I am an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. I hold a PhD in Language and Literacy Education (TESOL) from the University of Georgia. I have been working in the field of education for over 15 years. Additionally, I am a veteran of the United States Air Force and a returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Honduras 99-01). I speak Spanish and Portuguese as well as basic Korean. My hobbies include Brazilian jiu-jitsu (brown belt), surfing, fishing, and gardening.