Educational Background

Master of Arts, Southern Illinois University, 1992

Major Field: Teaching English as a Second Lanaguage

Master of Arts, Washington University, 1981

Major Field: Education

Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University, 1980

Teaching Experience

Assistant Professor of ELI, University of Delaware, 2018-Present

Instructor of ELI, University of Delaware,2007-2018

Adjunct Faculty of ELI, University of Delaware, 2002-2007

Practical Experience

Ms. Petersen has served on numerous ELI administrative committees. She has multiple publications including in International Convention, PennTESOL-East Fall Conference.