Education

• M.Ed. Special Education, Virginia State University, 2005
• B.S. Public Administration, Virginia State University, 1997

Research Interests

• What is the impact of the playing of soothing music on a consistent basis in classroom with lower functioning students with Autism in comparison with the same population where music is not played?
• How does Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affect adults in comparison to the impact it has on middle and high school students?
• Is there a correlation between poverty and students being found eligible for special education services?
• Are alternative and charter schools more effective for urban youth than traditional public schools?
• Compare and contrast the socioeconomic status of African-Americans students with disabilities between rural and urban areas.

Affiliations

• American Holistic Health Association
• United Negro Improvement Association
• National Association of Special Education Teachers
• National Education Association
• Petersburg Education Association
• Virginia Education Association
• Virginia High School Coaches Association
• Virginia State University Alumni Association (Chesterfield Chapter)