Education
| BS | Genetics | University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| PhD | Biochemistry/Genetics | Duke University | Durham, NC |
Notable Honors and Service
- Awards
- Allan W. Purdy Award for Distinguished Service, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri. 2019
- Excellence in Advising Award, Region 7 (Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri. Oklahoma, Texas) of The National Academic Advising Association, 2016
- Faculty Advisor Award, Missouri academic Advising Association, 2015
- Excellence in Advising Faculty Award, University of Missouri, 2015
- Biochemistry Faculty Fellowship for Advising, Division of Biochemistry, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. University of Missouri, 2014-2015
- Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, 2013
- Outstanding Senior Teaching Award, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, 2007
- Committees and organizations
- Biochemistry Undergraduate Education Committee
- CAFNR Inclusivity and Diversity Committee
- CAFNR Advising, Learning and Teaching Enhancement Committee
- CAFNR Recruitment Committee
- MU Undergraduate Research Advisory Committee
- MU Honors Council
- MU Honors Curriculum Committee
- National Science Teaching Association
- Science Teachers of Missouri
- Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
- The Phi Beta Kappa Society, Secretary-Treasurer for Alpha of Missouri