Impact on Student Learning and Development Conference

CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN URBAN EDUCATION

Thursday, June 28 – Saturday, June 30, 2018 Houston, Texas • Texas Southern University

Impact on Student Learning and Development Conference

Texas Southern University – College of Education

Center for Excellence in Urban Education

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the “Impact on Student Learning and Development Conference” sponsored by the College of Education-Center for Excellence at Texas Southern University. The conference is unique in that it includes presentations from undergraduate students, graduate students, practicing classroom teachers, administrators, counselors, and faculty from higher education.

The presentations and discourse will provide thought provoking opportunities. Please take the opportunity to utilize the sessions for professional development and networking around issues in the academy. Dr. Lillian B. Poats, Dean Sess ion strands focus on issues related to Counseling, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration and Health and Kinesiology. You will be able to benefit from the effective strategies presented from each of these focal points.

Again, we hope that you enjoy your time at the conference. We encourage you to take the time to enjoy the awesome campus of Texas Southern University!

Lillian B. Poats, Ed.D. Dean, College of Education

About the Center for Excellence in Urban Education

Under the umbrella of the College of Education is the Center for Excellence in Urban Education. The Center for Excellence in Urban Education (herein CFE) serves as a research facility that concentrates on issues related to instruction and management in urban school systems (P-16). The CFE explores state, national, and international policy and practices that improve urban education at the P-16 levels.

Schedule at a Glance: Texas Southern University • Houston, Texas

Thursday, June 28 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Conference Registration 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM OPENING RECEPTION (Graduate Student Poster Session)

Friday, June 29 8:00 AM- 11:00 AM Conference Registration 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast (Provided) 9:00 AM- 11:10 AM Sessions 11:20 AM- 12:20PM PANEL DISCUSSION 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM LUNCH (Provided) 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM Sessions

Saturday, June 30 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Conference Registration 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast (Provided) 9:00 AM -12:30 PM Sessions

12:30 PM Conference Adjourns

Registration and All sessions are in the Roderick R. Paige College of Education Building

The Impact on Student Learning and Development Conference offers a robust program of poster, roundtable, and concurrent sessions.

THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2018 OPENING RECEPTION & GRADUATE STUDENT POSTER SESSION 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

The Graduate Student Poster GRADUATE STUDENT POSTER SESSION Session is a platform for graduate Thursday, June 28, 2018 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. students in the Pre-K-16 setting, to showcase the array of research The Impact of Blended Curriculum and Selected being conducted by graduate Demographic Factors on Early College Students’ students. The purpose is for Achievement in Chemistry graduate students to not only share Usha Devotosha, Doctoral Student Texas Southern University their research and diverse approaches to a myriad of topics, The Use of Teachers as Evaluators for Function Based Behavior Assessments but also to receive informal, Stacey Grebe, Doctoral Student constructive feedback to enhance University of Houston Morgan McNeel, Doctoral Student their studies. University of Houston Sarah S. Mire, Assistant Professor

University of Houston

The Influence of Student Support Services on Retention and Graduation Rates at a Select Historically Black College and University Naomi Lawrence-Lee, Doctoral Student Texas Southern University

Social Factors and Barriers to Self-Care Adherence in Hispanic Women with Diabetes Brittny Bratcher-Rasmus, Doctoral Student Texas Woman’s University

Intrusive Academic Advising: How Does it Impact the Success of African-American and Latino Freshmen College Students Martin Perez, Doctoral Student Texas Southern University

The Effect of Type of Institution and Experience on the Alumni Support of Higher Education Institution Bosede Airhia, Doctoral Student Texas Southern University

Curriculum Integration: Best Practices for Middle School Students Debra Lewis, Doctoral Student Texas Southern University

Faculty Characteristics and the Influence on the Perception of the Need for Pedagogical Training For Teaching In Higher Education Dibande Itoe Anna, Doctoral Student Texas Southern University

