M.A., Theater, California State University, Fullerton, CA
M.S., Education, California State University, Fullerton, CA
B.A., Theater & English, California State University, Fullerton, CA
CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Certificate: Hollywood Scriptwriting Institute Hollywood, CA
Reading Specialist Credential California State University, Fullerton, CA
Secondary Teaching Credential California State University, Fullerton, CA
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential California State University, Fullerton, CA
COURSES:
ENG1100 English Composition
ENG2100 Introduction to Literature
ENG2300 Introduction to Drama
ENG0130 Writing Skills
ENG3130 Dramatic Writing
ENG3220 Myth, Fantasy, and Imagination in Literature
ENG4100 Advanced Composition
ENG4200 Children's Literature
MUS2400 Worship Arts II: Dramatic Production in the Church
KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS:
Who's Who Among American Educators
American Association of College English Teachers
Outstanding Faculty Service Award, Pacific Christian College
Excellence In Children's Ministry Award, International Network of Children's Ministry
National Association of Theater Educators
Excellence in Theatrical Direction, Inland Empire Theater Guild
Excellence in Drama Ministry, Crossroads Christian Church
ACADEMIC INTERESTS:
The use of drama in sermon illustrations for church worship services and in community outreach to communicate the Gospel in a visual age.
The training of dramatic writers to write original dramas for secular and church audiences.
Training students to write intelligently, exhibit high-level critical thinking, and adhere to the rules of correct grammar, syntax, and academic style.
Helping promising writers market their material to secular and church publishers.
Writing skits and companion activities to help children understand how to enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ and how live Go
