College of Education & Human Development
Faculty Reinvestment: 2004-2009
Investing today to transfor The Beginning Established a collaborative, supportive and diverse learning community to enhance education and health outcomes for all
Over the last five years, the College of Education and Human Development has recruited more than 90 new faculty. Approximately 42 percent of our total faculty have been hired within this time period. These new scholars have joined with existing faculty to create a dynamic and diverse scholarly community with significant disciplinary expertise. Today, we have a total of 122 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 39 clinical faculty, and 54 instructional faculty and lecturers. As a result of this increase in faculty, our students are able to take advantage of a broader range of academic program opportunities and have had greater opportunities to immerse themselves in international cultures through faculty-led study abroad programs and international student teaching internships in Italy, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Poland, the United Kingdom and Mexico. Our new faculty colleagues have embraced the use of the latest technologies in their classrooms. Podcasting, SMART Boards, Second Life, Facebook and Skype are just a few of the newest innovations that faculty, staff and students in the college are utilizing to bring a new dimension to the educational experience. With the addition of these faculty, our college community has made significant strides over the past five years, increasing the number of published Ph.D. students and faculty, and increasing our extramural funding from approximately $13 million in 2004 to more than $20 million in 2008. 1
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Further, these faculty members “It is evident that have contributed greatly to the our new faculty are development and implementation working with their of teacher training programs in the high-need areas of special and colleagues to further bilingual education, English as a the development Second Language, and mathematics of our college as and science education. a collaborative,
Our new faculty decided to join our supportive and diverse college because of the expertise and scholarly community.� support from our faculty community. It is evident that our new faculty are working with their colleagues to further the development of our college as a collaborative, supportive and diverse scholarly community. As we reflect on the mission of our college to transform lives through education, it is evident that we have been engaged in a transformational process with the addition of so many new members to our college community. This publication is a reflection of this transformation, and as we celebrate our 40th anniversary this year, I am aware of what an amazing time this is in the history of our college. Best wishes,
This publication provides a brief snapshot of the more than 90 faculty who have joined our college since 2004. Faculty are organized alphabetically by department, and a faculty index can be found on page 45.
Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development pages 3-10 Department of Educational Psychology pages 11-22 Department of Health and Kinesiology pages 23-36 Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture pages 37-44
Douglas J. Palmer Professor and Dean 2
Transforming education so all students become successful
Investing in people and striving for community success Breaking boundaries and learning throughout life
Educating the next generation with integrity and strength
Supporting personal development and learning beyond the classroom
Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development The strength and success of any organization lies in its people. And the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development knows that if the organization — whether it’s a business, university or country — is to excel, you must invest in its people. That’s what the department set out to do five years ago when Texas A&M University announced a facultyhiring initiative as part of Vision 2020. The addition of 16 full-time faculty members in the last five years has caused the department to grow in both size and quality. And now the department is beginning to see the returns on this investment. 3
“I know very well that the talented faculty, staff and students are what make this department work,” says Fredrick Muyia Nafukho, who joined the college faculty in 2007 and became head of the department in July 2009. Nafukho notes that his faculty are committed to developing educational leaders and improving practice through teaching, research and service in the areas of public school administration, human resource development, higher education administration, adult education and student affairs administration.
opportunities in “I know very well business, education, that the talented government and faculty, staff health care. Higher education and and students are K-12 public school what make this administration faculty department work.” work with Texas public schools in closing the achievement gap, and many faculty serve in leadership positions in professional organizations like the American Educational Research Association and the Academy of Human Resource Development.
In an effort to improve their programs through research, faculty members conduct studies in a Nafukho suggests the challenge for the department’s variety of areas, including adult and workplace future is to take full advantage of the potential of learning; e-learning; equity and social justice in present and incoming faculty, staff and students. education; giftedness and career success; emotional intelligence and leadership development; school “I strongly believe we need to utilize our talent,” he reform; and international and cross-cultural human says. “How do we combine our physical, financial and human resources to meet our goals? That is resource development. something I’d like to explore as we work toward the Former doctoral students are being placed at vision of the college — to transform lives through prestigious universities, and undergraduates are education.” highly competitive in the job market, with professional
Fredrick Muyia Nafukho Professor and Head Ph.D., Louisiana State University fnafukho@tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Primary Emphasis Area: Human Resource Development How do you think your human resource development background will help you in your new role as department head? One of the things we discuss in human resource development is that the greatest resource any organization has is its people. If you can invest in people, then all the other investments can follow. My main task is to rely on my human resource development expertise to create a supportive work climate that cherishes dialogue and seeks input from all before making decisions.
