Beyond research, I am interested in many different aspects of education. I am active in community outreach programs, such as school and community education events that stress the importance of conservation of reptiles and amphibians. I have taught and continue to teach courses ranging from introductory biology for non-majors to advanced biology classes in physiology and anatomy at the three different universities. Additionally, I was involved in curriculum development at The University of Alabama.

I believe that teaching is most effective with active involvement from students. Because of this, I encourage students to establish ownership of the subject material. Recognizing the differences in learning styles among students, I try to be flexible with how material is presented, as well as how progress is evaluated. Most importantly, in order to inspire active participation among students, I strive to excite interest in whatever subject is being taught, from cellular physiology to organic evolution.

Under the supervision of Dr. Stephen Secor (The University of Alabama), I developed several laboratories for Human Physiology, including both methodology and assessment. Under the supervision of Dr. Jane Rasco (The University of Alabama) and in collaboration with other graduate students, I designed and published a laboratory protocol for a general biology laboratory.

I have taught : General Biology for Non-Majors Laboratory, General Biology for Majors (Organismal Segment) Laboratory, Functional Morphology Laboratory, Human Physiology Laboratory, and General and Comparative Endocrinology Laboratory. Additionally, I have lectured for Functional Morphology and Human Physiology classes, and have served as an assistant for Wildlife of Alabama class.