She is interested in Pre-school peer dynamics, early childhood conflict and resolution, infant and toddler development and culture and gender in pre-school classrooms. She presents regularly at international, national, and state conferences-including IPA (International Play Association), NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), and TAEYC (Texas Association for the Education of Young Children). She also presents workshops for local preschool and daycare teachers through the SMAEYC (Southmost Association for the Education of Young Children). She keynoted at the 2008 SMAEYC conference.