Highly skilled histotechnology and pathology educator with extensive experience in curriculum development, laboratory management, and accreditation compliance. Passionate about mentoring diverse student populations, fostering industry partnerships, and advancing histotechnology education through innovative teaching methods and hands-on training. Proven ability to develop and enhance academic programs, optimize laboratory workflows, and drive student success in clinical and research settings.
2021 - Present: Asst. Professor/Instructor, WVU
§ PALM 100: Introduction to Laboratory Medicine
§ PALM 101: Laboratory Medicine Pathways
§ PALM 200: Medical Terminology - Online
§ PALM 201: Basic Medical Laboratory Science
§ PALM 300: Introduction to Pathology(Pathophysiology) - Online
§ PALM 304: Histotechnology Microanatomy
§ PALM 306: Histotechniques I
§ PALM 307: Introduction to Histotechniques
§ PALM 406: Histotechniques II
§ PALM 464: Scientific Writing Seminar
§ PALM 475: Medical Relevance - Capstone Advisor/Mentor
§ FIS 393G: Death Investigation Lab – Guest Speaker
§ FIS 427L: Medicolegal Forensics Lab – Guest Speaker
§ PALM 648: Surgical/Autopsy Path Procedures
§ PALM 652: Histology for Pathologists’ Assistants
2014 – 2021: Training of histotechnologists for EM
2013 – 2021: Clinical preceptor for WVU Pathologists’ Assistant Program EM lab rotation
2005 – Present: Instructor for researchers, WVU
2005 – 2014: Team leader, Translational Medicine
2013: Clinical preceptor for individual pursuing online histotechnology certificate program.
2001 – 2005: Training residents in Ruby Memorial gross room.
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1. John Brown as a Freedom Fighter or Madman? - Attendee, October 1, 2024
2. LGBTQ+ Rights: Past, Present, & Future - Attendee, October 8, 2024
3. Inclusive Language & Microaggressions - Attendee, October 22, 2024
4. The Haunted History of Halloween - Attendee, October 29, 2024
5. Becoming an Ally for Native American Justice - Attendee, November 12, 2024
6. Ableism Disrupted - Attendee, November 19, 2024
1. Advancing the Profession: NSH Advocacy - Attendee, September 22, 2024
2. The "Ex Factor": Extraneous Tissue in the Histology Lab - Attendee, September 23, 2024
3. Culling Memorial Lecture: The History of ALS - Attendee, September 23, 2024
4. Histology Hacks for Cryosectioning - Attendee, September 23, 2024
5. Cells 2.0 - Attendee, September 24, 2024
6. Meaningful & Effective Communication Techniques for Histology Leaders - Attendee
7. Taking Old School Histology Techniques to the New Age - Attendee, September 24, 2024
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