She is also the co-editor of the peer-reviewed Journal for Early Childhood Teacher Education. In addition, Dr. Cooper has wrtten numerous articles and chapters related to teaching young children, and is the author of The Classrooms All Young Children Need: Lesson in Teaching from Vivian Paley. Dr. Cooper founded both School Literacy and Culture at Rice University and the Trinity School for Young Children in Houston, TX. She started her career as a pre-school and kindergarten teacher in Chicago. She frequently presents and consults around the country on issues related to teaching, parenting, and teacher education in early childhood.span>