McNair Program Director
education | Kentucky Christian University (B.A. in Bible and preaching), Abilene Christian University (M.A. in Human Communication)
hobbies | fitness, evaluating Ph.D. programs and spending time with my daughter
family background | I was the first in my family to graduate from college
person who most influenced my life | My grandmother, who was the most selfless and loving person I ever knew, truly taught me how to live!
favorite music | Coldplay, U2, Lenny Kravitz, Classic Rock, Chris Lizotte, David Crowder, and my personal friend, Brian Hall
why I do what I do | I love helping my students achieve their goals and dreams!
why I'm in McNair specifically | Having been an underrepresented and first generation college student, I understand the struggles one faces in graduate education and I want to help my students overcome these struggles.
what I like most about the program | I like the one-on-one contact with students when I am able to spur them on toward greatness.
what I want to give my students | I want to adequately prepare them for graduate studies and sow seeds of confidence to help them believe that they can achieve their academic, professional and personal goals.
what I expect from my students | I expect them to give their undivided focus to McNair, because if they do so the rewards will surprise even them!
