Dr. Gregorich earned a B.A. in Music from the University of Washington, a M.M. in Piano Performance from The Boston Conservatory, and a Ph.D. in Music Theory with a supporting Area in Piano Performance from the University of Oregon.
 
As an active member of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), Dr. Gregorich served as Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association and as the Eastern Division Composition Competition Coordinator. She has also presented at regional and national conferences of the College Music Society on various topics related to the teaching of music theory. Recently she co-authored a textbook with Dr. Benjamin Moritz entitled, Keyboard Skills for Music Educators: Score Reading, published by Routledge Publication.
 
Prior to joining the EIU Department of Music in 2014, Dr. Gregorich was on the faculty at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, serving as Department Chair for six years.