EDUCATION
2024-            |  Master of Arts in English -- Teaching Literature and Writing
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

2022-2024  |  Bachelor of Arts in Art and Visual Culture -- Studio Art
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

2018-2022  |  Associate in Arts; Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts
Surry Community College, Dobson, NC

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2025-            |  Graduate Teaching Faculty Associate
Department of English - Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

2025              |  Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Writing Center - Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

2022-2023  |  EDU 2000 and EDU 3000 Field Experience Participant
Reich College of Education - Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

2019-2023  |  Council Camp Staff
Raven Knob Scout Reservation - Old Hickory Council, Scouting America, Mt. Airy, NC

AWARDS / HONORS
2024               |  Summa cum laude, Appalachian State University
2022               |  Summa cum laude, Surry Community College
2020               |  Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow, W.W.W., Scouting America
2020               |  Eagle Scout, Scouting America
2017               |  Brotherhood Honor, Order of the Arrow, W.W.W., Scouting America
2016               |  Ordeal Honor, Order of the Arrow, W.W.W., Scouting America

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS
2010-              |  Member, Scouting America
2016-              |  Member, Order of the Arrow, W.W.W., Scouting America
2022-              |  Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (Alpha Xi Tau Chapter)
2023                |  Member, National Art Education Association (NAEA)
2023                |  Member, North Carolina Art Education Association (NCAEA)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
2025-                 |  Teacher-Consultant
National Writing Project

2024-2026      |  Hazardous Weather Training (Renewed Biennially)
Scouting America

2024-2026      |  CS Archery & BB Range Officer Training
Old Hickory Council, Scouting America

2024-2026      |  Youth Protection Training (Renewed Biennially)
Scouting America

2024-2027      |  Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education
National Council for Mental Wellbeing