University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Doctoral Candidate in History

Completing my dissertation on the role of American missionaries in U.S. policy towards Haiti before and during the U.S. occupation (1915-1934). My area of specialization is the history of American intervention abroad since 1898 and the history of the First World War. I also have a minor field concentration in Atlantic world history specializing in the history of the Haitian Revolution and its transatlantic impact.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Lecturer

I teach courses focusing on (but not limited to) world history in the early twentieth century. Course titles include:
HIS 217: World in the Twentieth Century (1900-1945)
HIS 208: The Great War
HIS 223: European Revolutions (1789-1989)

UNC Greensboro Office of Sponsored Programs

Grants Specialist

I am responsible for coordinating with UNCG faculty (predominantly within the Humanities) with pre-award and post-award development and administration. This involves providing guidance to faculty on the submission process and use of the UNCG electronic routing system, assisting with and reviewing grant proposals prior to submission, submission of applications to sponsors via Grants.gov, NSF Fastlane, etc., and reviewing and processing awarded grants, contracts and agreements for account creation. The academic departments that I represent and assist include: Special Support Services, Anthropology, Art, Classical Studies, English, History, Philosophy, Physics and Astronomy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Languages/Literatures and Cultures, Sociology, Women;s and Gender Studies, African American Studies, Media Studies, Center for Creative Writing, Environmental Studies, International and Global Studies, International Honors College, Student Affairs, Housing and Residence Life, New Student and SPARTAN, Disability Services, Career Services Center, Student Health Services, Campus Recreation, Multicultural Affairs, and the School of Music, Theater and Dance.

UNC Greensboro Office of Sponsored Programs

Graduate Assistant

As a graduate assistant, my primary duty was to alert faculty members of UNC-Greensboro of potential areas of funding for their research. This involved sorting through agency funding announcements found on the Community of Science (COS) funding browser, or sent to our organization by various agencies either by mail or e-mail, and then pairing said announcements with faculty research interests based on relevance. Other duties included filing and copying as requested by the full-time staff.

UNC Greensboro Office of Sponsored Programs

Processing Associate

I was primarily responsible for post-award processing and data entry into the RAMSeS online proposal routing system, as well as maintaining data integrity. Other duties included; 1) uploading PDF documents as well as analyzing and generating information into this system whenever a faculty research project was either funded, denied funding, granted a no cost extension, or was involved in a subcontract, 2) generating workflow assignments through RAMSeS to other departments within the Office of Research Services, so that those departments would know the status of a research proposal and what they need to do in order to complete processing, 3) consulting with faculty who needed assistance setting up research proposals in RAMSeS, 4) proofreading and editing project proposals prior to submission to a funding agency, and 5) training and assigning graduate students to complete various tasks within the office.

Surry Community College

Adjunct Instructor of History

I am a historian within the SCC Social and Behavioral Sciences Division teaching online courses on American History. Course titles include:
HIS 131: American History I

Independent Publishing Professional

Historical Writer and Researcher

I pursued research and write books on subjects concerning religion and culture during the Early and High Medieval Periods. I have a background in medieval theology, hagiography, and relic cults as well as linguistic skill in (but not limited to) French and Latin. Most of my work centered around medieval France and England, with special emphasis on medieval Christianity, Arthurian Romances and Merovingian mortuary archaeology. My first book, "How the Grail Became Holy", was published in late 2012 and critiques the various origin theories of the Holy Grail legend, and provides evidence in support of my own unique theory as to what exactly the Holy Grail may have been. I am currently researching certain aspects of Merovingian mortuary archaeology for my next book, while also marketing and advertising "How the Grail Became Holy".

National History Day

I was a volunteer judge at the Regional (Central North Carolina) History Day competition held at UNC-Greensboro for the Junior and Senior Exhibit Presentations.

"A New Decade, A New Millennium (1990-Present)", Beyond Borders: Human History from 1450 CE to Present

Gibbs Smith Education

This is a 7th Grade world history textbook, which I co-authored. The chapter I contributed was Chapter 9 of the book dealing with world history from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror.

"A New Decade, A New Millennium (1990-Present)", Beyond Borders: Human History from 1450 CE to Present

Gibbs Smith Education

This is a 7th Grade world history textbook, which I co-authored. The chapter I contributed was Chapter 9 of the book dealing with world history from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror.

