She has been working in the area of early childhood education and bilingual education for the past 27 years in both public schools and higher education. Her work focuses on language and literacy development of young dual language learners through play, the development of cognitive skills of dual language learners through play-based learning and creating engaging classroom environments for young dual language learners. Dr. Salinas-Gonzalez has provided many workshops to early childhood teachers and parents of dual language learners in various states.