research

My research agenda is driven by my commitment to connected teaching. I’m currently pursuing a PhD in Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, concentrating in Learning, Design & Technology in addition to teaching. I’m exploring how we can train teachers to better meet the needs of culturally diverse, multilingual learners in a changing education landscape.

My research interests include

  • multilingual learning,

  • culturally responsive pedagogy,

  • critical language awareness pedagogy,

  • technology-supported teaching strategies, and

  • developing teachers’ global competencies.

research associate with CIDRE

I study culturally responsive pedagogy and the ways digital tools can support practicing K–12 educators. As a Research Associate with the CIDRE program (Cultural Investigation and Digital Representation for Educators), I collaborate with teachers and administrators from the U.S. as they travel abroad to engage with local communities and explore cultural themes through digital media. The goal of this work is to strengthen educators’ cultural understanding and help them bring that awareness back to their classrooms, schools, and communities.

I have participated as a researcher in CIDRE programs in Munich, Germany (2022), Vienna, Austria (2023), and most recently Buenos Aires, Argentina (2024), which also connects to my dissertation research.

If you’re interested in learning more about my research or collaborating on a project, reach out!