My primary research areas are philosophy of education; the ethics of communication; teaching through dialogue; and technology and education. 

Outstanding Faculty Mentorship Award, College of Education, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign (2024).

David Zola Distinguished Teaching Career Award, College of Education, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign (2021).

Outstanding Faculty Leadership Award, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign (2015).

Fellow, International Academy of Education (2011).

Edward William and Jane Marr Gutgsell Professorship, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign (2009-present).

James and Helen Merritt Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Philosophy of Education (2004).

Grayce Wicall Gauthier Professorship, College of Education, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign (2002-2007).

Distinguished Senior College Scholar, College of Education, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign (2001).

University Scholar, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign (1998).

Selected as a “Young Leader of the Academy,” Change magazine (1998).

Distinguished College Scholar, College of Education, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign (1992).