Professional Journey:
Education:
           B.A.     1985    Sweet Briar College
           Major:  Psychology/Sociology
           M.S.    1987    Pennsylvania State University
           Major:  Psychology        
           Ph.D.  1991    University of Virginia
           Major:  Psychology                                          

Teaching Experience: 
Pennsylvania State University (1985-1987)
           Teaching Assistant
University of Virginia (1987-1991)
           Teaching Assistant
Southeastern Louisiana University (1991-1992)
            Assistant Professor
Pennsylvania State University-Beaver (1993)
            Assistant Professor
Geneva College (1993-1994)
            Assistant Professor
Ferrum College (1995-1998)
          Assistant Professor
Guilford College (1998-present)
         Professor                     
                               
Overview of role:  Professor of Psychology: teaches a variety of courses: developmental, psychopathology of childhood/adolescence, social psychology, cognitive psychology, psychology of African Americans, Race, Ethnicity, Psychology and the Law, Multiculturalism & Psychology, ADHD & African American Children,  Intro to African American Studies.                      

Research Experience:
ADHD- examined the factors associated with source of referrals, academic and behavioral problems in children and youth diagnosed with ADHD.
Racial Stereotypes and Decision-Making Behavior: examined the influence of beliefs about racial groups on jury decision making behavior.
Jury Simulation Study: investigated the influence of expert testimony (rape trauma syndrome, polygraph testing) on juror decision making behavior.

Belief and Surface Similarity Study: examined the influence of belief similarity (political attitudes, attitudes toward women) and surface similarity (race, age, sex) on cooperative and competitive behavior in a game simulation study. Parenting Style and Acculturation: examined the differences in style of parenting and level of acculturation (extent to which parents identify with own versus dominant culture), and behavioral outcomes of their children.

Healthy Start: examined the relationship between parenting, parent-child relationships, health education, and leadership ability among pre-adolescent African American females.  This was a collaborative project with Dr. Kathy Bell at UNC-G.  Self-perception and self-esteem among African American males in predominantly white vs. predominantly African American schools.   This project examined differences in levels of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and academic achievement among African American males as a function of type of academic setting and racial climate of the school.  Attachment style and adult relationships among African Americans: examined the relationship between early attachment style to parents, and later satisfaction in adult relationships.  It also examined the relationship between attachment styles and current relationship status and level of self-esteem. Cognitive benefits of Visuals Aids Study: examined cognitive benefits of using visual aids (e.g. PowerPoint presentations) vs. lecture only material on recall and critical thinking skills of college students study research methods in a developmental psychology course. 

Previously served as/on:
African American Child Institute Fellow, Review Board Journal of Black Psychology, & Editorial Board Collegiate Press

Professional Conference Presentations:
2020  National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates 2020 National Conference, Feb. 2020
2019  Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance Conference, Oct. 2019        
2019  National Council for Black Studies Conference, Mar. 2019
2018  International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research Conference, Boca Raton, Florida, Nov. 2018