When I was in 2nd grade, I helped a classmate who was struggling with his math class work. He understood after my explanations and the teacher was impressed. She said, “maybe you will become a teacher one day.�
Teaching is my passion. I ensure that the classroom is both challenging and inviting so that students feel safe to question their own assumptions.
I want students to question the common sense framing of issues and be able to critically evaluate and analyze everything they encounter. I hope my students use their knowledge to actively shape their lives and the lives of others.
Benjamin Gardner Assistant Professor, Arts & Sciences, UW Bothell
Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen Professor, School of Social Work
Lance Forshay Senior Lecturer, Linguistics
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