Research Interests

Engagement and motivation in literacy and STEM; teacher efficacy

Professional History

2014-Present
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Education, The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

2013-2014
Visiting Scholar
Department of Education, The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

2011-2012, 2007-2008
Graduate Assistant
Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology, University of Maryland
College Park, MD

2009-2011, 2002-2007
Graduate Assistant
Maryland Literacy Research Center, University of Maryland
College Park, MD

2000-2002
Lead Teacher
Clopper Mill Elementary School, Montgomery County Public Schools, MD

1997-1998
Teaching Assistant
Oakmont Secondary School
Gaithersburg, MD

1996-1997
Lead Teacher
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School
St. Thomas, USVI