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Mary Alfred Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin malfred@tamu.edu Appointed 2006 Research & Teaching Interests • Adult learning and development • Equity and social justice in education and the workplace • Immigration and learning • Welfare reform and women’s economic development • Women of the diaspora
Primary Emphasis Area: Adult Education
Fred Bonner II Professor and Associate Dean of Faculties Ed.D., University of Arkansas fbonner@tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Academically gifted African-American males in postsecondary contexts • College student development • Faculty of color in predominantly white institutions • High-achieving blacks and Latinos in science, technology, engineering and mathematics “The focus in our college to advance an educational agenda that is centered on diversity and social justice issues makes this institution a wonderful place to work. In addition, the university has played a major role in facilitating my efforts to recruit students of color to our master’s and doctoral programs in the department.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Higher Education Administration
Terah Venzant Chambers Assistant Professor Ed.D., Harvard University dchlup@tamu.edu Research & Teaching Interests • Education policy • Historical construction of multiracial identity • History of African-American education • Multiracial identity development • Race and ethnicity in education • School tracking policies • Segregation, desegregation and resegregation • Urban education • Within-school segregation
Primary Emphasis Area: K-12 Administration
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Appointed 2007
Dominique Chlup Assistant Professor Ed.D., Harvard University dchlup@tamu.edu
Appointed 2004
Research & Teaching Interests • Adult education • Adult literacy • Correctional education • History of education • History of women’s and girls’ prison education • Women’s and gender studies “What has been truly dazzling is the university’s support and encouragement for my multidisciplinary approach as I conduct research and teach across the areas of history, education and women’s studies. This commitment to my multidisciplinary approach has been invaluable.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Adult Education
Charles Farnsworth Clinical Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University cfarnsworth@tamu.edu
Appointed 2008
Research & Teaching Interests • Assessment • Distance education • Experiential education • Instructional design • Science and public health education • Web-based simulations “The people at Texas A&M make a difference. There is a sense of family here among the faculty, staff and students; it’s like no other major research institution on earth. The work I can accomplish as a member of this team far exceeds what I can accomplish on my own.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Human Resource Development
Roger Goddard Professor Ph.D., Ohio State University rgoddard@tamu.edu
Appointed 2009
Research & Teaching Interests • Impact of leadership and teaching practice on student achievement • Social psychology of organizations
“I came to Texas A&M because it was a very supportive environment for doing the kind of research I do. Our college has one of the largest and most capable K-12 leadership faculty, and that, coupled with the strengths across the college, provides a rich context for me to collaborate and conduct research in an area in which the college is wanting to move.”
Primary Emphasis Area: K-12 Administration
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Ann Gundy Clinical Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University agundy@tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Adult and family literacy • Career development • Program evaluation • Program outcome assessment • Technology integration in instruction and training • Training and development • Undergraduate achievement and advising • Undergraduate writing skills • Universal design in instructional design “One of the things I enjoy most about being at Texas A&M is the Aggie Network. In almost every part of the country that I travel, there is somebody that has ties to this university in some capacity.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Human Resource Development
Vicente Lechuga Assistant Professor Ed.D., University of Southern California vlechuga@tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Academic freedom • For-profit colleges and universities • Governance • Higher education policy
Primary Emphasis Area: Higher Education Administration
Gary McLean Senior Professor Ed.D., Columbia University gmclean@tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Human resource development for national, community and social development • International human resource development • Organization development
“I wanted to be associated with a world-class faculty in human resource development and adult education, and Texas A&M is where the best faculty in our field can be found. I now travel the world as an ambassador for Texas A&M.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Human Resource Development
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Machuma “Helen” Muyia Clinical Assistant Professor Ed.D., University of Arkansas hmuyia@tamu.edu
Appointed 2009
Research & Teaching Interests • Emotional intelligence and leadership • Organization development • Program evaluation
Primary Emphasis Area: Human Resource Development
Anthony Rolle Associate Professor and Program Chair Ph.D., Indiana University arolle@tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Measurement of economic efficiency in public schools • Measurement of education finance equity in public schools
Primary Emphasis Area: K-12 Administration
Judy Sandlin Clinical Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University jrsandlin@tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Statistics and research in human resource development
Primary Emphasis Area: Human Resource Development
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Jim Scheurich Professor Ph.D., Ohio State University jscheurich@tamu.edu
Appointed 2004
Research & Teaching Interests • Qualitative research • Race, ethnicity and racism • Schools and districts that are successful with all students
Primary Emphasis Area: K-12 Administration
Jia Wang Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Georgia jiawang@tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • International human resource development • Management practices and development • Organization development • Organizational behavior and culture • Qualitative research methods “The faculty team I work with represents the highest quality scholars in our field. My department and colleagues have been very supportive and protective of me as an assistant professor. This allows me to focus on pursuing my research agenda.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Human Resource Development
Gwendolyn Webb-Hasan Associate Professor Ed.D., Illinois State University gwebbj@tamu.edu Research & Teaching Interests • Curriculum and instructional development • Multicultural education • Parental/family involvement • Recruitment and retention of culturally diverse students in higher education • Special education
Primary Emphasis Area: K-12 Administration
9 • Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development
Appointed 2005
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Teaching diverse children to answer the call of education for all
Integrating science and practice for the development of our students Exploring what is yet to be learned
Department of Educational Psychology As one of the original departments in the College of Education and Human Development, the Department of Educational Psychology has experienced 40 years of change. And yet, the department has managed not only to keep pace with the changes but also
to thrive. Today, educational psychology features undergraduate and graduate programs in bilingual and special education as well as graduate programs in counseling psychology, learning sciences, and school counseling and psychology. 11
As the largest producer of special and bilingual education teachers in the state of Texas, the department truly transforms lives in the classroom through its former students. Faculty members also use their research to impact the lives of people in Texas and around the country. Two such programs include Project Research and Education on Disability and Disaster, which evaluates how disasters affect individuals with disabilities and their families, and Project Early Reading Intervention, which uses a specialized, organized approach for kindergartners who are at risk for developing reading difficulties.
special education, we will be increasing our attention to autism, learning disabilities and the area of transition to work,” he says. “Our goal is to become a leader in both graduate education and bilingual education training.”
