My scholarly and public work connects political science, history, and civic education. I am interested in how American political institutions develop, how political and constitutional ideas change over time, and how schools shape public understanding and democratic participation.
American Government and Political Institutions
How the presidency, Congress, federalism, interbranch relations, and constitutional authority operate under changing political conditions.
Political and Constitutional History
How American political institutions and ideas develop over time, and how historical arguments continue to shape present-day political debates.
Civic Education and Education Policy
How education functions as a public institution, including civic learning, social studies policy, teacher voice, and access to meaningful government and history instruction.
What Kind of National Bank? Madison's 1815 Veto and the Design of the Second Bank
This project examines how concerns about public credit, currency, and institutional structure shaped Madison’s 1815 bank veto and the creation of the Second Bank of the United States.
A reflection on how professional learning networks can support educator growth, collaboration, leadership, and new professional opportunities.
Empowering Educators: The Utah Teacher Fellows Experience
A podcast conversation about teacher leadership, educator voice, professional learning, and connections between classroom educators and broader professional communities.
From Dialogue to Tangible Civic Action
Smithsonian National Education Summer, 2026
Explores how conversations about identity and belonging can help students develop their voices and move from classroom dialogue toward meaningful civic action.
Teaching Democracy by Doing
Forthcoming, APSA Teaching & Learning Workshop, 2026
Offers practical ways to use simulations, structured discussion, and civic projects so students can practice democratic decision-making.
Preparing New Teachers for Academic Discussion
Forthcoming, NSSLA Annual Conference, 2026
Shares strategies for increasing participation, grounding discussion in evidence, and creating space for different viewpoints.