about me

I have written for different publications and earned several awards for my work. With every project, I ask myself: Is my writing accurate? Does it move me? Have I told the story?

No matter what I’m writing about, from digging into history to telling a touching story about a dog, I use these questions to keep my work accurate, engaging, and meaningful.

My childhood gave me a unique outlook as a writer. I was born in Connecticut, and went to public schools across New England before graduating from Bitburg High School in Germany. That experience was truly exciting for me.
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After college, I started my career as a government contract Imagery Analyst. This interesting job taught me a lot about critical thinking and complex analysis.
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Next, I moved into academia. For more than twenty years, I worked as an adjunct professor, teaching computer science and geography at several universities. My classes covered topics like the Reconstruction Era, Westward Expansion, and the Oklahoma Indian Territories.
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Outside of work, I have many personal interests. One of my favorite hobbies is training and judging dogs for Scent Work.