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C E & H D BOARD OF REGENTS Jaime R. Garza, Chairman San Antonio Rossanna Salazar, Vice Chairman Austin Charlie Amato San Antonio Veronica Muzquiz Edwards San Antonio David Montagne Beaumont Vernon Reaser III Bellaire William F. Scott Nederland Alan L. Tinsley Madisonville Donna N. Williams Arlington Spencer Copeland, Student Regent Huntsville Brian McCall, Ph.D., Chancellor UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION Kenneth R. Evans, Ph.D. President James Marquart, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Kevin B. Smith, Ph.D. Senior Associate Provost Brenda S. Nichols, D.N.Sc. Associate Provost Cruse D. Melvin, Ph.D. Vice President for Finance and Operations Priscilla Parsons, M.B.A. Vice President for Information Technology Vicki McNeil, Ed.D. Vice President for Student Engagement Juan Zabala, M.B.A. Vice President for University Advancement Jason Henderson, M.B.A. Athletics Director ACADEMIC DEANS William E. Harn, Ph.D. Dean of Graduate Studies Joe Nordgren, Ph.D. Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences Enrique “Henry” Venta, Ph.D. Dean of Business Robert Spina, Ph.D., FACSM Dean of Education and Human Development Srinivas Palanki, Ph.D. Dean of Engineering Derina Holtzhausen, Ph.D. Dean of Fine Arts and Communication Kevin Dodson, Ph.D. Dean of Reaud Honors College David J. Carroll, M.L.S. Director of Library Services It is a pleasure to welcome you to the May 2016 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Education and Human Development at Lamar University. This is a time for us to recognize and honor our graduates for their hard work and achievements. It also is a time to express appreciation to those who have encouraged and helped support our students who are graduating today. The College of Education and Human Development graduates today will receive 87 bachelor’s degrees, 654 master’s degrees and 35 doctoral degrees. Many of our graduates have completed their degrees through Lamar University’s nationally acclaimed online programs. Congratulations to all of you. These are exciting days for the College of Education and Human Development and Lamar University. Thank you for joining us on this commencement day, and please, come back to visit as often as possible. We look forward to seeing you soon. Robert J. Spina, Ph.D., FACSM Dean CEREMONY PROGRAM Musical Prelude Lamar University Brass Ensemble Scott Deppe, Ed.D. Director of Bands Academic Processional* Lula Henry, Ed.D. Associate Professor of Teacher Education Crown Imperial Lamar University Brass Ensemble Walton The National Anthem* Serdar Ilban, D.M.A. The Star Spangled Banner Assistant Professor of Voice Francis Scott Key Welcome/Introductions Robert J. Spina, Ph.D., FACSM Dean Commencement Address HD Chambers Superintendent, Alief Independent School District Certification of Graduates Robert J. Spina, Ph.D., FACSM Conferring of Degrees Kenneth R. Evans, Ph.D. President Presentation of Graduating Robert J. Spina, Ph.D., FACSM Class/Investiture of Doctorates Announcement of R.J. Davis, Ph.D. Graduates Assistant Professor of Counseling and Special Populations Tilisa Thibodeaux, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Lisa Wines, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Counseling and Special Populations Concluding Remarks Robert J. Spina, Ph.D., FACSM and Awards Lamar University Serdar Ilban, D.M.A. Alma Mater* Assistant Professor of Voice G. Rhodes Smartt Lamar to thee we’re singing We will ever need thee Voices raised on high. As our guiding star. We will forever love thee To us you’ll always be Laud thee to the sky. Our glorious Lamar. Academic Recessional* Lula Henry, Ed.D. Please join us for an informal reception under the tent, located in front of the Montagne Center, following the ceremony. *Audience please stand. To maintain the dignity of the program, guests are requested to refrain from unnecessary noises (air horns, etc.) and movement during the ceremony. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FACULTY Robert J. Spina, Dean Elvis Arterbury Health & Kinesiology: William Holmes, Donna Azodi Doug Boatwright, Chair Associate Dean DarylAnn Borel Mihae Bae Sidney Brown Dan Chilek Counseling & Special Jennifer Butcher Kim Gauthreaux Populations: Vance Cortez-Rucker Barbara Hernandez William Holmes, Cynthia Cummings Deidre Holland Interim Chair Donna Fong Praphul Joshi Rachel Ammons-Whitaker Sandra Harris Alan Moore Jr. Lauren Bussey Kathryn Jones Julio Morales Randy Davis Gary Martin Israel Msengi Wendy Greenidge Diane Mason Jeanne Mullican Mohammad Hamza Jason Mixon Patricia Harris Robert Nicks Teacher Education: Belinda Lopez Johnny O’Connor Jr. Lula Henry, Interim Chair Darrell Mohr Christina Puente Stacey Bumstead Cheryl Nelson Kaye Shelton Gayle Butaud Anna Nguyen Tilisa