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Faculty Credentials : SummerI 2008
Ed Lead & Counseling


1. Rick A. Bruhn (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA PSYCHOLOGY -- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT(1973)
  • MSED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY -- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT(1975)
  • EDD COUNSELING & GUIDANCE -- EAST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY(1982)
  • Research 9
  • Marriage and Family Therapy 6
  • Supervision (Counseling & MFT) 3
  • Practica/Internships in Counseling, MFT, School Psychology 15
  • Clinical Member/Approved Supervisor Amer.Assn Marriage&Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, TX #5061 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor, TX #401 Licensed for Private Practice of School Psychology, WI #5
  • Program Coord/Clinical Coord of COAMFTE Accredited master's program, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, 1984-1991. Asst/Assoc. Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy 1984-91. Assoc/Full Professor of Counselor Education 1991-Present Sam Houston State University. Creation of master's courses to meet academic requirements for LMFT, TX. Coordination/Program Director of Counselor Educ.Master's/Ph.D. programs 1993-2003. Have taught doctoral courses at St. Mary's University (San Antonio) and SHSU since 1990. Private Practice of Psychotherapy since 1982.
  • High teaching scores at SHSU since employment for all semesters except Spring 2003 (first year of teaching doctoral level research courses, 2 major grant applications and oversight of building of Counselor Education Center)
  • PI for 4 external grants totaling $948,398. PI or Co-PI for 5 internal university grants at SHSU and St. Mary's Univ. (San Antonio) for total of $40,000 Awarded Phi Delta Kappa Research Award, East Texas State University, 1981 for dissertation, "Effects of Hypnosis on Counselor Trainee Skill Acquisition and Self-Perceived Self-Confidence
  • National: 4 Peer-reviewed articles, 1 ERIC document,1 Newsletter, 1 book review; 14 National conference presentations from 1983-2003. State 2 Peer-reviewed journal articles, 2 chapters in state/national MFT licensing examination study manuals.
2. Barbara Jean Bryant (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA ENGLISH -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1969)
  • MA ENGLISH -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1973)
  • PHD EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1977)
  • MA COUNSELOR EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1992)
  • *15 years experience as a counselorin private practice. * 6 years experience as a certified school counselor.
  • *15 years experience as a counselorin private practice. * 6 years experience as a certified school counselor. * 29 years in public school education * 10 years experience teaching at the university level
  • Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor Certified School Counelor
  • Developed and presented workshops on Parenting Skills, Relationship Success, Stress Management, Working with Clients with Disabilities and their Families;Anger Management; Overcoming Depression.
3. Steven D Busch (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED BIOLOGY -- TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS(1978)
  • MED SECONDARY EDUCATION -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY(1986)
  • EDD ADMINISTRATION/SUPERVISION -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(2003)
  • Educational Leadership and Administration 24+
  • Science Teacher - 5 years Principal/Administrator -19 years Professor Higher Education - 4 years
  • Texas Teaching Certification Texas Principal Midmanagement Cert Texas Supervision Cert
  • Nominee for Doctoral Student of the Year 2004 -- University of Houston
4. Rebecca M Bustamante (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA COMMUNICATION ARTS -- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON(1984)
  • MA TEACH ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANG -- SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY(1993)
  • PHD LEADERSHIP STUDIES -- UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO(2006)
  • Methods of Research 21
  • School Admin and Instructional Leadership 24+
  • Research and Statistics Workshops 24+
  • Bilingual and ESL K-12 Teaching Credential-California
  • Adult Teaching Credential-ESL- California
  • Four years as a K-12 School Principalin American International Schools
  • Six years of K-12 teaching experience
  • University teaching experience at University of Miami and PUC university in Curitiba, Brazil
  • Articles on research and school leadership in peer-reviewed journals and numerous refereed presentations at international conferences.
  • Academic Director of a binational center in Panama for 2 years.
  • Human Resource Manager for Marriott Hotels Corp. in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, CA
  • Placement Specialist and Trainer for U.S. Agency for International Development and U.S. Information Agency in Washinton, D.C. for 4 years.
  • Academic language fluency in Spanish and Portuguese
  • Organizational Development Consultant for cinema management company in Bogota, Colombia for one year.
5. Julie P Combs (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COLLEGE STATION(1986)
  • MED EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE(1990)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE(1994)
  • Educational Leadership 24+
  • Higher Education Minor 15
  • Research Methods & Statistics 12
  • Program Evaluator and consultant to schools, districts, and universities. Principal, Assistant Principal, Elementary Teacher, Middle School Teacher in Texas Public Schools
  • Texas Mid-management Certificate Texas Superintendency Certificate Texas Teaching Certificate
  • Combs, J. P., Bustamante, R. M., & Wilson, E. D. (2007). Research skills for effective school leadership: School administrator perspectives. In L. K. Lemasters & R. Papa (Eds.), At the tipping point: Navigating the course for the preparation of educational administrators (pp. 310-318). Lancaster, PA: Proactive
  • Combs, J. P., & Jackson, S. H. (2007, April). Work conditions of elementary principals. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Bustamante, R. M., & Combs, J. P. (2006). How culturally competent is your school? Texas Study 16 (1), 32-34. Combs, J. P., & Edmonson, S. L. (2006). Making sense of data-driven decision making. Insight 21(3), 20-23. Combs, J. P. (2006).Understanding Burnout [spotlight article]. Texas Study 15(2), 2-4.
  • Combs, J. P., Edmonson, S. L., & Jackson, S. H. (2009). Burnout among elementary school principals. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 5(4), 10-15.
