When you picture a scientist, what do you envision? Many people picture someone like Einstein and feel they will never be “smart enough” to understand science. Instead, scientists are a diverse crowd. As a teacher, I seek to quell misconceptions about science by encouraging scientific thinking in a diverse group of future scientists and non-scientists alike. I aim to create a classroom that is exciting, engaging, and inclusive. I also work to promote a growth mindset; I feel that everyone can master any concept with enough practice and I model my teaching after these principles. As a biologist, my classrooms range from a typical lecture hall to a laboratory to outside in the field. I strongly believe that teaching biology through practical applications regardless of location can enrich a student’s ability to create lifelong knowledge. In addition, I work to bridge the gap between the campus and the public, by participating in science outreach with local K-12 schools and women’s groups.