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 earned her degree in art history from Tulane University in 1970 with her thesis centered on French Gothic sculpture. While studying for her M.A., she secured a three-year Kress fellowship, taught art history, and served as curator of collections at the Newcomb College art department.