I am an Associate Professor at the Community College of Rhode Island, where I teach courses in media production, film studies, and communication studies. In production courses, I want a student to leave my course with the tactile experience and conceptual understanding necessary to continue learning as they create successful work. In film/communication studies courses, I seek to guide students through the subject, developing their critical thinking and writing skills. Along with teaching, I am involved in curriculum development and co-curricular activities at the college.
Current Position at CCRI
Associate Professor, Communication and Film/Media at the Community College of Rhode Island – with tenure
Past positions:
Visiting Lecturer, CCRI; Adjunct Instructor, CCRI; Affiliated Faculty, Emerson College; Adjunct Instructor, Bridgewater State University; Media Instructor, Cambridge Community TV
Education
MFA Media Art, Emerson College
BA, Psychology, minor Studio Art, Skidmore College
Classes
For an up-to-date listing and schedule, visit my CCRI faculty page
- FILM-1020 Film & Media Production
- FILM-2100 Television Production
- FILM-2204 History of Film I
- FILM-2205 History of Film II
- FILM-2210 Film Theory
- FILM-2300 Intermediate Editing
- FILM-2310 Sound Design & Production
- FILM-2350 Animation & Motion Graphics
- COMM-1005 Careers in Comm & Film
- COMM-1010 Communication Fundamentals
- COMM-1050 Mass Media Foundations^
- COMM-1201 Radio Production
- COMM-2490 Field Experience
- COMM-2500 Portfolio Capstone
- ENGL-2310 Intro to Screenwriting
Courses developed and approved by Curriculum Review Committee, but have not taught:
- FILM-2370 Digital Content Creation
- FILM-2205 Intro to Cinematography
- COMM-1203 Sports Communication
- COMM-1204 Sports Broadcasting & Production
- COMM-1900 Audiovisual Essentials 1
- COMM-1930 Event Sound Production
- COMM-1950 Event Video Production
- COMM-1970 Audiovisual Essentials 2
Curriculum development:
- Founding department faculty member, Dept of Communication and Media (2023)
- Assisted in development of AA in Comm/Media program (2019)
- Developed and successfully proposed Certificate Program, Audiovisual Technology & Production (2025)
Areas of Expertise
Film and media production, cinematography, directing, editing, screenwriting, animation, motion graphics; visual art; mass media history and theory.
Research focus
Media pedagogy and creativity
Scholarship of teaching and learning
Faculty advisor/coordinator/manager:
- CCRI Student Film Festival (annual event in May)
- CCRI Radio (24/7 streaming)
- CCRI Channel (curated student work and livestream news)