My work specializes in sociocultural and critical approaches to literacy studies. In my research, I focus on how individuals, families, and communities accumulate literacy resources across home, community, school, workplace, civic, and affinity-based contexts. In particular, I have examined the roles that language diversity (such as dialect, indigenous and world languages, other forms of representation, and community networks), digital literacies (such as website use and design, computer and video game play, and instant/text messaging), and popular culture (including games, music, television, and other media) play in contemporary American culture, as well as the implications of such resources for literacy teaching and learning. My current projects are focused on creating a digital history of English in Alaska, examining the roles of language, literacy, and technology in the lives of everyday Alaskans, and developing a game (UAA Spirit Quest) to support student success at my university.