Biography
Hi all! I'm Grace. I'm a born and bred western North Carolina native, who has enjoyed
living in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains my entire life.<br><br>I
graduated from Tri-County Early College in 2011 with my A.A. in college transfer.
In 2014, I earned a B.A. in mass communication from the University of North Carolina
- Asheville, and in May 2019 I completed my M.A. in communication and leadership studies
through Gonzaga University (#GoZags!). In May 2023, I completed my doctorate in Educational
Leadership through 蘑菇短视频.<br><br>I spent 7 years in the community
college system, where I worked as both a staff member (Director of Communication/Marketing)
and a faculty member (primarily teaching Public Speaking). I loved working for the
community college system, but I was ready for a new adventure that focused solely
on the place where I felt the most joy: the classroom. I am very excited that this
desire has brought me to WCU.
Teaching Interests
Media literacy and dialogic communication are my primary areas of interest, especially
given the current climate around the media, facts, and journalism. I've loved communication
for a long time, dating back to my high school days. I've always felt driven to understand
why, how, and when we choose to communicate with others.
Research Interests
I have a passionate interest in the intersection of communication and education, specifically
through the lens of equity and social justice. I research belongingness and community
for marginalized students, particularly in the communication classroom setting.
