Started at SIUE: Summer 2022

Education:
B.A. in Speech Communication, SIU-Edwardsville

M.S. in Sport Management, SIU-Edwardsville

M.A. in Applied Communication Studies, SIU-Edwardsville

M.S. in College Student Personnel, Eastern Illinois University

M.A. in Religion, Louisville Seminary

Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Educational Studies / Curriculum & Instruction, St. Louis University

Academic Interests: Communication, English, Sport Management, Religion/ Theology, Education

Favorite Movie: Too many to name, but the one that inspired me to choose teaching is “Dead Poets Society.”

Favorite thing about SIUE: My absolute favorite thing about SIUE is the landscaping of our grounds! Absolutely beautiful!

Why do you do what you do?: I serve In education because I am paying forward the teaching that was bestowed upon me.

What advice do you have for incoming SIUE students? I would advise them to absorb all they can from their professors and to make friends.

What do you like to do in your free time?: I love watching sports and spending time with my family and friends. I also love Trivia games!