  • Editor Associate Editor, Educational Researcher: Research News & Comment (2008, 2009) Editorial Board Membership Research in the Schools (2008) Officer Positions held at the National Level Program co-chair, American Educational Research Association, Stress & Coping SIG (2006-2009)
  • 2008 Scorer, School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA), Educational Testing Service, June 25-30, 2008; September 25-30, 2008, January 26-29, 2009.
6. Edwin K Coulson (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS EDUCATION -- TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY(1985)
  • MED ADMINISTRATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2006)
  • Educational Leadership 24+
  • Superintendent of Schools in College Station ISD
7. Daniel G Eckstein (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA PSYCHOLOGY -- PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE, CLINTON, S.C.(1969)
  • MA COUNSELING -- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COLUMBIA, S.C.(1971)
  • PHD COUNSELING -- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COLUMBIA, S.C.(1973)
  • 34 of post-doctoral teaching, administrative and independent practice in counseling and clinical psychology, organization development, & counselor education CACREP community counseling program examiner; Published in reminiscent therapy; chair of a committee creating a specialization in gerontology in the MA counseling program; Signature workshop, publications and research focus has been on “the four directions and seven methods of encouragement;”Trained and am conducting research with all 250 student teachers in the College of Education on implementing encouragement into their classroom teaching; created encouragement groups that MA and Ph.D. students present in both our free community counseling clinic as well as in local mental health agencies.
  • Author of four books: Psychological Fingerprints; Raising respectful Kids in a Rude world (Behavioral Science book club selection); Leadership by encouragment; The encourament process in life-span development; 85 peer reviewed articles. Has written a quarterly column in The Family Journal called "for couples" since l993.
  • Former president, North American Society for Adlerian psychology; award for outstanding service to the organization; social interest award, SC Society of Adlerian psychology- 2004.
8. Stacey L. Edmonson (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA ENGLISH -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1993)
  • MED ED. ADMINISTRATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE(1997)
  • EDD ED. ADMINISTRATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE(2000)
  • Taught doctoral qualitative research course for seven years, with outstanding teaching evaluations
  • Published (Allyn & Bacon) qualitative research workbook in 2007
  • Served as chair for several qualitative dissertations, including award winning dissertations (Hines, Black) and students (Ward, Peltier-Glaze)
  • Received book contract for textbook on qualitation research for educational leaders (Pro-Active Publishing); textbook in progress
9. Jane Elizabeth Finegan (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA EARLY CHILDHOOD/ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO(1989)
  • MED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1996)
  • PHD EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(2004)
  • EPSY Research Theory and Techniques 12
  • Counseling 24+
  • Educational Leadership 15
  • Single Case Research 3
  • Program Evaluation 3
  • Special Education 15
  • Career & Technology Education 18
  • Professional School Counselor Special Education Counselor Vocational Counselor Texas Teaching Certificate Texas Teaching Certificate Reading
  • 2004 Distinguished Doctoral Dissertation nominee; 2006 Professional Specialist of the Year; 2007 Professional Specialist of the Year;
  • 10 Years Professional School Counselor combined experience in rural K-12 and Title I schools; 3 Years teaching INST 210 undergraduate course at Texas A&M University; 4 years teaching in U.S. accredited International Baccalaureate Organization School
  • Court Appointed Special Advocate; Civil Mediation; School Mediation; Crisis Intervention; Crisis Pregnancy Counselor; Master Teacher Mentor
10. Alice Myers Fisher (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BAT SECONDARY EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1971)
  • MED EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1977)
  • EDD CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION -- TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY(1984)
  • 8 years of experience supervising principal's internships.
  • 9 years of traveling to Mexico to facilitate doctoral international internships.
  • 7 years of experience in guiding graduate Independent Study courses.
  • 12 hours of Professional Development in facilitting Independent Study course work.
  • Professional Supervisor Certification, 05/10/80
  • Professional Reading Specialist Certification, 05/12/77
  • Professional Elementary Certification, 07/01/72
  • Professional High School Drama Certification, 05/01/71
  • Professional High School Speech Certification, 05/01/71
11. Yvonne Garza (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSW SOCIAL WORK -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN(1995)
  • MSW SOCIAL WORK -- OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY(1999)
  • PHD COUNSELING -- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS(2004)
  • Counseling Theories 3
  • Basic PT, Advanced PT, Group PT, Filial PT, Internship in PT 15
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Registered Play Therapist
  • 15 years mental health experience working with children and families. Inpatient and outpatient counseling.
  • 3 years of Supervising Clinic Classes
12. Darol Wayne Hail (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA ENGLISH -- THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING(1989)
  • MED ADMINISTRATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1998)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2003)
  • Education Leaderhship 24+
  • Texas Superintendent (2008-2012) Wyoming Superintendent/Principal Texas Principal (life time)
  • Hail, D. & Edmonson, S. (in press). Home Schooling. In Encyclopedia of School Law. C Russo, Ed. Sage publications.

    Hail, D. & Webb, C. (2007). Online tips. The Advantage: A Newsletter for Adjunct Faculty. Sam Houston State University College of Education. 2(2), p. 3

    Choosing to Love: Living in the Light of Christ. (2006) Xulon Publishing.

    Home schooling issues and trends. In Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration. F. English, Ed. Sage publications.(2006)

    The Impact of state regulation upon the home schooling movement as measured by specific descriptive factors. (Doctoral dissertation, Sam Houston State University, 2003). Dissertation Abstracts International.

    Hail, D. (2002, Summer). Middle school and junior high school counselors’ perceptions of home schooled students who return to a public school setting. Professional Issues in Counseling.

