A Pittsburgh native with a love of hockey and bird dogs, she holds a B.A. from Edinboro University and an MFA from Chatham University. Her past work includes small business efficiency and fine arts management. Over the past decade, Courtney has taught at WTAMU, Allegheny College, Chatham University and Edinboro University. She’s not brand-new to Mercyhurst; she has previously served as an adjunct faculty member at the Booker T. Washington Center and on the Erie campus for the English and Communication Departments.