She received her B.A. from Northern Michigan University and her M.A. and Ph.D. from Purdue University. She has essays in Re-viewing Thomas Holcroft; the Adam Smith Review; and Big Picture Pedagogy. Her approach to teaching is student-centered, and she designs her courses based on learning goals that foster critical thinking. She views her role as a facilitator who creates a classroom environment and activities that give all students the opportunity to produce knowledge through hands-on practice, collaborative learning, and inclusive excellence.