In 2007, she guided LIU to a school record 22 wins, and the top overall seed in the NEC tournament.

She was named the 2006–07 Northeast Conference (NEC) Women's Basketball Coach of the Year for her efforts.

[5] Gaitley was named an assistant coach of the team representing the USA in 2000 at the William Jones Cup competition in Taipei, Taiwan.

Kelly Schumacher grabbed an offensive rebound and scored to bring the lead back to five points and the team held on for the win.

The final game was against Malaysia, but it was not close, with the USA winning 79–24 to secure a 4–0 record for the competition and the gold medal.