She earned her PhD in Health Behavior, M.S. in Kinesiology, and a B.S. in Secondary Health and Physical Education from Indiana University-Bloomington. She currently teaches allied, community, and school health students in the Division of Health Education. Her research interests investigate the role of service learning projects on pre-service teachers' intercultural awareness and sensitivity. She has publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at state and national conferences. She is CHES certified and a professional member of SOPHE, ACHA, ASHA, and ESG.