Freelance writer/journalistEducation: University of Mississippi M.Ed., NBCTAs a freelance journalist living in Oxford, Mississippi I have front row seating to Southern life. Writing a span of human interest stories for high profile news organizations has been both privilege and joy. My work has appeared in a plethora of news publications including The New York Times, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tennessee, The Clarion Ledger in Jackson, Mississippi, The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal in Tupelo, and The Oxford Eagle. I am currently stringer for The New York Times.Over the last several years, keen interest and passion have been found in specializing my work for national dog publications. My research and writing has appeared in Just Labs Magazine, The Bark, AKC's Family Dog Magazine, Dogs Naturally (Canada), and Game and Fish Magazine.Specialization: unique journalism: researching and writing on all things Canis Familiaris (dogs)dog traininghuman animal/dog relationshipshuman interest storiesAmerican Kennel Club(AKC) Titles: RN, RE, RA, CGC, CGCA, TKN, & THDN Reading Assistance Therapy Dog: L.O.A.L., R.E.A.D.Goals: Creating, researching and writing unique and relevant content for print and online publicationsFinding and writing under the radar great storiesSUMMARY:- national and regional magazine features/articles- stringer for the New York Times- feature writer for national and regional newspapers- guest health and education columnist for The Clarion Ledger in Jackson, MS Volunteer Work:* Sponsored a Dog Owners' Group after-school club for Fifth & Sixth Graders at Oxford Intermediate School for four years* Currently sponsor a Writing Critique Group in Oxford, MS (for the past three years)