I teach in the Program for Writing & Rhetoric at the University of Colorado Boulder. I have an interdisciplinary background in Education, Writing Studies, and TESOL. My research focuses on contemplative education, literacy practices, and intercultural communication. My current project examines how a “slow looking” pedagogy can help Generation Z students—who have grown up in a culture of distraction and multitasking—cultivate their capacity for learning, enhancing both their academic performance and personal growth.