Previously she worked as an elementary and middle school teacher, elementary and middle school principal, as a district coordinator of professional development and County Office Director of professional development. Dr. Quiocho's areas of expertise include language and literacy development, second language acquisition, promising instructional practices for English Language Learners, and school evaluation and reform as it relates to issues of equity and social justice. Dr. Quiocho who completed her doctorate at the University of Washington continues to work in schools and classrooms with administrators, teachers and children.