Biography

I have a PhD in English Literature from University of Minnesota. My research interests include late medieval literature, Middle English literature, imaginative literature, food studies, and vernacular theology.

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Interests
  • Middle English Literature
  • Food Studies
  • Vernacular Theology
Education
  • PhD in English Literature, 2023

    University of Minnesota

  • MA in English Literature, 2020

    University of Minnesota

  • MA in Medieval Studies, 2016

    Western Michigan Univerity

  • Graduate Certificate, 2012

    Western Seminary

  • BS in Intercultural Studies, 2009

    Corban University

Teaching Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Humanities I–III
Adjunct Faculty
Aug 2023 – May 2024 Bethel University
 
 
 
 
 
Instructor
ENGL 3022 Science Fiction and Fantasy
Instructor
Jan 2022 – May 2022 University of Minnesota
 
 
 
 
 
Instructor
ENGL 1501 Literature and Public Life
Instructor
Sep 2021 – Dec 2021 University of Minnesota
 
 
 
 
 
Instructor
WRIT 1301 University Writing
Instructor
Sep 2019 – May 2021 University of Minnesota
 
 
 
 
 
Teaching Assistant
ENGL 3006W Survey of American Literatures and Cultures II
Teaching Assistant
Sep 2019 – May 2019 University of Minnesota
 
 
 
 
 
Teaching Assistant
ENGL 1001W Introduction to Literature
Teaching Assistant
Sep 2018 – Dec 2018 University of Minnesota
 
 
 
 
 
Instructor
ENG 110 College Writing I
Instructor
Sep 2016 – May 2017 Kalamazoo Valley Community College
 
 
 
 
 
Instructor
LAT 1000 Basic Latin I
Instructor
Sep 2016 – Dec 2016 Western Michigan University
 
 
 
 
 
Instructor
MDVL 1450 Heroes and Villains
Instructor
Sep 2014 – May 2016 Western Michigan University

Recent Publications