Classroom management strategies

Grace O'Connell

I am joining as a core advisor because I benefited greatly from my own faculty advisor as an assistant professor.

David Marno

As a literature teacher, I can offer specific support to those in the humanities, but my door is open to any colleague interested in classroom strategies, overcoming mentoring challenges, and, most importantly, discovering the joy of teaching for both themselves and their students.

Julia Fawcett

It is always shocking to me how little faculty members talk about their strategies for time management when these skills are so crucial to our lives as academics! I am happy to talk with others about different strategies for setting and meeting research deadlines, protecting writing time, and balancing work responsibilities with family obligations (I'm the parent of a 3-year-old, and I can't make it through the week without carving out a little time for a swim at one of Berkeley's community pools, so it's a challenge to fit it all in!) I also love chatting about teaching in an age of AI and about how to make the university a more welcoming place for new students and new faculty members alike.

Matthew B. Francis

I think one of the most difficult challenges Berkeley faculty face is time management. The competing demands of research, teaching, student mentoring, committee service, and family life can be completely overwhelming at times, and one must learn that not everything can be done to perfection. While I certainly don’t claim to have all of the answers, I am happy to discuss challenges and strategies with faculty who are developing their plan to navigate this challenging but rewarding career.

Steven Raphael

Throughout my career, I have benefited greatly from the advice and guidance of key senior mentors on everything from teaching and research, to key career choices. I make it a priority to model my interactions with up-and-coming faculty accordingly. I believe that I am a good (and neutral) sounding board, am always happy to listen and offer my feedback without expectations or judgment.