Dr. Roybark's teaching philosophy is to actively engage students so that the classroom experience is connected to the professional world. Prior to joining the faculty at Radford University, Dr. Roybark worked in the accounting profession for 27 years. She owned and operated an accounting firm in Newport News, Virginia for 12 years. Professor Roybark earned her Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University (2003). She is a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and a Certified Fraud Examiner with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.