ROLE

Russell Thelin is an adjunct instructor of Sociology 212.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Russell has worked as a trainer, policy fellow and curriculum development specialist at the University of Massachusetts Boston and an adjunct instructor at Salt Lake Community College.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Russell has worked as a rehabilitation counselor, supervisor, and executive director of the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation.

EDUCATION

Russell has a BS in sociology from the University of Utah and an MS in rehabilitation counseling from Utah State University. He is also a licensed vocational rehabilitation counselor, certified rehabilitation counselor, and certified rehabilitation leader.

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Russell likes watching students connect sociological concepts within their studies and observing them connect the intellectual dots that change their perspective. He enjoys seeing students apply a greater understanding to their studies and lives.

PERSONAL INTEREST

Russell enjoys spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, kayaking, reading, and working on his muscle car.