Research Interests
Computer science education, programming language design, AI, data science, educational psychology, collaborative and adaptive learning.
Education
- MS, Educational Psychology: Learning & Cognition, Florida State University, 2024
- MS, Computer Information Systems, Florida Institute of Technology, 2012
- BS, Information Technology, University of Belize, 2010
Certificates
- Graduate Certificate, Online Teaching & Learning, Florida State University, 2024
- Graduate Certificate, Instructional Design, University of Florida, 2020
Academic Honors
- Love of Learning Award, Phi Kappa Phi, 2024
- National Society for Leadership and Success, Member since 2022
- Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Member since 2013
Employment History
ACADEMIC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Program Coordinator, Florida A&M University, 2022–Present
- Manage student success efforts in the computer science degree.
- Perform curriculum assessment and development.
- Perform academic advising and planning.
- Administer and manage the Computer Science Google Scholarship.
- Instructor, Florida A&M University, 2018–Present
- Teach courses (see list at end)
- Perform instructional design and development activities
- Instructor, Belmopan Baptist High School, 2011
- Lecturer, St. John’s College Junior College, 2010–2011
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Full Stack Web Developer, USSIGlobal, 2013–2018
Grants
- Co-PI, Collaborative Research: CUE-T: Broadening Participation in Computing via Active Learning Strategies in Multi-Institution Online Synchronous Learning Environments
June 1, 2023 – May 1, 2027
National Science Foundation
PI: Edward Jones, Ph.D.
Total Awarded: $219,873
- Senior Personnel, Northrup Grumman:Towards AI-Enabled Tutoring for Critical CIS Courses
June 1, 2023 – August 1, 2026
Northrup Grumman
PI: Mark Weatherspoon, Ph.D.
Service
- Department Assessment Committee, Florida A&M University, Coordinator, 2024 – Present
- Department Faculty Development Planning, Florida A&M University, Coordinator, 2024 – Present
- HBCU Battle of the Brains, Florida A&M University, Co-Advisor, 2024
- Google Scholarship, Florida A&M University, Coordinator, 2023 – Present
- Women in STEM, Florida A&M University, Advisor, 2023 – 2024
- BE Smart Hackathon, Florida A&M University, Advisor, 2023
- Department Curriculum Committee, Florida A&M University, Member, 2023 – 2024
- HBCU C2 Innovation Team, Florida A&M University, Faculty Member, 2021 – Present
- Association for Computing Machinery @ FAMU, Florida A&M University, Advisor, 2019 – 2023
- Association for Computing Machinery Committee on Women @ FAMU, Florida A&M University, Advisor, 2019 – 2023
- CIS Innovation & Technology Expo, Florida A&M University, Coordinator, 2019 – Present
- 7 Hills Capital, Florida A&M University, Advisor, 2019
- Data Science Focal Group, Florida A&M University, Member, 2019 – 2020
Workshops/Conferences Attended
- International Learning Assistant Conference (ILAC), Learning Assistants Alliance, October 2024
- POGIL National Meeting, POGIL Project, June 2024
- Fundamentals of Assessment, ABET, April 2024
- ABET Symposium, ABET, April 2024
- International Learning Assistant Conference (ILAC), Learning Assistants Alliance, October 2023
- Activity Writing Virtual Workshop, The POGIL Project, July 2021
- POGIL Classroom Facilitation Virtual Workshop, The POGIL Project, July 2021
- Fundamentals of POGIL Virtual Workshop, The POGIL Project, July 2021
- Sixth Workshop on Using Learning and Engagement Strategies in Software Engineering and Programming Courses (LESSEP-2019-1), Florida International University, 2019
Professional Development
- SoTL Academy Participant, FAMU, 2024
- Apple Teacher Certification, 2022
- POGIL & ABET Workshops, 2021–2024
Panels, Workshops & Presentations
PANELS
- LA/LA Faculty Panel, ILAC, October 18, 2024
WORKSHOPS FACILITATED
- Designing Collaborative Learning Experiences, Florida A&M University Teaching and Learning Center, April 4, 2025
- Working with Learning Assistants in a POGIL Classroom, ILAC, October 20, 2024
- Planning for LA-Student Interaction, ILAC, October 19, 2024
- AR Unleashed: Elevate Teaching with AR.js, Florida A&M University Teaching and Learning Center, October 20, 2023
- Cracking the Code: A Byte-sized Introduction to Coding for All, Florida A&M University Teaching and Learning Center, October 18, 2023
PRESENTATIONS
- Specifications Grading: A Shift Towards Mastery-Focused Assessment
EMPOWER Virtual Conference, Florida A&M University, 2024
Topic: The implementation of specifications grading in higher education computer science courses, highlighting benefits for student mastery and instructor efficiency.
Professional Service
- Supporting Inclusivity: Learning Communities for Historically Marginalized Groups Strategic Team, POGIL Project, 2024 – Present
Professional Affiliations
- Learning Assistants Alliance
- The POGIL Project
- Association for Computing Machinary
- SIGCSE (ACM)
Courses Taught
FAMU:
- CGS2120 – Introduction to Computers with Programming (Swift and Python)
- CIS 4301 – Information Systems Design Development
- CIS4910 – Information Systems Project
- CIS4942 – Information Systems Internship
- COP2034 – Introduction to Programming Using Python
- COP3014C – Fundamentals of Programming
- COP3330 – Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- COP3060 – Concepts of Advanced Application Development
- COP3366 – Introduction to C# Programming
- COP3710 – Database Development
- COP3828 – Web Programming & Design
- COP4020 – Programming Languages
- COP4365 – Advanced C# Programming
- COP4814 – Web Services
SJCJC:
- Introduction to Visual Basic Programming
- Advanced Visual Basic Programming
- WWW Interactive Programming
- MS Access & SQL
- Systems Analysis & Design
- Business Information Systems
- Introduction to Computers
- Study Skills
