Faculty Credentials

Kay E Angrove (F) - Vita

Jesus S Bernal (F) - Vita

Dana Elaine Bible (F) - Vita

Arica Castleberry (F) - Vita

Courtney Dale Chastine (F) - Vita

Mary Katherine Chisum (F) - Vita

Jerry L. Cook (F) - Vita

• 60+ peer reviewed articles on invertebrates

Tamara J. Cook (F) - Vita

• 21 peer-reviewed publications on invertebrate organisms.
• Editor of the journal Comparative Parasitology

William P Fleming (F) - Vita

• Excellence in Teaching - 1997 (SHSU); Excellence in Service - 1995 (SHSU); Outstanding Academic Advising Administrator - 2004 (NACADA)
• Outstanding Advising Administrator in United States (NACADA - 2013); Recipient of The Gail Rola Memorial Award which recognizes both "outstanding leadership and the ability to administer that leadership with heart and with care" (NACADA - 2013)
• 2003: "Financing an Advising Center by Using Student Advising Fees." Presented in Baton Rouge regional conference of NACADA; presented in Dallas at International Conference of NACADA
• 2002 (September)-2017 (August): Executive Director of the Student Advising and Mentoring Center
• 2004: "Boosting Student Retention and Raising Student Morale." Presented in Cincinnati at International NACADA Conference
• 2008: "Creating a Centralized Advising Center from Scratch." Presented in Denver at International NACADA Conference.
• 2017-present: Coordinator of Bachelor of General Studies Degree in Liberal Studies

Dana Lynn Grant (F) - Vita

• I have over 10 years experience working directly with first year students in a residence life setting and assisting them in the transition from life with parents to independence.
• SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.

Maria Alexander Holmes (F) - Vita

Michelle Martinez Hoogterp (F) - Vita

• Professional librarian for approx. 10 years, teaching research and library-use for discipline-specific classes at freshmen, upper, and graduate levels in face-to-face and online sessions.
• UNIV 1301 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
• Co-built NGLI course.
• I have taught NGLI 1101 for 2 years. I have been a guest lecturer for the Honors College multiple times, and I have taught an Honors seminar.

Paula Pemberton Kelm (P) - Vita

Steven David Koether (F) - Vita

Robert Maninger (F) - Vita

• -7 years teaching high school
• -9 years as Assistant Principal and Principal
• -Teacher certification in Texas (Secondary math, history, government, geography)
• -Principal certification in Texas
• -16 years teaching curriculum and instruction related courses in higher education
• -Numerous publications and presentations concerning curriculum and instruction related topics

Tyler J Manolovitz (F) - Vita

Michelle Fecowycz Meers (F) - Vita

Michael Copeland Moore (P) - Vita

Jessica Marie Payne (F) - Vita

• 1995-1998:Participated in varsity collegiate volleyball and basketball
• 6 years teaching experience in Kinesiology
• Courses taught in Kinesiology: Kin 215, 113, 117, 114, 263, 368, 322
• Dissertation focus: Student Retention

Ralph Eugene Roberts (F) - Vita

• 40 hour mediation training, University of Texas School of Law, Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution
• Outstanding Male Graduate, SMU School of Law (1998)
• Articles Editor, SMU Law Review
• President, Texas Association of Mediators (2014-2015)

Chelsea Koli Smith (F) - Vita

Autumn Jane Smith-Herron (F) - Vita

Shantha Y Stokes (F) - Vita

Kelly G Stuckey (F) - Vita

Jocelyn Dannell Thomas (P) - Vita

• SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
• Standard Teaching Certificate in Vocational Agriculture Production for Secondary Education.
• Certified in M.B. Flippen and Associates Capturing Kids' Hearts to teach Teen Leadership.
• Certified to teach in 3 advanced specialized areas - Horticulture Production, Agriculture Mechanics, and Work-Based Learning.
• Certified trainer of trainers and teacher for The Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program.
• I am an Education Specialist at Education Service Center, Region VI. I present workshops regularly to students, teachers, administrators, and para-professionals. These workshops include certifications, safety, assessments, educational changes from Legislation, and continuing education professional development.
• Crisis Recovery Team - This is a team of specialists that help various school districts debrief and recover in any crisis situation involving the school district, teachers, students, and community.
• IDEA Student evaluations from course taught in 2006 reflect top 10% in the areas of excellent teacher and excellent course when scored individually and compared to all classes in the IDEA Database.
• As documented in the workshop database at Education Service Center, Region VI, I have scored 90% or greater out of 100% in every workshop that I have presented as reflected from evaluations completed by workshop participants.
• I serve as a grant writer for educational funding and have been awarded 4 out of 6 State and Federal Grants in a two year period since June of 2005.
• Certified trainer and teacher of a program called CHAMPS: A proactive and positive approach to classroom management. This is a National program designed to promote Safe and Civil Schools.
• I have 5 Years of Teaching experience in Secondary Public Education at Huntsville High School.
• I have 3 years of experience in Adult and Safety Education at Education Service Center, Region VI.

Joellen Newman Tipton (F) - Vita

• Taught course with similar curriculum at Texas A&M (EPSY 489)1988-90
• SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.

Zachary Alfonso Valdes (F) - Vita

Kristina L Vienne (F) - Vita

• Taught multiple courses on financial management from basic to advanced.
• 9 years experience in higher education administration working directly with students.
• SAM 136 is a first-year success seminar which covers skills to assist students in having a more successful college career. No discipline-specific expertise required.
• Received Doctorate Degree in Education May 2010

Courtney Nicole Wallace (F) - Vita

• Graduate Assistant - Sam Houston State University, 2004-2006
• Pool Faculty Member - Sam Houston State University, 2006-Present

W Cole Williamson (F) - Vita

Julia A Woods (P) - Vita

David J Yebra (F) - Vita