She graduated from Arcadia University where she earned a bachelors degree in education. She went on to earn a Masters in Special Education at Holy Family University. Her experience with children with special needs includes 9 years of teaching in Philadelphia across 2 districts, numerous ages and classrooms including learning support, life skills, and inclusion settings. She demonstrates an expertise in using children's literature as a framework for instruction and incorporates a data- based approach to teaching and learning in her classroom. When not at work, Lisa enjoys running, kickboxing and spending quality time with her three boys. ​​