“The educational psychology department’s future lies in preparing the best special and bilingual education teachers in the state.”
Willson also is committed to building the research, measurements and statistics program to prepare doctoral students for top Research 1 university positions.
Since 2004, the department has hired 26 new faculty members, mainly in the areas of special and bilingual education. Department head Victor Willson sought individuals who would bring distinction to the “Our counseling psychology program is rapidly department. shifting to having a multicultural counseling focus,” he adds. “Our school psychology program is already “As with any major Research 1 institution, we’re one of the top-ranked programs and is working hard interested in faculty at the junior level who show to maintain its prominence.” evidence of becoming prominent in their field. We also value good teaching,” he says. “For our senior “The educational psychology department’s future faculty, there’s more emphasis on a high level of lies in preparing the best special and bilingual productivity and research, extramural funding, and education teachers in the state at the undergraduate national visibility.” level, and in preparing state and national leaders in both administration and research in the areas we With the new faculty now in place, Willson expects emphasize,” he says. the department to continue to flourish and improve its programs. “There’s clearly an increased focus on aspects relating to child and adult psychological functioning. In
Victor Willson Professor and Head Ph.D., University of Colorado v-willson@neo.tamu.edu Primary Emphasis Area: Learning Sciences Why did you go into education? I was originally interested in teaching high school science and got sidetracked in a graduate assistantship in educational research. I never did finish my work in science education, although I spent almost 10 years doing research in science education during my post-doc and first academic positions.
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Sandra Acosta Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University sacosta@tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Academic and technical language for bilingual education teachers and English Language Learners • Bilingual education teacher preparation models • Classroom discourse • Oral language development “The college has attracted and continues to attract faculty who are recognized experts in their fields or who are up-and-coming in their area of specialization. Texas A&M and the college are institutions that value research, teaching and service to the community, state and the nation.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Bilingual Education
Mike Benz Professor Ph.D., University of Oregon mbenz@tamu.edu
Appointed 2004
Research & Teaching Interests • Adolescents at risk of school and community failure • Secondary education and transition services
Primary Emphasis Area: Special Education
Jamilia Blake Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Georgia jjblake@tamu.edu Research & Teaching Interests • Ethnic-minority populations and females • Multivariate analyses • Peer-directed aggression and peer relations
Primary Emphasis Area: School Psychology
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Appointed 2007
Lisa Bowman-Perrott Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Virginia lbperrott@tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Academic and behavioral interventions for students at risk of school failure • Alternative education • Dropout prevention • Effective instruction for English Language Learners • Students with emotional and behavioral disorders
Primary Emphasis Area: Special Education
Mack Burke Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Oregon mburke_aggie@tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Academic/behavioral interventions for at-risk students • Academic/behavioral screening and progress monitoring
Primary Emphasis Area: Special Education
Glenda Byrns Clinical Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University gbyrns@tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Adapted/assistive technology • Effective reading instruction for students with disabilities • Instructional strategies for students with disabilities • Low incidence instruction for individuals with significant support needs • Special education law and policy
Primary Emphasis Area: Special Education
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Nathan Clemens Assistant Professor Ph.D., Lehigh University, Pennsylvania nclemens@tamu.edu
Appointed 2009
Research & Teaching Interests • Curriculum-based measurement • Reading and early literacy • Response to intervention
Primary Emphasis Area: School Psychology
Tim Elliott Professor Ph.D., University of Missouri telliott@tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Disability and stress • Personal and familial adjustment following chronic illness
“Texas A&M provided me with the opportunity to work with a flagship university that enjoys incredible support from former students, and it featured the best long-term mission that I have seen in my academic career. I have never been treated better as a faculty member, and I have never worked with a better group of colleagues and students.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Counseling Psychology
Jennifer Ganz Associate Professor Ph.D., University of Kansas jeniganz@tamu.edu
Appointed 2008
Research & Teaching Interests • Augmentative and alternative communication • Autism spectrum disorders • Communication and social skills interventions • Single-subject research “I was looking for a university with a larger number of faculty members in special education, colleagues who valued collaboration and mentoring, grant-support infrastructure, high research expectations, a doctoral program in special education, and capable students.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Special Education
15 • Department of Educational Psychology
Yvonne Goddard Assistant Professor Ph.D., Ohio State University ygoddard@tamu.edu
Appointed 2009
Research & Teaching Interests • Connections between leadership and teachers’ instructional practices • Differentiated instruction • Effective instruction in inclusive classrooms • Teacher collaboration
“I came to Texas A&M because of the potential I have here to strengthen my career. I have colleagues who are supportive and who are well-regarded researchers in our field. My mentor is highly respected for the impact of her work in special education, and her advice has been invaluable.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Special Education
Jorge E. Gonzalez Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Nebraska jegonzalez@tamu.edu
Appointed 2004
Research & Teaching Interests • At-risk preschoolers • Early childhood poverty • English Language Learners • Home literacy environment • Migrants and immigrants • Oral language development • Vocabulary acquisition
Primary Emphasis Area: School Psychology
Shanna Hagan-Burke Associate Professor Ph.D., University of Oregon shaganburke@tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Academic interventions for students with high incidence disablities • Behavior disorders • Early literacy and reading • Single-case research methodology
Primary Emphasis Area: Special Education
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Oi-Man Kwok Assistant Professor Ph.D., Arizona State University omkwok@neo.tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Applications of multilevel models and structural equation models on different substantive areas, especially the adjustment of at-risk children with low academic performance • Longitudinal data analysis • Multilevel modeling “Texas A&M is a top-tier research university with outstanding faculty, high-quality graduate students and tremendous resources for research. The support from the college to host the Summer Statistics Workshops has provided an excellent opportunity for our program to reach out to researchers across the country.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Learning Sciences
Jeffrey Liew Assistant Professor Ph.D., Arizona State University jeffrey.liew@tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Academic and psychosocial adjustment • Child and adolescent development • Emotion and self-regulation • Emotion regulation • Empathy • Prosocial behavior • Social competence • Social emotional learning • Socioemotional development • Stress and coping
Primary Emphasis Area: Learning Sciences
Anita Sohn McCormick Clinical Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University asmccormick@tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Bilingual assessment • Language development in bilingual children • Mental health issues associated with culturally and linguistically diverse children and their families
“The most important asset of our college is the faculty and staff. They are always willing to collaborate, support and mentor junior faculty and have been instrumental in supporting my research interests and providing opportunities to collaborate.”
