A graduate of Pemberton Township High School, Dr. Bouchard pursued her undergraduate degree in History at Rutgers University where she was also a member of the Field Hockey team.  Upon obtaining her degree, she began her teaching career as a History teacher at Helen A. Fort Middle School where she taught for two years before moving on to become a History Teacher at Pemberton Township High School.  Having a desire to continue her academic pursuits, Mrs. Bouchard received her Master's Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Scranton and then taught at the high school level for a number of years before she became the Athletic Director/Health & Physical Education Supervisor K-12 in Pemberton Township School District.  After serving in that position for a few years, she joined the BCIT-Medford administrative team in the dual role of Athletic Director/Assistant Principal. Believing in the value of lifelong learning, Dr. Bouchard earned her doctoral degree from Concordia University in Educational Leadership.