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
2023 - Fall Kestrel Celebration with Rick Campbell, Suzanne Heagy, and Patricia Foster, Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV (Editorial in the Times West Virginian)
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 - 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
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
2024 - Book publication, Every Wreckage, Fernwood Press, Newburg, OR.
2023 - 1st Place in the Poetry Category for the 2023 Annual Writing Competition, WV Writers,
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
2023 - 1st Place in the Poetry Category for the 2023 Annual Writing Competition, WV Writers,
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