Dr. Sharpe is an internationally recognized educator and author in the field of English as a Second Language (ESL). She has published twelve books, including four for TOEFL preparation. Her Barron's TOEFL iBT is in the 13th edition, and has been a consistent best-seller worldwide. Dr. Sharpe taught ESL at the University of Florida and the University of Texas at Austin, and graduate courses for teachers via the interactive television network in Arizona.