I am a doctoral student in Curriculum & Instruction, working with Constance Steinkuehler. My research areas include cognitive science, digital media literacy, and learning. I'm most interested in understanding the ways that learning occurs "in the wild" around games and other digital environments, and characterizing the kinds of learning which emerge through engagement with popular media.

I was formerly a University instructor in Psychology, Interactive Media Studies, and Interdisciplinary Studies, a usability intern for Microsoft, and a staff member of Project Dragonfly. I earned a B. Phil from Miami University in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing in Cognitive Science, and an M. A. from Bowling Green State University in Cognitive Psychology with a thesis which explored the use of cognitive tools in scientific theory development. Some of my favorite games (from childhood through adulthood) include: any Infocom "interactive fiction", Galaga, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Animal Crossing, Guitar Hero, Wii Sports, Rock Band, and World of Warcraft.

For my curriculum vita and my personal blog, please check out my personal website.

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