Recent professional work
- 2008-present self-employed educational publishing specialist (freelance writer and editor), specializing in K-12 social studies student- and teacher-facing materials
- 2012-2014 web content specialist, School of Education & Health Sciences, University of Dayton
- 2009-2011 adjunct instructor in creative writing magnet, eighth grade, Stivers School for the Arts
- 2009 literacy tutor, Miami Valley Literacy Council
- 2004-2008 social studies grade level editor, Mazer Corp.
Recent related volunteer work
- 2018 editor, UN Sustainable Development Goals report for UNDP Uganda
- 2018 editor, a series of reports linking the UN Sustainable Development Goals to Just Governance for Human Security’s Six Pillars for Human Security
- 2011 editor, annual report for the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women
- 2010 writer and editor, website content for Colorss Foundation, India
- 2009 youth afterschool literacy (reading and math) tutor
- 2007-2017 founding editor, designer, ne’erdowell for Mock Turtle literary zine
- 2004-2010 TESOL adult literacy tutor
Educational background
- 2012 coursework pursuant to M.S. Education, with licensure in A.Y.A. Social Studies, at University of Dayton
- 2005-2007 coursework pursuant to alternative licensure in A.Y.A. Social Studies, at Wright State University
- 2000 coursework pursuant to M.A.I.S. Liberal Arts, George Mason University
- 1994-1998 B.A. History, with minor in foreign affairs, University of Virginia
Current professional activities
- member, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
- member, Author’s Guild
- member, Julie Hedlund’s 12×12 Challenge
- participant, Picture Book Summit
- participant and guest panel speaker, Antioch Writers’ Workshop
Fun stuff
- 2018 second place, Rate Your Story fiction picture book contest
- 2016 first place, Flights literary magazine short story contest
- 2014 honorary mention, Dayton Metro Library poetry contest
- 2013 first place, Flights literary magazine poetry contest
- 2011 third place, Antioch Writers’ Workshop/Dayton Daily News poetry contest
- 2010 recipient of literary fellowship and grant, Montgomery County Arts Council