Biography
No matter my role—educator, mentor, or program manager—my goal is to create spaces where all students feel seen, valued, and equipped to succeed. I believe every student deserves access to a quality education and the tools to take ownership of their growth.
Education
MS, Education Policy & Evaluation, Florida State University, 2019
Service to the University & University System of Georgia
University, NISS Implementation Team, Committee Member – October 2025 to Present
University, Council for Belonging and Student Success, Committee Member – December 2025 to Present
Teaching Interest
Student Success & First-Year Seminars
Designing and teaching courses (like SSC 0010) that help students develop academic skills, self-efficacy, and persistence—especially during moments of transition or academic vulnerability.
Metacognition, Study Strategies, & Learning How to Learn
Helping students understand how they learn, build effective study habits, reflect on their performance, and apply strategies intentionally rather than reactively.
Professional Development & Career Readiness
Guiding students in building transferable skills—communication, time management, goal setting, self-advocacy, and professional identity—so they are prepared not just for graduation, but for life after college.
Identity-Affirming & Inclusive Pedagogy
Teaching approaches that center students’ lived experiences, culture, language, and home contexts, and intentionally design learning environments where students feel seen and valued.
Data-Informed Academic Coaching & Advising Practices
Teaching future educators or student-support professionals how to use data ethically and compassionately to guide outreach, instruction, and intervention.
Research Interest
Equitable Student Success Interventions
Examining how structured supports (seminars, coaching, outreach, workshops) impact GPA, retention, and academic standing—particularly for students on academic warning, probation, or in their first year.
Data-Informed Program Design in Higher Education
Studying how institutions can translate engagement and performance data into timely, personalized, and scalable student support models.
Sense of Belonging, Agency, & Academic Identity
Exploring how feeling seen, supported, and capable influences students’ motivation, persistence, and willingness to engage with support services.
Professional Development Pathways for Student Employees
Investigating how intentional leadership tracks and skill-building for student staff contribute to workforce readiness, confidence, and post-graduation outcomes.
Retention & Momentum at Critical Academic Points
Focusing on midterm outreach, early alerts, and transition periods (first year, readmission, SAP appeal) as leverage points for improving persistence and completion.
