Education & Training
M.A. Applied Linguistics with a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, University of Pittsburgh
B.A. English-Creative Writing, University of Pittsburgh
ESL and Teaching Interests
Grammar; Error Analysis, Program Accreditation
Presentations and Publications
2017 Engaging in Accreditation: Benefits to the Profession, Program, and Reviewer with Paul Angelis, Nicole Martello, and Heather McNaught, TESOL International Convention, Seattle, WA
2015 Proficiency vs Achievement with R. Mucklo, Three Rivers TESOL Fall Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
2014 Applying Standards in ESL Education, panel presentation, Three Rivers TESOL Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
2012 Building an Excellent English Language Program, TESOL Pre-Conference Institute with Mary Reeves, Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA), Alexandria, VA, Bruce Rindler, Boston University, Boston, MA, Teresa O’Donnell, Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), Alexandria, VA; Philadelphia, PA
2007 Conducting Research within Intensive English Programs; written with Dawn McCormick, Alan Juffs, Dorolyn Smith and Lois Wilson; presented with Dawn McCormick and Dorolyn Smith; TESOL International Convention, Seattle, WA
2006 "Serving Three Mistresses in CALL: Students, Instructors, Researchers" with Dawn E. McCormick and Claire Bradin Siskin; Calico Symposium, Honolulu, Hawaii
Professional Memberships
TESOL International Association
Three Rivers TESOL
Overseas Experience
Botswana, Ireland
Languages
Setswana, Spanish, American Sign Language
Personal Interests
Hiking, photography, bird-watching