CV (Abbreviated)
full CV available upon request
EDUCATION
2020-2021 (on hiatus), Ph.D. Curriculum Studies, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
2016-2019, MFA Creative Writing, Poetry, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
2010-2014, BAE English 5-Adult, Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV
2016-2019, MFA Creative Writing, Poetry, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
2010-2014, BAE English 5-Adult, Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV
CERTIFICATIONS
2021 - Renewed Professional Teaching Certification, West Virginia Board of Education, Charleston, WV.
2018 - Professional Teaching Certificate, Oklahoma State Board of Education, Oklahoma City, OK.
2014 - Professional Teaching Certificate, West Virginia Board of Education, Charleston, WV.
2018 - Professional Teaching Certificate, Oklahoma State Board of Education, Oklahoma City, OK.
2014 - Professional Teaching Certificate, West Virginia Board of Education, Charleston, WV.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2022 - English/Yearbook Teacher, University High School, Monongalia County Schools, Morgantown, WV
2018 - English/Language Arts Teacher, Stillwater High School, Stillwater Public Schools, Stillwater, OK.
2017 - Graduate Teaching Assistant, Oklahoma State University English Department, Stillwater, OK.
2017 - Assistant Director of Operations, The Oklahoma State University Writing Center, Stillwater, OK.
2016 - Writing Center Consultant, The Oklahoma State University Writing Center, Stillwater, OK.
2015 - 8th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher, West Fairmont Middle School, Marion County Board of Education, Fairmont, WV.
2014 - Substitute Teacher, Marion County Board of Education, Fairmont, WV.
2018 - English/Language Arts Teacher, Stillwater High School, Stillwater Public Schools, Stillwater, OK.
2017 - Graduate Teaching Assistant, Oklahoma State University English Department, Stillwater, OK.
2017 - Assistant Director of Operations, The Oklahoma State University Writing Center, Stillwater, OK.
2016 - Writing Center Consultant, The Oklahoma State University Writing Center, Stillwater, OK.
2015 - 8th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher, West Fairmont Middle School, Marion County Board of Education, Fairmont, WV.
2014 - Substitute Teacher, Marion County Board of Education, Fairmont, WV.
EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
2017-Present - Editor-in-Chief, Jarfly Magazine
2017-2018 - Reader, The Cimarron Review
2012-2014 - Archivist/Contributing Editor, Traditions: A Journal of West Virginian Folk Culture and Educational Awareness
2012-2013 - Literary Editor, Whetstone
2017-2018 - Reader, The Cimarron Review
2012-2014 - Archivist/Contributing Editor, Traditions: A Journal of West Virginian Folk Culture and Educational Awareness
2012-2013 - Literary Editor, Whetstone
READINGS & CLASS VISITS
2019 - Oklahoma State University Graduation Reading with Jacqueline Alnes, OSU Creative Writing Association, Stillwater OK
2019 - Poetry, Prose, & Pints with Lisa Wright and Keith York, OSU Creative Writing Association, at Iron Monk Brewing, Stillwater OK
2018 - Poetry Seminar, Oklahoma State University, Lisa Lewis, Stillwater OK
2018 - Poetry, Prose, & Pints with John Andrews and Alex K. Hughes, OSU Creative Writing Association, at Iron Monk Brewing, Stillwater OK
2017 - Poetry, Prose, & Pints with Alysse Kathleen McCanna and Wyeth Leslie, OSU Creative Writing Association, at Iron Monk Brewing, Stillwater OK
2016 - Autumn Arts Gala with Clemonce Heard and Cheryl Kutcher, Oklahoma State University College of Arts & Sciences, Davis Theatre, Stillwater OK
2016 - Sensory Detail and Poetry, Michael Williams and Jackie Michalski, East Park Elementary School, Fairmont WV
2015 - English Capstone, Fairmont State University, Dr. Donna Long, Fairmont WV
2015 - Hungry Poets Night, Jim and Helene Friedberg, at Blue Moose Cafe, Morgantown, WV
2014 - National Federation of State Poetry Societies Annual Convention, NFSPS, Salt Lake City, UT
2014 - Fairmont State University Student Wins National Poetry Award, WV Public Broadcasting, Fairmont, WV
2013 - Whetstone Issue 32 Launch Party, Fairmont State University, Fairmont WV
2019 - Poetry, Prose, & Pints with Lisa Wright and Keith York, OSU Creative Writing Association, at Iron Monk Brewing, Stillwater OK
2018 - Poetry Seminar, Oklahoma State University, Lisa Lewis, Stillwater OK
2018 - Poetry, Prose, & Pints with John Andrews and Alex K. Hughes, OSU Creative Writing Association, at Iron Monk Brewing, Stillwater OK
2017 - Poetry, Prose, & Pints with Alysse Kathleen McCanna and Wyeth Leslie, OSU Creative Writing Association, at Iron Monk Brewing, Stillwater OK
2016 - Autumn Arts Gala with Clemonce Heard and Cheryl Kutcher, Oklahoma State University College of Arts & Sciences, Davis Theatre, Stillwater OK
2016 - Sensory Detail and Poetry, Michael Williams and Jackie Michalski, East Park Elementary School, Fairmont WV
2015 - English Capstone, Fairmont State University, Dr. Donna Long, Fairmont WV
2015 - Hungry Poets Night, Jim and Helene Friedberg, at Blue Moose Cafe, Morgantown, WV
2014 - National Federation of State Poetry Societies Annual Convention, NFSPS, Salt Lake City, UT
2014 - Fairmont State University Student Wins National Poetry Award, WV Public Broadcasting, Fairmont, WV
2013 - Whetstone Issue 32 Launch Party, Fairmont State University, Fairmont WV
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE & SCHOLARSHIP
2018 - Panelist, "Crossing Borders: Negotiating the Benefits of Creative Writing Workshops in Writing Centers," Expanding Practices and Possibilities of the Work in Writing Centers – Combined Conference Panel, 2018 CCCC Convention. Kansas City, MO.
