Why I Teach

Students in higher education are interesting, inspiring, and incredible. Learning their stories, contributing to their intellectual and professional growth, and understanding their perspectives draws me to the rewards and challenges of being an instructor. I take great pride in teaching psychology to my students as the majority of the concepts can be applied directly into their daily lives.

Professional Activities

• Co-Author in an article for the Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research
  https://wesley.edu/news/wesley-alumna-and-faculty-member-co-authored-article
  https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.psichi.org/resource/resmgr/journal_2018/23-2_specialissue_gross.pdf
• Co-Advisor for Psi Chi, Wesley College Chapter
  https://wesley.edu/news/wesley-college-chapter-of-psi-chi-inducts-new-students
• Chair for the Excellence in Adjunct Teaching Award Committee for the Society for the Teaching of Psychology
• Coordinator of the Career Colleagues Service Learning Project
• Discussion Leader for Wesley College Common Read
• Member of the Core Curriculum Committee
• Member of the Academic Standing Committee

Degrees

• Ph.D., Health Psychology, Pediatric School Psychology Concentration, East Carolina University
• B.S., Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Courses Taught

• Introduction to Psychology
• Psychological Testing
• Psychology Senior Seminar
• Psychology of Human Development
• Educational Psychology
• Autism Spectrum Disorders: Fact vs. Fiction
• Honors Thesis

Contact Information

• Location: Budd 121
• Email: albee.mendoza@wesley.edu
• Phone: (302) 736-2589