Thoughts to ponder ...

"Bending over backwards for my students" :)

The greatest privilege that teaching affords me is to see students gradually realize their potential throughout the semesters, to discover the excitement in their career choice and to finally graduate.

Critical thinking is of utmost importance to me, as is sustainability, which is a particularly complex topic that reaches into all aspects of life, and travel in particular.  It really never yields black-and-white answers. Through my teaching, I encourage students to examine all aspects of a topic and to challenge the status quo in a constructive and respectful manner. I have listed a few examples of my teaching methods under the link "Teaching Practices" in this portfolio.

And last but definitely not least, one of my favourite privileges of teaching is the fact that I am also learning from my students!!  I get a huge thrill out of discovering what's happening inside their heads, how they look at the world, what's keeping them abuzz, and what's on trend. 

My two favourite days of the year ...

Convocation - hands down! The day when the air is filled with a sense of accomplishment, and disbelief that yes - we did it!  Second in line is the first Tuesday in September - back to school day!! The whole college is abuzz with as many people as you can see on campus all at once.  Everybody looks relaxed, with that summer glow, and full of excitement and anticipation of what the new school year might bring.

Eiffel Tower (AFC 2018)