Helping them acquire teaching experience for their future careers in academia adds a further dimension to my teaching. As for continually refining my teaching philosopy, I benefit from collaboration with a distinguished research faculty in computer science, and have taught classes in conjunction with other faculty many times. Many of the faculty have acted as my teaching mentors over the years, a valued form of continuing education and life-long learning. I also benefit from the Computer Science department's genuine commitment to quality undergraduate education, a commitment of long standing. The fact that I am in my 17th year of teaching in the department is due to that commitment.
Teaching is a uniquely fulfilling profession.
Its primary purpose is to benefit students, who eminently deserve our best efforts and without whom the profession would not exist. For them I am committed to excellence in teaching, and by them I am continually challenged to meet this commitment. It is an honor and a privilege to be at an outstanding University that respects and supports quality undergraduate teaching.