Primary Emphasis Area: School Psychology
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Miranda Nava-Walichowski Clinical Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University m-walichowski@tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Language brokering • Oral proficiency • Teacher effectiveness • Teacher preparation • Vocabulary development within the field of bilingual education
Primary Emphasis Area: Bilingual Education
Lizette Ojeda Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Missouri lizetteojeda@tamu.edu
Appointed 2009
Research & Teaching Interests • Latinos’ career development and well-being • Multicultural issues
Primary Emphasis Area: Counseling Psychology
Yolanda Padron Professor Ed.D., University of Houston ypadron@tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Bilingual education • Reading strategies • Resiliency
Primary Emphasis Area: Bilingual Education
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Sharolyn Pollard-Durodola Assistant Professor Ed.D., University of Houston sdurodola@tamu.edu
Appointed 2004
Research & Teaching Interests • Beginning reading • Classroom observation • Curriculum development • Reading interventions • Teacher quality
Primary Emphasis Area: Bilingual Education
Charles Ridley Professor Ph.D., University of Minnesota cridley@tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Multicultural counseling, assessment and training • Organizational consultation • Religious resources in psychotherapy • Therapeutic change processes
Primary Emphasis Area: Counseling Psychology
Mandy J. Rispoli Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin mrispoli@tamu.edu Research & Teaching Interests • Applied behavior analysis • Autism and developmental disabilities • Challenging behavior • Special education
Primary Emphasis Area: Special Education
19 • Department of Educational Psychology
Appointed 2009
Deborah Simmons Professor Ph.D., Purdue University dsimmons@tamu.edu
Appointed 2004
Research & Teaching Interests • Curriculum analysis and development • Models and methods of literacy acquisition and development • Prevention and remediation of academic learning problems in students with learning disabilities and at risk for school failure
Primary Emphasis Area: Special Education
Felix Thoemmes Assistant Professor Ph.D., Arizona State University fthoemmes@tamu.edu
Appointed 2009
Research & Teaching Interests • Causal inference • Missing data • Propensity scores
“I believe the interaction with talented senior faculty will sharpen my research and improve my teaching. I look forward to meeting colleagues within and outside my college and hope to make interdisciplinary connections across campus.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Learning Sciences
Fuhui Tong Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University fuhuitong@tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Program effectiveness for language minority students • Quantitative methodology in bilingual and English as a Second Language education • Second language acquisition and linguistic transfer among English Language Learners • Second language assessment and testing “As an Aggie, I am fascinated by the Aggie culture and its embracement of diversity. The rigorous research agenda going on in my department, college and the university has inspired me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this professional community.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Bilingual Education
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Myeongsun Yoon Assistant Professor Ph.D., Arizona State University myoon@tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Categorical data analysis • Measurement invariance • Psychometrics • Structural equation modeling
Primary Emphasis Area: Learning Sciences
Dalun Zhang Associate Professor Ph.D., University of New Orleans dalun@tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Self-determination • Transition education and services for individuals with disabilities
“I chose to come to Texas A&M because of the signature program and Vision 2020. The college and department encourage me to conduct high-quality research and mentor doctoral students, and there is exceptional support to engage in research and outreach activities.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Special Education
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Using science to understand human movement and enhance physical activity Communicating health education needs, concerns and resources
Enhancing a student’s academic experience through creativity Promoting a healthy and active lifestyle
Applying business techniques to effectively manage and market the athletic industry
Department of Health and Kinesiology what began as an avenue for certifying physical education and health teachers has today evolved into so much more. Forty years ago, the Department of Health and Physical Education was moved into the newly formed college, making the department one of the College of Education and Human Development’s earliest members. Today, the Department of Health and Kinesiology is one of the largest departments on the Texas A&M University campus, serving over 2,100 undergraduates and 150 graduate students. 23
while increasing its “We will continue emphasis on research, to recruit scholarship and outstanding faculty, extramural research students and staff funding opportunities. Home to over 15 to maintain our laboratories, with recognition as one research areas in of the largest and muscle and bone top programs in the biology, child and adolescent health, and nation.” college athletics, the works “One of our goals is to help our students develop a department lifetime appreciation and commitment to physical with entities such as the National Institutes of Health, activity so they can live healthy and productive lives,” the Centers for Disease Control, the Department of Defense and Curves International to understand Kreider says. the role of physical activity on health, disease, In an effort to continue to build upon its teaching, performance and learning. research and outreach initiatives, the department has invested in approximately 34 faculty since 2004, with Kreider knows the department has been instrumental plans to add 10 additional faculty to the department in forging ahead to help the next generation of Aggies community this fall. have opportunities to impact something greater than themselves. “We will continue to recruit outstanding faculty, students and staff to maintain our recognition as “Our faculty and students are actively engaged in one of the largest and top programs in the nation,” the practice and study of physical activity, sport and health so that they can have a significant influence Kreider says. on the health and well-being of Texans and all The department strives to maintain its high Americans,” he says. level of undergraduate and graduate programs Richard Kreider, who became head of the department in 2008, knows that today’s health and kinesiology department offers students more diverse degree program opportunities than in the past, including degrees in health education, kinesiology, sport management, physical education, and minors in coaching and dance. One unique feature of the department is its physical education activity program, which sees every Texas A&M student pass through its doors since all undergraduate Aggies are required to take two physical education classes to graduate.
