My career has been dedicated to education, from teaching in K-12 settings to designing and instructing online courses at the post-secondary level. I am currently the Director of E-Learning, Technology, and Communications at the University of Florida’s College of Education. My holistic approach to life is evident in how my creative writing, visual art, and music all stem from a deep love for learning.

In my role, I lead a dynamic team that develops innovative undergraduate and graduate courses, digital content, and software applications to enhance teaching and learning both at the University of Florida and beyond. Notably, the online graduate master’s programs under my leadership have consistently ranked among the top 1 or 2 in the nation for ten consecutive years.

My artistic journey has been lifelong. I express my creativity through poetry, creative non-fiction, visual art, music, and hybrid forms. My written work has been featured in various online and print publications, including Epigraph, Cruel Garters, Bridge Eight, Draft Journal, Five Quarterly, Convergence, and The Brooklyn Voice. In music, my multidisciplinary compositions have been performed at notable venues such as The Museum of Contemporary Art in Jacksonville and various other universities and festivals. Additionally, my paintings have been included in gallery exhibitions and used as album covers, including the artwork for the brilliant Kidd Jordan’s album, Palm of Soul.