My background in news began with a small cable news program where I reported, anchored and produced the newscast. At the same time I was working on my master's degree and this led to my first teaching position in production and news. I taught at Arkansas State University, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and Carson Newman College prior to coming to James Madison University. In each of these positions I have had the responsibility of producing the university's student television news program. In addition to my teaching, I maintain an active freelance writing career. I write scripts for educational videos and do some commercial copywriting.

Teaching Interests: Broadcast Journalism, Media Effects, Scriptwriting, Video Production

Research/Creative Activities: Scriptwriting, research on the effects of media on children and teenagers