Richard Kreider Professor and Head Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi rkreider@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2008
Primary Emphasis Area: Exercise Physiology Why did you choose to move your Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab to Texas A&M? This lab was originally created in 1998 at the University of Memphis before moving to Baylor University about six years ago. Last summer, I had the opportunity to come to Texas A&M, and it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. I am able to work with worldclass faculty, particularly in relation to exercise, nutrition and obesity research, which is unparallel to any other research university. What’s been the most rewarding to me is the outreach our programs are having through the lab, which has been really amazing.
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Gregg Bennett Associate Professor Ed.D., Auburn University gbennett@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Event management • International sport business • Sociology of sport • Trends and issues in sport management
Primary Emphasis Area: Sport Management
Patricia Berthot Associate Instructional Professor M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State University pberthot@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2004
Research & Teaching Interests • Athletic training • Health science • Kinesiology
Primary Emphasis Area: Physical Education Activity Program
Adrien Bouchet Assistant Instructional Professor M.Ed., Arizona State abouchet@hlkn.tamu.edu Research & Teaching Interests • Academic reform and student athletes • Volunteer motivations for youth sports
Primary Emphasis Area: Sport Management
25 • Department of Health and Kinesiology
Appointed 2006
Kathleen Byrne Assistant Instructional Professor M.F.A., Florida State University kbyrne@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2008
Research & Teaching Interests • Dance history
Primary Emphasis Area: Dance
August John Campbell Assistant Instructional Professor M.Ed., Texas State University campbell@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Coaching and coaching development • Sports officiating • Youth sport
Primary Emphasis Area: Physical Education Activity Program
Akilah Carter Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Georgia arcarter@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2008
Research & Teaching Interests • Black/African-American females and obesity • Black/African-American females in sport and physical activity • Diversity management in sport and recreation organizations • Sport and social justice
“As a new professor in the college, opportunities to network with professionals have been invaluable. Participating in these networks provides access to service opportunities, research collaborations, and awareness of teaching strategies and resources.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Sport Management
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Lei-Shih Chen Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Appointed 2009
Research & Teaching Interests • Ethnic-minority populations and females • Multivariate analyses • Peer-directed aggression and peer relations
“As a health educator, I know that environment is important for a person’s success and happiness. Being at a research university like Texas A&M is very important for my professional career. It will open doors for me, in terms of grant writing, publications and collaboration.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Health Education
Demetra Christou Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ddchristou@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Cardiovascular-autonomic function in aging, obesity, metabolic syndrome and Type II diabetes • Effect of diet on endothelial function • Effect of diet-induced weight loss on cardiovascular-autonomic function • Effect of physical activity/exercise training on cardiovascular-autonomic function • Role of renin angiotensin aldosterone system in age- and obesityrelated endothelial dysfunction
Primary Emphasis Area: Exercise Physiology
Evangelos Christou Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign eachristou@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Neuromuscular mechanisms in human motor performance
Primary Emphasis Area: Motor Neuroscience
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Lorinda Cohen Assistant Instructional Professor M.S., Texas A&M University lcohen@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Health and fitness • Fitness conditioning • Sports conditioning
Primary Emphasis Area: Physical Education Activity Program
Joe Dannenbaum Assistant Instructional Professor M.S., Oklahoma State University dbaum@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Athletic training • Exercise and effects on obesity
“I wanted to return to Texas A&M to give back to the university. The college is extremely supportive of its faculty and has provided me opportunities to further refine my teaching skills and to work on my writing skills.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Physical Education Activity Program
Casey Dean Assistant Instructional Professor M.A., Sam Houston State University casey@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2004
Research & Teaching Interests • Health and fitness • Physical and motor fitness assessment
Primary Emphasis Area: Physical Education Activity Program
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Lydia Dubuisson Assistant Instructional Professor M.S., Texas A&M University ldubuisson@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Foundations of sport management • Sport broadcasting • Sport management • Sport marketing
Primary Emphasis Area: Sport Management
James Fluckey Assistant Professor Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University jfluckey@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Mechanisms associated with protein turnover and glucoregulatory function in muscle and how these mechanisms may be altered by exercise, aging, obesity, diabetes or periods of microgravity
Primary Emphasis Area: Exercise Physiology
Ariane Hollub Assistant Professor Ph.D., Indiana University avhollub@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2009
Research & Teaching Interests • Global sexual health • HIV prevention through culturally relevant education • Measurement issues in health-related research
“I was thrilled at the opportunity to become a faculty member within a department that places such a high value on both teaching and research. The university strives for excellence in research, and I’m very excited to pursue important health-related research endeavors at Texas A&M.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Health Education
