Research Interests
• Greek, Roman, and Early Christian prose fiction• Papyrology
• Ancient witchcraft
• Ancient piracy
Teaching Interests
I love reading and discussing great literature with students. It is even better when we can read works by ancient authors together in the original language. The more I read, study, and discuss these texts, the more impressive they become.While being a good colleague is important in all levels of academia, I find that the most important service I render is in making my office and my classroom safe spaces for everyone—especially those who might feel unsafe or marginalized elsewhere.
Education
- Ph.D., Classical Philology , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2004)
- M.A., Classics , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2000)
- B.A., Classics , University of Utah (1997)
- B.A., Comparative Literature , Brigham Young University (1993)