About Me

I am a middle school special education history teacher and an independent medievalist whose work centers on making the complexities of the medieval world accessible to modern audiences. My academic interests span social, cultural, and religious history of the Middle Ages, with particular focus on everyday life, belief systems, and the structures that shaped medieval communities. Through sustained research and study, I explore topics ranging from castles and guilds to manuscript culture and the lived experiences of ordinary people.

In both my classroom teaching and historical work, I am committed to translating rigorous scholarship into engaging, understandable narratives. I believe that medieval history offers powerful insights into the foundations of modern society, and I strive to present it in ways that are intellectually grounded while remaining inviting to learners of all backgrounds.

Outside of teaching, I devote much of my time to reading primary sources, studying current historical research, and developing educational content that brings the Middle Ages to life. Usually accompanied by a strong cup of coffee, my work blends academic curiosity with a passion for storytelling, aiming to bridge the gap between scholarly history and public engagement.