My research areas of interest include policies that help ensure that all students in the US have effective teachers in their classrooms and effective principals in their school, and policies that help us grow a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our students in large urban public school K-12 districts. I'm interested in understanding the impact of policies including those related to preparation, recruitment, hiring, professional growth and development, evaluation, and retention.

Funded research:

Understanding the Career Trajectories of High-Impact Teachers (2023-present). Co-principal investigator. This study uses a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative metrics and qualitative insights to explore the pathways and experiences of highly effective educators. The findings aim to inform policies and practices that support teacher recruitment, development, and retention, with a focus on equity and impact across U.S. schools.

Career Decisions in Rhode Island post-pandemic (2025).This study aims to understand the factors influencing teacher retention and attrition in Providence Public Schools and Central Falls post-pandemic. Through interviews with at least 50 teachers who have left and 20 who remain, the research will explore individual, school-level, policy, and economic factors shaping career decisions. The study aims to provide actionable insights for improving teacher retention, particularly for highly effective educators, and to inform policy efforts to stabilize the workforce. Findings will be shared in internal briefings and a final public-facing report to guide district and state-level strategies for addressing teacher turnover.

Faculty Affiliate:

Annenberg Institute, Brown University (2019-present)

Swearer Center Engaged Faculty (2025-present)

Sheridan Center, Provost Faculty Teaching Fellow (2022-2025)

Member:

Project on the Next Generation of Teachers, Harvard University

Professional affiliations:

Association for Education Finance and Policy (AEFP)

I teach a variety of courses for undergraduates at Brown, and I teach a two-course sequence for masters students in Urban Education Policy (UEP). For undergraduate students, my courses center around policy issues in K-12 educational systems, building on my experience in K-12 teaching and administrative roles as well as my research on policies that affect our teacher workforce. For UEP masters students, the two-course required sequence addresses strategic management and leadership skills, organizational behavior, and policy implementation and supports students as they complete a 10-month internship in an organization focused on ed policy.