At Hillsdale College, I regularly teach in the core humanities curriculum, including the United States and Western Civilization history surveys. In these core classes, my teaching uses primary sources to examine ancient, medieval, and modern visions of human flourishing, "the good life," and political order. In my teaching, I draw inspiration from Christian humanism's assertion of the inherent dignity, freedom, and equality of human persons.
Beyond the core, I also offer upper level courses in modern history, with a focus on the major political, religious, and economic developments of American and transatlantic history. Recent course offerings have included lecture surveys and seminars on U.S. Economic History, Christianity and Capitalism, U.S. Foreign Relations, and the Cold War.
In 2021, I received the College's Emily A. Daugherty Award for Teaching Excellence.