"The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery"

Throughout her educational endeavors, Dr. Carter has felt that the teachers who were the most impactful were the ones that truly invested in their students; and the most memorable made students feel that their thoughts were valuable and important for learning. Her goal as a teacher and mentor is to instill curiosity, and engage students to think critically about topics in psychology. She aims to provide a foundation of learning for students interested in psychology and diversity, and to encourage them to explore how the course material applies to life beyond the classroom. To complete these aims, Dr. Carter shapes her courses to promote self-exploration and immersive learning through engagement within the community. This allows student to truly engage with the reading and lecture materials through internal reflection and involvement within diverse communities in the Atlanta, GA area.

In Dr. Carter's words: "I believe the teachers that were most impactful and memorable were the ones that truly invested in their students and made them feel like their thoughts as a student were valuable and important for learning. My goal as a teacher and mentor is to instill curiosity and engage students to think critically. Also, I aim to provide a foundation of learning for students interested in psychology and diversity, and to encourage students to explore how the course material applies to life beyond the classroom.

To complete these aims, I shape my courses to promote self-exploration and immersive learning through engagement within the community. This allows students to truly engage with the reading and lecture materials through internal reflection and engagement within diverse communities."