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Educational Leadership and Counseling Faculty

	Dr. Glenda Holland Professor and Department Chair Coordinator, Educational Leadership Doctoral Program Office Phone:361-593-2430 Office Location: Rhode Hall #100 E-mail: glenda.holland@tamuk.edu Degrees: Ed. D., Texas A&M University-Commerce; M. Ed., Texas A&M University-Commerce; B.S., Texas A&M University-Commerce Areas of Expertise: Program Evaluation, Educational Leadership Research Interests: Electronic Data Management for Assessment, Leadership

	Dr. Steve Bain, LPC & LPC-S Assistant Professor Office Phone:361-593-4265 Office Location: Rhode Hall #135 E-mail: kfsfb00@tamuk.edu Degrees: D.Min., Luther Rice University; M.S., University of Memphis, Tennessee; B.S., University of North Alabama Areas of Expertise: Professional Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Self-Injury, Anger Management, Professional Ethics, Grief and Loss, Spirituality and Counseling Research Interests: Rural Mental Health, Graduate Student Success, Grief and Loss, Self-Injury among Children and Adolescents, Psychological Impact on Weight Management Surgery Clients, and Student Retention Factors.

	Dr. Marilyn Bartlett Professor Office Phone:361-593-4563 Office Location: Rhode Hall #131 E-mail: marilyn.bartlett@tamuk.edu Degrees: Ph.D., New York University; J.D. Vermont Law School; M.Ed., Boston University; B.S., Worcester State University Areas of Expertise: Educational Law; Constitutional Law; Disabilities Law; Organizational Theories and Behavior Research Interests: The Americans with Disabilities Act AA; First Amendment and Cyberbullying/Bullying; Education for the Homeless; Sexual orientation and gender identity in the schools/ LGBT rights; Sexual Harassment; Racial Discrimination

	Dr. Linda Challoo Associate Professor Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Office Phone: 361-593-4763, 361-593-2353 Office Location: Gross Hall 115A E-mail: kfhbc00@tamuk.edu Degrees: Areas of Expertise: Research Interests:

	Dr. Rebecca Davis Associate Professor Coordinator, Adult Education Graduate Program Director, South Region GREAT Center Office Phone:361-593-4257 Office Location: Rhode Hall #143 E-mail: rebecca.davis@tamuk.edu Degrees: Ph.D., Texas A&M University-College Station; M.Ed., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University Areas of Expertise: Professional Development, Program Development, Program Administration, Workforce Literacy, Learning and Development of Adult Learners Research Interests: Professional Development for Adult Literacy Teachers, Transitions of Adult Students from GED to Higher Education or Vocational Training, Workforce Literacy

	Dr. La Vonne Fedynich Associate Professor Office Phone:361-593-4312 Office Location: Rhode Hall #128 E-mail: lavonne.fedynich @tamuk.edu Degrees: Ed.D., Argosy University-Sarasota; CAGS, Plymouth State University, M.Ed., Rivere College, B.S., University of Montevallo Areas of Expertise: Public Relations, Curriculum and Instruction, Administrative Leadership Research Interests: Mentoring Graduate Students, Graduate Student Success Factors, Educational Administration

	Dr. Karen Furgerson Associate Professor Coordinator, Counseling and Guidance Program Office Phone:361-593-3015 Office Location: Rhode Hall #132 E-mail: kfklf00@tamuk.edu Degrees: Areas of Expertise: Research Interests:

	Dr. Kristopher Garza Assistant Professor Office Phone:361-593-2353 Office Location: Rhode Hall #141 E-mail: kristopher.garza@tamuk.edu Degrees: Ph.D., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, M.S., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, B.S., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Areas of Expertise: Career Theory and Counseling, College and Academic Preparation, Professional Ethics, Stress Management Research Interests: First Generation College Students, Self-Efficacy and Resilience among Adolescents and College Students, Retention Factors in Academia, Stress Management, Multicultural Issues


	Dr. Marybeth Green Assistant Professor Coordinator, Instructional Technology Graduate Program Office Phone:361-593-2598 Office Location: Rhode Hall #135 E-mail: kumeg004@tamuk.edu Degrees: Areas of Expertise: Research Interests:


	Dr. Don Jones Assistant Professor Office Phone:361-593-2901 Office Location: Rhode Hall #136 E-mail: don.jones@tamuk.edu Degrees: Ed.D., University of Houston; M.Ed., East Texas State University; B.S., East Texas State University Areas of Expertise: Superintendent and Principal Preparation, School and Community Relations, Board Training and Development, Finance, Leadership Theory and Philosophy, Curriculum Development and Management. Research Interests: Public School Funding, School Governance, Student Assessment, Improving Student Achievement, Curriculum Evaluation and Assessment.

	Dr. Lori Kupczynski Assistant Professor Office Phone:361-593-2980 Office Location: Rhode Hall #140 E-mail: kulpk000@tamuk.edu Degrees: Ed.D., Texas A&M University-Kingsvile; M.A., St. Mary's University; B.A., St. Mary's University Areas of Expertise: Educational Leadership, Adult Education, Online Learning Research Interests: Adult and Online Learning; Leadership in Higher Education and Business

	Dr. Gerri Maxwell Assistant Professor Office Phone:361-593-2203 Office Location: Rhode Hall #138 E-mail: kugmm001@tamuk.edu Degrees: Ph.D., Texas A&M University; M.Ed., University of Houston-Victoria; B.S., Texas Lutheran College Areas of Expertise: Qualitative Research Methodology, K-12/University Grant Partnerships Research Interests: Equity-Oriented Change Agency, Distributed Leadership, Rural School Reform, Professional Learning Communities

	Dr. Ronald McKenzie Professor Coordinator, Educational Administration Office Phone:361-593-2889 Office Location: Rhode Hall #130 E-mail: kfrfm00@tamuk.edu Degrees: Areas of Expertise: Research Interests:

	Dr. Marie-Anne Mundy Assistant Professor Office Phone:361-593-1271 Office Location: Rhode Hall #137 E-mail: kumlm014@tamuk.edu Degrees: Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; B.Ed.(5), Brandon University; B.A. University of Winnipeg Areas of Expertise: Measurement & Evaluation, Quantitative Research, Higher Education Administration, Psychological Assessments Research Interests: Learning Strategies and the Factors that Affect Retention, with Emphasis on Hispanic-Based Institutions.

	Dr. Elizabeth A. Wardle Assistant Professor Office Phone:361-593-2879 Office Location: Rhode Hall #134 E-mail: kueaw000@tamuk.edu Degrees: Areas of Expertise: Research Interests: