• Ph.D., English, Rhetoric & Composition, 2014, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Dissertation: (Re)Envisioning Placement for 21st Century Writing Programs. Advisor: Charles I. Schuster
• M.A., English, 2007, Saint Louis University
• M.A., English Literary & Cultural Studies, 2007, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid                      
• B.A., English, magna cum laude, 2002, Loyola University Chicago
• H.S. diploma, 1998, Downers Grove South High School