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Johanna Hourahan Assistant Instructional Professor M.Ed., Texas A&M University johannaryza@tamu.edu
Appointed 2009
Research & Teaching Interests • Kinesiology and physical education
Primary Emphasis Area: Physical Education Activity Program
Shane Hudson Clinical Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University shudson@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Effective performance models in intercollegiate athletics • Organizational change for the purpose of improving performance in student athletes • Performance and organizational development • Psychometric prediction of athletic performance
Primary Emphasis Area: Sport Management
E. Lisako Jones-McKyer Assistant Professor Ph.D., Indiana University eljmckyer@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Child and adolescent health-risk behaviors • Minority health issues and health disparities • Parental influences on health behaviors • Socioecological factors of health behaviors
Primary Emphasis Area: Health Education
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Paul Keiper Clinical Assistant Professor Ed.D., Texas A&M University pkeiper@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2008
Research & Teaching Interests • Leadership in sport • Youth sport
Primary Emphasis Area: Sport Management
Alyssa Locklear Assistant Instructional Professor M.P.H., Texas A&M University alocklear@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Health and fitness • Social and behavioral health
“As a former student, it is with great pride that I walk the same halls as I did as an undergraduate and instruct current students in the important fields of health and fitness. My education from Texas A&M is one of my most prized possessions, and the opportunity to contribute to work with current Aggies is absolutely priceless.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Physical Education Activity Program
Steve Martin Clinical Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University smartin@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2008
Research & Teaching Interests • Cardiovascular exercise physiology • Exercise, lipid metabolism and cardiovascular disease risk • Exercise physiology, human performance, physical fitness and cardiac rehabilitation • Health, fitness and cardiovascular disease risk in firefighters and law enforcement personnel
Primary Emphasis Area: Exercise Physiology
31 • Department of Health and Kinesiology
Michael Massett Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Iowa mmassett@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Cardiovascular physiology • Genomic/genetic approaches to identify genes associated with exercise training • Physiological adaptations to exercise training
Primary Emphasis Area: Exercise Physiology
Jon Welty Peachey Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Connecticut jweltypeachey@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2009
Research & Teaching Interests • Leadership of sport organizations • Organizational change in sport organizations • Power of sport to effect attitudinal and social change • Resistance to organizational change
“Being affiliated with such a high-caliber program will provide numerous opportunities, peer networks and resources to further develop my skills as a researcher, teacher and leader. The resources and mentoring provided by Texas A&M appear to be unparalleled in higher education.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Sport Management
Steve Riechman Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh sriechman@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Nutritional and exercise interaction on skeletal muscle, inactivity, aging and microgravity, muscle endocrine and resistance training
“One thing I repeat over and over to friends and colleagues about Texas A&M is that the faculty work well together, and the work environment is better than I have ever seen or heard. Once I came to campus, I realized that the university community had unique elements that you couldn’t find on any other campus.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Exercise Physiology
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Michael Sandlin Clinical Associate Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University msandlin@tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Foundations of kinesiology • Health and fitness • Lifespan motor development
Primary Emphasis Area: Exercise Physiology
Mary Shaw-Ridley Associate Professor Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University mdshaw@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Health disparities and health services research • Integration of prevention and care services • Intersection of family, work and health with black families • Minority health and black women’s health
Primary Emphasis Area: Health Education
Ledric Sherman Assistant Instructional Professor M.A., Sam Houston State University lsherman@hlkn.tamu.edu Research & Teaching Interests • Health and fitness • Health education
Primary Emphasis Area: Physical Education Activity Program
33 • Department of Health and Kinesiology
Appointed 2004
John Singer Assistant Professor Ph.D., Ohio State University singerjn@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Critical race theory • Diversity • Racial and ethnic diversity in college and professional sport • Social marketing, social change and social responsibility in sport • Stakeholder management and the black male
Primary Emphasis Area: Sport Management
Lucy Waite Assistant Instructional Professor M.S., Texas A&M University lwaite@tamu.edu
Appointed 2009
Research & Teaching Interests • Health and fitness
Primary Emphasis Area: Physical Education Activity Program
Mark White Assistant Instructional Professor M.S., Texas A&M University mark_gov@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Health and fitness • Kinesiology • Sport management
Primary Emphasis Area: Physical Education Activity Program
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Chris Woodman Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Arizona woodmanc@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Exercise physiology • Vascular physiology
Primary Emphasis Area: Exercise Physiology
Jennifer Woods Assistant Instructional Professor M.S., Texas A&M University jenniferwoods@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2009
Research & Teaching Interests • Sport management and marketing
