I am a Lecturer of Political Science at Baylor University. 

My fields of study are American political development, American political institutions American political thought, state politics, political parties, and legislatures. My primary research agenda centers around the development of political parties and elections during the American early republic. I use research on American political thought, specifically on representation, to better understand these institutions and others. For more on my publications and working papers visit the Research page.

My research agenda influences my teaching. I teach courses in American government and politics including topics such as the development and interpretation of the US Constitution, the American Congress, state and local politics, and political parties. Across my courses I emphasize academic skill development, civil discourse, and active learning experiences. For more on my teaching philosophy and course offerings visit the Teaching page.

I received my PhD in Political Science from the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO as a Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy Graduate Fellow. I earned my BS in Social Sciences Education and Political Science from Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO.

Here is the latest version of my CV (January 2024).