I teach communication as both a craft and a way of understanding the world, connecting theory to the platforms, data, and cultural moments students already live in.
I teach communication as both a craft and a way of understanding the world. My classroom connects theory to the platforms, data, and cultural moments students already live in, helping them become sharp analysts, ethical communicators, and confident creators. Whether teaching public relations writing, media literacy, or the role of AI in communication, I aim to leave students not just with skills, but with the curiosity to keep asking better questions.
Undergraduate course covering public relations principles, strategic communication, persuasion, audience analysis, campaign planning, and ethics, with integration of AI and its implications for public relations strategy and practice.
Undergraduate course in strategic PR writing across digital and traditional platforms, including news releases, media pitches, social media, crisis communication, and integrated materials, with integration of AI into professional writing practice.
Graduate seminar examining platform society, algorithms and personalization, datafication, AI and synthetic media, algorithmic bias, credibility and information integrity, surveillance, representation, and platform governance.
Six semesters, 200+ students per semester. Strategic communication writing across digital and traditional platforms, integrating audience analysis, message design, and ethical practice. Recognized with the University of Kansas Outstanding Instructor Award (Spring 2023).
Introductory public communication emphasizing message design, cross-cultural audience awareness, and presentation strategy for diverse publics.
Information evaluation, source credibility, research skills, and media literacy across digital environments.