About My Teaching:
I have taught widely in History and Political Science, at introductory and advanced undergraduate levels. This includes my teaching at the University of Virginia and the University of Pennsylvania. My public engagement workshops for scholars are also an important part of my teaching practice.
Areas of Expertise and Interest:
20th century U.S. politics and culture, conservatism, media studies, talk radio, Congress, local Pennsylvania politics, public engagement for scholars, op-eds, practical writing skills
Teaching Experience:
Made By History
Public Engagement Workshops (2020 - present)
University of Pennsylvania
Instructor:
PSCI 4991: American Conservatism From Taft to Trump (Spring 2023, seminar)
HIST 239: American Conservatism From Taft to Trump (Spring 2020, 2021, & 2022, seminar)
PSCI 130: Introduction to American Politics (Fall 2020, 150-person lecture class)
HIST 204: American Conservatism From Taft to Trump (Spring 2017, seminar)
HIST 204: The Fight to Define American Values: 1965-2015 (Spring 2016, seminar)
HIST 204: The Rise of Conservatism in America 1948-2014 (Spring 2015, seminar)
PSCI 138: Public Policy Process (Spring 2014 & Spring 2015, seminar)
PSCI 398: New Media & Politics (Summer 2014, seminar)
Teaching Assistant:
PSCI 130: Introduction to American Politics: Professor John DiIulio Jr. (Fall 2012)
Thesis Adviser:
International Masters of Public Administration Program (April 2018-April 2020)
University of Virginia
Teaching Assistant:
HIUS 3162: Digitizing America: Professor Brian Balogh (Spring 2012)
HIUS 3761: The Civil Rights Movement: Professor Julian Bond (Fall 2011)
HIUS 3753: History of Modern American Law: Professor Charles McCurdy (Spring 2011)
HIUS 3231: Rise and Fall of the Slave South: Professor Elizabeth Varon (Fall 2010)
HIEA 2072: Modern Japan, Professor Robert Stolz (Spring 2010).
HIEA 2071: Japan From Susano to Sony: Professor Federico Marcon (Fall 2009)
Gradership:
HIUS 3456: History of U.S. Foreign Relations: Professor Melvyn Leffler (Spring 2012)