EDUCATION
PhD, English, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2014
Master of Arts, English, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2008
Bachelor of Arts, English and History, Centenary College of Louisiana, 2006
International Study: Århus Universitet, Denmark, Spring-Summer 2005
TEACHING SPECIALTIES
American and British Literature, Writing, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels, Film Studies
PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA
Interview with Pam Olson for The Oklahoman: “Students learn from mix of visuals, text in graphic novels class.” Published February 26, 2018.
Doctoral Dissertation: “Toxic Gardens: Narratives of Toxicity in Twentieth-Century American and British Literature.” University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 2014.
University of Illinois List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students.
Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2013, Fall 2013
TEACHING
Teacher: English. Heritage Hall School. 2014 – present.
- AP English Literature
- Advanced Composition (non-honors)
- Literature of the Supernatural
- Creative Writing
- Introduction to Graphic Novels
- Women’s Literature
- Science Fiction
- The Short Story Cycle
Independent Instructor: English, Professional Writing, and Film. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Fall 2006-Spring 2014.
- Introduction to Film
- Introduction to American Literature
- Literature of Fantasy
- Science Fiction
- The Short Story Cycle
- The American Novel Since 1914
- Principles of Business Communication
- Persuasive Writing
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Scorer, AP Literature Exam, 2012-present
Junior Class Sponsor, 2017-present
Heritage Hall School
Independent Studies Program Mentor, 2017-2019
Heritage Hall School
Student Life Committee, 2016-2018
Heritage Hall School
Curriculum Advisory Committee, Business and Technical Writing, 2012
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign