Spring 2026

Section 5046 of BIO2.3
Fundamentals of Biology (Botany and Ecology) -- : Jan 12 - May 13 2026

Section 5889 of BIO10
Introduction to Principles of Biology -- : Jan 13 - May 14 2026

Section 6207 of BIO10
Introduction to Principles of Biology -- : Jan 13 - May 14 2026

Fall 2025

Section 0289 of BIO2.3
Fundamentals of Biology (Botany and Ecology) -- : Aug 19 - Dec 11 2025

Section 1053 of BTNY10
Plant Biology -- : Aug 18 - Dec 10 2025

Section 2757 of BIO49
Independent Study in Biology -- : Sep 29 - Dec 12 2025

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PhD 2013 Organismal Biology and Ecology, University of Montana, Missoula MT
MA 2004 Biological Sciences, Humboldt State University, Arcata CA
BS 1999 Marine Biology, College of Charleston, Charleston SC

Academic Experience

Courses Taught:

SRJC, Life Sciences, 2013 to present
BIO 10, BIO 12, BOTANY10, BOTANY  60



Sonoma State, Environmental Sciences and Planning, 2013
Applied Ecology
Restoration Ecology

Santa Clara University, Environmental Science, 2012-2013
Introduction to Environmental Science

University of Montana, Division of Biological Sciences and College of Forestry and Conservation
Diversity of Life
General Botany
Rocky Mountain Flora
Forest Ecology
Philosophy of Teaching co-organizer

Humboldt State University, Department of Biological Sciences
Principles of Biology
General Botany
Plant Taxonomy
Plant Ecology
 

Professional Areas of Interest

I am interested in species interactions, population biology, and biological conservation.  My research and field experiences have focused on conservation of native pollinator populations, demography of the native solitary bee, Osmia lignaria, the influence of timber harvest on native ant communities, ant-mediated seed dispersal, and the influence of plant invasion and herbicide use on native pollinator and avian communities.