EDUCATION

Master of Arts, American Studies, The College of William
     and Mary, 1997.

Bachelor of Arts, English and History, Gettysburg College,
     Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, 1996.

RECENT AWARDS / HONORS

Award of Merit, Historical Feature, International Regional
     Magazine Association, 2009

Best Print Article, West Virginia Division of Tourism,
     Stars of the Industry Awards, 2007.

3rd Place, Category Best Print Article, West Virginia
     Division of Tourism, Stars of the Industry Awards, 2004.

1st Place, In-Depth and Investigative Reporting, Virginia
     Press Association, 2003.

PROFESSIONAL / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)
     ASJA Grievance Committee member

Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Alpha Theta

Bath County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
     (2004-2005)

Highland County Chamber of Commerce

Little Switzerland Cloggers