Professor Leinbach has served in teaching and specialist roles in English and Communications for Albright College, Alvernia University, Baker College, Penn State, Reading Area Community College and as a public school teacher and literacy remediation specialist. Prior to teaching, she administered arts and cultural programs for Lackawanna County and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and worked in public relations and advertising.

• Graduate studies in educational media, instructional design for online learning environments and child and adult literacy
• Professional certification Instructor of English, Communications, Education Specialist, Instructional Media, and Administration, K-12 Principal;
• Professional writing outside the classroom for commercial, industrial, and non-profit organizations and agencies