What do you want students in your courses to learn? What is the learning outcome or objective?
I would like for students to learn about the importance of psychology in human development and behavior. I want students to recognize all of the different facets of psychology.
Which classes do you teach online?
I enjoy teaching students about the subject of psychology and hope to pique the interest of enough students for them to consider pursuing a career in psychology.
Why did you start teaching?
I have enjoyed motivating students to learn. Igniting the spark to continuous learning has been my passion throughout my career. I started teaching in 1978 and teaching online in 2006. I have taught in the gamut of nursing programs: Ph.D., DNP, MSN, RN to BSN, BSN, Diploma and LPN.
What advice would you give to those considering this online program?
Be sure that you remain well-organized and develop a system to keep yourself motivated to stay on track.
What qualities make someone particularly successful in the field in which you teach?
Empathetic, thoughtful, good listener, problem-solver.
What do you think is the biggest challenge that people in the profession face today?
Limits of health insurance and lack of resources for children and families.
Tell us something interesting about yourself that your students may not know about you.
I was born and raised in the former Soviet Union. My family moved to the U.S. in 1991 when I was almost 15.
