Updated Vita
EDUCATION
May 2029
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PhD in Education (in progress)
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Specializations
Primary: Learning Technologies Design Research.
Secondary: Educational Psychology for AI-Assisted Neuro-Informed Instructional Design
Research Focus: AI-assisted cognitive accessibility in digital learning environments for higher education neurodivergent students, particularly those with ADHD and/or ASD
2019
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M.Ed., Learning, Design, and Technology
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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M.Ed., Adult Education
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Certificate in Educational Technology Integration
Certificate in Distance Education
2000
B.S., Elementary Education and History
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC
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PROFESSIONAL
POSITIONS
2026
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Instructional Designer Assistant
George Mason University
Department of the Navy, Financial Management Training Course: authored a four-day suite of program execution guides, translating accounting, budgeting, fiscal law, and Navy ERP content into delivery-ready instruction.
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Graduate Research Assistant
RITE Center Grant, George Mason University
Systematic review examining the use of AI in teacher preparation programs.
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Graduate Research Assistant
TTAC Grant, George Mason University
Supporting a grant studying high-leverage practices in teacher education for the CEEDAR Center.​
2026-present
2026-present
Facilitation Consultant
Summit on Open-Source Ecosystems (SOSE): George Mason University
Create opportunities and support subject matter experts as they facilitate sessions where participants learn from one another and explore open-source ecosystems through different track perspectives for the inaugural event scheduled for 02-03 December 2026.
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Graduate Research Assistant
SEED Grant, George Mason University
Design-based research study revalidating and reimagining the Online Learning Quality Model (OLQM) and Inventory (OLQI) in a post-pandemic, AI-enabled higher education context.
PRESENTATIONS
November 2027
(upcoming opportunity)
AI in Teacher Preparation Programs: Current Models of Curriculum Integration
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Conference, Columbus, OH
November 2026
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November 2026
Integrating AI into Teacher Preparation: A Descriptive Literature Review
Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference
Denver, CO
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From Evidence to Enactment: A Doctoral Research-to-Practice Internship (SPARC/CIDDL)
in AI and Simulation for Teacher Preparation
Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference
Denver, CO​
SERVICE
2025-present
Representative, LTDR Specialization
Doctoral Student Council
George Mason University
2025
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2023
Student User Acceptance Tester
Patriot Connect
George Mason University
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UX/UI Tester, Neurodiversity Design System
neurodiversity.design by Will Soward
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AFFILITATIONS
2025-present
Member
Ness Labs
Research-based metacognition community
2025-present​​​​​
Member
Disability and Neurodivergence Alliance (DNA)
George Mason University faculty/staff affinity group
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE (SELECTED)
2019-2023
Program Director of Education
Acting VP of Education (2022-2023)
Challenger Center, Washington, DC
Directed education program, curriculum, and evaluation development for national programs; led system redesign, professional development, and partner engagement.
2015-2016
Transition Assistance Counselor
Serco, Fort Bragg, NC
Transition counseling and instruction for service members and families (SFL-TAP).
2015-2016
Fifth Grade Teacher
Vanstory Hills Elementary School, Fayetteville, NC
2006-2008
Curriculum and Instruction Specialist
STARBASE Alaska, Anchorage, AK
Established a STEM program aligned to national and state requirements.
2000-2001
Fourth Grade Teacher
E.E. Miller Elementary School, Fayetteville, NC