Spaces for Learning: Where Ideas and People Meet
“To understand a rose, one person may use geometry, and another a butterfly.”
—Paul Claudel
This quote reflects how we perceive and make sense of the world. Some of us understand experiences in black and white, while others experience life through color, texture, and feeling. My approach to teaching acknowledges and celebrates this diversity: we rely on structured definitions to help us understand shared experiences; however, we must also invite multiple perspectives, fostering a culture of curiosity and the discovery of what is yet to be learned.
Teaching is a space where ideas and people meet. Whether leading workshops, facilitating seminars, or giving guest lectures, I aim to create experiences that foster dialogue, reflection, and collaborative learning.
Sessions are designed to balance shared exploration with individual engagement. Participants bring unique perspectives, and together we examine topics from multiple angles. Structured activities, discussions, and reflective exercises help participants connect ideas to their professional and personal contexts.
Feedback and reflection are not just part of my practice, they are central to it — both for participants and myself. I ensure learning is dynamic, inclusive, and meaningful by listening and adapting in real time. I see my role not as the sole source of knowledge, but as a facilitator, helping participants collectively discover and understand the “rose” in ways we might not see alone. This emphasis on feedback is a testament to my commitment to your growth and development.
Workshops, Seminars, & Guest Lectures
Foundations of Qualitative Research (workshop)
Mastering the Art of Qualitative Research (workshop)
Community-Based Participatory Research (workshop)
Qualitative Research Training: A Virtual Workshop (seminar)
Together We Thrive: The Power of Intergenerational Relationships (seminar)
Harnessing ATLAS.ti Powerfully (seminar)
Grant Writing for Graduate Students (guest lecture)
Death, Dying, and Bereavement (guest lecture)
Graduate Courses
GERO/SOC 8130: Family, Sex, Intimacy & Aging (Georgia State)
QUAL 8400e: Qualitative Research Traditions (UGA)
Y640: Analyzing Qualitative Data (Indiana University)
QUAL 8410e: Designing Qualitative Research (UGA)
Undergraduate Courses
HDFS 5500: Aging and Social Inequality (UGA)
HDFS 4330: Diversity in Human Development and Family Systems (UGA)
HDFS 3920: Family Issues (UGA)
HDFS 3900: Prenatal and Infant Development (UGA)
HDFS 3710: Mid-Life and Later Years (UGA)
HDFS 2100: Development within the Family (UGA)