Kikising G. Salley completed her Masters in Design at the University of Technology in Sydney. She now teaches courses in Family and Community Studies and Textiles and Fashion Design, in the Institute of Technical Vocational Education and Training at University of Goroka. She did her undergraduate degree qualification, Bachelor of Science -Home Economics at the University of Philippines, Diploma in Secondary Teaching at Goroka Teachers College, and Certificate in Home Economics for Community Work in Fiji.

Kikising Salley has taught at the University of Goroka for 33 years. And has taught in the areas of Food and Nutrition, Textiles and Fashion Design, Family Studies.