• University of Illinois, BS
• Northern Illinois University, MS

Areas of Speicialization

• English
  
• English as a second language

Honors and Awards

• Who's Who in America and the Midwest (1997-2000)
• Who's Who in the World (1997-1998)
• Illinois Community Board of Education (1997-1999)

Professional Memberships

• National Association of Developmental Education (NADE)
• Michigan College English Association (MCEA)