Her research interests include social justice and equity through a disability inquiry lens, as well as innovative classroom-based instructional and intervention strategies. Beginning in 2010, Temple spearheaded the revitalization of the widely successful Fusion program, which is a partnership between Duquesne University and Center of Life, a Hazelwood-based community empowerment organization. The Fusion program is a family engagement program that features homework assistance, STEM-focused interactive activities, and an academic intervention clinic for students in K – 12 grades. Taking family engagement to the next level, Fusion tutors the entire family by giving families the information they need to become advocates for the educational success of their children in local public schools.