Ph.D., Rutgers University, New Brunswick (1991-1997)

(United States History, with a minor field in Gender History)

Adviser: Professor Alice Kessler-Harris

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Otago (1990)

First Class Honors in English

Adviser: Professor Lawrence Jones

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Otago (1986-1989)

First Class Honors in History

Adviser: Professor Erik Olsen