I am originally from the small town of Hamilton, Alabama (If you’ve ever driven Highway 78 to Birmingham, you passed the exit). I received my Bachelor’s degree in Music and taught elementary vocal music in Rome, New York and in Atlanta, Georgia. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling at Clark Atlanta University and then moved to East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in Johnson City, Tennessee where I was a counselor/academic advisor. After earning my doctorate in Educational Leadership from ETSU, I moved to Jackson, Tennessee and joined the faculty of Lane College. In addition to serving as an assistant professor in the Education Department, I also served as Chair of the Department and helped lead the Department through a successful state accreditation visit. In 2002 I came to CBU as an assistant professor in the Department of Education.

My research interests include racial awareness and diversity, school law, and leadership.