Projects

Researchers collected participant surveys, recorded observations, and conducted interviews with participants in an Eco-club CCA at an international school in Malaysia in order to determine if project-based, active inquiry instructional methodologies improved social and emotional competence. The results pointed to an increase in self-awareness of social and emotional competence impacting the development of those competencies.

Collaborative presentation created for the course 

Education in Context: History, Philosophy, and Sociology at University of the People. 

An integrative research paper looking at AVA regions from California to Washington. Analyzes climate projection models, growing patterns, and data from these regions to determine the viability of the wine industry and for which grapes, the economic forecast, and social implications of detrimental climate effects on the wine industry.

Co-founded the campaign to have the University of Portland pull its investments outs of fossil fuel companies and invest in greener technology instead. We organized an online petition, did canvass outreach on the university campus as well as in the surrounding North Portland neighborhood. We also reached out to the media to publicize the campaign and hosted a free movie screening of the movie "This Changes Everything" based on the book by Naomi Klein, dealing with divestment issues. In addition to the movie screening, there was a question and answer panel with myself, Dr. William Barnes (Environmental Economist), and Dr. Kevin Jones (Social Worker) to discuss possible solutions to our global predicament as well as the local issues with the University of Portland's investment in fossil fuel.

Created courses and content for Renaissance International Academy in Penang, Malaysia. 

A research paper outlining the learning impacts of ADHD and Down syndrome and analysis of using each as a vehicle for an awareness campaign. 

Collaborative mock assessment and revision of curriculum practices for the Ministry of Education conducted for the class: Curriculum Design and Instructional Decision Making at University of the People

ISP Futures is a program dedicated to improving and enacting sustainability initiatives within the school community. The main project was the establishment of an eco-zine and community garden under the Tenby Eco-Club CCA. 

Collaborated in a group of four to develop an action kit for affecting positive change on the University of Portland by researching environmental sustainability issues on campus with possible solutions, presented with an action plan kit.

A collaborative presentation outlining specific instructional adaptations for students with varying learning differences. Created during the class: Understanding Barriers to Learning at University of the People

Developed the curriculum for Peterson Barn preschool over the course of 3 weeks. Curriculum included materials, lesson plans, and theory backing for the outlined goals and learning statements. 

Collaborative presentation outlining the instructional methods of UDL to ensure curricular accessibility for students of all backgrounds. Created for the course: Teaching for Diverse and Inclusive Classrooms at University of the People.

Collaborative presentation on three types of assessments and their efficacy in instructional design. Conducted for the class: Creating Positive Classroom Environments at University of the People

This research project was conducted under the Department of Environmental Ethics and Policy at the University of Portland in 2016.