She received her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction at Indiana University in 2010. Her research focuses on broadening the conceptions of and participation in science — which is how she became turned onto STEAM teaching. She sees STEAM as a way to connect students to science through a transdisciplinary, problem-solving approach. Along with Dr. Herro, she works with current teachers on expanding their current pedagogical practices to include STEAM approaches. Dr. Quigley also teaches in the MAT Middle Level program which is a one-year masters and initial certification program for middle school teachers. In this program, she teaches science methods, environmental science, and other foundational courses.