Service
My service work is grounded in a commitment to equity, collaboration, and intellectual community. I strive to make language study more accessible, particularly for students from underrepresented backgrounds, and to foster meaningful connections across departments and disciplines. I also value mentoring relationships and aim to support both students and colleagues through programming that is engaging and focused on shared learning.
Supporting the Success of First-Generation Students
Following a desire to make higher education more accessible, I began serving on the First Generation and Equity Committee of the Linguistic Society of America in 2021. In this role, I have helped organize mentoring and networking events, coordinated a peer writing group, and contributed to the development of a scholarship supporting first-generation students. I see this work as part of a broader goal of expanding access to language study and helping students from all backgrounds see themselves as scholars.
Mentoring Undergraduate Students
I take a hands-on approach to undergraduate mentorship, especially when it comes to supporting students beyond the classroom. I have guided students through the process of applying to study abroad programs, preparing graduate school applications, and discovering the research process. I regularly encourage students to present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), where I had my first presentation experience as an undergraduate, and where I now also serve as a reviewer. I find it especially rewarding to help students pursue academic experiences they may not have known were available to them.
Building Community through French Programming
While coordinating departmental programming, I created a range of events designed to bring students into the life of the French department. I have organized conversation tables, film festivals, and many other events, including a Regional Language Festival where students learned about the diversity of regional languages spoken in France. These kinds of events give students a broader understanding of the Francophone world and help them feel connected to their department.
Encouraging Interdepartmental Collaboration
At Indiana University, I launched an interdepartmental discussion group called The Language Forum, which brought together colleagues from multiple departments to talk about topics in language and society. We also held a series of informal "micro-symposia" to share short presentations on interesting languages. These initiatives helped build community among instructors and sparked new ideas for collaboration.
Training and Supporting Other Instructors
In addition to mentoring undergraduates, I also support the development of fellow instructors. I have given training sessions for incoming Associate Instructors and led workshops through the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning on topics such as community building and intentional course design. I was also recognized as one of the first to complete all three levels of the Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship Program, which focuses on pedagogical development and mentorship.