About Me

I’ve lived in West Virginia all of my life, and I’ve been interested in reptiles and amphibians since I was a very small child. My interest in herps has only increased with age and I’m excited to finally be a part of Dr. Pauley’s herpetology lab. I’ve kept and bred numerous species of reptiles and amphibians, but most of my current collection consists of geckos of the genus Rhacodactylus. Aside from herping, my interests include skiing, guitar, photography, and caving.

I got my bachelor’s degree in environmental science here at Marshall University. This allowed me to make early connections with faculty members who have been tremendously helpful in my studies. I was also given several opportunities to conduct my own research, which provided me with a great overall learning experience. While my previous research was somewhat varied, I feel like each project I’ve worked on has contributed to my current research in one way or another and I’m very excited about my current thesis topic.