She received her PhD in music education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and also holds an MM in vocal performance. Her primary research interest is vocal health for music teachers. Her published articles can be found in Journal of Research in Music Education, International Journal of Music Education, Journal of Music Teacher Education, UPDATE: Applications of Research in Music Education, and Missouri Journal of Research in Music Education. She currently serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Music Teacher Education.