Keller is an assistant research scientist for the Iowa Reading Research Center. She earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, both from Texas A&M University. Prior to working at the IRRC, Keller taught middle grade language arts and social studies for four years and worked as a graduate research assistant while completing her doctorate in educational research at Southern Methodist University. In her free time, Keller enjoys baking, reading historical fiction and cozy mysteries, doing yoga, and seeing live music.