She taught middle and high school mathematics in the public school system of South Carolina prior to earning a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Research (Research Track) from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Gallant’s primary research interest is applied measurement with a focus on issues of validity. Her single- and co-authored published articles appear in journals such as International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education,Early Childhood Research Quarterly, and Applied Measurement in Education. Currently, she serves on the Graduate Records Examination Technical Advisory Committee and on the Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest Board of Directors.