  • Adjunct Professor SHSU 2004-2008

    Principal (intermediate School) 2004-2008

    Prinicpal p-5 (2002-2004)

    Assistant principal 2000-2002

    English Teacher/Head basketball coach (total 10 years experience) 1990-2000
13. Richard C Henriksen JR (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS PSYCHOLOGY -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE(1994)
  • MS COUNSELING & GUIDANCE -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE(1996)
  • PHD COUNSELING -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE(2000)
  • Counselor Supervision 3
  • Substance Abuse Counseling 6
  • Community Counseling 3
  • Internship 12
  • Multicultural Counseling 3
  • Licensed Professional Counselor # 15086 Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor # 3243 Approved Clinical Supervisor # ACS00472 National Certified Counselor # 47223
  • Six years as a clinical counselor in community and hospital settings.
  • Two years as a an associate clinical supervisor of counselors and substance abuse counselors.
  • I have written 1 book and am currently writing a book. I have published four book chapters and have one book chapter in press. I have published 11 journal articles in national and state journals and I have one article in press and three articles in the review process. These publications are from 1997 to date. I have also made more than 60 professional presentations at the national, state, and local levels since 1996. I have also participated in seven grants.
  • I have received awards and honors from the North Central Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors, the Illinois Counseling Association, the Illinois Association for Specialists in Group work, and Western Illinois University for my publications and service to the profession.
14. Mack T Hines III (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA SOCIAL STUDIES -- MORRIS COLLEGE(1993)
  • MAT ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -- SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • EDS EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION -- WINTHROP UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION -- SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY(2003)
  • I have 40 peer reviewed publications.
  • In July, I completed the Institute for Education Sciences' Cluster Randomized Trial Training.
15. Shirley A. Johnson (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1967)
  • MED HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1970)
  • EDD ADMININSTRATION/SUPERVISION -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1983)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION -- UNIV OF HOUSTON(1993)
  • Texas Mid-Management Certification
  • Texas Superintendent Certification
  • Served as a principal and assistant superintendent in Texas for over 20 years. Designed and implemented principal institutes for training principals to take positions in two separate Texas districts. Assisted in the design of the Texas instructional leadership development program for practicing principals.
  • Served as a Texas Mentor High School principal for five years; assisting prinicpals throughout the state in developing instructional leadership abilities.
  • Served as a Texas Education Agency monitor/conservator to assist struggling districts and/or charter schools improve student performance. Received and managed a grant from the Communities Foundation of Texas for the development and implementation of a master's program in Educational Administration for charter school principals.
16. Chi-sing Li (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA PSYCHOLOGY -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1981)
  • MED ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION -- THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE(1989)
  • MED GUIDANCE -- THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE(1990)
  • PHD COUNSELING -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE(2000)
  • - Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist,Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor & Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor in Texas - Professional member of Texas Counseling Association and American Counseling Association - 17 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families in crisis. - Clinical experience in MHMR setting, College campuses and Business setting. - Excellent teaching evaluation from students and chair of department
17. Rowan Tereese Ljungdahl (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BBA ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR/MANAGEMENT -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, DOWNTOWN COLLEGE(1979)
  • MED SECONDARY EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • Mentor teachers having difficulty understanding student behavior and human growth and development is vital component.
  • Presented at various in-services and work shops on student diversity and developmental stages.
  • Additional graduate hours taken in sociology and counseling.
18. Frederick C. Lunenburg (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS ECONOMICS -- WAGNER COLLEGE(1963)
  • MAED ADMIN./SUPERVISION -- SETON HALL UNIVERSITY(1968)
  • PHD EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA (ONTARIO, CANADA)(1972)
  • Educational Administration 24+
  • 4 yrs. as high school principal 4 yrs. as superintendent 26 yrs. in higher education - professor and dean
  • Lifetime certificate as secondary school principal Lifetime certificate as superintendent of schools
  • Teaching the principalship for 24 years with evaluations 4.2 - 5.0/5.0
  • Jimmy N. Merchant Professor of Education, Sam Houston State University, August, 2005 Mayor’s Community Service Award, Louisville, Kentucky, May, 1995 University of Utrecht, the Netherlands, Distinguished Visiting Professor, 1994 Phi Delta Kappa, Research Award, May, 1987 Who’s Who in Educational Administration, 1982 Model Schools Award, Oshkosh North High School, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 1976 Post Doctoral Fellowship, University of Minnesota, 1972-1973 Graduate Teaching Fellowship, The University of Ottawa, 1970-1972
  • Lunenburg, F.C., & Ornstein, A.O. (2008). Educational administration: Concepts and practices (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth. Lunenburg, F.C., & Irby, B.J. (2008). Writing a successful thesis or dissertation: A practical guide. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. Bulach, C., & Lunenburg, F.C. (in press). A process for creating high performing schools. Lanham, MD: Roman & Littlefield. Lunenburg, F.C. (in progress). The fat burning phenomenon: A sensible exercise-nutrition connection. La Mesa, CA: Health Science Associates. Lunenburg, F. C., & Irby, B. J. (2006). The principalship: Vision to action. Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth Publishing Company, 453 pages. Lunenburg, F. C., & Ornstein, A. C. (2004). Educational administration: Concepts and practices (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company, 665 pages. Lunenburg, F. C., & Carr, C. (2003). Professors and practitioners: Building bridges through leadership. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 468 pages.
