Digital Photography
My teaching focuses on equipping students with a critical toolbox to evaluate and create media messages across a variety of contexts. This takes shape in my commitment to making the technical knowledge required for in-demand jobs in communication more accessible, and importantly, asking students to reflect on their identities and responsibilities as digital media producers. The support and insights I offer to my students are bolstered by my own experiences in digital media production.
My contribution to the UW Communication Arts department's "Hi Wisconsin!" 2017 podcast series, an interview based on my research on Indigenous animation.
In July 2016, I completed a 7-day Transom Traveling Workshop at the University of Missouri, led by podcast producer and teacher Rob Rosenthal. The podcast I produced explores some of Columbia, Missouri's historic buildings and the labor of love that their stewards have in maintaining them.
I never thought I would learn how to code. When I first started, I really struggled and wasn't sure I would ever get the hang of it. It is truly learning a new language, computer languages! With dedicated training and practice, and through assisting students on their own projects, I have developed a passion for designing websites in HTML and CSS. This website is one example! I am committed to lifelong learning in this area both out of my own fascination and satisfaction with designing digital content, but also because I used to think I did not have the technical knowledge or skills to even try. I find that many students feel this way, especially women and people of color. This perspective motivates me to give students opportunities to learn these skills, whether they are brand new and maybe even intimidated, or if they already have experience.
Humor is one of my favorite strategies when teaching website development.