Graduate Student Poster Session Thursday, June 28, 2018 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Social Factors and Barriers to Self-Care The Impact of Blended Curriculum and Adherence in Hispanic Women with Diabetes Selected Demographic Factors on Early Brittny Bratcher-Rasmus, Texas Southern University College Students’ Acheivement in Chemistry Usha Devotosha, Texas Southern University Individual level diabetes education has been long provided, however, population level diabetes Blended learning is a very popular and emerging education began in 1975 after the National Diabetes technique in 21st century classes in higher Prevention and Control Program was formed. As education. However, very few research-based part of an effort to mainstream diabetes prevention studies are available for the blended learning education among diabetics, providers focused on technique, particularly in high school level community level health disparities by implementing chemistry. Based on Jean Piaget’s constructivism peer education. According to the Centers for theory of knowledge, this research proposal aims to Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 50% of compare the impact of the supplemental blended Hispanic American women are expected to develop model of chemistry instruction and traditional diabetes. In this paper we discuss how the Social instruction on student achievement in two Title 1 Cognitive Theory (SCT) can be applied to health urban early college high schools. education practice through peer education among Intrusive Academic Advising: How Does it Hispanic American women who are at risk for diabetes. Impact the Success of African-American and Latino Freshmen College Students The Use of Teachers as Evaluators for Martin Perez, Texas Southern University Function Based Behavior Assessments Stacey Grebe, University of Houston There are many challenges facing first-year Morgan McNeel, University of Houston students entering colleges and universities. In Sarah S. Mire, University of Houston particular African-American and Latino students face challenges that impact their academic success The increasing number of students being referred (Burt, 2010). Although many schools have adopted for special education services has resulted in large rigorous advising models, under-represented and often unmanageable caseloads for school students at selective colleges continue to face psychologists. The combination of limited school- challenges to their academic success (Baily, 2010). based personnel, an increasing need for specialized So the question is asked, “Intrusive Academic classroom behavior supports, and teacher Advising: How Does it Impact the Success of familiarity with their own students’ needs, teachers African-American and Latino Freshmen College are well-positioned to conduct behavioral Students?” evaluations. Specifically, teachers who are trained to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) Curriculum Integration: Best Practices for and Functional Analyses (FA) not only serve as Middle School Students critical collaborators with school-based assessment Debra Lewis, Texas Southern University personnel but also enhance the ecological validity of According to James Beane (1993, 1997, 2005), the data collected and teacher buy-in for “curriculum integration is to involve meaningful intervention implementation. learning organized around issues that are important The Influence of Student Support Services to teachers and students.” on Retention and Graduation Rates at a Interdisciplinary and integrated are both used to Select Historically Black College and describe integrating curriculum, because it involves University (HBCU) combining two or three content areas. Curriculum Naomi Lawrence-Lee, Texas Southern University integration is a student-centered approach that is rooted in the democratic process and is utilized to The purpose of this study is to examine the influence enhance students academically, socially and of student support services (SSS) on retention and emotionally. It works well with middle school graduation rates at a historically black college. students because they are Generation Z learners Grounded in the theoretical framework of Tinto’s and appreciate real-world applications. Lunenburg Student Integration Model, this study will examine (2011) submits that curriculum should include the influence of SSS and the Non SSS student content, learning experiences, behavioral participant group on retention and graduation rates. objectives, a plan for instruction and a non-technical This study employs a Causal Comparative (Ex Post approach which ties into my 10 Best Practices for Facto) design using existing data. Middle School curriculum integration.

Graduate Student Poster Session Thursday, June 28, 2018

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

The Effect of Type of Institution and Faculty Characteristics and the Influence on the Experience on the Alumni Support of Higher Perception of the Need For Pedagogical Training Education Institution For Teaching In Higher Education Bosede Airhia, Texas Southern University Dibande Itoe Anna, Doctoral Student The percentage of alumni financial contribution to Texas Southern University colleges and universities is one factor that determines the strength of higher education Research skills and discipline expertise have institutions in the United States. While some traditionally been the most required entry qualification universities are thriving in alumni support, others for faculty in higher education institutions, emphasized struggle to get their alumni to support their alma over teaching skills and pedagogical expertise mater. Understanding how college experience in (Parsons et al., 2010; Postareff et al., 2007). The different types of institution can encourage or purpose of this study is to explore faculty perceptions discourage alumni support is key to shaping how about the need for pedagogical training as means of to treat students while still attending higher informing administrators on the development of best institutions. This study will utilize a quantitative pedagogic training approaches that could encourage correlational research design to examine the relationship between the type of institution and faculty reception and commitment to programs. experience in the alumni financial support of higher education institutions.

