Dr. Mendenhall graduated from East Stroudsburg University in 1996 and began teaching at Oxford Area High School in 1998. In 2004, she earned a master's degree from Penn State University, and in 2017 completed her doctoral degree at Northcentral University (National University). Throughout her career, she has taught Academic and College Preparatory English at the ninth, tenth, and twelfth-grade levels. She has also taught Introduction to Dramatic Arts, SAT Prep, Foundations of Public Speaking, and PSSA/Keystone remediation courses. Her current teaching schedule includes twelfth-grade College Preparatory and Academic English in person and online. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she has assisted in the development of a district-wide English curriculum, created the twelfth-grade curriculum for the Hornet Virtual Academy, volunteered as a Student Assistance Program (SAP) team member, served as interim English Department Chair, advised the school newspaper, co-advised the GSA, coached girls' tennis, and advised many classes. She is also a two-time winner of the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. Dr. Mendenhall is also an adjunct professor at Cecil College, where she teaches EGL 102: Literature and Composition and EGL 101: English Composition.  

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  ~Maya Angelou