University of Texas Arlington

Jade Harrison , As Jade's committee chair, I helped her craft her project related to post 1970s African American women's writers. I also helped her develop a methodology related to digital archiving. I guided her efforts in creating and publishing a comprehensive metadata record related directly to her thesis. I also provided guidance for her when preparing conference panel proposals, presentations, and graduate school applications. Jade successfully defended her thesis and was accepted to the University of Kansas with full funding. (English)
“The Core Four: An Examination of Contemporary Black Women’s Writing in The Norton Anthology of African American Literature”

Terrance Raper, I served on Terry's committee beginning in the fall of 2016. Primarily, I provided direction related to narratology and offered extensive comments on his movie script. (Art and Art History)
Articulate: The Art of Talking White while Acting Black

Joshua Gallas, I served on Josh's committee beginning in the fall of 2016. Primarily, I provided direction related to narratology and offered extensive comments on his movie script. (Art and Art History)
Here Now

Odunze Oguguo, I served on Odunze's committee beginning in the fall of 2016. Primarily, I provided direction related to Afro-futurism and visual aesthetics of African American urban culture. I helped edit his narrative for his final thesis project and suggested sources to incorporate. (Art and Art History)
Influencer

Shewanda Riley, I worked with Shewanda to craft her comprehensive exam list. In my role, I worked specifically on her list related to African American Literature. We narrowed her scope to religious representations across black fiction. (English)