She received B.A. degrees in philosophy, psychology, and sociology and a M.A. and a Ph.D. in sociology. Her research has focused on cross-national testing of theories of crime and delinquency, gender and crime, juvenile delinquency, and drug and alcohol use and crime. She has taught in these areas for many years. Professor Tedor is originally from Japan and enjoys talking to her students about what it was like growing up in Japan.