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.

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10 Class Sections

6-Week Intervention

Curriculum Vitae

For a complete overview of my education, research, teaching experience, and professional work.

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