Teaching

As an educator who works across the humanities and social sciences, I aim for students to leave the class with a better understanding of all that being human entails in its multiple forms. When discussing the work of scholars who study the past from various disciplines, I emphasize the impact this research can have for communities in the present and the future. Finally, in the age of misinformation and mass media, I encourage my students to examine critically predominant narratives, interrogating the evidence provided, and questioning who the authors of said narratives are, for whom they are writing, and with what intention. Altogether, I strive for students to build upon their existing knowledge and acquire skills they can apply beyond the course, in their personal lives and professional careers. I undertake my teaching with empathy, acknowledging that students’ lives extend beyond the class, and with the firm belief that this approach enhances students’ learning and passion for the subject.

As you will be able to see below, I have independently taught and contributed to the teaching of courses in art history, archaeology, and museum studies at various levels within and outside the university. Additionally, I have developed several syllabi, including “Walking Sacred Landscapes: The Art and Architecture of Andean Pilgrimages.” This upper-level undergraduate course is designed to introduce students to the artistic, architectural, and landscape dimensions of pilgrimages in the Andes from ancient times through to the present by way of a selection of readings, films, group discussions, and digital projects.