In addition, she serves as a faculty advisor for students pursuing their internship in the field of Psychology. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts/Boston in 1979, a master's degree in Education from Bridgewater State College in 1981, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies Degree from the University of Massachusetts/Boston in 1991, and her Doctorate Degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1996. In addition, Dr. Leonard-Zabel completed course work in Paralegal Studies and post-doctoral graduate work in the field of Neuropsychology and Forensics.