Teaching
My inspiration
Growing up in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe, I had the privilege of watching my mother, an extraordinary educator, transform our family veranda into a vibrant classroom. She welcomed students from all walks of life, fostering a space where challenges were met with creativity, and knowledge became a tool for empowerment.
I see my teaching as a continuation of her legacy —working to empower a new generation of scholars, researchers, and changemakers who can reimagine and transform society for the better.
My mission
I believe learning draws from our past, informs our present, and inspires our collective future. My teaching philosophy is rooted in critical feminist and Black political thought, and I use storytelling as a powerful tool to challenge hegemonic narratives that marginalize Black and African voices.
In my classrooms, I strive to de-center Eurocentric perspectives, encouraging students to critically examine dominant narratives and engage with diverse resources that reflect the richness of global perspectives.
At Memorial University, I currently teach:
• Critical Reading and Writing: Identities and Differences
• Methods that Matter
In the future, I hope to expand my teaching portfolio with courses on:
• Transnational Feminisms
• Race, Politics, and Global Pandemics
• Gender and Environment
I am deeply invested in fostering environments where students feel empowered to think critically, question norms, and explore new possibilities for understanding the world. Whether delving into issues of identity or exploring methods that center marginalized voices, my goal is to inspire students to connect theory with practice, grounding their learning in real-world contexts.
At WITS University and University of Pretoria, I previously taught:
• International and Regional Peace and Security
• Approaches to Peace and Security
• Public Security, Justice, and Rule of Law
• Governance, Leadership, and Public Value
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Research Proposal Development
• Critical Approaches to Gender and Governance in Africa
• Introduction to Political Theory
• International Relations
Through my teaching, I aim to ignite curiosity, foster critical engagement, and cultivate a sense of responsibility in students to create a more just, equitable, and inclusive world.
I believe, teaching is more than just imparting knowledge – it’s a lifelong, relational exercise that thrives on the exchange of ideas and experiences
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