Degrees & Certificates

MFA: Forensics/Communication - Minnesota State University, Mankato

MA: English - Minnesota State University, Mankato

BS: French, K-12 Education - Minnesota State University, Mankato

Courses Teaching

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Introduction to Human Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Professional Interests

Chad is especially interested in culture and the ways it shapes individuals' worldviews and interactions with others. As an avowed word nerd, he also loves studying linguistics and the relationship between language and meaning. Other interests include competitive speech and performance, storytelling, emotional intelligence, communication technology, and cinema. 

Personal Interests: Whenever he can, Chad loves to get outside and to travel. In his spare time, he can usually be found in the movie theatre, playing the piano, on a run, or relaxing at home with his husband and their two cats.