Faculty Profiles

Teaching, service, and research in biological sciences have been central to my career. After earning a BS in Zoology with special honors in cancer research, I pursued a PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowship in the human infectious pathogens Shigella and Pseudomonas. Those experiences ultimately led to my focus in higher education -- teaching biology and microbiology to future wildlife, conservation, exercise science, healthcare, and computer science professionals. My strengths lie in my advocacy for science, health, students, and diversity, and I teach with gratitude for the experiences that have led to the intersection of my path with those of my wonderful students and this great institution.

Education
University of Texas, Austin, TX - Post-doctoral training — 2007-2010
University of Texas, Austin, TX - PhD Microbiology and Genetics — 2000-2007
University of Texas, Austin, TX - BS Zoology, Special Honors — 1993-1998
Study abroad in science at University of the Basque Country, Leioa, Spain — 1995
Study abroad in language and culture at Cemanahuac, Cuernavaca, Mexico — 1994
Bastrop High School, Bastrop, TX - Diploma with Honors, Top 10 — 1989-1993