“I am excited to be joining a faculty that is committed to helping students become leaders in their respective fields in the sport industry. I look forward to the collaboration between our faculty and industry professionals to continuously develop and provide a practical education for our students.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Sport Management
Scott Wright Assistant Instructional Professor M.Ed., University of Texas Pan-American swright@hlkn.tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease self-management education • Health marketing • Health psychology
Primary Emphasis Area: Physical Education Activity Program
35 • Department of Health and Kinesiology
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Preparing the next generation of urban scholars and leaders
Always expecting more of our Aggie teachers Shaping the future through our children
Bringing a new dimension to the educational experience
Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture With more than 8,000 former students currently working in Texas public schools, Aggie teachers are transforming the lives of students at home — and away. Today,
the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture not only graduates hundreds of Aggie teachers each year, but is adding a new dimension to the educational experience through innovative programs, study abroad opportunities and technology-enhanced instruction. Department head Dennie Smith understands that new ideas and their pursuit is key to his department’s success, and he takes this into consideration when he hires new faculty. 37
“I look for faculty with a passion for their research, “Incorporating technology “Embracing new an excitement for what they are doing and a in our instruction and technologies commitment to new ideas,” he says. “My job is to using the Web for create an environment where faculty and students teaching and learning — provides us with a can exercise their creativity.” that’s the direction we’re refreshing lens for headed,” he says. developing a new Over the last five years, the department has added 16 and exciting future new full-time faculty members who bring expertise Smith points to the in a variety of fields previously not present or increasing number of for teaching and underrepresented, including science, urban and early online courses offered, learning.” childhood education, English as a Second Language, as well as the launch of and literacy. a new online executive Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction. And he’s looking at the educational As a result, students enjoy more options for their possibilities of the Flip video camera and the use of core requirements. And, while course offerings have animation to train teachers. expanded and improved, so too have the number and caliber of students entering the department. In 2003, “Embracing new technologies provides us with a the department graduated three doctoral students; in refreshing lens for developing a new and exciting 2008, that number jumped to 30. future for teaching and learning,” Smith says. In an effort to provide cultural, social and educational experiences that just can’t be learned in the classroom, Smith offers expanded opportunities for his students to student teach abroad and to connect with Aggie teachers already teaching internationally. “We believe that study abroad trips help our students to become better teachers for all students,” he says.
Even through change, the department is still the largest producer of teachers in the high-need areas of math and science, and Smith is enthusiastic about using his department’s past to shape its future. “We always have and always will continue to expect more of our Aggie teachers,” he says.
Smith also encourages his faculty to embrace the use of the latest technologies in their teaching and research, including podcasting, SMART Boards, Second Life, Facebook and Skype.
Dennie Smith Professor and Head Ed.D., Auburn University denniesmith@tamu.edu Primary Emphasis Area: Culture, Curriculum and Instruction Who was your favorite teacher? My favorite teacher was Miss Kincaid. She was probably the strictest and one of the most organized teachers I had. What made her my favorite teacher was that she enabled me to go beyond her daily lessons. She gave me opportunities to grow in other ways as an individual.
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Stephen Carpenter Associate Professor Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University bscarpenter@tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Art education • Hypertext curriculum theory and design • Public pedagogy and social justice • Visual culture
Primary Emphasis Area: Culture, Curriculum and Instruction
Edie Cassell Clinical Assistant Professor Ph.D., Purdue University cassell@tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Applied linguistics • English as a Second Language • Multilingual language planning • Second language acquisition • Second language assessment
Primary Emphasis Area: English as a Second Language, Early Childhood Development
Tracy Collins Assistant Professor Ed.D., Harvard University tecollins@tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Early childhood education and development • Parenting beliefs and practices • Quality childcare • Teacher education and reflective practice in learning and teaching
Primary Emphasis Area: Early Childhood Development
39 • Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture
Trina Davis Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University trinadavis@tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Digital equity issues • eLearning models for preparing teachers and diverse learners • Statewide technology and readiness studies • Technology applications in mathematics and K-20 education
Primary Emphasis Area: Mathematics Education
Quentin Dixon Assistant Professor Ed.D., Harvard University qdixon@tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Beginning reading • Bilingual education • Bilingualism and biliteracy • English as a Second Language education • International bilingual education
Primary Emphasis Area: English as a Second Language, Early Childhood Development
Lori Graham Clinical Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University lgraham@tamu.edu
Appointed 2008
Research & Teaching Interests • Assessment and intervention with struggling readers • Effects of vocabulary instruction in content areas • University/school partnerships
“Texas A&M is very unique and provides opportunities for faculty to grow professionally in a multitude of areas. I was able to visit teachers abroad and am now involved with projects and organizations that have allowed me to meet and work with many others in my field.”
