Education

 

2010    MFA   Media Art,University of Oklahoma

2005    BAS   Interdisciplinary (Photojournalism and art),Abilene Christian University

 

Professional Experience/Teaching

 

2009    G.T.A., University of Oklahoma, (Instructor of record) Introduction to Photography., (Fall 2009)

2009    G.T.A., University of Oklahoma, (Instructor of record) Multi-Media Documentary, (Summer 2009)

2008    G.T.A., University of Oklahoma, Introduction to Photography Lab (2008-2009)

2005    T.A., Abilene Christian University, Television Field Production (2004-2005)

 

Experience/Professional

 

2008    Photographic feature, ACU Today, April 2008

2008    Oversight of digital darkroom at the University of Oklahoma.

2006    Photographic feature, ACU Today

2005    Photographic feature, ACU Today

 

Exhibitions

 

2009    MFA Inclusive Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, Norman, Oklahoma

           95^th Annual students Exhibition at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma

           Solo Exhibition “Promise Land”, LIghtwell Gallery, Norman, Oklahoma

2008   Group Exhibition, Wild Wood Community Church, Norman, Oklahoma           

2007   Solo Exhibition “Deje Selam Doors, Cockerell Gallery, Abilene, Texas           

          Graduate Show, Lightwell Gallery, Norman Oklahoma

2004   Solo Exhibition: Selected work Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas

2003   Group Exhibition, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas

 

Awards/Honors

 

2009    Fred Jones Museum Association Award, The University of Oklahoma

2009    Graduate Assistant Fellowship Grant, College of Fine Arts and School of Art, The University of Oklahoma

2008    Graduate Assistant Fellowship Grant, College of Fine Arts and School of Art, The University of Oklahoma

            Research Travel grant for the Promise Land project College of Fine Arts and School of Art, The University of Oklahoma

2007    Graduate Assistant Fellowship Grant College of Fine Arts and School of Art University of Oklahoma

           Sooner Heritage Scholarship, The University of Oklahoma

2005    Ronald E. McNair Research Grant , Abilene Christian University

2004    Selected participant for Eddie Adams Workshop, Jeffersonville, NY

           First place in the second annual Council for Christian Colleges and  Universities photography completion.

           Out standing Photographer of the Year Award, Abilene Christian University