“If you’re passionate about music, we’ve got a class for that. Sports? There’s a class for that, too. I’m teaching what I’m passionate about, and students can feel that. That’s what makes it click.�
“Two of my favorite instructors were a police chief and then a judge. We got to go beyond the textbook to hear about how things go in the field and the courtroom.�
“In criminal justice, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. You’ll find areas that you’re interested in. Pursue those areas, dig deeper, and make it your own.�
“A lot of employers that we collaborate with come back semester after semester asking for more of our students. That’s how we know we’re doing something right.�
“Keep an open mind and know there's more to it than out-in-the-field law enforcement. The job I have now is a hidden gem, and there's tons of jobs like this. You just have to put yourself out there.