After college, I studied theology in Boston and philosophy in Scotland. I then spent some time in New York City—working at a bank, of all places—before deciding to live abroad again, this time in Spain, where I taught English as a second language.
During my more than three years in Madrid, I taught English to students and professionals at every level, from high school and college students to doctors, lawyers, advertising executives, travel agents, and CEOs of major corporations. After Spain,...
After college, I studied theology in Boston and philosophy in Scotland. I then spent some time in New York City—working at a bank, of all places—before deciding to live abroad again, this time in Spain, where I taught English as a second language.
During my more than three years in Madrid, I taught English to students and professionals at every level, from high school and college students to doctors, lawyers, advertising executives, travel agents, and CEOs of major corporations. After Spain, I entered the doctoral program at the University of Michigan, earning my PhD in US and International History in 2008.
While completing my doctorate, I taught a wide range of seminar-style courses and college enrichment programs, covering subjects from Ancient Literature to modern US and global history. Following my postdoctoral work, I spent ten years at a small liberal arts college, where I designed and taught courses spanning the full sweep of US history, from pre-1492 America through the post-9/11 era.
Alongside my extensive teaching experience, I have published a book with Harvard University Press, contributed as historical director to a documentary film project, and made a rewarding transition from life-long wine enthusiast to professional wine expert.
