Classroom · Studio · Stage
Teaching & Education
“Teaching is a collaborative act of discovery. I create learning environments where students feel empowered to take creative risks, think critically, and develop their own artistic voices.”
Education & Awards
Selected Teaching Positions
University of Chicago, Booth School of Business
Courses: Analyzing Research Results, Creating UX Testing
Emerson College
Course: Stand-Up Comedy
Columbus State University
Top Finalist, Educator of the Year for Columbus State University (2018-19)
University of Kansas
Ethel Hinds Burch Outstanding GTA in Theatre Award (2015, 2016)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Signature Courses
History of Contemporary Intersectional Performance
Special topics course examining theatrical, solo, and stand-up comedy performance through the lens of intersectionality.
Introduction to Dramaturgy
Exploring production dramaturgy, new work development, translations/adapturgy, and educational dramaturgy.
Devising Performance: Developing Original Comic Work
Students learn improvisation, sketch, and stand-up structures to create devised theatrical works.
Stand-Up Comedy
History, theory, and practice of stand-up comedy combining performance workshops with critical analysis.
The Gravity of Humor
Interdisciplinary seminar exploring sketch, stand-up, and improvisational comedy interwoven with humor studies theory.
Additional Courses Taught
- Acting I & II (Introduction and Advanced Scene Work)
- Introduction to Directing
- Theatre History I & II
- Script Analysis
- Analyzing Research Results (UX Research)
- Creating UX Testing
Awards & Honors
Joseph R. Roach Dissertation Award
Top Finalist, Educator of the Year
Ethel Hinds Burch Outstanding GTA in Theatre Award
“Excellence in Theatre” Graduation Distinction
Ambrose Saricks Family Scholarship
New Guild Theatre Scholarship
Claire Reinhold Scholarship
Mentorship & Supervision
- Faculty Supervisor, Honors College Projects (multiple students)
- Faculty Supervisor, TEDx KU
- Faculty Supervisor, Production Dramaturgy Work
- Faculty Supervisor, Improv Club
- Acting Coach, KU Jeeva (Bollywood Dance Collective)
- Outside Dissertation Advisor/Reviewer for graduate students
- Individual acting and public speaking coaching
Professional Certifications
- UserZoom Essential Certification (2023 – Present)
- UserTesting Advanced & Foundational Certification (2021 – Present)
- QM Quality Matters: Applying the QM Rubric (2020 – Present)
- Everfi: Ethics Training (2021 – Present)
- SANS Institute: Cybersecurity Awareness Training (2020 – Present)
Speaking
Interested in Guest Lectures or Workshops?
I'm available for guest lectures, workshops, and educational collaborations.