I live and work in Ashland, VA. I received my PhD from Boston University, my MS from University of Washington, and my BS from William and Mary. I have also spent time at the University of St. Andrews, Western University, and Western Kentucky University. I am currently Assistant Professor of Physics at Randolph-Macon College, where I teach lots of physics. My research interests include the kinetics of phase transitions, earthquake physics, and the impact of storms on sandy beaches. I’m also the current Treasurer of the CSAAPT, the R-MC SPS faculty adviser, the former co-PI for the NSF Noyce Teacher Preparation Program for aspiring science teachers, and a co-PI on the NSF funded program, Pathways to Science for Hispanic Women.