Professional Portfolio

Professional Portfolio

Education

Harvard Graduate School of Education Academic Leadership Residency Program 2023
Master of Arts, English & Creative Writing 2021
Master of Library & Information Science 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Applied Anthropology 2012

Career

Associate Dean, Library & Learning Services
Lake-Sumter State College

Assistant Librarian, Access Services
Lake-Sumter State College Libraries

Graduate Student Assistant
University of South Florida – Tampa Library
Special Collections

Research Consultant
Archival Research, Genealogical connections to greater historical events

Scholarship

Arms, K., Sacco, K., and Norton, A., eds. (2025). Navigating AI in Academic Libraries: Implications for Academic Research. IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
ISBN: 9798369330531.

Media Appearances

TEDxLSSC 2017 – Inciting Innovation
Speaker, Information Literacy in the Age of Disinformation (or, How to Fight Fake News)

In 2017, I had the incredible opportunity to speak at TEDx on a topic I care deeply about: the growing crisis of information literacy. My talk, Information Literacy in the Age of Disinformation, has since been viewed nearly 200,000 times across TED.com and YouTube, and it continues to resonate with audiences around the world.

In the talk, I explore how misinformation spreads, why traditional research skills aren’t enough, and what we can do—as individuals and educators—to become more discerning consumers and sharers of information. I believe information literacy is more than an academic skill; it’s a vital part of participating in society responsibly.

Documentary Feature: From the Grove to Graduation
Interviewee and Archival Consultant

In early 2025, I had the honor of serving as both an interviewee and archival consultant for From the Grove to Graduation, a short documentary celebrating the history and impact of Lake-Sumter State College. The film explores the college’s evolution from its citrus grove roots to a dynamic institution of higher learning, highlighting the stories, milestones, and community connections that shaped its legacy.

The documentary premiered at the Central Florida Film Festival in January 2025 and remains one of the most meaningful projects I’ve contributed to—both professionally and personally. It was a privilege to help bring the college’s history to life through archival research and storytelling.

Watch the trailer below to get a glimpse of this powerful journey through time.

Plays and Productions

#Lysistrata, 2018

Adaptation, based on Lysistrata by Aristophanes
Author and Director
First performed February & March, 2018, Paul P. Williams Performing Arts Center
Lake County, Florida
Earned a Superior Rating by the Florida College System Activities Association, 2018

Seance Tonight! Live! 2018

Original Work
Author and Director
First performed April 2018, George O. Pringle Black Box Theater
Lake County, Florida
Earned a Superior Rating from the Florida College System Activities Association
Awarded Best New Play by the Florida College System Activities Association

Original promotion material for Seance Tonight! Live! world premier

The original teaser ad for Seance Tonight! Live! All music belongs to the respective license holder through cooperation with BMI.