She received her Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in classroom management and diversity, and a specialization in Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education from Washington State University in Pullman, WA. She researches in the area of classroom management, diversity, cyberbullying, co-teaching, and teacher education.;Melanie Betz is an undergraduate student and is completing her B.A. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Melanie will receive her K-8 teaching license in May 2012. Melanie is currently student teaching in a kindergarten classroom.;Colleen O’Mara is a graduate student and is completing her Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Elementary Education. Colleen will receive her K-8 teaching license in May 2012. Colleen is completing her advanced student teaching in a first grade classroom.