Achievements

Grants

• ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant - STEM-istry: Chemistry Activities for a STEM Program (American Chemical Society, 2017), $1494

• FirstEnergy STEM Classroom Grant: Let It Blow - Wind Turbines and Energy (FirstEnergy, 2016), $968

  • Wind turbine kits, Vernier Energy sensors, Variable Load Resistor, Anemometer

• Tracks and Carts for Physics Class (DonorsChoose, 2016), $766

  • 2 dynamic track systems and carts

• Who Done it?  Students Want a Forensic Science Class (DonorsChoose, 2016), $703

  • Student-lead project

  • electrophoresis chamber, DNA analysis kit and fingerprinting kits

• Physics Inquiry with iPads (Partnership for Science Excellence, 2016), $500

  • 2 sets of motion detectors and interfaces to use with iPads

• Balance Needed for AP Chemistry (DonorsChoose, 2015), $432

  • Precision Balance, 120g Capacity and 0.001g Readability

• POGIL Workshop for Discovery-Based Learning (DonorsChoose, 2014), $632

  • Regional POGIL workshop, 3 days, Summer 2015

• Interactive Demonstrations for Physics (DonorsChoose, 2014), $312

  • Vernier cart fans, pulley system and Hooke's law spring set for use with Vernier Dynamics System

• ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant - Inquiry and Project Based Chemistry (American Chemical Society, 2014), $1450

  • Significant Figures Set, Absolute Zero Sphere, PASPORT Colorimeters, PASPORT Fast Response Temperature probes, PASPORT High Accuracy Drop Counters, Chemistry through Inquiry Teachers Guide

• Unsung Heroes Award - Physics Quest  (ING/Voya Financial, 2014), $2000

  • LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robotics classroom set

• Rickey Science Institute Equipment Grant - Using Computer Data Acquisition to Teach Motion and Force (Marietta College Department of Physics, 2014), $837

  • Vernier Dynamics System, LabQuest Mini, Motion Detector, 2 Dual-Range Force Sensors, Tools for Scientific Thinking,  Interactive Lecture Demonstrations, and Active Learning in Introductory Physics (Sokoloff & Thornton)

• Power Up Our Forensics Unit (DonorsChoose, 2014), $515

  • Power supply for DNA electrophoresis units

• Environmental Chemistry Project in Rural WV (DonorsChoose, 2014), $773

  • Water quality testing sensors - nitrate probe, chloride sensor, and dissolved oxygen probe

• High School Equipment Grant (Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh, 2014), $2272

  • 2 SpectroVis Plus spectrophotometers, 4 Stir Stations, 2 Spectrum Tube Sets, 2 Fiber Optic Cables for SpectroVis Plus

• High School Equipment Grant (Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh, 2014), $200

  • 2 Vernier photogates & 2 light sensors

• Safety First!  The Best Chemistry Demos Require a Shield (DonorsChoose, 2014), $564

  • Laboratory Safety Shield

• Safety First! Young Chemists need Googles (DonorsChoose, 2013), $342

  • Class set of safety goggles

• Inquiry Activities for Chemistry Class (DonorsChoose, 2013), $443

  • Understanding Properties of Matter and Periodic Properties inquiry kits

• Chemistry Teacher Grant (Ohio Northern University, 2013), $469

  • Vernier SpectroVis Plus spectrophotometer

Fellowships

• DOW-NSTA New Teacher Academy Fellowship (National Science Teachers Association, 2012-2013)

• Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (National Institutes of Health, 2008-2010)

  • postdoctoral fellowship, salary support

• Postdoctoral Fellowship (American Heart Association, 2008)

  • salary support, declined in lieu of NIH fellowship

Recognition

• WCHS Teacher Earns Award as State's 'Unsung Hero' (Wirt County Journal, 17 September 2014)

• 212º Club (Wirt County Schools, August 2014)

• Attendance Award (Wirt County High Schools, January 2013)

• WCHS Science Teacher Earns Fellow Award (Wirt County Journal, 2 January 2013)

• Top Flyer - New Science Teachers Academy (National Science Teachers Association, April 2013)

• Recognition of Excellence Award for Outstanding Performance on the Praxis II: Biology Content Knowledge Test (ETS, 2010)

• Best Presentation Award for Excellence in Research Related to Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine - 6th Annual Anesthesiology Research Retreat (Vanderbilt University, Department of Anesthsiology, 2009)

• Postdoctoral Research Recognition Award (American Heart Association, 2008)

• 1st Place - Pfizer Predoctoral Excellence in Renal Research Award (American Physiological Society, Renal Section, 2006)

• Water and Electrolyte Homeostasis Section Travel Award (American Physiological Socciety, 2005)

• Dean's Honor Roll (Cleveland State University, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)