The Caribbean Theater?: Haiti and the First World War

Small Wars Journal

"A New Decade, A New Millennium (1990-Present)", Beyond Borders: Human History from 1450 CE to Present

Gibbs Smith Education

This is a 7th Grade world history textbook, which I co-authored. The chapter I contributed was Chapter 9 of the book dealing with world history from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror.

The Caribbean Theater?: Haiti and the First World War

Small Wars Journal

How the Grail Became Holy: A Quest to Discover the Origin of the Holy Grail Legend

Createspace and Kindle Direct Independent Publishing

For centuries the Holy Grail has remained one of the most enduring legends in Western Culture. To merely mention the words "Holy Grail" is to conjure in one's mind images of a chalice once used by Christ and then sought after by heroes of every succeeding age. But in spite of this popular conception of what the Grail is, both the original stories and their modern interpretations are inconsistent in their descriptions of this relic. What was the Holy Grail? What was the origin of this legend? What inspired many writers of the 12th Century AD to weave a similar tale all roughly around the same time? Many scholars have provided many different answers to these questions, and this book puts those answers to the test. If you have ever wondered about the origin of the Holy Grail legend, whether you are a medieval literary scholar or you have only heard of the legend in passing, this book will allow you to search through ancient myths, medieval stories and scholarly debates so that you may discover the true origin of the Holy Grail.

"A New Decade, A New Millennium (1990-Present)", Beyond Borders: Human History from 1450 CE to Present

Gibbs Smith Education

This is a 7th Grade world history textbook, which I co-authored. The chapter I contributed was Chapter 9 of the book dealing with world history from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror.

The Caribbean Theater?: Haiti and the First World War

Small Wars Journal

How the Grail Became Holy: A Quest to Discover the Origin of the Holy Grail Legend

Createspace and Kindle Direct Independent Publishing

For centuries the Holy Grail has remained one of the most enduring legends in Western Culture. To merely mention the words "Holy Grail" is to conjure in one's mind images of a chalice once used by Christ and then sought after by heroes of every succeeding age. But in spite of this popular conception of what the Grail is, both the original stories and their modern interpretations are inconsistent in their descriptions of this relic. What was the Holy Grail? What was the origin of this legend? What inspired many writers of the 12th Century AD to weave a similar tale all roughly around the same time? Many scholars have provided many different answers to these questions, and this book puts those answers to the test. If you have ever wondered about the origin of the Holy Grail legend, whether you are a medieval literary scholar or you have only heard of the legend in passing, this book will allow you to search through ancient myths, medieval stories and scholarly debates so that you may discover the true origin of the Holy Grail.

Before They Were Haitians: Examining Evidence for Kongolese Influence on the Haitian Revolution

The Journal of Haitian Studies

This publication examines the theory of two of the leading scholars of Haitian history that the Haitian Revolution was, at least in part, influenced by a predominantly large population of African slaves who originated from The Kingdom of the Kongo. Along with an analysis of primary sources from the late 18th century, as well as cultural, religious, political, and linguistic evidence to support Kongolese prevalence and influence in the colony of Saint Domingue prior to the revolution that gave birth to Haiti, this article also contributes new research into statistical evidence that, not only confirms that the majority of the population of pre-revolutionary Haiti were imported as slaves from the Kongo, but that the only French Caribbean colony to experience a revolution was also the only one to possess this demographic.

"A New Decade, A New Millennium (1990-Present)", Beyond Borders: Human History from 1450 CE to Present

Gibbs Smith Education

This is a 7th Grade world history textbook, which I co-authored. The chapter I contributed was Chapter 9 of the book dealing with world history from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror.

The Caribbean Theater?: Haiti and the First World War

Small Wars Journal

How the Grail Became Holy: A Quest to Discover the Origin of the Holy Grail Legend

Createspace and Kindle Direct Independent Publishing

For centuries the Holy Grail has remained one of the most enduring legends in Western Culture. To merely mention the words "Holy Grail" is to conjure in one's mind images of a chalice once used by Christ and then sought after by heroes of every succeeding age. But in spite of this popular conception of what the Grail is, both the original stories and their modern interpretations are inconsistent in their descriptions of this relic. What was the Holy Grail? What was the origin of this legend? What inspired many writers of the 12th Century AD to weave a similar tale all roughly around the same time? Many scholars have provided many different answers to these questions, and this book puts those answers to the test. If you have ever wondered about the origin of the Holy Grail legend, whether you are a medieval literary scholar or you have only heard of the legend in passing, this book will allow you to search through ancient myths, medieval stories and scholarly debates so that you may discover the true origin of the Holy Grail.

Before They Were Haitians: Examining Evidence for Kongolese Influence on the Haitian Revolution

The Journal of Haitian Studies

This publication examines the theory of two of the leading scholars of Haitian history that the Haitian Revolution was, at least in part, influenced by a predominantly large population of African slaves who originated from The Kingdom of the Kongo. Along with an analysis of primary sources from the late 18th century, as well as cultural, religious, political, and linguistic evidence to support Kongolese prevalence and influence in the colony of Saint Domingue prior to the revolution that gave birth to Haiti, this article also contributes new research into statistical evidence that, not only confirms that the majority of the population of pre-revolutionary Haiti were imported as slaves from the Kongo, but that the only French Caribbean colony to experience a revolution was also the only one to possess this demographic.

Teaching the Great War 100 Years Later

The United States World War One Centennial Commission

"A New Decade, A New Millennium (1990-Present)", Beyond Borders: Human History from 1450 CE to Present

Gibbs Smith Education

This is a 7th Grade world history textbook, which I co-authored. The chapter I contributed was Chapter 9 of the book dealing with world history from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror.

The Caribbean Theater?: Haiti and the First World War

Small Wars Journal

How the Grail Became Holy: A Quest to Discover the Origin of the Holy Grail Legend

Createspace and Kindle Direct Independent Publishing

For centuries the Holy Grail has remained one of the most enduring legends in Western Culture. To merely mention the words "Holy Grail" is to conjure in one's mind images of a chalice once used by Christ and then sought after by heroes of every succeeding age. But in spite of this popular conception of what the Grail is, both the original stories and their modern interpretations are inconsistent in their descriptions of this relic. What was the Holy Grail? What was the origin of this legend? What inspired many writers of the 12th Century AD to weave a similar tale all roughly around the same time? Many scholars have provided many different answers to these questions, and this book puts those answers to the test. If you have ever wondered about the origin of the Holy Grail legend, whether you are a medieval literary scholar or you have only heard of the legend in passing, this book will allow you to search through ancient myths, medieval stories and scholarly debates so that you may discover the true origin of the Holy Grail.

Before They Were Haitians: Examining Evidence for Kongolese Influence on the Haitian Revolution

The Journal of Haitian Studies

This publication examines the theory of two of the leading scholars of Haitian history that the Haitian Revolution was, at least in part, influenced by a predominantly large population of African slaves who originated from The Kingdom of the Kongo. Along with an analysis of primary sources from the late 18th century, as well as cultural, religious, political, and linguistic evidence to support Kongolese prevalence and influence in the colony of Saint Domingue prior to the revolution that gave birth to Haiti, this article also contributes new research into statistical evidence that, not only confirms that the majority of the population of pre-revolutionary Haiti were imported as slaves from the Kongo, but that the only French Caribbean colony to experience a revolution was also the only one to possess this demographic.

Teaching the Great War 100 Years Later

The United States World War One Centennial Commission

Book Review of David Geggus, "The Haitain Revolution: A Documentary History"

The NC State Graduate Journal of History

This reviews David Geggus's book, "The Haitian Revolution: A Documentary History", which tells the story of these events in a unique way through the use of primary source documents. As many of those documents were translated into English for the first time, the wealth of information provided by this work is an invaluable addition to the field.

"A New Decade, A New Millennium (1990-Present)", Beyond Borders: Human History from 1450 CE to Present

Gibbs Smith Education

This is a 7th Grade world history textbook, which I co-authored. The chapter I contributed was Chapter 9 of the book dealing with world history from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror.

The Caribbean Theater?: Haiti and the First World War

Small Wars Journal

How the Grail Became Holy: A Quest to Discover the Origin of the Holy Grail Legend

Createspace and Kindle Direct Independent Publishing

For centuries the Holy Grail has remained one of the most enduring legends in Western Culture. To merely mention the words "Holy Grail" is to conjure in one's mind images of a chalice once used by Christ and then sought after by heroes of every succeeding age. But in spite of this popular conception of what the Grail is, both the original stories and their modern interpretations are inconsistent in their descriptions of this relic. What was the Holy Grail? What was the origin of this legend? What inspired many writers of the 12th Century AD to weave a similar tale all roughly around the same time? Many scholars have provided many different answers to these questions, and this book puts those answers to the test. If you have ever wondered about the origin of the Holy Grail legend, whether you are a medieval literary scholar or you have only heard of the legend in passing, this book will allow you to search through ancient myths, medieval stories and scholarly debates so that you may discover the true origin of the Holy Grail.

