Rosemarie received her doctorate from the University of San Francisco, obtaining the Outstanding Graduate Student Award in 2002. An experienced, certified classroom teacher, Rosemarie has taught in higher education for over 15 years and is dedicated to developing partnerships abroad. Her professional interests include effective teaching practices in both undergraduate and graduate education with a focus on the 21st Century Skills of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and the integrative use of technology. In November 2015, Rosemarie presented her research on teaching English learners at an international conference of educators in Khon Kaen, Thailand. Rosemarie has traveled extensively in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Cuba.