This is what she did before establishing Quilt in a Day:
"As a young woman, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Edinboro State College. Her graduate work at Penn State University culminated her preparation to be a special education teacher, and she began teaching for the Pittsburgh school system."
You can read more by going to her website:
http://www.quiltinaday.com/eleanoran...eanorburns.asp
She teaches to where everyone can understand - beginners to experienced quilters.