Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Albany SUNY 1996
M.Ed. Secondary Ed. /Multiculturalism, St. Michael’s College 1981
M.A. Anthropology, University of Buffalo SNY 1977
B.A. Anthropology, University of Vermont 1975

currently working on a text: Anthropology and Magic

my research interests include symbolic anthropology, psychological anthropology, and identity theory. I am particularly interested in comparative religion, spiritual traditions, magic, and folklore, as well as ethnic identity in North America.

Chair: Human Protection Committee
serving on Academic Council, French Heritage, Environmental Studies, Diversity Committee, Distance Education Committee
Manager and lead soprano for Forest Song choral society
Lay preacher and deacon, Christ Church Congregational