Hi, I'm Barbara!

I support teachers in discovering the dynamic resources that are available for teaching and learning through multimodal literacies. I provide a range of professional development offerings as outlined from past presentations here.  I absolutely love the look of words and literacies for learning! Let's talk!

I'm an Associate Professor of Middle and Secondary Education at Asbury University in central Kentucky. Prior to becoming a teacher educator, I enjoyed more than a decade teaching English and beginning French at the middle school level. Sixth grade will always be my home away from home!

I recently completed my doctorate in Literacy, Culture, & Language Education with a minor in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University. My research interests explore the intersections between multimodal literacies and technology as powerful pedagogical resources for developing teachers. 

My husband and I are the proud parents of three amazing, creative young adults. We currently live in the bluegrass state with two very spunky golden doodles and about a dozen chickens, but you won't find me in the coop;)!

Teaching Experience

Asbury University

Associate Professor of 

Middle & Secondary Education

Jessamine County Schools

English Language Arts (6th grade)

French (6th-8th grades)

Lexington Christian Academy

French (9th-12th grades)

Franklin County Schools

French (6th-8th grades)

Education

Indiana University 

Ed.D. in Literacy, Culture, and 

Language Education

Dissertation: Cultivating a Multimodal Literacies Pedagogy with Pre-Service Teachers

Asbury University 

M.A. in Literacy

Certified Reading Specialist

University of the Cumberlands

M.A.Ed. Teacher Leadership

Asbury University 

B.A. Secondary Education 

English & French