  • Lunenburg, F.C. (2007). The management function of organization. In F.L. Dembowski (Ed.), Educational administration: The roles of leadership and management (pp. 142-166). Houston, TX: The NCPEA Press/Rice University. Irby, B.J., & Lunenburg, F.C. (2007). Doctoral program issues: Accreditation of programs. In C. Mullen, T. Creighton, F.L. Dembowski, and S.L. Harris (Eds.). The handbook of doctoral programs in educational leadership: Issues and challenges. Houston, TX: The NCPEA Press/Rice University. Lunenburg, F.C. (2006). No child left behind. In F. English (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration (pp. 699-703). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. Lunenburg, F.C. (2006). Organizational theories. In F. English (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration (pp. 717-720). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. Lunenburg, F.C. (2006). Personnel management. In F. English (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Adm
19. Robert Lester Marshall (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1972)
  • BS AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - COMMERCE(1978)
  • MS AGRICULTURE -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - COMMERCE(1983)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • Educational Administration 24+
  • Texas Mid-Management Certification Texas Superintendency Certification Texas Vocational Administrator
  • Texas High School Principal 1990-1994 Texas Middle School Principal 1995-1998 Texas Public School Teacher 10 years
  • Editorials Works Senior National Editor (2004-present), National Forum of Teacher Education Journal Senior National Editor (2004-present), National Forum of Applied Educational Research Journal Senior National Editor (2004-present), National Forum of Educational Administration & Supervision Journal Editorial Board of the The John Ben Shepperd Journal of Practical Leadership Refereed Journal Articles: Marshall, R. (2007). Thirty-five Years of Lemon Influence: Assessing Decisions, Impact and Implications. Paper presented at the Oxford Roundtable on Religion in Schools, Oxford University, Oxford England August 2007. Submitted for publication to Forum on Public Policy: A Journal of the Oxford Roundtable. Marshall, R. (2007-2008). Thirty-Five Years of Lemon Influence: Analysis and National Implications. National Forum of Applied Educational Research Journal. 21, (1). pp 4-29. Marshall, R. (2007-2008). Foreword— Applied Research: National Significance. NFAERJ.
20. George W Moore (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED BIOLOGY -- UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA(1973)
  • MSED SCH ADMIN-SECOND -- UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA(1983)
  • PHD SUPERVISION -- THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, NORMAN, OK(2000)
  • Supervision, evaluation, and special education programs 15
  • Curriculum Development 3
  • Oklahoma principal and superintendent certifications
  • Coordination of science curriculum working with special programs (e.g., special education, gifted/talented, and career tech.)
  • Worked 15 years in curriculum at the district and the state level. Coordinated the alignment of curriculum and district testing with state and national testing and curriculum.
  • Ford, L., Branch, G., & Moore, G. W. (2008). Formation of a virtual professional learning community in a combined local and distance doctoral cohort. AACE Journal, 16(2). Hines, C., Edmonson, S. L., & Moore, G. W. (in press). Principals and asynchronous communication: Better or just busy? Texas Study of Secondary Education. Polnick, B. E., Moore, G. W., Haggard, J. L., & Irby, B. (2007). Navigating online internships smooth sailing or not? Paper presented at the National Council of Professor of Educational Administration Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. Haggard, J. L., & Moore, G. W. (2007). Collaborative learning and the service learning experience: A case study. Paper presented at the Texas Education Compact Conference. Austin, TX.
21. Judith A Nelson (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED EDUCATION -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1970)
  • MA PSY-COUNSELING/GUIDANCE -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO(1984)
  • PHD HUMAN SERVICES -- CAPELLA UNIVERSITY(1997)
  • CNE Counseling for Sexual Concerns 24+
  • CNE 686 Field Practicum 24+
  • Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Supervisor (Texas); Marriage and Family Therapist (Texas); Certified School Counselor (Texas)
  • 25 years in school counseling; 10 years experience in private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Taught as adjunct faculty for seven years at SHSU; Earned maximum points in "Teaching" in the Faculty Evaluation System both years as a full-time faculty member at SHSU
  • Nelson, J. (2007). The Top Ten Things School Counselors Should Know about Service-Learning. NCPEA Connexions. Nelson, J. (2006). For parents only: A strategic family therapy intervention for school counselors. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 14, 180-183. Malone, B., Woodard, S., & Nelson, J. (2006). Guiding the school counseling staff. ASCA School Counselor, 43(6), 65-71. Nelson, J. (2006, Fall). Closing the achievement gap: Service-learning as a strategic school counselor intervention. Professional Issues n Counseling. Nichter, M. & Nelson, J. (2006). Educating administrators. ASCA School Counselor, 44(2), 15-20. Nelson, J. & Nichter, M. (2006). Administrators: The transformers (Part I). The Texas Study, 16(1), 6-8. Nelson, J. & Nichter, M. (2006). Administrators: The transformers (Part II). The Texas Study, 16(1), 9-11.
22. Mary S. Nichter (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1975)
  • MS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE(1982)
  • PHD MARRIAGE/FAMILY COUNSELING -- TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY(1992)
  • Counseling 24+
  • I have particiapted in several research projects of both qualitative and quantitative methodolgy. All of the research projects have resulted in peer-reviewed publications in professional journals.
  • I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas, an licensed professional counselor supervisor, a licensed marriage anf family therapist(LMFT), and an approved LMFT supervisor. In addition, I am a certified school counselor.
  • I have 10 years of clincial practice. My clincial experience includes working in hospitals, agencies, and private practice as a mental health provider.
  • This is my ninth year teaching in the counseling program at SHSU. I have consistently maintained above average student evaluations on the IDEA system and the system used prior to the IDEA.
  • In 2006, I was honored to receive Counselor Supervisor of the Year from Texas Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors (TACES). In 2001, I received Supervisor of the Year Award given by Chi Sigma Iota, a national honor society for counseling students.
