Conway’s area of expertise is in language development and early literacy. Prior to coming to Medaille, she taught for twenty-five years in public schools in Ohio. In 2000, she joined John Carroll University and the Institute of Educational Renewal as a literacy specialist working on-site in the Cleveland Public Schools. Her work included teaching graduate courses focusing on literacy instruction and whole-school renewal, providing classroom coaching, and presenting whole-school and district staff development seminars. She also mentored building principals in the implementation of professional learning communities. Conway currently teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy.