Ph.D. 2002. The Ohio State University; Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, Columbus, OH. Dissertation Title: “Exploring mechanisms regulating recruitment of white crappie in Ohio reservoirs.”
 

M.S. 1997. Clemson University; Fisheries Biology, Clemson, SC. Thesis title: “Diel movement of brown trout in a southern Appalachian river.”
 

B.S. 1995. Centre College, Magna cum laude; Biology, Danville, KY.