TANA POTTORF
TEACHING PHILOSOPHIES
I am dedicated to teaching students how to think critically, rather than what to think to support curiosity, encourage creativity, foster independence, and promote problem-solving no matter what life path they choose to take or experiences they may endure.
"I NEVER TEACH MY PUPILS; I ONLY ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS IN WHICH THEY CAN LEARN."
-Albert Einstein
"THE WHOLE ART OF TEACHING IS ONLY THE ART OF AWAKENING THE NATURAL CURIOSITY OF YOUNG MINDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SATISFYING IT AFTERWARDS."
- Anatole France
TEACHER TRAINING
FUTURE FACULTY ENTERING MENTORING TRAINING
Mentoring intensive certificate courses on mentoring pedagogy, skills, and techniques for an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming mentoring environment.
Emory University, 2024
EMPOWERING INTERDISCIPLINARY TEACHING AND SCHOLARSHIP
Teaching intensive courses on the development of interdisciplinary courses and lessons.
Emory University, 2023
EMORY FOUNDATIONS FOR ONLINE TEACHING
Teaching intensive course on the development of online teaching skills and encouraging class participation and inclusivity in a virtual/hybrid environment
Emory University, 2022
TATTO
Emory University, 2022
Teaching intensive course on the development of teaching and course objectives, lectures, exam questions, and more.
SCIENTISTS TEACHING SCIENCE
Teaching intensive course on the development of teaching and course objectives, lectures, exam questions, and more.
Emory University, 2021
Current and Former Mentees
Many of my former mentees have been successful during our time working together and beyond.
TEACHING AND MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE
Instructor
Emory University
Instructor for Emory University's Course Molecular Mechanisms of Neurological Diseases and Disorders (NBB470)