Mary Lou has significant insight into the complexities and opportunities associated with the roles of head of school, curriculum director, teacher and board trustee having served Christian schools in Pennsylvania, Florida and North Carolina in these capacities throughout her more than 20 years of experience in the field of education.

Beginning with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and having been awarded the Psi Chi honor for excellence in her undergraduate work at Carlow University, Mary Lou added to her depth of knowledge of Christian education with a Masters of Educational Leadership from Covenant College.  Mary Lou has furthered her knowledge and skills through post-graduate coursework in curriculum and instruction at Gardner-Webb University.

As a board trustee for Christian Schools International, serving nearly 350 schools and more than 90,000 students, Mary Lou is on the executive committee and is charged with acting as a liaison to the Christian Schools International Board of Trustees and its member schools.