Dr. Behrs’ Educational Philosophy

I believe that each student is a unique individual with different life experiences who will benefit from a caring and stimulating educational experience that will help that student meet their fullest potential as an individual and scholar.

I feel the role of the faculty member is to guide, providing access to information rather that acting as the primary source of information.  Undergraduate and graduate students need to tap-into their construct knowledge, and they need the opportunity to discover information as a scholar and practice, or simulate authentic ways of learning.

I believe teaching provides an opportunity for continual learning and growth.  One of my goals as a teacher is to instill a love of learning in my students, as I share my own passion for learning with them.