Research & Scholarship
My research focuses on science education, student learning, self-regulated learning, and instructional practice, with an emphasis on connecting classroom-based research to practical improvements in teaching and learning.
Research Interests
Self-Regulated Learning
How students plan, monitor, and adapt their learning.
Curriculum & Instruction
Designing and evaluating instructional approaches that support student learning.
Science Education
How students develop scientific understanding and practices.
Classroom Data & Improvement
Using classroom evidence and assessment data to improve instruction.
Featured Research
Self-Regulated Learning in Middle School Science
A quasi-experimental study examining the effects of a self-regulated learning intervention on student achievement in 8th-grade astronomy.
289 Students
Students receiving the self-regulated learning intervention demonstrated greater achievement gains than students in the comparison condition, with significant effects across several astronomy topics.
10 Class Sections
6-Week Intervention
Curriculum Vitae
For a complete overview of my education, research, teaching experience, and professional work.