She is currently the principal investigator of a federally funded grant investigating the development of sociocultural competence in dual language programs and its role in equitable bilingualism and biliteracy attainment. She has also served as a principal investigator or co-PI of several large-scale, federally funded research projects exploring various aspects of the literacy development of bilingual learners, often in the context of dual language programs. 

Her books include Realizing the vision of two-way immersion: Fostering effective programs and classrooms, Preparing classroom teachers to succeed with second language learners, and Culturally and linguistically responsive education: Designing networks that transform schools. She is also the lead author of a number of professional resources for dual language educators, including Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education, the Dual Language Program Planner, the Two-Way Immersion Toolkit, and the Two-Way Immersion Observation Protocol (the Dual Language SIOP). 

Previously, she has worked as a senior research associate at the Center for Applied Linguistics and as a bilingual teacher in California and Costa Rica.

In addition to her teaching, Shera has coordinated professional development activities for teachers at the school as well as visiting teachers from other schools. 

Currently, Shera is working with colleagues to develop early literacy materials in English and Spanish for use in dual language classrooms. Together with co-presenter Liz Howard, she is also writing a book about co-teaching in dual language programs. 

They have presented their work at dual language conferences across the country, including La Cosecha, CABE, and the Southern New England Regional Dual Language Conference.