She received her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Prior to this experience, she taught kindergarten, early elementary grades, and middle school and was a reading specialist (PK-12) in Wisconsin. Christiane received her Elementary Education and French B.A. and M.A. in Educational Policy & Leadership and Literacy Studies from Marquette University. Her scholarly interests include early childhood literacy, multiliteracies, play/tinkering, educational technology, social justice, and educational leadership for change. Her work includes Imagination and the Semiotic Processes of Creativity and Design.