RESUME
Professional
Introduction
My path to higher education was non-traditional but highly effective--as are my methods. My pedagogy is founded in empathy, equity, and self-reflection. I am an adept educator in face-to-face, online and hybrid environments, providing insightful and inspiring curriculum and meaningful assessment.
I have been called "engaging," "hilarious," "knowledgeable," "authentic," "inspiring," and "a fierce advocate for students." I wear each of these badges with pride. See what some of my students have said here!
Work
Experience
Conferences & Workshops
Senior Instructor, Communication Studies
Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA
2014 - 2021
Outstanding Faculty Mentor of the Year Recipient, 2021
Scott Silver Communication Educator Award, 2019
Outstanding Faculty Mentor of the Year Nominee, 2019
Center for Instructional Innovation Course Transformation Grant, 2016
Ronald Kleinknecht Excellence in Teaching Award, 2016
Teaching-Learning Academy Award, 2016
Carl H. Simpson Community Bridging Award, 2015
Center for Instructional Innovation and Assessment Teaching Profile, 2015
Nominee, Ronald Kleinknecht Excellence in Teaching Award, 2015
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Residency, 2015 & 2016
Associate Faculty, Communication Studies
Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon, WA
2018 - present
Exceptional Faculty Award: COVID Emergency Core Course Conversion, 2022
Nominee, Exceptional Faculty Award, 2021
Peer Counselor
Whatcom County Health Department | Bellingham, WA
2011 - 2012
Conference and Workshop Presentations
“Empathy and Archives: Understanding Students, Silos, and Services.” Facilitated for Dept. of Information Management, WWU, November 2016
"Grow Where You are Planted: Connecting First-Year Students to Campus & Community." Facilitated through the Office of Undergraduate Education, WWU, September 2016
"Communicating Connectedness: Expediting the Growth of Healthy Learning Communities." Facilitated through the Campus Equity and Inclusion Forum, WWU, December 2015
"The Larger the Table, the More Room for the Feast: Serving Up Empathic Education in a Diverse Society." Facilitated through the Campus Equity and Inclusion Forum, WWU, December 2015
"Creating Community through Interdisciplinary Social Entrepreneurship." Conference co-presentation (w/ Daniel Purdy, MBA, WWU) at WA Campus Compact Faculty Institute Annual Meeting, November 2015
"The Empathy Emphasis." Conference presentation at WA Campus Compact Faculty Institute Annual Meeting, November 2015
"Communicating Connectedness: Engaging Empathy in Civic Engagement." Workshop presentation at orientation for incoming AmeriCorps members, September 2015
“WWU Queer Safe Zone Training.” Recurring facilitation of workshop for university staff, faculty and students, 2015-2020
Education
M. Ed. Adult and Higher Education
Emphasis: Transformative Experiential Education
Western Washington University | 2012
Advisor: Dr. Sandra Ratcliff Daffron, Professor Emeritus & Author
B.A. Communication Studies, Magna cum Laude
Minor Emphasis: Women's Studies
Western Washington University | 2009
Advisor: Dr. Karen Stout, Director of Leadership Studies
Outstanding Graduate of the Year, Communication Studies, 2009
Women's Studies Student of the Year Scholarship, 2009
Whatcom Educational Credit Union Scholarship, 2008
Nontraditional Student Scholarship, Associated Students Union, 2008
Women of Western Scholarship, 2008
Seattle Business Forum Scholarship, 2008
Multicultural Achievement Program Scholarship, 2007, 2008
A.A.S., Laidlaw Outstanding Graduate of the Year
Whatcom Community College | 2007
Advisor: Dr. Sue Lonac, Department of English
Laidlaw Outstanding Graduate of the Year, 2007
English Department Student of the Year, 2007
Commencement Keynote Speaker, 2007
Merit Tuition Waiver Scholarship, 2006