Anne lectures in the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary and Secondary), Masters of Teaching and Learning and Masters of Education. Her research interests focus on digital technologies in education, online learning (distance learning), assessment and initial teacher education.

Prior to Anne's appointment at Victoria University of Wellington she taught in the secondary school sector, specialising in economics, accounting and legal studies, which included holding middle management positions. She contributed towards the development of NCEA through standards writing and review panels, facilitating professional development, moderation and examination marking roles, writing curriculum support materials and teaching and learning guides

Anne’s current research focus is digital technologies in education, improving student engagement in online (distance) learning and career change teachers.