Teaching

Teaching Philosophy

I approach teaching as an opportunity to cultivate critical sociological thinking about health, illness, and healthcare. My courses challenge students to move beyond individualistic understandings of health and to recognize how social structures, inequalities, and power relations shape who gets sick, who stays healthy, and who has access to quality care.

I design my courses to be intellectually rigorous yet accessible, centering diverse voices and experiences while grounding discussion in empirical evidence. Through lecture, discussion, and applied activities, I guide students to see themselves as active participants in understanding and addressing health disparities in their communities and beyond.