She earned her Ph.D. in English from Purdue University in 2007 and began working at DSU in 2008. She primarily teaches composition and British literature courses, in addition to some classes on leadership and literary theory. She has published an article on Dracula and regularly attends academic conferences. She has served on Faculty Senate and numerous committees. When she is not working, Dr. McBee enjoys spending time with her friends and thinking about Halloween costumes and decorations.