Engaging Students with Authenticity as a TA
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Great teaching isn't one-size-fits-all. In this workshop, we will discover research-backed strategies for crafting a classroom culture geared towards student engagement and tailored to your unique teaching style. Join UMass grad student Marissa Hanley for this interactive workshop designed for graduate students and postdocs at any stage, with special value for those stepping into their first semester as a TA.
Part of the Teaching Academy, a series of pedagogical workshops for ALL UMass grad students and postdocs!
Marissa Hanley (she/her) is a third-year doctoral candidate in Plant and Soil Sciences at UMass Amherst’s Stockbridge School of Agriculture. As a graduate student, she has served as a TA for eight different courses, leading both lab and discussion sections. These foundational TA experiences inspired her to pursue the CNS Teaching Fellowship at UMass, serving as instructor of record for a first-year seminar in Fall 2025 and returning as a fellow in Fall 2026. Marissa is committed to inclusive, curiosity-driven, hands-on learning and aspires to become a professor post-PhD.
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