Teaching Portfolio

My approach to learning and teaching is centered on four pillars; student engagement, preparing high-quality instruction, delivering with passion, and committed deeply to professional development. I strive for excellence in each area, and some of my accomplishments are summarized below. As an instructor, I seek to inspire students as a military leader, a lifetime scholar, and an accomplished academic. Early in my tenure at USMA, I was recognized by my peers and department leadership, earning both department teaching awards.  I have co-authored six courses including a two-course sequence in thermal-fluid systems, a two-course engineering sequence for non-engineering majors, and prolific improvements to five laboratory experiences supporting the Academy’s thermal-fluid courses. During my 17 years as a faculty member culminating in leading the largest engineering department at West Point, I have taught more than 20 different courses and advised more than 30 capstone and independent research projects, including advising the Masters theses of five students from Saint-Cyr Military Academy (military academy of France) and advising graduate students at Texas A&M.