Storytelling is the oldest teaching method, and I believe it is still the best. With stories, teachers can replace lessons and lectures with experience and practice. I also believe that students learn best when they understand the objectives - what they can achieve at the end of the learning experience. 

My teaching grows out of years of experience helping students make sense of complex ideas through structure, scaffolding, and meaningful engagement. I can anticipate places where students get "stuck" and give them tools to do the cognitive work. Above all, I strive to create learning environments where curiosity feels safe, intellectual risk is rewarded, and students gain confidence in areas where they never thought they could succeed.