Statement of Teaching Philosophy

I approach every course as a unique opportunity to deliver value to my students' professional careers. My courses always deal with some aspect of managerial decision- making: sales managers, marketing managers, marketing strategists. My teaching, research, and professional business experience are interconnected. All have strong ties to managerial decision-making and strategy development. I believe that the successful professor seeks out and nurtures common ground across the various components of the job. I look at my job as creating a forum where students can practice thinking like a manager. The courses I teach suit my teaching style very well, because they afford me the chance to work with students in small teams in more of a professional development setting. I become familiar with each student's individual goals, strengths, and weaknesses and can operate from more of a consultative style to help them reach their own potential.