I am an education researcher and PhD candidate at the University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education. My research interests focus on the effects of education reform and policy. In particular I focus on the evaluation of new media and technology on student achievement and growth. Currently I am working on a dissertation that will examine the educational uses and effects of social networking sites on high school students. My work is being done in two large, urban school districts that serve nearly 19,000 students. I look forward to sharing my findings and ideas here!