West Liberty University

Degrees

• D.Sc., Robert Morris University (Information Systems and Communications)
• K-12 Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate (Technology Business Education), Robert Morris University
• M.S.B.A.; California University of Pennsylvania
• B.S.; Robert Morris University (Information Systems Management)
• A.S.; Community College of Allegheny County

Professional Certifications

• Microsoft Master Instructor – Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
• Adobe Certified Expert Educator (ACE) – Web Specialist CS5

Publications

•   2018 – ISEDJ – Information Systems Education Journal (A – Peer Reviewed Journal). Author, presented research in Norfolk, Virginia during the annual EDSIG conference November 2018. Title:  “SQL:  An Introduction to SQL Lesson and Hands-On Lab.”

• 2017 – IACIS– International Association Computer Information Systems (A – Peer Reviewed Journal). Author, presented research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the annual conference October 2016. Title:  “One University’s Approach to Developing A Cybersecurity Degree and Earn NSA CAE-CD Certification.”

• 2016 – IACIS – International Association Computer Information Systems (A – Peer Reviewed Journal). Author, presented research in Nashville, Tennessee during annual conference October 2016. Title:  Smartphone And App Usage Among College Students: Using Smartphones Effectively For Social and Educational Needs.

• 2014 – IACIS – International Association Computer Information Systems (A – Peer Reviewed Journal). Author, presented research in Las Vegas, Nevada during annual conference October 2014. Title:  College Student Perceptions of E-Textbooks and E-Readers: New Ways To Learn?

• 2013 – IACIS – International Association Computer Information Systems (A – Peer Reviewed Journal). Author, presented research in San Juan, Puerto Rico at annual conference October 2013. Title:  Like, Tweet, Or Pin: College Students and Their Current Use of Social Media

• 2012 – IACIS – International Association Computer Information Systems (A – Peer Reviewed Journal). Co-author, did not present research in Myrtle Beach NC at annual conference October 2012. Title:  A model for engaging students, communities and colleges through the integration of service-learning projects into information systems course

• 2012 – ISECON – Information Systems Educators Conference (A – Peer Reviewed Journal). Author, presented research in New Orleans, AL at annual conference October 2012. Title:  A pedagogical approach towards teaching an information systems student how to conduct a usability study for an honors project:  a case stud

• 2011 – IACIS – International Association Computer Information Systems (A – Peer Reviewed Journal). Author presented research in Mobile, Alabama during annual conference October 2011 Title:  Exploring the perceptions of teachers, students, and clients on the advantages and disadvantages of integrating a service learning project into an advanced web development course

• 2011 – ISECON – Information Systems Educators Conference (A – Peer Reviewed Journal). Co-author, did not present research at the conference held on November 2011 in Wilmington, NC. Title:  Factors influencing students’ decisions to major in a computer-related discipline

• 2010 – IACIS – International Association Computer Information Systems (A – Peer Reviewed Journal). Author presented research in Las Vegas, Nevada during annual conference October 2010. Title:  A project based model to develop and implement a capstone course for senior level e-commerce and web development students (Course Title:  Advanced E-Commerce and Web Production).

Awards

• Employ of the month – Liberty University – July 2016
• Distinguished Faculty Scholar award – Thiel College 2014
• Marquis Who’s Who winner 2012
• Most outstanding achievement award for D. Sc. Cohort 10 at RMU (graduation 2011)
• Awarded CORE award at Pittsburgh Technical Institute
• Voted most outstanding instructor at Penn Commercial

Nothing but the Facs Video

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