My goal in every class is to promote students' independent thought on the basis of expanded knowledge and concepts. Since women's studies courses are famous for "making the familiar strange," I try to help students examine both their own ideas and the ideas of our society in light of new information and ideas. I encourage dialogue in every class, both between myself and students and among students. I approach each class I teach as a learning experience for myself, and I look forward to learning from my students. Even in repeat courses, I find new information and ideas, and I try to share that sense of discovery with students. I am also dedicated to promoting students' analytical and writing skills, which are transferrable to every field of inquiry and endeavor. Finally, since I find learning fun, I try to help students enjoy the learning process.