Primary Emphasis Area: Reading Education
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Janet Hammer Clinical Associate Professor Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin jhammer@tamu.edu
Appointed 2004
Research & Teaching Interests • American schools’ response to national tragedies • Effects of No Child Left Behind on English Language Learners • History of Houston Independent School District’s Bilingual Education Program
Primary Emphasis Area: English as a Second Language, Early Childhood Development
Terry Jimarez Clinical Assistant Professor Ph.D., New Mexico State University t-jimarez@tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Authentic assessment - Performance-based and embedded assessment • Constructivist strategies - Best practices and inquiry based in teaching and assessing student understanding of concepts and development of process skills • Teacher preparation in pedagogical content knowledge
Primary Emphasis Area: Science Education and Technology
Chance Lewis Associate Professor Ph.D., Colorado State University chance.lewis@tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Recruitment and retention of minority teachers in K-12 academic settings • Role of white educational professionals in facilitating the educational process for students of color (particularly African-American) • Students of color (particularly African-American) academic issues in elementary, secondary and postsecondary settings
Primary Emphasis Area: Urban Education
41 • Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture
Yeping Li Associate Professor Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh yepingli@tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Analysis of curriculum materials in teaching • Perspective approaches in mathematics teacher education • Students’ mathematical cognition culturally
Primary Emphasis Area: Mathematics Education
Erin McTigue Assistant Professor Ph.D., University of Virginia emctigue@tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Comprehension of informational texts • Multiple representations within texts • Reading motivation • Science literacy • Socioemotional learning through literacy
Primary Emphasis Area: Reading Education
Blanca Quiroz Assistant Professor Ed.D., Harvard University bquiroz@tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Acculturation and feminist perspectives of Latino immigrants • Home/school collaboration in educating language minority children • Language and literacy development • Learners, family literacy in bilingual families • Learning and content instruction for bilingual and/or English language
Primary Emphasis Area: English as a Second Language, Early Childhood Development
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Robin Rackley Clinical Assistant Professor Ph.D., Texas A&M University rrackley@tamu.edu
Appointed 2007
Research & Teaching Interests • Development of preservice teachers • Development of teacher leadership among early childhood educators • Teacher efficacy
“The university, college and department have enhanced my teaching through the use of technology. Any technology that I might be interested in has been provided, supported and encouraged. Students appreciate the support in the use of technology and the direct benefit they see to their future classrooms.”
Primary Emphasis Area: English as a Second Language, Early Childhood Development
Scott Slough Associate Professor Ed.D., University of Houston sslough@tamu.edu
Appointed 2005
Research & Teaching Interests • Geoscience education • Informal science learning • Program evaluation • Project-based learning • Visualizations
Primary Emphasis Area: Science Education
Hersh Waxman Professor Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago hwaxman@tamu.edu Research & Teaching Interests • Classroom instruction • Classroom observation • School reform • Students at risk of failure • Urban education
Primary Emphasis Area: Culture, Curriculum and Instruction
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Appointed 2006
Bugrahan Yalvac Assistant Professor Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University yalvac@tamu.edu
Appointed 2006
Research & Teaching Interests • Authentic science versus classroom science • Faculty development • Impact of history, philosophy and sociology of science on science education • Research methods • Science, technology and society
Primary Emphasis Area: Science Education and Technology
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Faculty Index
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Acosta, Sandra.........................13
Goddard, Yvonne......................16
Riechman, Steve........................32
Alfred, Mary.................................5
Gonzalez, Jorge E.....................16
Rispoli, Mandy J.........................19
Bennett, Gregg.........................25
Graham, Lori.............................40
Rolle, Anthony...............................8
Benz, Mike................................13
Gundy, Ann..................................7
Sandlin, Judy................................8
Berthot, Patricia........................25
Hagan-Burke, Shanna.............. 16
Sandlin, Michael.........................33
Blake, Jamilia........................... 13
Hammer, Janet..........................41
Scheurich, Jim..............................9
Bonner II, Fred............................5
Hollub, Ariane............................29
Shaw-Ridley, Mary......................33
Bouchet, Adrien........................25
Hourahan, Johanna.................. 30
Sherman, Ledric.........................33
Bowman-Perrott, Lisa...............14
Hudson, Shane......................... 30
Simmons, Deborah.....................20
Burke, Mack..............................14
Jimarez, Terry............................41
Singer, John...............................34
Byrne, Kathleen........................26
Jones-McKyer, E. Lisako.......... 30
Slough, Scott..............................43
Byrns, Glenda...........................14
Keiper, Paul...............................31
Thoemmes, Felix........................20
Campbell, August John.............26
Kreider, Richard........................24
Tong, Fuhui.................................20
Carpenter, Stephen..................39
Kwok, Oi-Man............................17
Waite, Lucy.................................34
Carter, Akilah............................26
Lechuga, Vicente........................7
Wang, Jia......................................9
Cassell, Edie............................ 39
Lewis, Chance.......................... 41
Waxman, Hersh..........................43
Chambers, Terah Venzant..........5
Li, Yeping..................................42
Webb-Hasan, Gwendolyn.............9
Chen, Lei-Shih......................... 27
Liew, Jeffrey...............................17
White, Mark................................34
Chlup, Dominique.......................6
Locklear, Alyssa........................31
Woodman, Chris.........................35
Christou, Demetra....................27
Martin, Steve.............................31
Woods, Jennifer..........................35
Christou, Evangelos.................27
Massett, Michael.......................32
Wright, Scott...............................35
Clemens, Nathan......................15
McCormick, Anita Sohn.............17
Yalvac, Bugrahan.......................44
Cohen, Lorinda.........................28
McLean, Gary..............................7
Yoon, Myeongsun.......................21
Collins, Tracy............................39
McTigue, Erin............................42
Zhang, Dalun..............................21
Dannenbaum, Joe....................28
Muyia, Machuma “Helen�............8
Davis, Trina...............................40
Nafukho, Frederick Muyia...........4
Dean, Casey.............................28
Nava-Walichowski, Miranda......18
Dixon, Quentin..........................40
Ojeda, Lizette............................18
Dubuisson, Lydia......................29
Padron, Yolanda........................18
Elliott, Tim.................................15
Peachey, Jon Welty...................32
Farnsworth, Charles...................6
Pollard-Durodola, Sharolyn.......19
Fluckey, James.........................29
Quiroz, Blanca.......................... 42
Ganz, Jennifer..........................15
Rackley, Robin..........................43
Goddard, Roger..........................6
Ridley, Charles..........................19
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