Higher Education
Xavier University of Louisiana
Associate Professor (2021-Present)
Buena Vista University
Curriculum Director (2020-2021)
Assistant Professor (2017-2021)
The Johns Hopkins University School of Education
Director of Clinical Faculty (2016-2017)
Dallas Christian College
Education Department Chair (2012-2013)
Program Director, ACCESS (2012-2013)
Assistant Professor (2012-2013)
Texas A&M University-Commerce
District Coordinator (2012)
Senior Lecturer (2011-2012)
Ad Interim Senior Lecturer (2011)
Teaching Assistant (2010)
Graduate Research Assistant (2009 & 2011)
Associate Professor (2021-Present)
- Teach doctoral classes in an online format
- EDCG 6010 - Quantitative Research Methods
- EDCG 6102 - Quantitative Research Methods
- EDLD 6000 - Advanced Visionary Leadership
- EDLD 6008 - Leadership Theory and Behavior
- EDLD 6018 - Special Problems in Research
- Teach master's level classes in an online format
- EDLD 5015 - Collaborative Leadership
- EDLD 5015I - Collaborative Leadership Internship
- EDLD 5570 - Management of School Personnel and Finance
- EDLD 5570I - Management of School Personnel and Finance Internship
- Design graduate courses for online delivery.
- Advise graduate students.
- Act as dissertation chair.
- Serve on dissertation committees.
- Develop dissertation guidelines.
- Align doctoral curriculum and instruction.
Buena Vista University
Curriculum Director (2020-2021)
Assistant Professor (2017-2021)
- Taught undergraduate classes in face-to-face, HyFlex, and online formats
- EDUC 335/SEDU 335 - Oral Communication for Reading Teachers
- EDUC 337/SEDU 337 - Literacy Foundations II
- EDUC 338 - Literacy Methods and Field Experience
- EDUC 342/SEDU 342 - Methods of Written Communication
- EDUC 380 - Language Development and Methods
- EDUC 385/SEDU 385 - Literacy Capstone and Field Experience
- EDUC 410 - Elementary Curriculum/Social Studies Methods
- EDUC 415/SEDU 454 - Reading Strategies and Instructional Methods: Fiction
- EDUC 420 - Reading Strategies and Instructional Methods: Informational Texts
- EDUC 443/SEDU 455 - Literacy Field Experience
- INTM 116 - Engaging and Motivating Students via Fanfiction
- INTM 206 - Interim Travel Course: Greek Mythology & Popular Culture
- OBVU 190 - Interim Travel Preparation Course: Greek Mythology & Popular Culture
- OBVU 205 - Education for Service Scholars Lab
- TEAC 402 - Student Teaching
- Taught graduate classes in an online format
- GECI 504 - Instructional Leadership and Professional Development
- GECI 505 - Collaborating with Home, School, and Community Partners
- GECI 506 - Psychology of the Gifted
- GECI 507 - Gifted Education Programming and Administration
- GECI 508 - Action Research and Practicum in Gifted Education
- GECI 510 - Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners
- GECI 512 - Promoting Creativity and Thinking Skills for Gifted Learners
- GEDU 517 - Leadership in a Changing Society and Culture
- Aligned undergraduate curriculum and instruction in the School of Education with curriculum exhibits, InTASC standards, department assessments, and institutional signature skills.
- Supervised and mentored elementary and secondary pre-service teachers.
- Advised undergraduate students in the education department.
- Designed undergraduate and graduate master courses for online, hybrid, HyFlex, and face-to-face delivery.
- Acted as lead instructor for undergraduate literacy courses.
- Redesigned undergraduate reading endorsement program for Iowa state licensure.
- Redesigned graduate talented and gifted endorsement program for Iowa state licensure.
The Johns Hopkins University School of Education
Director of Clinical Faculty (2016-2017)
- Provided academic program quality control for The Johns Hopkins University's Master of Science in Education program in partnership with Urban Teachers at Dallas - Fort Worth.
- Acted as curriculum and professional development lead.
- Supervised lead clinical faculty and provided support and leadership coaching for their work with clinical faculty.
- Monitored and analyzed program and participant performance data with lead clinical faculty and site teams.
- Coordinated professional development with the national performance and evaluation committee on the program participant evaluation model, program participant performance data, and coursework surveys.
- Collaborated with the national curriculum and professional development committee on coursework, coaching, and professional development.
- Developed initial English as a Second Language program and curriculum for The Johns Hopkins University's Master of Science in Education program in partnership with Urban Teachers.
Dallas Christian College
Education Department Chair (2012-2013)
Program Director, ACCESS (2012-2013)
Assistant Professor (2012-2013)
- Taught undergraduate classes in face-to-face and online formats
- CHED/EDUC 1315 - Methods of Teaching I
- EDUC 4309 - Discipline and Classroom Management
- EDUC 4310 - Reading in Early Childhood and Elementary School
- EDUC 4311 - Methods of Social Studies/Geography
- EDUC 4314 - Methods of Reading and Related Language Arts
- EDUC 4315 - Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood and Elementary School
- EDUC 4325 - Curriculum and Instruction in the Secondary School
- ENGL 3312 - Children’s Literature
- Coordinated alternative certification program
- Managed Texas Education Agency's program audit
- Developed and conducted advisory committee meetings
- Coordinated curriculum alignment of university courses and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Oversaw all state and federal reporting
- Developed and coordinated strategic partnership with outside entities for initial undergraduate state certification.
- Supervised adjuncts and part-time faculty/staff within the Education Department.
- Developed Dallas Christian College as an active member of Academic Council.
- Mentored undergraduate students across disciplines.
- Advised undergraduate students in the Education Department.
Texas A&M University-Commerce
District Coordinator (2012)
Senior Lecturer (2011-2012)
Ad Interim Senior Lecturer (2011)
Teaching Assistant (2010)
Graduate Research Assistant (2009 & 2011)
- Taught undergraduate classes in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats
- ELED 300 - Introduction to Teaching
- ELED 452 - Student Teaching
- MLED 314 - Young Adolescent Development
- MLED 403 - Organization, Motivation and Management in Middle Level Classrooms
- MLED 410 - Fostering School, Family, and Community Relationships
- RDG 350 - Reading and Literacy I
- RDG 360 - Word Analysis Skills
- RDG 370 - Reading and Literacy II
- RDG 380 - Comprehension and Vocabulary
- RDG 450 - Building a Community of Readers
- Supervised and mentored elementary/middle school level in-service and pre-service teachers
- Allen Independent School District
- Dallas Independent School District
- Garland Independent School District
- Mesquite Independent School District
- Plano Independent School District
- Rockwall Independent School District
- Advised undergraduate students within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.