in art history from Tulane University in 1970, with her thesis focusing on French Gothic sculpture. During her period as an M.A student she held a three-year Kress fellowship, taught art history, and was curator of collections for the Newcomb College art department.
She completed her art history degree from Tulane University in 1970 with her thesis on French Gothic sculpture. During her time as an M.A. student, she received a Kress fellowship for three years, taught art history, and was responsible for the collections at the Newcomb College art department.