Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is also consultant and professional development trainer to both public and private schools on a variety of topics related to teaching and learning. She is also the author of four books. Her first book for Free Spirit Publishers was “Up From Underachievement: How Teachers, Students and Parents Can Work Together”. “Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom: How to Reach and Teach All Learners” was updated and released in 2012. “Making Differentiation a Habit” earned the 2010 Association of Education Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award. Her book co-authored with Richard Cash, “Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics,” was released in fall of 2013 and in 2014 was awarded The Legacy Book® Award for outstanding Educators Book.