Mary retired from The Harley School in 2006, where she served as Middle and Upper School Librarian. Earlier in her career, she worked as a librarian at the George Eastman House and the Rochester Historical Society. She holds a degree in Art History from Williams College, an M.A. in Art Therapy from the University of Louisville, and an M.L.S. from SUNY Geneseo. Following retirement, Mary served on the Writers & Books board for 10 years.