University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

Education

• Ph.D. Family Social Science, University of Minnesota
• M.S. Mental Health Counseling, University of Wisconsin – Stout
• B.S. Political Science and Music, University of Wisconsin – River Falls
  

Research Interests

Primary:

Intersections of gender, religion, spirituality, and family life. Current research program investigates Protestants’ gender construction as it relates to family metaphors for God (e.g. God is a father).

Secondary:

Best practices , pedagogy, and technologies to promote student learning outcomes in distance education.

Courses Taught

• HDFS 115: Individual and Family Relationships (traditional and online delivery)
• HDFS 340: Late Adulthood
• HDFS 365: Family Resource Management
• COUN 750: Counseling Theories

Also teach graduate level family policy course (blended delivery) for St. Mary’s University.