Writing is a vital part of academia. In my classroom, I encourage my students to find strategies that will work for them. Through many activities, I provide a fun and fast paced environment where students can refine their writing process. For me, writing is a lifeline. Without the space to vent, to empathize, to reflect, and to dream, I would not survive. People must write for many reasons. I seek to pass on my passion for words to my students, enabling them to become stronger writers.

Education
Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership (ABD), Missouri Baptist University

M.A. in English with a Composition Emphasis, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Graduate Certificate in Writing, University of Missouri-St. Louis
M.S. in Education in Classroom Teaching, Missouri Baptist University
Undergraduate Writing Certificate, Missouri Baptist University
B.A. in English, Missouri Baptist University

Awards/Recognition
Gateway Writing Project Fellow 2011
Sigma Tae Delta member 2003
Cum Laude 2003