I am available for speaking engagements and professional development sessions for school and community groups. I am particularly interested in partnering with organizations committed to broad and open access to higher education.

Presentation Topics

• William Holtzclaw and The Black Man’s Burden
• The Utica Jubilees and the NBC Radio Archives
• Exploring Your Roots: Using Public Records to Build a Family Archive
• From Gilgamesh to the Green Lantern: Uncovering an Ancient Near East Superhero
• n.b. My colleague and research partner, Jean Greene, is also available for booking through the Mississippi Humanities Council Speakers Bureau (at no cost to the nonprofit organization requesting the speaker) for a fascinating talk on the history of the Utica Institute.

Classroom Sessions geared toward High School Students

• Writing Workshops for College Scholarship Essays
• Finding the Right College for You
• Navigating Financial Aid
• ACT Workshops

Professional Development

• Incorporating Technology in the Classroom
• Infusing Technology in the Composition Classroom
• Gamify Your Course Content
• Flipping Classrooms to Increase Engagement
• Canvas Training to Build Effective Courses
• Developing a Professional Portfolio
• Exploring the World of Open Educational Resources