I teach the full range of MPA core course work, but primarily teach courses in Local Government Management, Public Budgeting and Finance, Research Methods, and Data Science. My areas of teaching specialization include Local Government Management; Local Government Budgeting and Financial Policy; State and Local Economic Development; Generative Artificial Intelligence; Data Science and Data Literacy; and Public-Private Partnerships. I focus on teaching concepts, their practical application, and the development of actionable skills. As a neurodivergent individual (i.e., ADHD), I understand the importance of inclusiveness and diversity in my courses. I use a two prong approach: inclusion by design (i.e., exploration of course content, text, and subtext promoting diverse opinions), and inclusion through process (i.e., using classroom management techniques to create an inclusive learning environment). I love teaching the current and next generation of public administrators, so I am always looking for ways to improve!
I currently serve as Major Professor for 38 graduate students and chair two doctoral dissertations.
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Local Government Politics and Administration -Last taught: Fall 2024
Governmental Budgeting -Last taught: Spring 2026
Research Methods for Local Government and Community Administration -Last taught: Spring 2026
Introduction to Applied Data Science -Last taught: Fall 2024
Doctoral Research -Last taught: Fall 2025
Public Administration (I use Parks and Recreation instead of a textbook in this course) -Last taught: Summer 2019