With teaching experience in both Canada and Hong Kong, I bring expertise in the sociology of gender, sexuality, collective behavior and social movements, Asian/Hong Kong societies, transnationalism and migration, and qualitative and ethnographic methods. 

My teaching philosophy is informed by the work of bell hooks, who envisions education as a practice of freedom. I believe that teaching sociological knowledge should not reinforce what hooks calls “an intellectual class hierarchy” (1991:5). Instead, it should empower students to connect theory with lived experiences and practices. In a rapidly changing world shaped by socio-technological transformations such as the rise of generative AI, it is more important than ever to reflect on how to best support students in becoming thoughtful, engaged citizens who can navigate and intervene in today’s complex world. 

To this end, I design my courses around three core principles, drawing from my sociological training as well as my background in theatre and creative writing: (1) decolonizing syllabi to center diverse epistemologies and lived experiences; (2) cultivating adaptive literacy to prepare students for an unpredictable world; and (3) implementing inclusive, multimodal assessment strategies that acknowledge varied ways of learning and expression. These commitments guide my approach to building inclusive, flexible, and empowering learning environments where students can thrive.​​

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