Degrees:

• M.B.A., Lasell University, Newton, MA 
• B.B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
• Certificate of Fashion, School of Fashion Design, Boston, MA

Biography:
Gail came to Lasell as an adjunct instructor in 2010.  What started as a part-time venture turned into a love of teaching and a permanent position in 2018. Prior to teaching, Gail worked in the garment industry for 25 years as a patternmaker and technical designer.  She has worked for companies such as Reebok, Destination XL, Forecaster, and Susan Bristol. 

What is your teaching philosophy for Lasell courses?
Not only do I want my students to have a complete understanding of the material that I am teaching, but I also hope to instill my passion for fashion, design and an understanding of the fashion industry as a whole. My 25 years of experience in the mass-market fashion industry is crucial to what I deliver to my students.  Teaching from this viewpoint, I can convey to students what the professional expectations are upon entering employment in the clothing market.  Having learned from the Italian master patternmakers of a bygone era, I am grateful to know about details and nuances of fitting and drafting that are difficult to learn in today's global market.  In turn, I am delighted to pass this on to my students.