She teaches courses in reading and writing methodology both in English and Spanish instruction. Her work during the past 30 years as an elementary teacher, an administrator and a consultant has grounded her in the necessary skills and knowledge in working with linguistically and cul- turally diverse student populations. A major focus of her work is in teacher preparation, early literacy, English language development and the importance of personal writing for teachers. She is an international speaker, presents across the country and maintains long range relationships by offering professional development for local school districts. She is one of the co-authors of the upcoming book Developing Academic Language through Inquiry-Based Science.