Her research centers on language policy and planning, educational policy implementation, and immigrant childhoods, especially children’s and families’ integration in “new” spaces. As co-founder of the Missouri Dual Language Network, Lisa enjoys connecting people and resources for dual language learning (www.facebook.com/moduallanguage). She also works with local agencies and educators to develop online curricula and conversations about the immigrant experience (www.lacesproject.org). Lisa’s publications may be found in the American Educational Research Journal, American Journal of Education, Educational Policy, and International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism.