University Teaching Initiative Award

Brea Banks, Ph.D.

What is the core of your teaching philosophy in one sentence?

I strive to engage in instructional behaviors that are culturally responsive and meet the needs of all students.

My motivation to become a college professor comes from …

The lack of professors who look like me.

Best compliment that I’ve received from a student was …

I have had several students comment that I allow them to show up fully as themselves without having to mask parts of them to fit in or get the grade.

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“I strive to engage in instructional behaviors that are culturally responsive and meet the needs of all students.”