About us

I am a partner, friend, sister, daughter, leader, learner, and explorer.

I feel the most authentically ME when I’m with my family, including our two cute puppies.

I feel at home at Spears because of our support for each other, not just our acceptance.

Come talk to me about LGBTQ+ and women’s issues.

I am a(n) cheetah (an allusion to the book Untamed by Glennon Doyle).

I feel the most authentically ME when I’m outside. When I was fussy as a baby, my parents would sit me on the floor in front of the glass door so I could see out into our yard. Then I’d stop crying.

I feel at home at Spears because people in our college genuinely care about each other.

Come talk to me about Universal Design for Learning, Twice Exceptional (those who are both gifted and also what some consider challenged or disabled), Autism, developmental disability advocacy, Deaf culture, and real life stories of how learning accommodations have empowered people I know to achieve their goals.

I am a(n) advocate for anyone pursuing a dream to positively impact our communities, society, and world.

I feel the most authentically ME when I’m dancing in the living room to oldies with my kids or hiking with my family.

I feel at home at Spears because we’re all invested in our students and community, you see it in every single employee.

Come talk to me about being a working mother, confronting gender stereotypes, HR policies and labor laws, and LGBTQ+ career readiness.

I am a(n): Mom, Wife, Christian, Traveler, Disney Fan, Accounting Ambassador.

I feel the most authentically ME when I’m traveling with my family.

I feel at home at Spears because I have the freedom and flexibility to be ever changing and learning.    

Come talk to me about any way I can help or how to enter the accounting profession.

I am a(n) board member for the Payne County Area United Way, coordinator of the Spears School United Way Campaign, Secretary and Board Member of the Coyle School Foundation since 2003, member of the Coyle, Langston and Meridian PTA since 2002, and coordinator of the Wayne Gross Scholarship for Seniors at Coyle School since 2001.

I feel most authentically me when I am working with the Spears School of Business in offering management and professional development programs that meet the needs of the citizens in the state of Oklahoma, the region and nationally.

I feel at home at Spears because of the passion for the mission, colleagues, career and work, and friends.

Come talk to me about anything you believe we can do to make a difference in little ways which can make an overall difference.

I am a: Canadian, husband, and cat and dog dad.

I feel the most authentically ME when I’m with my friends or in the pit at a concert.

I feel at home at Spears because of its culture of supporting one another and helping each other succeed.

Where you can find me: On the Tulsa campus (NH 303)*

Come talk to me about: ADHD in academia, and in general I can offer understanding, validation, and help navigating issues and solve problems.