Academic interests

German language and culture, German for specific purposes, internships and exchanges, German film, 20th century literature, German-American studies

Teaching

German language, German film, translation, business German

Awards

Outstanding Lecturer, School of Liberal Arts; Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year, Indiana Association of Teachers of German; Trustees Teaching Award

Publications

Book with Carl Winter, Germany; conference proceedings; translations with IUPUI Max Kade German-American Center Publishing.

Service

Director of Indianapolis German School for children; Board Member, Indiana German Heritage Society; Fellow, Max Kade German-American Center