As a higher education professional working at the intersection of information science, research infrastructure, and equity, I view teaching as a core responsibility; one that extends beyond the classroom and into every space where knowledge is created, questioned, and shared. Whether through research consultations, graduate seminars, faculty development workshops, or digital scholarship initiatives, my teaching philosophy centers on critical engagement, inclusive design, and the cultivation of scholarly agency.

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In the university context, I believe that teaching must empower learners to navigate complex systems of knowledge production and to contribute to scholarly conversations with rigor, creativity, and ethical awareness. Academic libraries are uniquely positioned to model this kind of intellectual stewardship. As such, I approach teaching not as a transfer of information but as a co-learning process that emphasizes curiosity, inquiry, and iterative thinking.

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My own teaching experience spans undergraduate information literacy instruction, graduate level theoretical and practical information studies, graduate research methodology support, and professional training in digital curation, data ethics, AI, and open science. Across these contexts, I integrate active learning, applied research tools, and reflective practices that help learners connect disciplinary theory with evolving scholarly practices. I also bring a systems-level perspective, informed by my leadership in federal and academic environments, where I have helped design knowledge infrastructures that are both technically robust and socially responsive.

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I am particularly committed to fostering research environments that are equitable and transparent. This means teaching students and faculty not only how to access and evaluate scholarly content, but how to understand the power structures embedded in information systems, such as citation politics, metadata biases, publishing economics, and how to make choices that promote open, inclusive, and impactful scholarship. It also means supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, guiding researchers in data management and impact strategy, and helping emerging scholars build sustainable, values-driven research practices.

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As an information studies (librarianship, archival, and records management) leader and educator, I aim to cultivate a teaching culture that is collaborative, evidence-based, and aligned with institutional goals for student success and research excellence. I mentor colleagues in instructional design and pedagogy, support faculty in integrating research skill-building into their curricula, and contribute to broader campus efforts around scholarly communication, digital literacy, and engaged learning. I believe that the future of teaching in higher education depends on partnerships across departments, the intentional design of research ecosystems, and a shared commitment to equity and innovation.

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In all my teaching efforts, I work to create spaces, physical, digital, and intellectual, where students, scholars, and practitioners can explore ideas deeply, challenge assumptions, and contribute meaningfully to the public good and our democratic citizenry through research.