She received her Ph.D. from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, in the field of Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Instructional Technology. She is editor of the book, Assessment and Evaluation, and has published and presented on her research interests that focus upon interactions and computer-based instruction. Service to the professional community includes co-editor of book reviews for the Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, Delaware Liaison for the SENG organization, Delaware Academy for School Leadership SAM project, and Delaware Department of Education Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee. As a member of the American Educational Research Association and International Society for Technology in Education, she volunteers for several committees in each organization.