Meet the Doctor of Education Faculty

BS English Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
MS Theology, Grace University
MM Holocaust Education, University of London
EdD Character Education, Regent University 

Areas of Expertise
Holocaust education in the United States, genocide education, viticulture

Accomplishments and published articles
Award of Excellence from the Nebraska Department of Education, 2020
“I Feel Like Writing: Critical Context and the Legacy of Anne Frank in Education.” Chapter contribution to a forthcoming book on the legacy of Anne Frank. Routledge. Anticipated publication: July 2024.
Book, The Judgement of Paris: How the Napa Valley Changed the World of Wine Forever. The History Press. May 2023.
Book, Think Higher, Feel Deeper: Holocaust Education in the Secondary Classroom. Teachers College Press. October 2021.
“Shades of Gray: Genocide, Heroism, and the Complications of Perspective.” Proceedings from The Fourth World Heroism Science Conference. Anticipated publication: May 2024
“The Next Pioneers: Leaders in the Fight Against Global Climate Change in Napa Valley.” Proceedings from the Fourth World Heroism Science Conference. Anticipated publication: May 2024
“Genocide and Heroism: Portrayal versus Reality.” The Encyclopedia of Herism Studies, Springer, 2023.

Involvement
Tri-Faith Initiative, Unity Committee Leader
Achilles International Volunteer
TeamMates Mentor
Institute for Holocaust Education & Nebraska Department of Education
Completely Kids
Stephen Center Volunteer
Omaha Performing Arts, Board Member, “Presenter’s Circle”