teaching
I teach interdisciplinary courses about culture, environment, health, decolonization, and human rights.
My geographical areas of specialization are Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, the United States, and Latin America.
As a teacher, I work with students to develop ethnographic research skills and hands-on experience with qualitative methods. I gently but firmly lead students into the thicket of theory, computer-assisted analysis, and the rigors of writing.
I see teaching as a dialogical exchange that enriches everyone involved and I am endlessly inspired by the power of this engagement.
When all else fails, there is always knowledge and the sharing of ideas to challenge and move me, to lead me towards greater freedom for myself and for all beings in the world through collective struggle. As I witness my students achieve their academic dreams and professional goals, I love to celebrate alongside them.
Below are a few snapshots of my teaching in action.
Please leave me a message below (in the water) if you'd like to know more.