23. Lautrice Mc Carty Nickson (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -- MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY(1993)
  • MED READING SPECIALIST -- LOYOLA COLLEGE IN MARYLAND, BALTIMORE, MD(1999)
  • MED ADMINISTRATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2004)
  • PHD EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -- PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY(2007)
  • Special education 6
  • Nickson, L. & Kritsonis, W. (2006). A National Perspective: An Analysis of Factors That Influence Special Educators to Remain in the Field of Education. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, Spring 2006.
  • Nickson, L. & Kritsonis, W. (2006). A National Perspective: An Analysis of Factors That Influence Special Educators to Remain in the Field of Education. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal, National Forum, Volume 23, Number 2, 2006.
  • Nickson, L., Kritsonis, W. & Herrington D. (2006). Retaining Special Education Teachers in Public Education in the United States: A National Crisis. Doctoral Forum National Journal for Publishing and Mentoring Doctoral Students Research Electronic, Volume 3, Spring 2006.
  • Nickson, L. & Kritsonis, W. (2006). Retaining Special Education Teachers in Public Education in the United States: A National Crisis. Lamar University Electronic Journal of Student Research, Volume 3, Spring 2006.
  • Factors Affecting the Retention of Special Education Teachers: Lessons for Urban Educational Leaders. Paper presented at the NAAAS Conference in Baton Rouge, LA. February 13, 2007.
  • Mid-Management (Principal EC-12) Standard
  • Elementary Education(Grades 1-8)Texas Standard
  • Reading Specialist (Grade K-12) Maryland Standard
  • Elementary (Grades K-8) South Carolina Standard
  • Elementary (Grades K-8) Maryland Standard
  • Elementary (Grades K-8) Georgia Standard
  • Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR 7/2007 to 8/2008
  • Coulson Tough K-6 School Conroe ISD ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 8/2004 to 6/2008
  • Colin Powell Elementary School Conroe ISD 1st grade teacher 8/1999 to 5/2004
  • Cannon Road Elementary School Montgomery County Silver Spring, MD 2nd grade teacher 8/1998 to 6/1999
  • Weller Road Elementary School Montgomery County Silver Spring, MD 4th grade teacher 8/1996 to 6/1998
  • Morrison Elementary School Pickens County Clemson, SC 3rd grade teacher 8/1995 to 5/1996
  • Bryant Elementary School Cobb County School Mabelton, GA 3rd grade teacher 8/1994 to 6/1995
24. Anthony J Onwuegbuzie (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS & ECONOMICS -- UNIVERSITY OF KENT, U.K.(1983)
  • MS STATISTICS -- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COLUMBIA, SC(1991)
  • PHD EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH -- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COLUMBIA, SC(1993)
  • MED TESTING AND MEASUREMENT -- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COLUMBIA, SC(1994)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Teacher Reference No. RP85/51561). Diploma, Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
  • over 200 publications Coll, J.E., L.A. Teufel, L.A., & Onwuegbuzie, A.J. (in press). Effect of Interactive Metronome® Training on elementary school students. Academic Exchange Extra. 200. Collins, K.M.T., Onwuegbuzie, A.J., & Jiao, Q.G. (2007). Hope as a predictor of performance of graduate‐level cooperative groups in research methodology courses. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. 199. Collins, K.M.T., Onwuegbuzie, A.J., & Jiao, Q.G. (in press). Reading ability and computer‐related attitudes among African‐American graduate students’. CyberPsychology and Behavior. 198. Collins, K.M.T., & Onwuegbuzie, A.J. (in press). I cannot read my statistics textbook: The relationship between reading ability and statistics anxiety. The Journal of Negro Education.
  • Over 10 years of teaching research and statistics
  • Provide over 20 workshops per year on average
  • Editor of two recognized research journals
25. Carol Hightower Parker (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BAT HOME ECONOMICS -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1973)
  • MA HOME ECONOMICS/CHILD DEVELOPMENT -- TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY(1977)
  • EDD COUNSELOR EDUCATION -- TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY(1986)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor #62891; Texas Certified School Counselor; Texas Certified in Mid-Management
26. Melinda Kay Perzan-wooderson (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS AGRICULTURE -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1980)
  • MED COUNSELOR EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1989)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • Dr. Perzan has previous experience as a principal and is currently working in the field of curriculum, instruction and assessment. Specifically, her scope of work includes partnering with 56+ LEA's to improve student achievement. Examples of her professional experience include: Education Service Center Region VI Component Director for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Huntsville Intermediate School Principal AP for Curriculum and Instruction Alternative School Principal School Counselor Teacher
  • Dr. Perzan's dissertation focused on leadership styles and student achievement. This continues to be a focus for her. Examples of papers presented include: Leadership Styles and Student Achievement. Paper presented at the NCPEA Conference, Rice University, Houston, TX. In Search of School Improvement: The Identification of TAAS Improvement Strategies by Key Administrators in a Recognized School District in Texas. Paper presented at the Southwestern Educational Research Association (SERA) Convention, San Antonio, TX.
