My research interests focus on analyzing classroom discourse and interactions to better understand students’ opportunities for learning success.  I have co-authored Reflejos, a Spanish language, literature, and culture text.

As an active member o various professional organizations, including the AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese) and ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages), I enjoy presenting at national conferences to share and learn creative and effective ways to teach and learn languages.  I am a member-at-large of the Massachusetts Chapter of the AATSP. 

I teach all levels of Spanish Language, Spanish for Heritage Speakers, and Latin American culture and civilization.  In the Education Department I teach a class on the impact of diversity on educational equity.

I like to spend time with family (including 5 grandchildren).  When I can, I love to watch independent films, go to the theatre and concerts, and take every chance to dance salsa and merengue.