MS in Mediation and Applied Conflict Studies, Woodbury College, Woodbury, VT
Capstone Title: Mediating the Metaverse: First Life Curriculum Ideas for Conflict Educators Teaching in Second Life

MA in Modern Literature and Culture, University of York, York, England
Thesis Title: Polyrhythmic Resistance: A Study of Spirituality, Community and (Re)Education in Two Postcolonial Caribbean Novels

BA in English (minor philosophy), Union College, Schenectady, NY

Best Practice Teaching Award in Communications – The Community College of Vermont 2008
Awarded a member of faculty “who exemplifies excellence in the teaching and learning environment.”

International Rotary Foundation Grant Recipient 2008
Nominated to participate in a Group Study Exchange program to Australia: stayed in family homes, participated in cultural learning activities and met with mediators and conflict resolution educators to observe Australian best practices and participate in various trainings.

Civic Change Award Finalist - The Pew Partnership for Civic Change 2007
Recognizes groups or individuals attempting to implement community-wide solutions to the dropout crisis. Awarded to Bennington College’s Quantum Leap program, in which Project Leap—an enrichment program I founded and direct—is a core program. The program utilizes the principles of self-determination and alternative dispute resolution to combat school truancy.

Best Practice Award - Vermont Agency of Human Services 2006
Awarded to model programs that address truancy and dropout. Awarded to Bennington College’s Quantum Leap program, in which the Project Leap program is a core program.

Community Impact Award – The United Way 2006
Awarded for “dedication and commitment to improving the communities of Bennington County in the area of helping children and youth succeed.”

Community Hero Award - Catamount Partnership for Community Health 2003
Awarded for “mobilizing school and community resources to help find ways that enable students to succeed in their school experience” through involvement in the Study Circles Initiative.

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