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Originally from Wichita KS, I moved to Gainesville to study African Political Development at the University of Florida. During my time there, I developed an interdisciplinary research agenda that combined African development in the late 20th century with a study of the theoretical foundations of cosmopolitanism and the capabilities approach. I teach a broad range of classes from political theory to international relations. I am the faculty advisor for Santa Fe College's (highly-decorated) Model United Nations team and the Global Society Club. I also frequently co-lead two study abroad programs: the spring trip to Jamaica and the summer trip to China.
When I'm not devoting my life to the educational growth of my students, I enjoy teaching my daughter the lyrics of songs from Sir Mix-a-Lot's Swass album, playing with our dog, Timmy Pickle Waggle-Tongue (she named him, not me), and arguing the finer points of pedagogy with my husband, Professor Dustin Fridkin.
Education
University of Florida
PhD Political Theory and Comparative Politics, 2017
MA Political Science, 2008
University of Kansas
BA History and Political Science, 2003
Office Hours
Fall 2021 (In-person or by Zoom)
- Mondays and Wednesdays: 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
- Fridays: By Appointment
Courses
Fall 2021
- CPO2001: Introduction to Comparative Politics
- INR2002: Introduction to International Relations
- INR2500: Introduction to Model United Nations
Also on offer at SF
- POT2002: Introduction to Political Theory
- CPO2030: Politics of the Developing World
- POS1920: Special Topics: Chinese Politics
- POS1920: Special Topics: Jamaican Politics
- POS1920: Special Topics: Italian Politics
Previously Taught
- POT4013: Great Political Thinkers: Ancient and Medieval
- POT4053: Great Political Thinkers: Machiavelli to Marx
- POT4311: Problems of Democracy