  • Dr. Perzan holds the following certifications to support preparing graduate students for the principalship and include the following: Texas Superintendency Texas Instructional Leadership Development Training Texas Professional Mid-Management Administrator Texas Professional Development Appraisal System Texas Professional Counselor Certification Texas Teacher Certification
27. Rachel L Phelps (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS PSYCHOLOGY -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • MA COUNSELING -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. Six years experience in clinical counseling; two years experience in career counseling
    Degrees In Progress
  • PHD COUNSELOR EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
28. Barbara Eleanor Polnick (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1975)
  • MED EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1980)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1999)
  • Texas Mid-management Certification, 1993 Texas Life Supervision, 1986 Texas Life Reading Specialist, 1982 Life High School – English, 1977 Life High School – Mathematics, 1977 Life Elementary (Grades 1-8) – General, 1975
  • 2002 - Present, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Counseling Department Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 2001-2002, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Montgomery Independent School District, Montgomery, TX 1995-2001, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Brenham Independent School District, Brenham, TX 1993-1995, Assistant Principal, Knox Jr. High, Conroe ISD, Conroe, TX 1991-1993, Elementary Supervisor, Grades PK-8, Livingston ISD, Livingston, TX 1982-1991, Education Specialist, Education Service Center, Region VI, Huntsville, TX 1975-1982, Mathematics & Reading Teacher, Drill Team Instructor. Willis High School, Willis ISD, Willis, TX
29. Sara Kathryn Ptomey (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BBA BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1979)
  • MED CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1992)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2006)
  • - Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction -Program Director of Mathematics -National Manager of Mathematics Curriculum
  • - Principal Certification - ESL Certification - PK - 6 Elementary Self Contained
30. Dianne Green Reed (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -- PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY(1978)
  • MSED SPECIAL EDUCATION -- PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY(1980)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • Superintendent Certification
  • Mid-Management Administartion Certification
  • Educational Diagnostician Certification
  • Elementary English Certification
  • Language and/or Learning Disabled Special Education Certification
31. Bobby Glenn Rice (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA HUMANITIES -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • MED SECONDARY EDUCATION -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2005)
  • Educational Leadership 24+
  • 12 years as administrator in public schools
32. Carol Laing Ritter (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS LOWER ELEMENTARY -- LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY(1975)
  • MED ADMINISTRATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1999)
  • Educational Leadership 24+
  • Texas Principal Certification; -- Texas Superintendent Certification;-- Texas Teacher Certification (Grades 1-6);-- Louisiana Teacher Certification-(Grades 1-8)
  • Building Principal; District Administrator; District Curriculum Coordinator
  • Ritter, C., Michel, C.S., & Irby, B. (1999, Spring). Concerning inclusion: Perceptions of middle school students, their parents and teachers. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 18(2), 7-10. Retrieved January 26, 2007 from EBSCOhost Research Database. Ritter, C. & Serres, S. (2006, September). Leadership: A new role for counselors. Presented at the 2006 Research conference on Teacher Education, Center for Research, Evaluation and Advancement of Teacher, San Antonio, TX. Ritter, C. (2006, Auguest). The practitioner professor. Presented at the NCPEA Summer Conference, Chicago, IL. Ritter, C. (2007, October). My Kids Not Those Kids. Pesented at the RWE Conference, San Antonio TX.
33. Rebecca A Robles-pina (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1975)
  • MA COUNSELOR ED & COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY -- WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • PHD SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1996)
  • Psychology 24+
  • Statistics and Measurement 24+
  • Licensed Psychologist Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
  • 20+ hours in addition in continuing education units in statistics and assessment
  • 36 hours in Ph.D. work toward statistics, methods of research, and assessment (measurement)
34. Rosalinda Gonzalez Rodriguez (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - PAN-AMERICAN(1984)
  • MED SECONDARY EDUCATION -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2002)
  • 6 years Assistant Principal 6 years Principal 3+ Area Superintendent
35. Sheryl Anne Serres (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -- EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY(1977)
  • MED EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1979)
  • PHD COUNSELING -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - COMMERCE(2004)
  • Human Growth and Development 6
  • I was a school counselor for seven years, and I was a college/university counselor for more than 3 years. During this time I led counseling groups and worked with students and parents. I was an educational diagnostician for 12 years. I conducted psycho-educational assessments and held Admissions, Reviews and Dismissal committees.
  • I am a licensed professional counselor and a registered educational diagnostician.
  • My graduate courses include 33 hours in psychology, many of which are in assessment and two courses in human development.
  • I am an approved LPC Supervisor
36. John R Slate (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA PSYCHOLOGY -- EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY(1977)
  • MA PSYCHOLOGY -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE(1982)
  • PHD PSYCHOLOGY -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE(1984)
  • My expertise for teaching research courses has been demonstrated through my 400+ scholarly presentations and publications.
37. Alton Smith (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSBA ECONOMICS -- SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE(1968)
  • MBA GENERAL BUSINESS -- TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY(1973)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2003)
  • Education Leadership 24+
  • Certified School Counselor. Certified Administrator. Certified Financial Planner. Master School Board Trustee.
  • Member Aldine ISD School Board. Acres Home Community Service Development Board. Member Of SHSU Educational Advisory Board. Texas Association of School Boards. Board of Directors-Greater Inwood Partnership.
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Alumni of the Year. Southern University Alumni Award. Klein Forest High School-Teacher of the Year.
