Current Courses at St. Olaf College

Fall 2025
Psych 238 Biopsychology

January Term 2026
Psych 290 A Big History of the Brain

Spring 2026
Psych 237 Cognitive Psychology
Psych 390 Electrophysiology of Complex Cognition

Student Resources

Course materials, syllabi, and additional resources will be posted here as they become available.

Diagram Lab — a browsable collection of teaching diagrams on the evolution of the nervous system and the neural basis of spatial cognition. Each one opens full-screen with notes on how to read it and the caveats worth stating in class.

Teaching Philosophy

My passion for teaching psychology and neuroscience comes from watching students discover how these ideas can connect to and illuminate their everyday experiences. I leverage this passion as the foundation for communicating course content, whether in introductory courses or advanced research methods seminars.

I strive to integrate examples that resonate with students’ lives to enhance the relevance of the content by connecting psychological concepts to students’ daily experiences. When possible, I use hands-on demonstrations—such as connecting students to mobile EEG devices to illustrate brain electrical activity—to spark curiosity and deepen engagement. Influenced by the liberal arts in my own education, I embrace an interdisciplinary approach that embeds psychology and neuroscience within broader contexts like evolution and chemistry but also connects them to history and philosophy.

Teaching Approach

  • Individualized feedback to support student growth and monitor comprehension
  • Iterative presentation process to build confidence and reduce anxiety
  • Real-world applications connecting neuroscience concepts to everyday life
  • Inclusive learning environment where every student can feel valued and supported
  • Evidence-based practices grounded in the psychology of learning

Previous Teaching Experience

University of Alabama

  • Research Methods in Educational Neuroscience
  • Introduction to Learning Skills & Strategies
  • Introduction to Educational Neuroscience (OLLI)