Research interests: Innovations in technology that improve teaching, clinical practice, and supervision; School-based initiatives focusing on health and academic outcomes for school communities; Social networks

The National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps program prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory, and accelerates the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded, basic-research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization.

Graduate level teaching and dissertation committee work in the Counseling Department, including master's and doctoral courses.

Teach counseling courses and provide clinical counseling supervision for master's level intern students for the Department of Counseling and Educational Development.

Develop and implement school health programs, including school-based and school-linked programs, to meet the health needs of PK-12 students. Projects: Sylvan School-Based Community Health Center (Opened May 2013)Student Health Link Program (Eastlawn and Sylvan Elementary Schools)School-Linked Community Health Center (Opening 2014)

Integrated educational and health care research to develop a comprehensive evaluation plan for the NCSCHA for prospective funders

Implemented a comprehensive school counseling program at a rural K-5 Title I Elementary School in Snow Camp, NC.

Taught Counseling Theories for master's students via hybrid course using synchronous and asynchronous approaches.

Taught Group Counseling for master's students pursuing a degree in school counseling

Provided district-wide classroom guidance for K-8 students on topics related to Safe and Drug Free Schools

5th Grade Teacher

Assisted with administrative and organizational duties in a Level I Trauma Center