38. Leann L Solmonson (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSED ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS(1982)
  • MA EDUCATION-COUNSELING -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN(1993)
  • PHD COUNSELOR EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2006)
  • Counseling Related Coursework 24+
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Certified School Counselor
  • Certified Classroom Teacher, K-8
  • Classroom Teacher, 7 years
  • School Counselor, 14 years
  • Hospital Adminstrator, 1 year
  • Private Counseling Practice, 15 years
  • Hospital Assessment and Admissions Counselor, 3 years
  • • Cultural Variations in Parenting and Implications for the Counseling Professional, accepted for publication by Dimensions in Counseling
  • • High School and College Counselors Working Together Providing Realistic Expectations, Texas Counseling Association Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas, November 9, 2007
  • • Accommodations or Real World Skills?, Texas Counseling Association Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas, November 8, 2007
  • • Professional Ethics and the Wellness Model Sigma Phi Alpha Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Wellness Conference, Nacogdoches, Texas, October 27, 2007
  • • School Counselor Network Workshop, SFA School Counseling Program and Deep East Texas College Tech Prep Partnership Workshop, Nacogdoches, Texas, September 21, 2007
  • • Adult ADHD: Why Can’t I Get It All Together? SFA/TRCA/TRA 12th Annual LPC/CRC Workshop, Nacogdoches, Texas, April 20, 2007
  • • Are You Culturally Relevant? Texas Counseling Association Secondary School Counselors Conference, Austin, Texas, February 2007
  • • Trailblazers: Stories from a New Doctoral Program, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 2005
  • • The Impact of International Study Experiences on Counselor Education Doctoral Students, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 2005
  • • Teaching the Culture of a Nontraditional School, Coalition of Essential Schools Fall Forum, San Francisco, California, November 2004
  • • The Impact of Maternal ADHD Symptoms on Parenting Behavior, Sam Houston State University Graduate Research Exchange, April 2004
  • • Moving from Victim to Survivor: Increasing Resiliency in Children, Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Conference, Houston, Texas, February 2004.
  • Chi Sigma Iota Outstanding School Counselor Award, 2006
  • Outstanding Counselor Educator, Sam Houston State University, 2005
39. Robert H Vela JR (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA SOCIOLOGY -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLE, TX(1994)
  • MS COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLE, TX(1998)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLE, TX(2003)
  • Clincal Leadership 3
  • Understanding the Culturally Different 3
  • Theories and History of Educational Philosophies 3
  • Information Systems for Educational Leaders 3
  • Curriculum Theory 3
  • Residency Seminar 3
  • Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction 3
  • Policy and Decision Making 3
  • Community Development 3
  • Politics of Education 3
  • Multivariate Analysis 3
  • Dissertation Research 3
  • Education Innovations 3
  • Analysis of Learning Environments 3
  • Curriculum and Program Development in Adult Education 3
  • Professionals in Educational Organizations 3
  • Multicultural Analysis 3
  • Dissertation in Progress 3
  • School Administration: Advance Problems 3
  • Contemporary Theories in Education Leadership 3
  • Principles and Practices of Guidance and Counseling 3
  • Techniques for Career/Vocational Education 3
  • Counseling Special Problems 3
  • Group Counseling Techniques 3
  • Dynamics of Counseling/Techniques 3
  • Advanced Tests Measurements and Evaluations 3
  • Advanced Child Growth and Development 3
  • Special Problems in Guidance and Counseling 3
  • Advanced Adolescent Growth and Development 3
  • Special Problems in Guidance and Counseling 3
  • Substance Abuse 3
  • Field Practicum I 3
  • Educational Research 3
  • Student Personnel Services in Higher Education 3
  • Field Practicum II 3
  • Counseling Adults 3
  • Adult Education Administration 3
  • Introduction to Adult Education 3
  • Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Licensed Professional Counselor – License No. 58451
  • The National Board for Certified Counselors National Certified Counselor – Certification No. 234878
  • Dean of Student Development - San Jacinto College North, August 2005-Present
  • Counselor/Coordinator - Coastal Bend College, May 2004-August 2005
  • Executive Director - Alice Counseling Center, September 2001-May 2004
  • Teacher Development Center Director - Texas A&M University-Kingsville, October 2003-May 2004
  • Director of TexasTEACH & Coordinator of New Teacher Recruitment - Texas A&M University-Kingsville, October 2002-September 2003
  • Assistant Director, Upward Bound Math & Science Center - Texas A&M University-Kingsville, September 1999-January 2001
  • Upward Bound Program Coordinator - Texas A&M University-Kingsville, December 1997-August 1999
  • Probation Officer - 105th Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Department, May 1995-November 1997
  • Pretrial Release/Diversion Officer - 105th Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Department, September 1994-April 1995
  • Vela, R. H. (2006). Emotional Intelligence: An Education-Based Approach to Improve Student Achievement. National Forum of Applied Educational Research Journal, 20(1).
  • Published Dissertation/Record of Study Vela, R. H. (2004). The Role of Emotional Intelligence in the Academic Achievement of First Year College Students. Texas A&M University – Kingsville & Corpus Christi.
  • Vela, R. H., Nelson, D., & Low, G. (2003). Emotional Skills Assessment Process: Interpretation and Intervention Guide. Texas A&M University System, Institute for School-University Partnerships.
  • Capella University – Minneapolis, MN April, 2007 to Present School of Human Services Graduate: Foundations of Addictive and Compulsive Behavior, Integrative Research Project (Online-WebCT Vista)
  • Prairie View A&M University – Prairie View, TX August, 2005 to Spring, 2007 Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Graduate: Professional Orientation and Development in Counseling, School Curriculum Leadership, Cross-Cultural Issues (ITV)
  • Texas A&M University - Kingsville, TX January, 2000 to Dec., 2006 Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Undergraduate: Teaching as a Profession & Computer Literacy Graduate: Personality Theories, Abnormal Human Behavior, Multicultural Education (Online-WebCT), Educational Research
  • University of Texas Pan American - Edinburg, TX July, 2004 to July, 2005 Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Graduate: Counseling Practicum II, Personality Theories, Multicultural Counseling, Assessment in Counseling and Development.
  • University of Texas - National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development, 2006. An Excellence Award recipient for outstanding contributions to teaching, leadership, and learning.
