She has taught within studio art and craft programs for pre-K through twelfth grade within schools and community programs in Boston and New York. She is licensed in Visual Art, English, and Elementary classroom teaching. She completed her doctorate in Art & Art Education at Columbia University Teachers College. She earned an Ed.M. from Harvard University, specializing in Museum Education. Her B.A. (Northeastern University) included a double major in Visual Art and English Literature. Her dissertation and recent publications address ceramic art, studio craft, and gender issues in art education. As a practicing artist, she possesses a unique background in English literature and archaeology museum work that has informed her art and research in ceramics and craft. She welcomes dialogue with other educators about craft in education.