Teaching

EDCI 301: Learning, Development, and Assessment

Undergraduate Course — Instructor of Record, University of Idaho, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 2025

An undergraduate course for preservice teachers examining theories of learning and human development and their relationship to assessment practices in educational settings. Students explore developmental frameworks, formative and summative assessment strategies, and evidence-based approaches to supporting diverse learners.

EDCI 201 / EDCI 550: Contexts in Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Course — Instructor of Record, University of Idaho, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 2024

A course exploring the historical, philosophical, social, and cultural contexts that shape education in the United States. Students examine how schools function within broader societal structures and develop critical frameworks for understanding teaching and learning.

EDCI 409: Integrated Elementary Methods Practicum II

Undergraduate Practicum — Instructor of Record, University of Idaho, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 2024

An undergraduate practicum course for preservice teachers completing field placements in elementary schools. Students integrate instructional methods, classroom management, and educational theory in supervised teaching contexts.

EDCI 321 / ED 321: Literature for Children

Undergraduate Course — Instructor of Record, University of Idaho, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 2023

An undergraduate course for preservice teachers exploring children’s literature through a critical and pedagogical lens. Students develop skills in selecting, analyzing, and integrating literature across grade levels and content areas.