Dr. Sacks studied education and psychology during her undergraduate and master's degree studies. In her doctoral studies she focused on education and behavioral psychology, as a student of B.F. Skinner's daughter. She has served as Director of Graduate Programs at St. Thomas University and Barry University both in Miami, FL. Additionally, she has been the Dean of Doctoral Programs, and served as Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at Union Institute and University, based in Cincinnati, OH. Arlene has greatly enjoyed being a wife, mother, and grandmother and has been called a great storyteller.