I teach philosophy at Graceland University, where my courses encourage exploration of connections between philosophy and religion. My philosophical work focuses on metaphysics and philosophy of religion, and I graduated with a PhD from the University of Illinois after completing my dissertation on immaterialism and personal ontology.
In 2023, I formed an instructional design business, Therefore Learning, LLC, for which I partner with clients to design, develop, and implement custom learning solutions. With a foundation of best practices in teaching & learning and grounding in evidence-based principles, I create engaging activities that promote meaningful learning.
I have publications in 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology, Philosophy of Western Religions: An Open Educational Resource, and Introduction to Ethics: An Open Educational Resource. I also serve on the Editorial Board at 1000-Word Philosophy.
In 2018, I was awarded a Grant for Innovations in Teaching by the American Association of Philosophy Teachers to support a project evaluating the effectiveness of alternative assessments in philosophy courses, and I presented my findings in the AAPT 2021 Summer Series.
View my CV (January 2023)