She has published essays on Nineteenth-century American rhetoric, feminist historiography, Writing Center tutor education, and Writing Center community engagement. Her co-authored Bedford Guide for Writing Tutors, in its 6th edition, is the most cited tutor training text. Her awards include the Rhetoric Society Quarterly Charles Kneupper Award for best essay, the Loyola University Maryland Faculty Award for Excellence in Engaged Scholarship, and the American Society for the History of Rhetoric Award for Best Dissertation.