“[I want to be remembered as] someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability. And to help repair tears in her society, to make things a little better through the use of whatever ability she has…”
— Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The Basics
Favorite aunt
Egalitarian
Donut enthusiast
Animal lover
Avid reader
Traveler
Vegetarian home cook
The Photos… just for fun
Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology
The University of South Florida (Tampa, FL | USA)Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Illinois State University (Normal, IL | USA)Graduate Certificate in Victimology & Victim Assistance
Tokiwa International Victimology Institute (Mito | Japan)Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Illinois State University (Normal, IL | USA)
The Practice
Crime Victim Advocate - Legal System
Sojourn Shelter & Services (Springfield, IL | USA)Terrorism Intelligence Analyst
Illinois State Police (Springfield, IL | USA)
The Education
The Academe
Current Position
North Central College (Naperville, IL | USA)
Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology
Chairperson
Associate Professor of Criminology & Sociology
Previous Positions
North Central College (Naperville, IL | USA)
Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau, MO | USA)
Department of Criminal Justice & Social Work
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Instructor of Criminal Justice
University of South Florida (St. Petersburg, FL | USA)
Department of Criminology
Visiting Instructor of Criminology
The Favorites
Artist: Chris Beaty
I may be biased, but he’s the best artist I know.
Author: Alison Blasdell
My favorite mom and my favorite novelist.