I am a communication specialist, a researcher, and a leading voice on cultural-linguistic humility, responsiveness, and competence.
She is curious about the paralinguistic aspects of dialect, teacher-student communication interactions, and the role of dialect and cultural identity in acquiring Mainstream American English literacy.
Major Research Areas:
- Cultural-linguistic differences in children with and without language disorders
- African American English-speaking children’s classroom experiences
- Mainstream American English literacy acquisition
- Cultural-linguistic perspectives and competence in students and professionals
- Qualitative research methods