In May 2022, I received the Innovative Pedagogy Award for what I call the FOD Method of Pedagogical Application. This method is based on Feedback, Openness, and Demonstration. Essentially, I create an environment that allows students to engage in the curriculum by encouraging feedback throughout the semester, as they are incorporated in class presentations. I also emphasize the need and practice of transparency - or being open and honest about expectations for myself and the students. Finally, class lectures incorporate live practice and demonstration of methodologies and theories that are being taught and discussed. 

In addition, class instruction - particularly for technical and professional writing courses - is highly informed and impacted by my extensive work experience as an office manager, adminstrative assistant, marketing coordinator, and social media manager. This allows me to validate theories and practices with authenticity, moving beyond presentation and quotation of theories and guidance provided by established publications. I provide a more detailed explanation regarding this merging of theory and practice on the pages linked below:

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• Marketing Communication

• Business Communication

• Instructional Communication