Education
- B.A. cum laude, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn.
- M.A. and Ph.D. in English, University of Minnesota-Minneapolis
Day Job
Teaching Professor of English, Dept. of English, Iowa State University
Community Service
- 8 years on Ames Historic Preservation Commission (y years as Chair)
- Board of Directors for South Campus Area Neighborhood Association
- VEISHEA Advisory Council
- Campustown Action Association (promotions committee)