Dr. Springer teaches a variety of both online and on-campus classes in the theory and performance areas. These include courses in Public Speaking, Business and Professional Speaking, Introduction to Communication, Conflict and Small Group Communication, Organizational Communication, Research Methods in Communication, and the Senior Capstone.

As an intergroup scholar, her research examines how media influences audience attitudes and beliefs about ingroups and outgroups. She is also the faculty sponsor for the LGBTQ+ Service Club.

In addition to her teaching experience, she brings more than a decade of experience working in government affairs and public relations.