Teaching and Supervision Philosophy

My teaching and supervision are grounded in relational, student‑centered, and collaborative practices that value care, reflexivity, accountability, and intellectual rigor. Across both undergraduate and graduate contexts, I aim to create learning environments where students are supported to think critically, develop ethically grounded research practices, and connect their scholarly work to the communities, places, and questions that matter to them.

Teaching Approach

My teaching draws on experiential, creative, and reflexive pedagogies that invite students to engage theory and research methods as lived practices rather than abstract exercises. I design courses that prioritize dialogue, applied learning, and critical self‑reflection, using a mix of interactive lectures, seminars, field‑based and community‑engaged projects, creative assignments, and digital media work. Across my courses, I encourage students to situate knowledge within broader social, political, and ecological contexts, while also reflecting on their own positionalities, responsibilities, and ethical commitments.

I see teaching as an evolving practice. I regularly revise course materials, experiment with new methods, and participate in pedagogical training and communities of practice. My goal is to support students in developing both intellectual confidence and practical skills that serve them during their degrees and beyond.

Supervision Philosophy

As a graduate supervisor, I take a relational and student‑centered approach grounded in mutual respect, dignity, cooperation, and accountability. I understand supervision as a shared scholarly relationship, and one that recognizes power asymmetries and works actively to create conditions of trust, clarity, and open communication.

I work best with students who are reflective and open-minded (and hearted) about their motivations, curious and committed to their research questions, and willing to engage collaboratively in shaping a research trajectory. Early conversations focus on identifying goals, expectations, timelines, and working styles, including how students would like to receive feedback and what support and communication they need at different stages of their degree.

My supervision emphasizes:

• Clear communication and structure, with regular meetings and transparent expectations

• Collaborative research planning, while supporting students’ independence and intellectual ownership

• Ethical and accountable research practices, particularly in community‑engaged and settler-Indigenous‑related work

• Academic and research development support, including funding applications, publishing, conference participation, and post-program planning

I prioritize timely, constructive feedback and support students through proposal development, research design, data analysis, writing, and defense preparation. I also work with students to navigate institutional requirements and supervisory committees, and to adjust timelines and strategies as projects evolve.

Values and Commitments

My supervision is guided by a commitment to academic integrity, ethical practice, respectful research relationships, and the recognition that students bring diverse histories, capacities, and lived experiences to their work. I aim to create supervisory relationships that are intellectually stimulating while also being sustainable and humane. This includes being attentive to accessibility, care responsibilities, and the uneven (and unequitable) pressures of academic life.

I am especially committed to accountable research practices in work involving Indigenous communities and community‑based organizations. I expect students interested in this area to engage seriously with questions of relationality, consent, reciprocity, and responsibility, and I support them in doing so thoughtfully and ethically.

Working Together

I see graduate research as demanding, transformative work that benefits from shared clarity and mutual respect and commitment. While students hold primary responsibility for their projects, my role is to mentor, guide, challenge, and support, helping students bring their work to completion with confidence, integrity, and care.

Please reach out if you are interested in working with me. That said, prospective students are encouraged to reflect on their goals, interests, and expectations for supervision before reaching out to discuss potential fit.