She teaches both online and face-to-face courses at the undergraduate and graduate level on topics related to the field of child life, the impact of hospitalization on children, and in child development. Her research agenda includes examining the social and emotional development of children, both inside and outside of a healthcare setting. She also is interested in how health status might impact the parent-child relationship, and parenting decision making. She has presented her research findings in local, regional, and national forums, as well as in peer-reviewed, professional journals. She is actively involved as a member of the Texas Association of Child Life professionals, as well as the national organization, Association of Child Life Professionals.