Prior to her position at CSU, Dr. Fothergill served for 16 years as a teacher and educational leader in Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland PK-12 schools. Her scholarly interests focus on building communities of practice in PK-12 schools. She is currently engaged in research on structures of practice to support school leaders. Dr. Fothergill coordinates, instructs and advises in the Principal Licensure and Master’s Plus Teaching Secondary Programs.