As an educator, I believe that learning should be a **collaborative, student-centered process** where diverse voices and perspectives are heard and valued. I strive to create a classroom environment that encourages students to engage with the material, ask questions, and think critically about the world around them. My teaching philosophy emphasizes **diversity**, **inclusion**, and **student agency**—I work to diversify course materials and design assignments that resonate with students’ lived experiences and interests. Whether teaching language, literature, or media, I aim to empower students to think critically about cultural texts and understand how they reflect and shape societal power dynamics and ideologies. 

By guiding students in their learning journeys, I hope to inspire them to see the relevance of their studies beyond the classroom and recognize the potential for language and culture to drive social change and personal growth.