Employed Since:

2005

Educational History:

A.B., English/Religion, University of Michigan; M.A., English, University of Toledo; Ph.D., English, University of Toledo.

Fields of Expertise:

Writing centers, composition, and 20th century literature.

Personal Highlights:

I am a traditional Irish musician. I also enjoy hiking, paddling, and skiing in the Shenandoah Valley region.

Professional Highlights:

I have served as writing center director at three institutions and founded writing centers at two of those institutions, including the SU Writing Center in 2006.

Quote:

Shenandoah University offers its students the opportunity to work closely with faculty. As a writing instructor, I enjoy working one-on-one with students on their writing and helping them develop their critical thinking skills in the process.