As an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona, my research focuses on various aspects of social-emotional development and well-being including the role of teacher-student relationships, understanding student experiences of failure, and exploring how students and teachers cope with stress and trauma associated with COVID-19. The goal of my research is to identify practices and systemic changes that support healthy, successful experiences for all learners. ​

I work with undergraduate and graduate students teaching Childhood and Adolescent Development, Psychological Measurements in Education, Motivation in Learning and Development, and other introductory educational psychology courses both in-person and using innovative and interactive eLearning formats online.

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As a former co-chair of the College of Education's Diversity Committee I am focused on supporting initiatives designed to proactively engage in systemic change that will make the College of Education a truly diverse and inclusive place of learning.