She received her bachelor’s degree from University of Washington, a master’s from University of Hawaii and a doctorate from Iberoamerican University with an emphasis in applied philosophy. Gehrett teaches Foundations Courses in Education, serves on the advisory board for the Alaska Educational Innovations Network (AEIN) and on the Center for Community Engagement and Learning advisory council. She has worked closely with diverse cultures and children in her research. Her focus for the discussion is peace from within.