Hometown:
Harare, Zimbabwe  

Position:
Chair, Professional Studies Division and Assistant Professor/Director for Information Systems

Joined CSM:
2002

What is the most rewarding thing about teaching at CSM?
Perhaps the most rewarding thing is that because of the small size of the university, we have an opportunity to watch our students grow…This is reinforced by the outcome assessment tools we have in place to measure and show that we are delivering what we promise our students when they come to CSM. 

How do you think the CSM environment encourages students?
Our mission and close-knit community creates a unique environment for our students to succeed as they work towards their academic goals…this environment encourages students to not only grow academically, but also holistically and as a whole person so they can build stronger communities upon graduation. 

Tell us about your time as a police officer in Zimbabwe:
Being a police officer was a rewarding experience as it gave me a special privilege to learn and enforce the rules of law, as well as the responsibility to protect lives. Through the experience, I developed a stronger sense of service to others and the value of life. Like teaching, police work cannot be performed without passion. It was humbling to have opportunities to protect and save lives as part of my service. In contrast, teaching gives me the opportunity to play a part in the development of knowledge and the potential to improve the quality of life for my students. 

In what ways do you think your “life experiences” make you a better teacher?
I believe my ‘life experiences’ have a very positive impact on my teaching as they give me a balanced view that enables me to bring theory and practice into perspective in the classroom…something that I believe is essential in the classroom.