I was born in Dayton, Ohio, and lived near Dayton until 2004, when I moved to Florida. I received a B.A. in Mass Communications from Wright State University in Dayton and an M.A. in Speech Communication from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. In 2007, I received a Ph.D. in Leadership and Education from Barry University in Miami Shores, FL. I taught communication and public speaking courses at Miami University and Sinclair Community College, both in Ohio. I joined SPC Seminole Campus as a full-time speech instructor in August 2004.  

 

I feel the best part of teaching is meeting, working with, and getting to know the many students enrolled in my classes each semester. I have a great deal of passion and respect for the value of communication as a means of enhancing one's education, career, relationships, and quality of life. In short, I love teaching and believe in what I teach. Students often feel anxious taking a class that involves public speaking. Helping students manage and get through their public speaking fear is something I truly enjoy and appreciate. 

 

Outside the classroom, I love rock and alternative music. My favorite artists are Peter Gabriel, Tool, Failure, Elbow, Cracker, Dishwalla, Black Lab, Big Wreck, Secret Machines, Peal Jam, Our Lady Peace, and The Verve Pipe. I also love movies, hiking, photography, traveling with friends and family, collecting frog merchandise (frogs are awesome!), and playing basketball, poker, and Magic: The Gathering.   

 

Take care, thanks for reading, and have a great semester here at SPC!