Education
EdD, University of Northern Colorado, 2023.
Area of Study: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
MEd, University of Northern Colorado, 2013.
Area of Study: Curriculum Studies: Secondary Science Emphasis in Chemistry
BS, Colorado State University, 2009.
Area of Study: Psychology
Professional Experience & Affiliations
Assistant Professor
University of Northern Colorado
Biological Sciences (2024 – Present).
Assistant Principal
Franklin Middle School (2022-2024)
Science Teacher
Greeley Central High School (2012-2022)
Research Expertise & Interests
Teacher Retention and Resilience
Focusing on the different career stages, I am interested in seeing how teachers continue to retain their passion throughout the profession.
AI in Education
Studies how teachers and instructors use and do not use AI, the challenges they face, and the ways to maintain critical thinking and integrity in the age of AI.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Development
Studies how graduate teaching assistants manage their complex role as both student and teacher and how they develop instructionally with little training and support.