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In the latest episode of "Beyond the Thesis," hosted by Papa PhD, I talk with podcast host David Mendes about my latest book project, Parenting While PhDing , and the unique challenges that today's students face with regard to mental health, building resilient communities, and so much more. Here's a trailer of the episode, and you can listen on any of these platforms: Apple Spotify David's Website

I had the distinct pleasure of getting to dialogue with Nancy Reddy of the Be Less Careful blog and my co-editor Jenna Morton-Aiken. In this interview , we talk about all things related to motherhood and the creative process. On a personal note, I adore Nancy's writing, and her most recent book, The Good Mother Myth , was one of those "deep reads" for me this fall. I sunk into it, feeling seen, shocked, and surprised by theories I once revered. I can't recommend it enough, e

I’m incredibly honored to share that I was recognized as the 2025 Developmental Educator of the Year by CASP-TX (College Academic Support Programs).  This award means so much to me because I care deeply about building pathways that help students navigate college. From supporting TWU’s FAST Academy to strengthening English corequisite courses (and even teaching a first-year seminar for pre-nursing students enrolled in developmental math), I enjoy finding creative ways to remov

Just published in North Texas E-News , TWU offers free admissions essay webinar on National Day on Writing-Oct. 20 - North Texas e-News ....

As peak application season begins, “In Your College Era” webinar equips students, parents and counselors with essay strategies —...

Hey, world! September flew by in a flash, an da lot is in transition at the moment -- including new projects I'm particularly excited...

Just announced: I'm thrilled to be a featured speaker at SMU's first annual Sterling R. E. Havens Writing Symposium -- taking place at...

I along with my colleague Dr. Jenna Morton-Aiken at Brown University are thrilled to see praise rolling in for our recently published...

As an academic coordinator for TWU's FAST Academy Program , I welcomed NBC5 (DFW) into my classroom in June 2025. The written...

I was honored to receive one of only three certificates of excellence awarded by NCTE-CCCC for the Writing Program Certificate of...

As an advocate for breastfeeding parents, I wrote this op-ed for Ms. Magazine to drum up awareness regarding important changes that...

It's time to fund college writing programs like students lives depend on it -- because they do. Read my op-ed in the Fort Worth Weekly .

As a long-time fan of the Another Mother Runner Podcast, I was thrilled to talk with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Adrienne Keene for...

In episode 91 of Shane Wood's Pedagogue Podcast , I talk with Shane about my book -- Running, Thinking, Writing: Embodied Cognition in...