I spend a lot of my intellectual energy puzzling over where extreme political attitudes come from, how attitudes could (or fail to) change, and how our identification with different groups affects our political attitudes. I'm borderline obsessed with all things Supreme Court and (pre-COVID, used to) plan my vacations around their oral argument calendar. True story.

One thing that often drives my students crazy is my unwillingness to share with you my own political attitudes. I strongly believe that my opinions aren't consequential in your ability to learn from me. I will spend the semester trying to throw you off the scent.

I live in Monteagle with my family -- Doug, two kids (currently 23 and 15), and our dogs Lexie and Ginger. When I'm not teaching, I'm probably reading, watching a Hallmark movie, doing the grocery shopping for our family ... or daydreaming about teaching.

I'm here to be your eager learning coach and all-around government enthusiast. Reach out anytime. I mean that.