Amy is an instructor of writing, literature, and college success at Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas. There since 1996, she has served as self-study editor, distance education coordinator, professional development coordinator, and, most recently, co-liaison for the Foundations of Excellence and co-director of the Achieving the Dream initiative, which focuses on retention and success strategies for students at the community college. In addition to her work at Pulaski Technical College, she is the author of three student success textbooks, the first texts on the market to address the needs of community college students: The Community College Experience, The Community College Experience Plus, and The First-Generation College Experience. She has facilitated more than 120 workshops across the US on teaching and learning issues such as plagiarism, distance education, acclimating to college, and active learning.