Teaching

I'm an Adjunct Professor in Management Information Systems at the University of Montana where I teach courses on programming and statistics.

Courses I Teach

BGEN 632 - Graduate Introduction to Python

This is a graduate course covering Python fundamentals, including basic programming for manipulating, analyzing, and visualizing a variety of datasets. The course also explores and leverages modern workflows, tools for version control, and open-source libraries via the use of GitHub and JupyterLab.

  • Spring 2026 Rating: 4.69/5.0
    • Selected student comments:
      • I enjoyed every aspect of this course. The instructor's explanations were clear and easy to follow, making complex concepts feel approachable. The assignments were well designed and gave me the opportunity to apply what I was learning in a meaningful way. I also appreciated how the course incorporated real-world examples, which helped me understand how Python is actually used in practice.
      • I really enjoy Dr. Newton's teaching style. She is extremely organized and her lectures provide so much depth and insight.
  • Course featured on UM Accessibility Trailblazer Wall of Fame
  • Spring 2025 Rating: 4.84/5.0
    • Selected student comments:
      • This was transformational.
      • The professor did an excellent job with the tutorials and overall course structure."
      • I really enjoyed the class! I never used Python extensively before, so this was a great learning experience.
      • Fun and fascinating.

BGEN 516 - Applied Statistics

This is a graduate course covering introductory topics in statistical methods, including descriptive analytics, hypothesis testing, data visualization, unsupervised analytical methods, categorical data analysis, and linear and non-linear regression models. The course is taught with R statistical software and RStudio.

  • Fall 2025 Rating: 4.50/5.0
    • Selected student comments:
      • Professor Newton's structure for this course was both intentional and well executed.
      • I really enjoyed the course; your videos were incredible, and the assignments gave a really great sense of repetition and built upon each other each week.
      • I really appreciate this instructor you can tell they love teaching, care about students, and create a safe space for providing constructive feedback (which is not a lot because the class overall is GREAT). I hope I get to take another course with this instructor! Also, another THANK YOU for having your courses so organized!

Other Teaching Experience

Guest Lecturer in the Management and Marketing Department at the University of Montana

Introduction to Data Visualization lecture delivered in BGEN 342 - People, Process, and Technology II (Instructor: Tyler R. Talbot).

Guest Lecturer in the Cognitive Sciences Program at University of Central Florida (UCF)

Multiple lectures (topics: An Overview of Cognitive Science; Social-Psychological Factors in Collaborations with Mobile Robotic Telepresence; Cognition and Collaboration in Human-Technology Interaction) in PHI 5340 - Research Methods in Cognitive Science (Instructor: Stephen M. Fiore).

Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Modeling and Simulation Program at UCF

IDS 5147 - Perspectives on Modeling and Simulation (Instructor: P. Bockelman).

IDS 6267 - Understanding Humans for Modeling and Simulation (Instructor: P Bockelman).

IDC 5602 - Cybersecurity: A Multidisciplinary Approach (Instructor: B. Caulkins).