Teaching

Teaching is one of the most rewarding components of my job. Seeing my students acquire new knowledge, improve their analytical skills, and reach their personal and professional goals brings me great joy and immense pride.

Scroll down to learn about my commitments to my students, courses I’ve taught, and student testimonials.

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Anti-Racism and Indigeneity in the Classroom

I am committed to creating a safe and equitable learning environment for all of my students. I emphasize feminism, anti-racism, and decolonialism in my courses, asking students to explore the full range of human experiences within politics. My courses encourage students to question hegemonic understandings of power and develop a reflexive understanding of citizenship.

Universal Design for Learning

I employ a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in my courses in order to accommodate neurodiverse, neurotypical, disabled, and non-disabled students alike. This includes using strategies like automatic grace periods on assignments and alternative modes of class participation. I believe that learning should be accessible to everyone, and in each course, I solicit students’ ideas for improving the accessibility of my classroom.

Courses

Topics in Canadian Politics (Canadian Parliament’s Rules and Operations) (POL382H1S). University of Toronto. Undergraduate lecture (70 students). Winter 2024, Winter 2025, Winter 2026.

Topics in Canadian Politics I (Identity Politics in Canada) (POL490H1S). University of Toronto. Undergraduate seminar (25 students). Winter 2024, Winter 2025, Winter 2026.

Topics in Canadian Politics II (Institutions and Behaviour in Canadian Parliament) (POL491H1S). Undergraduate seminar (25 students). Winter 2024, Winter 2025, Winter 2026.

Contemporary Canadian Federalism (POL316H1F). University of Toronto. Undergraduate lecture (70 students). Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025.

Canadian Political Parties and Elections (POL356H1F). University of Toronto. Undergraduate lecture (70 students). Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025.

Federalism and Diversity in Canada and Beyond (POL428H1F). University of Toronto. Undergraduate seminar (25 students). Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025.

Canadian Federalism (POLS 415). Queen’s University. Undergraduate seminar (24 students). Winter 2023.

Seminar in Women and Politics (Gender and Canadian Politics) (POLS 485). Queen’s University. Undergraduate seminar (24 students). Fall 2022.

Gender and Politics: Questions and Challenges (Gender and Canadian Politics) (POLS 403) Queen’s University. Undergraduate seminar (23 students). Winter 2021.

What Students Are Saying

  • “It is so refreshing to be able to have such candid conversations in an academic environment.”

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  • "I enjoy that she provides a comfortable learning environment and checks in on all of her students."

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  • “Your encouragement, guidance, and humour in class always made for an enjoyable class!”

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  • “Prof Elizabeth was one of the best profs I've had in my entire undergrad - she was patient and enthusiastic in every class setting. She was always available whenever I had questions and was very understanding.”

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  • “Thank you for always being so supportive, you have been an amazing professor and your class has been very refreshing because it’s obvious how much you care about your students.”

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  • "She provided outstanding feedback that allowed me to significantly improve my future assignments - as a fourth-year student I cannot emphasize how important this is to me."

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  • "The course material every week was very diverse and gave a great insight to the gender and politics climate in Canada."

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