I am learning right along with my students. 

Over the years, I have let my students shape my courses, not just through what they say, but through what confuses them, what finally makes accounting click, and what makes them want to give up. Every semester brings new information, and I keep redesigning around it.

My goal has always been the same: create an engaging, meaningful experience for accounting students, whether they are sitting in front of me or learning online from anywhere in the world. I have spent years teaching across community college institutions and course formats, and I bring the same questions to everyone. How do I help students see the value in accounting? How do I convince them it is not as intimidating as they think?

I hold a Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, both from Stephen F. Austin State University, along with 18 graduate hours in Economics from UT Tyler, UNT, and East Texas A&M University. I have been teaching at the community college level for over 10 years in the areas of Accounting, Business Management, and Economics.

My credentials as a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Fraud Examiner are grounded in real experience across public accounting, state government, and nonprofit work. 

That background shapes my course design decisions and conversations about what accounting education should actually prepare students to do. It has led me to bring real professional development experiences into the classroom, build a community that fosters lasting connections, and help students see the bigger picture of their own futures.