Degree and from where it was received:

PhD in United States Social History with additional fields in US Women's, African American, and Environmental from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA

Courses you teach:

American Environmental History
African American History
U.S. Women's History
LOTS of Learning Communities!!!
U.S. History Surveys

Accomplishments (personal or professional):

Recent publication of my book, For the Prevention of Cruelty: The History and Legacy of Animal Rights Activism in the United States (Ohio University Press)

Favorite thing about teaching:

Interacting with my brilliant students in the classroom.

Memorable moment at HCC:

Every single time I am in the classroom with my students.And, seeing their faces when they get accepted to the college of their choice.

Teaching philosophy:

Make it real; make it meaningful; make it INTERESTING
Be passionate about what you do
Knowledge is empowering and apathy disempowers