Areas of Interest

• Effects of distance learning and technological resources on students in rural school districts.
• Interaction between teacher induction and teacher knowledge.
• Relationship between textbook use and student achievement.

Keyword Interest

• K-12 education policy, especially surrounding rural schools.
• Distance learning and technology.
• Teacher induction programs.
• textbooks and curricula.

Current Research Topic/Field-Based Project

Project:
Designing a study to compare rural computer-based distance learning programs and their effects on student achievement on Advanced Placement tests.

Former Experience

• Undergraduate guided research.
• Program coordinator for gifted youth camp.

Education

• B.S. (2006): Cognitive Studies and English, Vanderbilt University