Dr. Riesenmy received her Ph.D. from Washington University. Her expertise includes educational psychology, adolescent psychology, and the teaching and learning processes in middle and secondary school. She is interested in developing quality student teaching and internship experiences. She provides leadership in the Professional Development Schools Collaborative and in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for educating teachers that embrace diversity, and are rigorous, relevant, and grounded in theory, research, and best practice.