I believe engineering education should help students understand concepts, apply them with confidence, and connect what they learn to their future careers. Strong grades matter, but my larger goal is to help students grow as problem solvers, professionals, and lifelong learners.

My teaching combines flipped learning, peer learning, hands-on practice, and project-based learning. I provide students with foundational materials before class and use class time for applied exercises, discussion, problem solving, and laboratory activities. In this format, students work together, explain concepts to one another, compare approaches, and receive guidance while they are actively engaging with the material.

I regularly apply this approach in courses such as Engineering Materials, Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, CNC Machining Processes, Manufacturing Methods, and Programmable Logic Controllers. These courses allow students to connect engineering theory with real applications in manufacturing, automation, robotics, quality improvement, safety, and engineering documentation.

Beyond the classroom, I mentor students through advising, undergraduate research, student projects, internships, and professional development activities. I also serve as the faculty advisor for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers student club, where I support student engagement, peer connection, and industry awareness.

My commitment to teaching and mentoring has been recognized through the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award during my doctoral studies and the Alpha Chi Compass Award for Most Influential Professor at Missouri Western State University.

As an educator, my goal is to create a welcoming learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, working with others, learning from mistakes, and preparing for meaningful careers in engineering and technology.