Courses Taught
- LEGL 3331 – Legal History
- LEGL 3332 – Legal Ethics
- LEGL 3388 – Civil Procedure
- LEGL 4330 – Legal Research and Writing
- LEGL 4344 – Tort Law
- LEGL 4386 – SPEC: Family Law / SPEC: Wills & Trust
- LEGL 4390 – Legal Studies Capstone Course
Publications
Presentations
- “Achieving Better Student Outcomes with Lesson Plans,” American Association for Paralegal Education National Conference (November 2018)
- “Death of an Outline: Achieving better student outcomes with lesson plans,” American Association for Paralegal Education Northeast Regional Conference (April 2018)
- “Judicial Opinion Writing,” Spring Justice of the Peace Court Conference (April 2015)
- “Challenges Facing Paralegals and the Legal Profession Today,” Delaware Paralegal Assoc. National Affairs Luncheon (April 2014)
- Ethics 2011, Delaware Paralegal Association Annual Meeting (June 2011)
- Pre-Law Workshop (October 2007)
- “FERPA for Faculty,” Wilmington University Faculty Development Day (March 2007)
- “Legal Research Enrichment Seminar,” Widener University Legal Education Institute (2004)
- “Everything I Ever Needed to Know About Career Development, I Learned from Dr. Seuss,” 1st Annual Paralegals Retreat for the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Scholarly Activities
- Tarleton State University
- COLFA Curriculum Committee – Member (2019-2020)
- Library Committee – Member (2019-2020)
- Wilmington University
- Curriculum Committee
- Member (2005-2006; 2008-2009; 2013-2018)
- Co-Chair (2006-2008; 2015-2018)
- Academic Policy Committee (2011-2013)
- Human Subjects Review Committee (2009-2011)
- Ad Hoc Committee to Revise the Intellectual Property Policy (2006-2007)
- Ad Hoc Committee to Review the Adjunct Promotion Process (2015-Present)
- Curriculum Committee
- American Bar Association
- Member, Stevenson University re-approval site team (February, 2015)
Professional Affiliations
- Texas State Bar Association (2019-present)
- Delaware State Bar Association (2002-present) – currently inactive
- New Jersey State Bar Association (2002-2019) – currently inactive
- American Association for Paralegal Educators (2005-present)
Degrees
- Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration (Currently enrolled)
- Liberty University Online, Lynchburg, Virginia
- Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, 2002
- Widener School of Law, Wilmington, Delaware
- Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, Summa Cum Laude, 1992
- Wilmington University, Wilmington, Delaware
- Associate of Applied Science in Legal Assistance, 1995
- Austin Community College, Austin, Texas