
Office: MM 180
Phone: (217) 443-8591
Email: thoward@dacc.edu
Teaching Philosophy and Practice:
I look forward to starting a new class every year. New students
present an opportunity for new adventure and discovery in the
healthcare journey.
My teaching philosophy is very simple: I believe in an open
classroom setting where students are encouraged and expected to
participate. My ultimate goal is to produce the most qualified
Radiographers that any healthcare facility could hire.
My expectations of students are to be mindful and respectful of
others, to have integrity, demonstrate professionalism and to enjoy and
contribute to an atmosphere of experiential learning and
creativity. Successful students demonstrate initiative and
problem solving skills, embrace coping mechanisms that provide balance
in one's daily life and express compassion for the patient. The
best way I know to convey this is to lead by example. I have high
expectations for my students but no more than I expect from myself.