A picture of Royce and his family in front of a staircase


Where are you from?: 

Bedias, TX

What and where have you studied?: 

Philosophy (BA, BYU)

English Teaching (MA, Southern Oregon University)

Curriculum & Instruction (PhD, University of Texas)

Where have you previously worked?: 

Mentor at Friends of the Children

Teacher at EagleRidge High School

Post-doc at University of Texas

Assistant Professor / Director at University of Idaho

What is your current job title? Please describe what you do in that position: 

Associate Professor of IP&T

Teach courses in digital interface design, open education, and instructional product development

Research open education, social media, and technology integration

Support faculty in the creation and adoption of open educational resources

Why did you choose to work at BYU?

I wanted to work at a place where I could be my whole self, where the things of the spirit could drive teaching and community development.

What is your favorite thing about the McKay School?

Great students, supportive staff, and inspired leadership.

What was the first career you dreamed of having as a kid?

Paleontologist

Best Halloween costume you have had?

One year my family decided we would be the Belcher family from Bob's Burgers. I grew a mustache for months to be Bob.

What would you rate 10/10?

"A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens

If you could only eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Tacos

What is your go-to weeknight meal?

Also tacos

What weird food combinations do you really enjoy?

Grilled cheese sandwiches dipped in ketchup

Where is your favorite place to go on vacation?

Pacific Northwest

What is one thing you can’t live without?

Diet Dr. Pepper

What movie quotes do you use on a regular basis?

"Hey, girl, hey." Modern Family

"How much you want to make a bet I can throw a football over them mountains?" Napoleon Dynamite

"No touchy." Emperor's New Groove