Teaching philosophy
I adhere to the Counselor-Advocate-Scholar Model, which means I believe that knowledge should not be a stand-alone goal. Rather, knowledge gained should be knowledge used for the advancement of students’ communities and beyond. I believe my role as a psychologist extends beyond the traditional therapy room, and each counselor, learner, and producer of knowledge must find their perspective positions in the larger context of the communities they serve.
Nothing regarding psychological functioning is exempt from systems, culture, and the sociopolitical environment. Therefore, at the core of my work is the continual advancement in multicultural competency and engagement in social justice principles and ethics. I am a firm believer that oppression exists and it is up to all of us to eradicate it.
Nothing regarding psychological functioning is exempt from systems, culture, and the sociopolitical environment. Therefore, at the core of my work is the continual advancement in multicultural competency and engagement in social justice principles and ethics. I am a firm believer that oppression exists and it is up to all of us to eradicate it.
Previous course offerings
Interpersonal Relationships
“Abnormal” Psychology
Supervision
Cultural Competency
Academic Advancement
Diversity Curriculum
Selected course evaluations
“Shatina loved the class and students, and her energy definitely kept me more attentive than a less-invested teacher would have.”
“I would recommend it because the material is very interesting but it was a very challenging course.”
“I would recommend this course to other students, as I think in today's day and age everyone knows someone who is struggling with a mental disorder if they themselves are not. The information is relevant to many situations and careers beyond the realm of education.”
“Having an instructor working as a clinician was also very helpful because she used examples from her own work”
“It's clear that students felt comfortable asking questions about the material and were fully engaged in class”
“Professor Williams seemed to be genuinely interested in the material that she was teaching.”
“Shatina was very enthusiastic about the material, the material was extremely interesting, and we were provided a lot of alternative modes of learning (rather than just lecture) that kept class pretty interesting.”
“Class was never boring because lectures prompted us to think about and discussing very interesting topics.”
“I liked the use of case studies, as I could see the material being applied in seemingly real-life situations. I also appreciated the way Shatina infused culture and ethics into the lectures, as these are very important considerations in the field of mental health and counseling.”
“There is a lot of student interaction involved in this course and a variety in the way the subject matter is taught… I have found the readings from the course to be very insightful and informative.”
“The clinical focus was informative and provided a unique perspective on psychological disorders.”
“I would recommend it because the material is very interesting but it was a very challenging course.”
“I would recommend this course to other students, as I think in today's day and age everyone knows someone who is struggling with a mental disorder if they themselves are not. The information is relevant to many situations and careers beyond the realm of education.”
“Having an instructor working as a clinician was also very helpful because she used examples from her own work”
“It's clear that students felt comfortable asking questions about the material and were fully engaged in class”
“Professor Williams seemed to be genuinely interested in the material that she was teaching.”
“Shatina was very enthusiastic about the material, the material was extremely interesting, and we were provided a lot of alternative modes of learning (rather than just lecture) that kept class pretty interesting.”
“Class was never boring because lectures prompted us to think about and discussing very interesting topics.”
“I liked the use of case studies, as I could see the material being applied in seemingly real-life situations. I also appreciated the way Shatina infused culture and ethics into the lectures, as these are very important considerations in the field of mental health and counseling.”
“There is a lot of student interaction involved in this course and a variety in the way the subject matter is taught… I have found the readings from the course to be very insightful and informative.”
“The clinical focus was informative and provided a unique perspective on psychological disorders.”
