The goal to which I aspire each time I step into my classroom is to empower and inspire future leaders. To achieve this goal, I envision my students being at the center of my teaching philosophy. I encourage students to think critically while providing a safe classroom environment for them to express opinions and engaging in hands-on educational activities.

My hope as a teacher is to be someone in whom my students can see themselves, someone they can rely on for advice and mentorship, and someone who creates opportunities for them that no one has ever created before. To turn these hopes into reality, I ensure that every class leaves my students with something to ponder, I make certain that each course includes a moment that truly impacts their academic and professional careers, I also provide constructive criticism to help them become the emergency management leaders of tomorrow.

Courses taught at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice:

Undergraduate Courses

  • ESA101 Introduction to Emergency Management [in-person] (Fall ’25)
  • ESA101 Introduction to Emergency Management [online] (Fall ’25)
  • ESA215 Emergency Incident Management [in-person] (Fall ’25)
  • ESA380 Special Topic: Climate Change [in-person] (Spring ’26)

Graduate Courses

  • PMT711 Introduction to Emergency Management [online] (Spring ’26)
  • PMT764 Managing Response to Large-scale Events [online] (Spring ’26)