Dr. Wright received her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park in Curriculum and Instruction Specializing in Art Education. Her research interests include curriculum and instruction, human learning, cognition, motivation, assessment & individualized study plans, and technology in education. Her expertise is in art/design, curriculum & instruction, motivation, technology and assessment. Dr. Wright has written and published several research articles and reports in educational journals; edited book chapters, attended and presented papers at national, state, and local conferences on a variety of topics; conducted and participated in diverse and varied workshops on education, retention and assessment ; and developed a few community and outreach programs. She is an accomplished educator in the Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development at Morgan State University.