Contact Information

Office Location: HSBL 127
Email: shannon.aguilar@tamuk.edu
Phone: 361-593-2205
CV: Download CV (PDF)

About the Professor

Education

• B.S. Human Sciences, Texas A&M University–Kingsville
• M.S. Human Sciences, Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Teaching Philosophy

Professor Aguilar integrates professional practice with academic training, providing students with both foundational nutrition science and the applied skills needed in clinical and community settings. She values mentoring, hands-on learning, and preparing students for success in dietetics internships and professional practice.

Courses Taught

• HMNT 1350: Food Preparation and Meal Management
• HMNT 2150: Intro to Human Nutrition
• HMNT 2350: Introductory Nutrition
• HMNT 3350: Nutrition through the Life Cycle
• HMNT 3352: Experimental Food Science
• HMNT 3353: Medical Nutrition Therapy I
• HMNT 3363: Medical Nutrition Therapy II
• HMNT 4312: Nutrition Counseling and Diet Management
• HMNT 4351: Cultural & Community Aspects of Foods and Nutrition I
• HMNT 4352: Cultural & Community Aspects of Foods and Nutrition II
• HMNT 4366: Advanced Institutional Food Service Management

Awards & Service

• Advisor, Student Dietetic Association (current)
• Human Nutrition Advisory Committee, TAMUK (current)
• Departmental & College Recruitment Committees (past service)
• Presenter, ESC Region 2 STEM Conference: The Science of Nutrition (2023)
• Presenter, College for Kids Camp Food Demonstrations (2024)

Professional Associations

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Member
• Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors – Member
• Past President, Corpus Christi Dietetic Association (2006–2007)
• Past Legislative Chair, Corpus Christi Dietetic Association (2005–2006)