The Latest (2025/2026)

I have been nominated for an Outstanding University Teaching Award at Illinois State University. Final selections will be made during the 2026/27 school year.

In the spring 2026 semester, I received an Illinois State University Impact Award, in recognition of significant contributions to student success.

Published in Light Poetry Magazine, Jan. 26.

In January, 2026, I traveled to Chicago to produce a short film I wrote, “K/O” (intended as a proof of concept for a feature), directed by Kim McKean, starring Jaylon Muchison and Elliot Esquivel, co-produced by Jennifer Jelsema. The film is currently in post-production, to be completed by Summer, 2026.

My latest script, Frailty, is currently a quarter-finalist for the Cinestory Television Writing Retreat.

In December, 2025, I attended an artist residency at Ragdale, where I wrote the first draft of a new play, AfterLyfe.

A voiceover spot I recorded for All State has been airing extensively for the past several months.

In Spring, 2025, I starred in the short film “The Fish Bowl.”