2025
The University of Texas at Dallas
PhD in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication
I conducted research in critical education theory, media analysis, and educational technology.
I conducted research in critical education theory, media analysis, and educational technology.
My main focus was on 21st century literacy and communication.
Looks at the unique position classroom technologies have in the American education system as tools that can combat or further inequality.
Examines how modern classroom management tools and technologies tend to reinforce outdated views and practices that were introduced to intentionally drive inequality in education.
Looks at the history of educational games in conjunction with changing perceptions of race and legislation and institutions related to school segregation to argue that systemic racism has evolved to continually circumvent efforts to promote equality.
Recording of a digital presentation examining a novel use of the video game Civilization as a tool to teach historiography.
Draft of a syllabus created for the Public Interactives Research Lab at UT Dallas.
Master's capstone project used by Celina I.S.D. to promote technology use among teachers.