Educational and Professional Experiences
Education
- Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction (Focus: Literacy), Kent State University
- Master of Arts, Educational Administration, The University of Akron
- Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education, Field: Communication Comprehensive, The University of Akron
Professional Experiences
Currently: Assistant Professor, Teaching Leadership & Curriculum Studies Stark Regional Campus, Kent State University
Teaching the following courses:
- Reading and Writing in Middle Childhood
- Teaching Reading with Adolescent Literature
- Effective Use of Phonics
- Inquiry into Professional Practice
- Inquiry into the Profession
- Individual Investigation
- Dissertation I & II
- Supervising and Placing Student Teachers
Visiting Instructor of Education, Hiram College
Teaching the following courses:
- Teaching Reading in Elementary School
- Teaching Communication Arts in Elementary School
- Children's Literature
- Adolescent Literature
- Phonics
- Supervising Field Experiences
Language Arts/Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator, Hudson Local Schools
Education Consultant, Medina County Schools’ Educational Service Center Teacher, Akron Public Schools Teacher, Crestwood Local Schools, Portage County |