SERVICE

My scholarly profile and body of research has been both nationally and internationally recognized. In 2018, I was named a Concha Delgado Gaitan Presidential Fellow by the Council on Anthropology and Education (CAE), a section of the American Anthropological Association. In 2021, I was awarded the Children’s Literature Assembly (CLA) Early Career Award as well as the LRA Early Career Achievement Award. Most recently, I received the 2023 NCTE Media Literacy Award for outstanding contributions to research, theory, and practice in the area of media literacy. Among other awards I received are the ELATE National Technology Leadership Initiative (NTLI) Award, the Divergent Award for Excellence in 21st Century Literacies Research, and the NCTE Language Arts Distinguished Article Award.

My dedication to the field, however, far extends beyond research and teaching. I also understand the importance of active service to the university, to the community, and to the profession. Outside of broader university and department commitments, I hold a number of organizational leadership roles. Currently, I am a research committee member for the Literacy Research Association and an Associate Editor for AERA Open (2022-24) and Literacy Research: Theory, Method, and Practice. In addition, I serve as a reviewer and editorial board member for several other leading journals in educational research. These experiences exemplify my longstanding commitments to professional service. For more information, please see my vitae.