AWARDS & HONORS

Throughout my academic and professional career, I was honored with numerous awards and recognitions for my dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and service. From grants supporting innovative educational initiatives to awards recognizing outstanding teaching and scholarly achievements, each honor represents my efforts to make a meaningful impact in my field and beyond. I am grateful for the opportunities to contribute to my field and positively impact my students and colleagues. 

  • Open Adopt Grant, Virginia’s Academic Library Consortium, 2022
  • Ten-Year Service Award for Dedicated Service to the Commonwealth of Virginia, 2021
  • Greenwood Library Bookplate for Promotion to Associate Professor and Award of Tenure, 2021
  • Faculty Summer Research and Development Grants, Longwood University, 2017-2020
  • Whatley Best Article Award, Popular Culture Association in the South, 2018
  • Raiford Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2018
  • Featured in The Farmville Herald, Virginia, October 2017
  • Five-Year Service Award for Dedicated Service to the Commonwealth of Virginia, 2016
  • Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Grant, 2016
  • Sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha International Women's Fraternity Commendation, 2015
  • Outstanding First Year Student Advocate Award, Longwood University, 2015
  • Princeps Honorary Organization Faculty Recognition, Fall 2014
  • Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society Faculty Member Inductee, 2013
  • Ph.D. Banner Carrier, ODU College of Arts and Letters, Spring 2012
  • Shining Star Faculty Award, Old Dominion University Division of Student Affairs, 2011
  • Graduate Scholarly Paper Award, Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society, 2009
  • Henry Regnery Endowed Scholarship, Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society, 2008
  • Conference Travel Grants, Old Dominion University, Department of English, 2008 and 2009
  • Vehbi Koç Scholar (Academic Excellence Award), Koç University, 2001-2002
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