My approach in the classroom is grounded in critical thought and theory around the criminal legal system and the social world more broadly. I actively teach on racism, sexism, trans- and homophobia and inequality in the US and international criminal legal systems and other social institutions. This is largely facilitated by incorporating the scholarly content of women, BIPOC, and queer scholars, including research manuscripts, readings, videos, and guest lectures. In all of my courses, I strive to create an inclusive and interactive learning environment where students not only master the course content, but also develop the skills and capacities for critical, engaged citizenship outside the classroom. Those who have taken my courses have responded positively, resulting in an average of 4.84 (of 5) on student evaluations.