, Math & Making Professional Development | Curriculum Development & Research Assistant
    6 Sessions, Grades K-8, Ontario Tech University

  • Interactive Objects and Environments 1: Products | Professor
    2 Sections, Third Year, Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design, Sheridan College

    Navigating Difficult Conversations | Contributing Author
    Virtual Professional Development, eCampus, Ontario Tech University

    MiningMatters Indigenous Workshop | Professional Development & Research Assistant
    3 Hour Workshop, Grades 6-8, Ontario Tech University


    The Art of the Robot: Mindstorm Mashup | Curriculum Development & Instructor
    1 Section, 10 Weeks, Ages 8-10, Dundas Valley School of Art

  • The Art of the Robot | Curriculum Development & Instructor
    2 Sections, 1 Week, Ages 8-10, Dundas Valley School of Art

  • MiningMatters Indigenous Workshop | Curriculum Development & Research Assistant
    3 Hour Workshop, Grades 6-8, Ontario Tech University

  • MiningMatters Indigenous Workshop | Curriculum Development & Research Assistant
    3 Hour Workshop, Grades 6-8, Ontario Tech University

    The Art Of The Robot: Mindstorm Mashup | Curriculum Development & Instructor
    1 Section, 9 Weeks, Ages 8-10, Dundas Valley School of Art

  • CanCode Accessibility Camp [Virtual] | Curriculum Development & Trainer
    15 Sessions, 1 Week, Ages 10-12, FIRST Robotics Canada

  • The LEGO Canvas | Curriculum Development & Instructor
    1 Section, 8 Weeks, Ages 6+, Dundas Valley School of Art

    The LEGO Canvas | Curriculum Development & Instructor
    2 Sections, 1 Week, Ages 6+, Dundas Valley School of Art

  • The LEGO Canvas | Curriculum Development & Instructor
    1 Section, 8 Weeks, Ages 6+, Dundas Valley School of Art


    Youth Summit Workshop | Curriculum Development & Instructor
    1 Session, Ages 14-18, Youth Summit, FIRST Robotics Canada

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Certifications

My educational background focuses on developing inclusive interdisciplinary environments, particularly for creative designers and hands-on project-based learning.

Master of Arts, Education

Masters Degree

Published thesis research investigating the design of inclusive learning environments in robotics.

Learner-Focused University Teaching

Graduate Certificate

Specializing in student-centred classrooms and project-based learning.

Creativity & Creative Problem Solving

Undergraduate Certificate

Specializing in facilitation-based research practices, frameworks, and theories.