Ph.D. Psychology (Biological Psychology emphasis)
 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 2004
M.A. Psychology (Behavioral Pharmacology and Behavior Analysis emphasis)
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, 2002
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, 2000
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI 1998
Interim Dean (2026 - Current)
College of Arts and Sciences, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Department Head (2016 - 2026)
Department of Psychological Science, Northern Michigan University
Department Faculty Member (2006 - Current)
Department of Psychological Science, Northern Michigan University. Associate Professor (2009) and Professor (2014)
Post-doctoral Research Fellow (2005 - 2006)
Department of Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology Division, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Research Technician (2001 - 2002)
Department of Central Nervous System Diseases, Pharmacia Corporation, Kalamazoo, MI