Teaching never goes exactly as planned—and that’s okay. Join Dr. Jessamyn Neuhaus to build your toolkit of strategies for when things go sideways. Watch now!
We all know the type: the perfectly polished professor who never stumbles, sweats, or slips up. But the reality is, in most college classrooms, things go sideways all the time.
What if instead of chasing that impossible standard, we embraced the mess? In this lively and liberating session, SNAFU EDU author Dr. Jessamyn Neuhaus shows us how to stop fearing the fumbles—and start seeing them as chances to connect, grow, and maybe even laugh. You’ll walk away with a toolkit (or ‘go-bag’) of strategies for navigating the chaos with confidence and a whole lot more ease.
SNAFU EDU is an insightful, equity-minded guide to the messy, meaningful reality of teaching. Witty, well-researched, and full of practical advice, it’s essential reading for anyone ready to embrace the chaos and keep growing as an educator.
Jessamyn Neuhaus is Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence at Syracuse University and a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence. She’s the author of SNAFU EDU: Teaching and Learning When Things Go Wrong in the College Classroom and Geeky Pedagogy: A Guide for Intellectuals, Introverts, and Nerds Who Want to Be Effective Teachers. A passionate advocate for inclusive, research-informed teaching, Neuhaus helps educators embrace their strengths and quirks to create more effective and equitable learning experiences.