Sulejmani teaches Mechanical and Engineering Design, as well as Biostatistics this semester. Her teaching philosophy is one that prioritizes a hands-on approach. For her, it’s important to create an inclusive and safe space where students can feel unafraid to fail and learn.

“So my goal is really to foster engagement within the lecture environment,” she said. “I try to use humor as well as bringing into context some of my work experience outside of Georgia Tech so they can see the direct application of some of what we are learning within their careers.”

In her teaching, Sulejmani finds great satisfaction in spurring her students’ interests, particularly when it comes to challenging core courses like Biomechanics. She typically begins by pinpointing students' comfort levels with the material. For those facing challenges, Sulejmani offers a supportive hand, providing additional practice materials and guidance.

“To watch students who initially struggled in the prerequisite courses and maybe dislike the subject develop an interest in the subject and become some of my highest performing students by the end of the semester is really rewarding to see,” she said.

But Sulejmani’s interaction with her students doesn’t end in the classroom. She sees it as part of her role to guide her students to achieve their “hopes and dreams” both academically and in the broader context of their lives.

“I consider that to be a part of my job requirement. I don’t consider it going the extra mile,” said Sulejmani. “Even once students are no longer in my class, I try to be that source of support throughout their education.”