She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado and has been on the faculty of the University of Connecticut since 1999.Her publications in journals such as the Journal of Latina/os and Education, Journal of Latino Studies and Journal of Hispanic Higher Education focus on social justice, equity, and access. Dr.Reyes’ areas of expertise include critical ethnography, teacher preparation for linguistically and culturally diverse communities, media representations, and migration issues as they affect schooling,civic engagement and political participation.