Education

Doctoral Work (current), West Virginia University, Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Communication and Instructional Communication

M.A. 2003, West Virginia University, Communication Studies

B.A. 2002, Capital University, Communication Studies and History

Teaching Philosophy

Learning should be fun and related to the student. So my goal as an instructor is to get my students involved in their learning. Involvement can be something as simple as realizing how a concept affects their life or actually using hands on examples of communication in their life. I also love when students participate and add their own ideas and questions to the class.

Courses Taught at RVCC

• Introduction to Communication Theory

• Interpersonal Communication

• Intercultural Communication