Before They Were Haitians: Examining Evidence for Kongolese Influence on the Haitian Revolution

The Journal of Haitian Studies

This publication examines the theory of two of the leading scholars of Haitian history that the Haitian Revolution was, at least in part, influenced by a predominantly large population of African slaves who originated from The Kingdom of the Kongo. Along with an analysis of primary sources from the late 18th century, as well as cultural, religious, political, and linguistic evidence to support Kongolese prevalence and influence in the colony of Saint Domingue prior to the revolution that gave birth to Haiti, this article also contributes new research into statistical evidence that, not only confirms that the majority of the population of pre-revolutionary Haiti were imported as slaves from the Kongo, but that the only French Caribbean colony to experience a revolution was also the only one to possess this demographic.

Teaching the Great War 100 Years Later

The United States World War One Centennial Commission

Book Review of David Geggus, "The Haitain Revolution: A Documentary History"

The NC State Graduate Journal of History

This reviews David Geggus's book, "The Haitian Revolution: A Documentary History", which tells the story of these events in a unique way through the use of primary source documents. As many of those documents were translated into English for the first time, the wealth of information provided by this work is an invaluable addition to the field.

"Yellow Fever: Unexpected Ally in the Haitian Revolution 1802-3", Epidemics and War: The Impact of Disease on Major Conflicts in History.

ABC-CLIO

"A New Decade, A New Millennium (1990-Present)", Beyond Borders: Human History from 1450 CE to Present

Gibbs Smith Education

This is a 7th Grade world history textbook, which I co-authored. The chapter I contributed was Chapter 9 of the book dealing with world history from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror.

The Caribbean Theater?: Haiti and the First World War

Small Wars Journal

How the Grail Became Holy: A Quest to Discover the Origin of the Holy Grail Legend

Createspace and Kindle Direct Independent Publishing

For centuries the Holy Grail has remained one of the most enduring legends in Western Culture. To merely mention the words "Holy Grail" is to conjure in one's mind images of a chalice once used by Christ and then sought after by heroes of every succeeding age. But in spite of this popular conception of what the Grail is, both the original stories and their modern interpretations are inconsistent in their descriptions of this relic. What was the Holy Grail? What was the origin of this legend? What inspired many writers of the 12th Century AD to weave a similar tale all roughly around the same time? Many scholars have provided many different answers to these questions, and this book puts those answers to the test. If you have ever wondered about the origin of the Holy Grail legend, whether you are a medieval literary scholar or you have only heard of the legend in passing, this book will allow you to search through ancient myths, medieval stories and scholarly debates so that you may discover the true origin of the Holy Grail.

Before They Were Haitians: Examining Evidence for Kongolese Influence on the Haitian Revolution

The Journal of Haitian Studies

This publication examines the theory of two of the leading scholars of Haitian history that the Haitian Revolution was, at least in part, influenced by a predominantly large population of African slaves who originated from The Kingdom of the Kongo. Along with an analysis of primary sources from the late 18th century, as well as cultural, religious, political, and linguistic evidence to support Kongolese prevalence and influence in the colony of Saint Domingue prior to the revolution that gave birth to Haiti, this article also contributes new research into statistical evidence that, not only confirms that the majority of the population of pre-revolutionary Haiti were imported as slaves from the Kongo, but that the only French Caribbean colony to experience a revolution was also the only one to possess this demographic.

Teaching the Great War 100 Years Later

The United States World War One Centennial Commission

Book Review of David Geggus, "The Haitain Revolution: A Documentary History"

The NC State Graduate Journal of History

This reviews David Geggus's book, "The Haitian Revolution: A Documentary History", which tells the story of these events in a unique way through the use of primary source documents. As many of those documents were translated into English for the first time, the wealth of information provided by this work is an invaluable addition to the field.

"Yellow Fever: Unexpected Ally in the Haitian Revolution 1802-3", Epidemics and War: The Impact of Disease on Major Conflicts in History.

ABC-CLIO

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