Her research interests include using mindfulness-based and strengths-focused approaches to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and improve well-being among educators and counselors. Northern Kentucky Center for Educator Excellence (NKCEE), housed within the College of Education and Human Services at Northern Kentucky University, offers high quality professional development, supports college and career readiness initiatives, provides evaluation services, and convenes professional learning communities. NKCEE collaborates to recruit, support, and retain educators as they prepare all children to be productive participants in the global, knowledge-based economy.