Words and Pictures

Stories along my journey.

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  • Helping Tennessee Achieve

    I want to be the person I would have wanted to mentor me. That’s how I approach volunteering to mentor Tennessee high school students making…

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  • The Communicators Go to Washington

    The Communicators Go to Washington

    I recently spent half a week in Washington, D.C. For this student of history, consumer of headlines, and higher ed mouthpiece, it was like summer…

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  • There, but for Grace…

    There, but for Grace…

    What a beautiful Sunday afternoon in March–so many options for a great day. I could go hiking, watch a sporting event outdoors, maybe do some…

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  • Tennessee: The State of UT

    Tennessee: The State of UT

    My relationship with the University of Tennessee began when I was 9 years old. UT’s White County Extension agent, Linda Koger, walked into my 4th…

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