Curriculum Vitae

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Education

• Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies, Education Leadership and Higher Education University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE | In progress

• Graduate Courses in Social Studies Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY | 2008-2011

 

• Master of Arts in Historical Studies, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE | May 2007

• Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE | May 2003

• Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE | May 2003

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Professional Experience

• Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | 2020-Present

• Director | William H. Thompson Scholars Learning Community | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | 2014-2020

• Adjunct Instructor | Nebraska Wesleyan | Lincoln, NE | 2015-2016

• Program Coordinator | William H. Thompson Scholars Learning Community | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | 2011-2014

• Grant Evaluator | Center for Technology and School Change Teachers College, Columbia University | New York, NY | 2009-2010

• Social Studies Educator | Lincoln Public Schools | Lincoln, NE | 2002-2008

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Awards and Honors

• Distinguished Honorary Member, Innocents Society, University of Nebraska. Lincoln, NE 2019

• Recipient, UNL Parents' Council Association Award for Contributions to Students, Lincoln, NE,
  2014-Present

• Recipient, University of Nebraska Foundation Builder’s Award for Outstanding Academic
  Advising, Lincoln, NE, 2017

• Finalist, Excellence in Education, Inspire: Celebrating Women’s Leadership Award, Lincoln
  Journal Star, Lincoln, NE, 2016

• Recipient, People Who Inspire, Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board, University of Nebraska.
  Lincoln, NE 2014

• Recipient, Social Studies Education Scholarship Award, Teachers College, Columbia University,
  New York, NY, 2009 - 2010

• Recipient, Minority Education Scholarship Award, Teachers College, Columbia University, New
  York, NY, 2009 - 2010

• Recipient, Social Studies Education Scholarship Award, Teachers College, Columbia University,
  New York, NY, 2008 - 2009

• Recipient, Minority Education Scholarship Award, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, 2008 – 2009

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Professional Certifications

• Nebraska Professional Teaching Certificate, 2008 - 2018

• Endorsement: Secondary Social Studies, Grades 7-12

• Endorsement: English as a Second Language, Grades K-12

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Grants and Fellowships

• College, Columbia University. New York, NY, 2009 Diversity Fellow, Dean's Fellowship Program for Teaching and Diversity Award, Teachers

• Graduate Assistant, Provost's Investment Fund, Teachers College, Columbia University. New York, NY, 2008

• History Scholar, Teaching Excellence in America’s Core History (TEACH), Lincoln Public Schools, funded by United States Department of Education Teaching American History (TAH) Grant, Lincoln, NE, 2004

• History Scholar, Bringing American History Scholarship into the Classroom (BAHSIC), Lincoln Public Schools, funded by United States Department of Education Teaching American History (TAH) Grant, Lincoln, NE, 2002

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Committee Service

• Member, Behavior Intervention Team, 2018 - present

• Member, Lied Center State Advisory Board, 2018 - present

• Member, Student Success Team, 2017 - present

• Member, African and African American Leadership Caucus, 2016 - present

• Member, Advising Coordinating Board, 2014 - present

• Member, Academic Advising Association, 2014 - present

• Search Committee Member, TRIO, Associate Director, 2019

• Search Committee Member, Office of Success and Intercultural Services, Associate Director, 2018

• Member, Inspire Award Advisory Board, 2017 - 2018

• Member, Husker Dialogue Steering Committee, 2016 - 2018

• Member, Retention Leaders Committee, 2016 - 2018

• Member, Students of Concern Committee, 2016 - 2018

• Search Committee Member, Lied Center for Performing Arts, Box Office Assistant Manager, 2016

• Search Committee Member, Dr. Charles Riedesel Outstanding Academic Advising Award, 2016

• Search Committee Member, College of Business Administration, Academic Advisor, 2016

• Member, Student Success Council, 2013 – 2015

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Complete CV available upon request