  • American College Personnel Association, 2003. Javelina Emotional Intelligence Program. An award for an exemplary student development program committed to retention and student success.
  • CHRISTUS Spohn Health System, 2003. Jim Wells County Healthy Families Project. An award for practices and programs that represent “touchstones” in exemplifying excellence.
  • “Emotional Intelligence: A Skills-Based Model for Student Success and Institutional Effectiveness” October 18-21, 2006, 25th Annual Conference: College Reading and Learning Association/College Academic Support Program, Austin, TX.
  • “Exploring and Developing Emotional Intelligence: An Education-Based Model for Student Success” February 23-25, 2006, 59th Annual Convention: The Future Community College: You Are Here, Texas Community College Teachers Association, Houston, TX.
  • “Project I Can: A Collaborative Developmental Education Model in Higher Education” June 19-22, 2005, Closing the Gaps: 21st Annual Recruitment and Retention Conference, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin, TX.
  • “Emotional Intelligence and College Success” February 17-18, 2005, Emotional Intelligence Conference, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Kingsville, TX.
  • “The Javelina EI Program” February 17-18, 2005, Emotional Intelligence Conference, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Kingsville, TX.
  • “Project I Can: A Collaborative Retention Model for Hispanic Serving Institutions of Higher Education in South Texas” January 26-28, 2005, Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education 2005 Conference, Austin, TX.
  • “Emotional Intelligence: An Education-Based Model for Student Success” October 6-8, 2004, CASP 2004 Conference on College Academic Support Programs, South Padre Island, TX.
  • “Project I Can: A Collaborative Model in Higher Education” October 6-8, 2004, CASP 2004 Conference on College Academic Support Programs, South Padre Island, TX.
  • “Identifying and Developing Emotional Intelligence Skills: A Research-Derived Retention Model” July 14-17, 2004, Noel Levitz 2004 National Conference on Student Retention, New Orleans, LA.
  • “Bridging the Gap from Community College to University” February 26-27, 2004, Emotional Intelligence Conference, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Kingsville, TX.
  • “The Javelina EI Program” February 26-27, 2004, Emotional Intelligence Conference, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Kingsville, TX.
  • “Emotional Intelligence: An Education-Based Learning System” September 28-30, 2003, Seventh Annual Conference on School-University Partnerships, Texas A&M University System. San Antonio, TX.
  • “Emotional Intelligence: Academic Achievement” August 14, 2003, Staff Development for Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated ISD, Del Rio, TX.
  • “Emotional Intelligence: An Education-Based Learning System” June 12-14, 2003, Fourth Annual Chancellor’s Invitational Conference, Texas A&M University System, Institute for School-University Partnerships, Houston, TX.
  • Grants 2002-2004. Project EMPOWER. United Way of the Coastal Bend. $126,000. 2004. Personal Wellness Program: Developing Healthy Eating and Weight Management Skills. CHRISTUS Health Fund. $50,000. 2003. First Year Student Achievement and Retention at Texas A&M University-Kingsville: A Research-derived Intervention Process and Guide. Texas A&M University System, Institute for School-University Partnerships. $10,916. 2001-2003. Project IMPACT – Intensive Substance Abuse Out-Patient Program. Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. $337,421. 2001-2003. FACES/Caritas (Family and Children Enrichment Services) Prevention Program. Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. $294,000. 2003. FACES/Caritas (Family and Children Enrichment Services) Intervention Program. Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. $316,443. 2002-2003. Jim Wells County Healthy Families Project on Domestic Violence. CHRISTUS Health Fund. $100,000.
40. Kate Mc Lellan Walker (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BM MUSIC EDUCATION -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1989)
  • MA COUNSELING -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • PHD COUNSELOR EDUCATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2007)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
41. Richard Eugene Watts (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BMED MUSIC -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1980)
  • MA RELIGIOUS EDUCATION -- SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY(1987)
  • PHD COUNSELING & STUDENT SERVICES -- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS(1994)
  • Counseling 24+
  • Education 24+
  • Theological Studies 24+
  • 14 years as a Counselor Educator
  • Texas Licensed Professional Counselor and Texas Board Approved Counseling Supervisor
  • Identified as one of the 20 most prolific authors in Counselor Education; has received several research and publication awards
  • Has published over 100 publications including 5 books and over 80 book chapters and peer-reviewed publications
42. Victor Van Wiesner III (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1983)
  • MBA BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1989)
  • MS COUNSELING & STUDENT SERVICES -- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS(1995)
  • PHD COUNSELING -- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS(2004)
  • research and statistics 18
  • counseling supervision 3
  • counseling related courses 24+
  • Licensed Counselor in State of Texas Licensed Counselor Supervisor State of Texas National Certified Counselor Certified Clinical Mental Health Couselor
  • Best Research Dissertation Award for College of Education at University of North Texas Runner Up
  • Inducted into High IQ Society MENSA
  • Provided substance abuse counseling at a multicultural counseling center. Volunteered as a clinician for crisis intervention at Parkland Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Room for 7 months. Clinician with over 300 clients on my caseload at a MHMR facility. Clinician for youth on parole for six years. Worked with young children doing preventative mental health services at a YMCA. Counseled women at a women's resource center. Worked as an engineering manager for many years and as a corporate project engineer on multi-million dollar projects including being a key player on a company takeover. This work involved business analysis and engineering functions.
  • I have published in the following areas: research articles, book chapters, book reviews, professional issues columns. I have presented at professional conferences. I am currently writing a book about integrating psychotherapy and quantum physics.
  • I have received many excellent teaching ratings from graduate students. I have helped approximately 100 graduate students with research studies and reports.

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