PhD Student at NC State

Current Research: CS1 Exercise Effectiveness; The use of Practice as a Learning Tactic in CS1 Classes; Activity Sequencing for CS Exercise Types

Former instructor for two colleges (I decided if I was going to teach college, I need the Dr). Previously worked for an HVAC Optimization Company (similar to the Nest) for Quick Service Restaurants using embedded Digi XBee systems. BA is Theater, MSCSIS in Computer Science with focus in Face and Gesture Recognition

3rd Degree Black Belt in Aikido, Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu