Academic interests

Elementary composition and rhetoric, research writing (academic and professional), issues pertinent to the first amendment to the constitution, professional and business communications, social change and advocacy writing, collaborative learning, assertive communication, and intercultural communication.

Teaching

Reading, Writing, and Inquiry (W131) Professional Writing Skills (W231) Argumentative Writing (W270) Writing for Social Change (W377)

Awards

Trustees' Teaching Award, 2009 and 2012

Publications

Articles in the Indianapolis Star and in other popular media.