Kent State University's Alumni Association recognized Rebecca's dedication to her students by honoring her with a Distinguished Teaching Award. Kent State students and alumni nominate their favorite professors each year for this honor.

Rebecca has been an associate professor in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies at Kent State for 14 years. She believes in a hands-on learning style in which students teach their classmates material that they select.

Rebecca is a member of the Akron Area Alumnae Circle.