She has wide experiences as a professor, administrator, consultant, and teacher in both urban and suburban schools. She specializes in the preparation of elementary teachers, PK-8, and advancing the agenda of clinical practices through the Professional Development School (PDS). Prior to coming to Seton Hall University she was Principal of the first PDS School in New Jersey and continues to believe that in order for pre-service and in-service teachers university and school must work together in true partnerships where "Everyone Teaches and Everyone Learns".