Biography

Education:

• Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, University of Bridgeport, expected completion date: 2023
• Master of Art in Bio-Molecular Science, Central CT. State University, 2008. GPA 3.7
• Bachelor of Science in Bio-Molecular Science, Central CT. State University, 2006
• Associate of Science in Biotechnology, Housatonic Community College, 2003. GPA 3.6, Honors

Certificates:

• Deputy Title IX and Hearing Officer Certificate, 2022
• iTEACH Essentials Certification- Best Practices in Online Pedagogy, 2020
• Trained facilitator in Carnegie STEM Pathway Provider under the Carnegie Science Center, 2019
• Association of College & University Educators (ACUE) – Effective Teaching Certificate, 2017
• Forensic Science for Educators Certificate, University of New Haven, 2015
• Pastoral Counseling Certificate, ST. Francis Hospital, 2014
• Pastoral Counseling Graduate Certificate, Liberty University Theological School, 2014
• Certificate in Forensic Science, Professional Career Development Institute, 2004

Recognition/Awards/Publications:

• 100 Women of Color Award (6/2022)
• Published submission -10th Annual STEAM Conference (6/2021) - “Sustaining STEM/STEAM on a College Campus”
• Published author of The Spirit of Gardening, Gardening for New Bees. (4/2020). Xulon Press.
• Board of Regents for Higher Education System-wide Faculty Teaching Award (4/2018)
• Society of College and University Planning (SCUP) Panelist “Full STEAM Ahead” (10/2017)
• Housatonic Community College Young Alumni Award (11/2016)
• Jettie Tisdale Community STEAM Award (6/2016)