She is particularly interested in the young learner and current research efforts with this population include gifted/high ability, culturally and linguistically diverse early learners, and the impact of parental education/income/cultural assets on assessment with the young learner. Currently, she researches the intersection of equity, inclusion, diversity, and justice with assessment, prevention efforts, and consultation. and doctoral students in all phases of the research process. Hernández Finch has a very active program of research and always seeks to involve her Ed.S. She is a research affiliate with the Ball State Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder (CASD) and a board member with the BSU Center for Peace and Conflict Studies.
She is the editor of Perspectives on Early Childhood Psychology and Education, a peer-reviewed journal published through Pace University Press, and serves on several editorial boards for other peer-reviewed journals.
Maria Hernández Finch is the director of the Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) and Masters (MA) Programs in School Psychology.
