Arts and Sciences Faculty Profiles

I know from first-hand experience what it is like to balance a job, family and school. In addition, I know the importance of having an education. I remember my father telling me that "an education is something that no one can take away from you." I know that I can be a role model for those who want or need a degree, but wonder if they can really make it happen.

My goal as a faculty member is to contribute to the continual improvement of the quality and delivery of education at University of Phoenix while keeping in touch and inspiring students to reach their academic goals.

Growing up, I always knew what I wanted to do. I wanted to teach at the college level. I love what I do and I put all of my passion into teaching and inspiring others to love learning.

I teach history and humanities courses at Axia College. I also serve as Humanities Area Chair, which has made me appreciate my role with Axia College of University of Phoenix even more. I enjoy interacting with my colleagues and with Academic Affairs to make Axia College the best place to receive an education. I look forward to many more years of playing an important role in the growth of Axia College.

It's very satisfying to be able to make a difference in the lives of others. The best moments in my life are seeing my students during graduation. I enjoy watching them accept their diplomas and switch their tassels from the right side to the left side.

I want to be an effective faculty member at University of Phoenix. I am always very anxious to read the end of course surveys, because the comments written by my students make feel very happy and satisfied. The most important accomplishment in my professional career has been earning the Distinguished Teaching Award during a recent graduation ceremony. I greatly enjoy helping my students meet their educational objectives and goals.

My goal as a faculty member is to assist learners in realizing their educational objectives by providing my expertise. I recognized that I was achieving my goal the first time a student who had graduated wrote to me and thanked me for being both rigorous and dedicated.

One of my objectives as a faculty member is to motivate students to achieve their academic goals. I want to give them strategies on how to use their accumulated knowledge and experience to benefit their learning process. I also want them to be cognizant of the areas they want to enhance. Most importantly, I want to help students learn to apply the concepts they learn to areas outside of academia.

I really appreciate my role as a faculty member when a student who is nearing or at the completion of their program tells me how much they appreciate something I said, some feedback I gave or mentoring I provided along the way. When that happens, I know I'm doing what I love!

Many of my coworkers struggled with the dilemma of how to pursue their education while balancing their families and other obligations. I’m pleased to be part of a university that provides a solution. As a faculty member, I want to ensure that each of my students is challenged intellectually and receives a high-quality education.

I have attended University of Phoenix commencement ceremonies and heard students’ names called and seen their smiles as they walked across the stage to shake hands and assume their places as graduates. Regardless of how many times I see this process, I am moved by these students. After all, each one is a beginning. Each one is a unique celebration of successfully achieving their educational goals.

I also have the privilege of working with faculty members in my role as area chair at University of Phoenix. This too, is an exciting activity. The University's commitment to excellence extends beyond our students. Faculty members also are given opportunities for growth and development.