Thibodeaux Paula Hussey Dilani Perera-Diltz David Wallace Andrea Karlin Carl Sheperis Porchanee’ White Wanda Nicklebur Donna Sheperis J. Kenneth “Ken” Young Cristina Rios Dorothy Sisk Mamta Singh Sedef Smith Family & Consumer Kathrine Sprott Joy-Del Snook Sciences: Margaret Swope Rachel Weinbaum Amy Shows, Interim Chair Freddie Titus Lisa Wines J.J. Chen Debra Troxclair Molly Dahm Vanessa Villate Educational Leadership: Jill Killough Julia Yoo William Holmes, Jan Kimmons Interim Chair Connie Ruiz Kay Abernathy Kim Wallet Nancy Adams FACULTY MARSHALS Elvis Arterbury Julio Morales Freddie Titus Cynthia Cummings Cheryl Nelson Deborah Troxclair Kathryn Jones Anna Nguyen J. Kenneth “Ken” Young Jill Killough DIRECTORS OF GRADUATION CEREMONY David Short Jr., Registrar Barbara Price, Assistant Registrar DIRECTORS OF RECORDS & REGISTRATION Summer Rather Natasha Walker GRADUATION COORDINATORS Faye Johnnie-Soileau Mildred Piert HD Chambers has devoted the past 30 years to public education in Texas. Prior to taking on the leadership role as Superintendent of Schools for Alief in the spring of 2011, Mr. Chambers served as Superintendent for Stafford Municipal School District. He has also taught in the Aldine Independent School District and served in various administrative roles in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. HD has a genuine desire to create meaningful and useful opportunities for educators to prepare students for higher education, the workforce, or the armed services. He truly believes in the power and potential of public education and through relationship building and collaboration, he strives to contribute to the continuous improvement of education for all students and staff. HD serves on many Boards as a member and an officer. He is the only superintendent to receive the Friends of Public Schools Ambassador of the Year in 2013-2014, 2014 Superintendent of the Year for Region 4, 2014 and the Region 4 Special Honoree Award for 2015. Region 4 serves a seven-county area composed of 50 school districts and 50 charter schools, representing more than 1.1 million students, 84,000 educators, and 1,600 campuses. He has also received the Children at Risk Voice for Children Award as well as the Rhosine Fleming Outstanding Counselor Advocate Award from the Texas School Counselor Association. HD proudly obtained his bachelor’s degree from Lamar University, a master’s degree from Sam Houston State University, and his superintendent certification from Stephen F. Austin State University. He and his wife Leah are the parents of two children, Rachel and Trey. Rachel is a fifth grade math and science teacher and Trey is attending college. DOCTOR OF EDUCATION IN MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH Erdal Caglar COUNSELING Eric John Cederstrom Amanda Jean Beard Ashley Nicole Chandler Joseph Michael Brigandi Karyn Smith Cummings Amy Lynn Carter Katy Leigh Delahoussaye Lenora Elizabeth Choice Lesley Diane Edwards Jawaskie Lee Deal Megan Rynn Evans Ambelry Kimber Eadie Lacey Elizabeth Fontenot Selene Andrea Fletcher Cynthia Garza Janet L. Foster Glen Aubrey Harrison Carmen Vanessa Kinzy Theresa Storey Hefner-Babb Ashley Ann Lafleur Allana Diane Hemenway Karen Lindsey Marshall-Carter Melissa Anne Hill Antoinette Yvonne Mays Susan Dianne Holbrook Esther Harris Miller Keith Alan Jones Ayesha Rahman Morgan John William Kaufman Danielle Rawls Park Brian Allen Keil Brandon M. Roberts Kara Alana Marquez Tonnette Smith Linda Drabek Marshall Marques Langford Stevenson Sarah Jane McCrae Crissa Jean Taylor Adrena Dawn McDonald Chavon C. Williams Sean Patrick Milligan Janice Martin Young Chad Alan Moorhead Jettie Charolyn Young Melba Santos Morales Lisa Ann Mullins ASTER OF DUCATION IN Lisa Bryant Olsen M E Ebubekir Orsun SCHOOL COUNSELING Kevin Lynn Pitts Candace G. Anderson John Edward Quary Harrison Joseph Arceneaux Kimberly Joy Rawlinson Marni Creager Ary Tricia Jones Times Antwinette Latonya Ashton Joyce Martin Wascom Jean Catherine Babineaux- David Craig Waters Bergeron Kendra Michelle Wiggins Charlotte Anne Ballard Bilgehan Muharrem Yasar Laura Elizabeth Ballard Laura Roberson Baranowski Ursula Fontenot Compton Cynthia Lanay Barnes Fe Cooper Jessica Renee Batla Anesha Vidya Cordero Irma Lozano Batra Andrea Lynne Cosner Brandy Dunaé Beasley Jennifer Lynn Crisp Kristie M. Berry Rebecca Lu Cuba Lindsey Marie Bigham Jessica Marie Czepiel Lauren Tye Boatman Casandra Defiori Daniel Lori Ann Bourgeois Lyssa Michelle Davoust Tiffany Jael Bowles Sommer P. Dear Melissa Margarette Bozkurt Emily Delgado Caitlin Conway Bruseth Jeri Ann Dewberry Lauren Kathryn Burke Erika Lynn Dillard Holly Michelle Burleson Shimetra Dirden Elizabeth M. Cahalane Julie Field Domaingue Perla Judith Calderon Sheri Andrea Dominique Tiena Adeli Candia Christine A. Notestine Douglass Claudia D. Cantu Samantha Rosalee