I believe strongly in community partnerships and working directly with teachers, students, and families. I am privileged to be a part of the following regional and national organizations:
Massachusetts Association for Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages MATSOL
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's English Learner and Bilingual Advisory Council
National Committee for Effective Literacy for Multilingual Learners
I also believe that Critical peer review and engagement is an important part in moving our field forward. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the following journal Editorial Boards:
Journal of Applied Language Studies (APPLES)
Journal of Multilingual Theory and Practice