I am an Assistant Professor of English at Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, WV. With a background in English, Linguistics, and Cultural Studies, I specialize in twentieth- and twenty-first-century American literature and film. My research explores questions of space, citizenship, and whiteness, interests shaped in part by my own experience as an international scholar living and working in the United States.
I teach courses in American literature, global literature, adaptation studies, environmental literature, film, introduction to writing. Across these courses, I encourage students to examine how narratives—literary, cinematic, and cultural—shape our perception of the world and our place in it.
My work has appeared in Adaptation, Literature/Film Quarterly, Contemporary Literature, and New Review of Film & Television Studies (NRFTS), among others.
TEACHING
I love teaching and learning alongside my students. Whether I am leading a first-year writing course or an upper-level English seminar, my goal is to spark students' curiosity, build their confidence, and help them grow as critical thinkers, readers, and writers. This is why, when designing a course, I prioritize inclusive pedagogy and transparent design, and my teaching emphasizes experiential learning, collaboration, and scaffolded reflection.
OUTSIDE ACADEMIA
When I’m not teaching or writing, you can find me on my front porch or in a local coffee shop with a good book, a strong cup of coffee, and a cat nearby.