2017 - Presenter, “Investigating the Absence of Creative Writing in Writing Centers” – Conference Special Interest Group, 2017 International Writing Center Association Conference. Chicago, IL.
2017 - Presenter, “Negotiating the Benefits of Creative Writing Workshops in Writing Centers” - Conference Workshop, 2017 International Writing Center Association Conference. Chicago, IL.
2014 - Presenter, “An Inextricable Weave: Ekphrasis in a 21st Century Climate.” 2014 Celebration for Student Scholarship, Fairmont State University. Fairmont, WV.
2013 - Student Researcher, "A New Kind of Archeology: A Manuscript of Ekphrastic Poetry in Collaboration with the Fairmont State University Art Department," Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship, Fairmont State University. Fairmont, WV.
2013 - Panelist, “Publishing and Art.” 2013 Western Maryland Independent Literature Festival, Creative Writing Center at Frostburg. Frostburg, MD.
2017 - Presenter, “Investigating the Absence of Creative Writing in Writing Centers” – Conference Special Interest Group, 2017 International Writing Center Association Conference. Chicago, IL.
2017 - Presenter, “Negotiating the Benefits of Creative Writing Workshops in Writing Centers” - Conference Workshop, 2017 International Writing Center Association Conference. Chicago, IL.
2014 - Presenter, “An Inextricable Weave: Ekphrasis in a 21st Century Climate.” 2014 Celebration for Student Scholarship, Fairmont State University. Fairmont, WV.
2013 - Student Researcher, "A New Kind of Archeology: A Manuscript of Ekphrastic Poetry in Collaboration with the Fairmont State University Art Department," Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship, Fairmont State University. Fairmont, WV.
2013 - Panelist, “Publishing and Art.” 2013 Western Maryland Independent Literature Festival, Creative Writing Center at Frostburg. Frostburg, MD.
HONORS & AWARDS
2023 - Book publication, Every Wreckage, forthcoming from Fernwood Press, Newburg, OR.
2018 - Runner-Up for Atticus Review Poetry Contest judged by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
2016 - Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Oklahoma State University.
2015 - Marian Satterfield Award for Poetry, City of Fairmont Arts and Humanities Commission.
2015 - Hungry Poets Prize for "Is It Selfishness?," Helene and Jim Friedberg.
2014 - Frances Kahn Memorial Award for House of Bones, NFSPS Undergraduate Chapbook Contest, National Federation of State Poetry Societies.
2013 - Sigma Tau Delta Membership, Sigma Tau Delta.
2013 - Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship, Fairmont State University.
2013 - Mary Ester and Dr. Byron Jackson Scholarship, Fairmont State University.
2013 - Mildred Mason Newcome Award, Fairmont State University
2018 - Runner-Up for Atticus Review Poetry Contest judged by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
2016 - Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Oklahoma State University.
2015 - Marian Satterfield Award for Poetry, City of Fairmont Arts and Humanities Commission.
2015 - Hungry Poets Prize for "Is It Selfishness?," Helene and Jim Friedberg.
2014 - Frances Kahn Memorial Award for House of Bones, NFSPS Undergraduate Chapbook Contest, National Federation of State Poetry Societies.
2013 - Sigma Tau Delta Membership, Sigma Tau Delta.
2013 - Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship, Fairmont State University.
2013 - Mary Ester and Dr. Byron Jackson Scholarship, Fairmont State University.
2013 - Mildred Mason Newcome Award, Fairmont State University