Contemplative Teaching

Alongside my work in spiritual direction and retreat facilitation, over the years I’ve also grown into various teaching roles. This has been an (ongoing) journey of inner growth to acknowledge what I have to offer in this area, while growing in experience and the ability to facilitate learning for others.

My initial experience came teaching English as a Foreign Language in England, and then in 2008 I began teaching at St. Stephen’s University (SSU), NB, Canada – a small university that values community, experiential learning, travel study, and respect for deep questions of justice, identity, spirituality and purpose. Having taught in the undergraduate program for many years – mostly courses related to language, culture, spirituality and study abroad – I now facilitate the Contemplative Spiritual Formation element of the Theology and Culture graduate program at SSU. This program draws diverse, generous-hearted people who are hungry to learn and grow together, and it’s a joy to journey with them.

I’ve also come to enjoy offering the kind of teaching that happens in a talk or homily/sermon – another growth curve! I’m grateful to have been a part of the Leadership Collective of St. Croix Church (with whom I remain vitally connected) from 2022 to 2025, and to have the opportunity to give talks on Sunday morning. A few of these are linked below. 

To discuss my availability for contemplative teaching opportunities, please reach out using the Contact page.