Her teaching and research interests focus on teacher learning, from the perspective of novices learning to teach, and from experienced teachers learning about their own practice while mentoring others. As director of teacher induction, she is particularly interested in developing university-school partnerships in teacher induction within high poverty settings. As a result of participation in the reform initiative, Teachers for a New Era, she has led the development and research on a new MSU-based induction program. She also currently serves as coordinator of the Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum (MATC) program. Related Links Launch Into Teaching ASSIST Beginning Teachers Areas of Expertise: