Teaching Evaluations
Prof. Blount – Broadcast Reporting
Praised the use of real-world examples and thoughtful prompts that kept students actively engaged.
Read the evaluationProf. Blount – Advanced Broadcast Reporting
Noted effective pacing and clarity, as well as the connection between professional practice and classroom concepts.
Read the evaluationProf. Malachi – Broadcast Reporting
Highlighted how I foster student participation and make expectations transparent and accessible.
Read the evaluationProf. Dvir – Multicultural Media History
Emphasized my evidence-based teaching and the way I encourage inclusive discussion across complex media topics.
Read the evaluationAssistant Dean Tyree – Introduction to Media Production
Described my teaching as clear, grounded, and responsive to student needs, with a strong command of the subject matter.
Read the evaluationEvaluations Summary
The peer teaching evaluations conducted from 2020–2025 provide detailed, affirming accounts of my pedagogical strengths across multiple courses and instructional contexts. Collectively, these evaluations underscore my ability to design and facilitate learning environments that are clear, responsive, inclusive, and grounded in both theory and real-world media practice.
Five separate reviews were conducted by Assistant Dean Tia Tyree, Professor Idit Dvir, Dr. Carolyn Malachi, and Professor Ericka Blount—two of whom evaluated different courses at both the foundational and advanced levels of broadcast journalism. Across all five evaluations, faculty consistently highlighted my clarity in instruction, purposeful lesson design, and command of subject matter. They noted that my classes reflect not only strong pedagogical planning but also an ability to connect theory to application in ways that resonate with students and align with professional standards.
Multiple reviewers praised my integration of evidence-based teaching methods, current media technologies, and culturally relevant examples. Professor Dvir, for instance, emphasized the way I anchor class discussions in scholarship while also encouraging inclusive dialogue around complex media topics. Dr. Malachi observed that I foster a learning environment where student participation is expected and normalized, and where expectations are made transparent and accessible. Professor Blount, who reviewed both my introductory and advanced broadcast courses, noted my ability to scaffold instruction effectively across levels, using industry-standard tools and examples that push students to grow in their storytelling and technical fluency.
These evaluations also reflect a throughline across my teaching: a commitment to culturally grounded instruction that affirms student identity while equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in competitive media environments. Faculty evaluators remarked on my use of diverse examples, my incorporation of timely topics and professional scenarios, and my ability to maintain a classroom culture that is engaged, rigorous, and student-centered. Assistant Dean Tyree described my instruction as “clear, grounded, and responsive to student needs,” noting that I demonstrate a strong command of both content and classroom dynamics.
Taken together, these evaluations reinforce that my teaching is not only effective but aligned with the standards of excellence articulated by the School of Communications and the broader university. They validate my ongoing efforts to blend critical media literacy with technical instruction, to create space for student voice and growth, and to prepare students for a rapidly evolving media landscape.