Educational Background

• BA College of William and Mary: History and Philosophy
• Post-Graduate: Kent State University: Philosophy
• MA University of South Florida: English and Education
• Ed.D Nova Southeastern University: Instructional Technology and Distance Education (ITDE)

Philosophy of Education

Learning is discovery. In online learning students can construct their own meaningful knowledge as they navigate their own pathways to discovery. Discussion as well as learning is student-driven as the instructor facilitates students individually via email as needed (24/7 response). All activities, including Midterms and Finals will be online.

Awards

2005- President of the Florida College English Association

2004- Award for Outstanding Online Faculty Educator by the Instructional Technology Council: Tele-learning 04, San Diego, California

2002- Ernest T. Boyer Award Nominee: 13th International Conference for Teaching and Learning with Technology

2001- Finalist in Innovative Practice: Curriculum Commission Award for Florida Association of Community Colleges Association (FACC)

2001- Cited for Best Online Practices in the Chronicle of Higher Ed. "Advocate", Jan, 2001