Education:

Miami University, Oxford, OH; Bachelor of Science in Education, May 1999
Concentration: Natural Sciences & Conservation of Natural Resources

Clemson University, Masters of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, August 2004
Masters Minor: Biological Sciences
Concentration: Environmental Education and Interpretation

Central Carolina Technical College, Sumter, SC; Associate in Agriculture, September 2008
Major in Natural Resources Management

Work Experience:

Lexington County School District One, Lexington, SC
White Knoll High School, Lexington, SC 2009-2014
- taught AP Environmental Science, Biology I, Marine Science, Environmental Studies-Nature Study
- Green Steps Schools team leader
- South Carolina Envirothon team coach
- Science textbook adoption committee
Pelion Middle School, 2001-2003
- taught sixth grade language arts, social studies, and science
- Pelion High School Varsity Track - Assistant coach

College of Charleston, Charleston, SC – Adjunct Professor, 2012-2013
- taught and planned the graduate course EDPD-678-K 60 “South Carolina Teachers Tour: Teaching Sustainable Forestry through Environmental Education”

Harbison State Forest, South Carolina Forestry Commission, Columbia, SC – Duty Ranger, 2010-2013
- visitor services, facilities and grounds maintenance, forestry education programs for Scouts, trail work & hazard tree removal, fee collection and pass sales, first aid, opening and closing of forest during weekend duty

Saluda Shoals Park, Columbia, SC – Educational Park Ranger, 2006-2009
- environmental education programs, day camp programming, cataloging plant species, wildlife management, team building and low ropes initiatives, program and grant writing, event planning, canoe instruction, designing informational kiosks and brochures, emergency response, and supervising/scheduling part-time staff

South Mountains State Park, Morganton, NC - Park Ranger, 2004-2006
- craft skills, interpretation and education, resource management, law enforcement, guided hikes, emergency medical response, fire suppression, and public relations
- organizer for Burke County Earth Day festival

Activities:

2013-present Associate Commissioner – Lexington County Soil & Water Conservation Di