Currently, I teach courses in American politics, public policy, and qualitative-interpretive research methods at Rhodes College. Previously, I taught American politics and political theory at Brooklyn College and Baruch College of the City University of New York. My experience spans private liberal arts institutions and one of the largest public university systems in the country, where I have taught thoroughly diverse student populations––leading collaborative learning experiences across racial, class, immigration status, religious, political, ethnic, gender, and regional divides. My aims as an educator are for students to develop a command of the course material and to acquire the skills needed to be critical thinkers and engaged citizens or residents. The majority of time in my classes is devoted to dialogue-based learning and close readings of texts. Through structured research assignments I encourage students to delve deeper into the issues that are important to them and to share their learning with their colleagues via presentations and discussion leadership.