She oversees the autism endorsement program that is part of a Master of Arts in Special Education. Her area of expertise is related to education and behavioral treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. She graduated with her Ph.D. from The Ohio State University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D). She has worked as a classroom teacher, behavior analyst and clinical coordinator. Her research is centered around generative learning, specifically matrix training. She is also involved in research related to preference assessments and dental procedures for individuals with autism.