TEACHING

I teach a wide variety of courses, from required surveys of American literature to special-topics electives on music and literature. Collaboration and community engagement are central to my teaching. I have team-taught courses and invite both faculty and community leaders to guest lecture and share their expertise. I guide my students through research projects that connect them to the cultural history of Las Vegas. Using UNLV Special Collections, students have written essays, developed podcasts, and designed dynamic digital research assignments, and they have written reviews of concerts and plays produced locally in Las Vegas. For my graduate students, I create professional development opportunities by inviting them to lecture, to serve as research assistants, and to co-author articles.