Education

MPA, Appalachian State University
BS, Appalachian State University

Common Courses Taught

Crime in America
Criminal Law
Criminological Theory
Probation, Parole and Community Corrections
Criminal Investigation and Interrogation

Scholarly and Professional Achievements

• More than 25 years of experience in the field of criminal justice
• 15 years experience as a Probation/Parole Officer (which involves a combination of court, law enforcement, corrections and caseload responsibilities)
• Criminal Justice Instructor Certification
• Certified by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission
• Basic Law Enforcement Training Instructor (to certify law enforcement officers) through North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission-since 1999.