Professional focus: I am the director of teaching & learning resources, help to manage our resources at Fawcett Library, teach journalism and serve as a dorm head.
Scholarly or professional activities: My doctorate of education is in communication, computing and technology in education. I am an adjunct associate professor for Teachers College, Columbia University and an instructor for USD’s SOLES program. I also have a band called dzuls; we play indie, folk and rock. In 2020, I co-authored “Digital Participation and Risk Contexts in Journalism Education,” a paper published in Cogitatio Press. In June 2022, I authored “Melodrama and The Happiness of the Katakuris for Bright Wall/Dark Room, an online magazine.
Years as an educator: 15, with eight of those at Webb
Grew up: Born in New Jersey; spent 14 years in NYC after college.
Live on campus: Yes
Favorite spot at Webb: Fawcett Library is my home away from home and I love it because it serves as an intellectual and social hub on campus.
Favorite music or musician: Cate Le Bon
Favorite book or author: Los Detectives Salvages by Roberto Bolaño
Favorite TV show or movie:Los Espookys
Typical Saturday routine: If not in Joshua Tree, then: yardwork, skatepark, burger bar, pool, chill out.