Ms. Benedict, an independent art historian, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Art from Johnson State College. She has studied at S.U.N.Y, F.I.T., Hofstra University and participated in fellowships at the Shelburne Museum and Dartmouth College. She received a fellowship at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., where she researched 17th century Dutch art and created a podcast for the museum.  Her specialty as an artist is old master painting methods and materials. She studied with Frank Mason in Vermont.

Ms. Benedict is an artist, curator, and art conservator. Through her enthusiasm and love of great art she encourages her students to believe that original creation is for everyone. Her personal mission as a teacher is to explore with students the concept of art as a cultural artifact, understanding the arts as a footprint of cultures past, present, and striding into the future. "As teachers building sustainable communities, we need to create connections among races, religions, countries, ethnic groups, professions, students, and teachers, building bridges, past, present, and future. Teaching at the Stevens School is the opportunity to meet these goals through an inter-disciplinary approach to curriculum, preparing students for high school, college, and responsible adult life."