UW-Platteville
Associate Professor
School of Education
I earned my PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, along with a Master of Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Loras College. I also studied at Johannes Kepler Universität in Linz, Austria, an experience that has deeply shaped my perspective on teaching and learning in diverse educational contexts.
My teaching and scholarly interests center on multicultural education in teacher preparation, culturally responsive pedagogy, and social justice in education. I am particularly committed to preparing future general education teachers to effectively support multilingual learners. As a native Hungarian speaker fluent in three languages, I bring extensive international experience and a global, learner-centered lens to my teaching. I am eager to deepen my understanding of teaching and learning through the Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars Program to enhance educational experiences for all students.
Teaching and Learning Philosophy
Being a teacher carries great responsibility. We hold students’ futures in our hands. Even if in small ways, we help them develop the skills and dispositions needed for their future professions. More importantly, we help them become lifelong learners and productive, contributing members of society who are equipped to solve the constantly changing and challenging problems of our local and global communities. As a young teacher, I believed my primary responsibility was to transfer knowledge. Over the past two decades, I’ve learned that information cannot simply be transferred. Teaching is a complex task that takes into account students’ diverse cognitive and emotional states and builds on what students already know. While it is a highly intricate and challenging job, when all aspects of teaching and learning fall into place, it is one of the most rewarding experiences one can ask for.