Session s Friday, June 29, 2018

8:00 a.m. ~ BREAKFAST

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Factors Influencing Alumni Giving at HBCUs: The Intersection between Response To The Impact of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Intervention and Differentiated Instruction: Motivaion Strategies and Activities that Work for all Cephas Riggins, Prairie View A&M University Students Rm. 306 Danielle Corbie-Archey, Texas Southern University Colleges and universities across the United Nina Roberts, Texas Southern University States and elsewhere in the world rely heavily on Rm. 305 endowments, especially to finance major projects There are many factors to consider when teaching (Berry, 2008). Although individual contributions students with special needs. This fun interactive to endowments are shrinking, institutions must workshop will help new and experienced educators find ways to survive in an economy where despite successfully match instructional strategies, the challenges, some institutions boast very modifications, and accommodations with essential healthy endowment funds (Cohen, 2006). literacy concepts and various learner styles. Traditionally, Predominantly White Institutions Educators will leave with a deeper understanding of (PWIs) tend to have much larger endowments the Special Education process including how to than HBCUs. One of the reasons for the major effectively implement Response to Intervention, the difference in endowments between PWIs and difference between modifications and HBCUs that exists today is alumni giving. This accommodations and the appropriate use of each study will research root causes for the gap and when teaching literacy. Participants will benefit from offer solutions to close it. a scenario style presentation which allows them to reenact real life teaching moments and determine the most appropriate teaching methods to use.

Session s

Friday, June 29 , 2018

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. (Round Table) Best Practices for Ensuring a Safe Campus Perceptions and Influences on African- for LGBTQ Students: Title IX Compliance Amerian Males’ Acquisition of Resiliency Jessica Davis Texas Southern University Pamela Frazier Prairie View A&M University Carol Parker Texas Southern University Rm. 318 Candy Ratliff Texas Southern University Dwalah Fisher Texas Southern Univeristy African-American males undergo tremendous Joseph Jefferson Texas Southern University pressures and society deficits that vastly impact Rm. 300 self-perception and student achievement. Due to deficit model thinking Lynch (2011) noted that This program will discuss the necessary steps challenges to their self-efficacy forces them to that secondary schools, colleges and universities draw on their resilience. As African-American should take to address legal and practical issues, males fall behind their counterparts in reference related to LGBTQ students. This interactive to graduation and retention rates, a negative session will include evidenced- based practice impact on the ability to function and impact and strategies for creating and maintaining an society results. Inevitably, society loses valuable LGBTQ inclusive environment. Given the current contributions that these individuals could challenges that secondary and higher education otherwise make. settings present for LGBTQ students, it is important to provide a safe and nondiscriminatory 10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. (Round Table) academic and campus environment. Participants Examining LGBTQ issues in Multicultural will leave the session with tools and resources to Classrooms make a positive impact on academic setting and Tammy Lane Prairie View A&M University the campus environment for all students Rm. 318 regardless of sexual identity and preference. The purpose of this qualitative study is to 10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. (Round Table) examine from the perspective of preservice Talking White Equity to White Male teachers their level of preparation to address Administrators on Predominately White lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and queer Campus (LGBTQ) cultural issues. This study will draw Ramona Curtis Baylor University upon James Banks’ concept of multicultural Ryan Richardson Baylor University education to examine whether undergraduate Rm. 318 pre-service teachers enrolled in teacher preparation programs at HBCUs are equipped to Multicultural competencies of mentors and other deliver a multicultural education both senior stakeholders in the hiring and promotion of academically stimulating and socially sensitive. African American women should be addressed The researcher seeks to examine how pre- within programs and departments (Kelly, service teachers encounter, experience, and McCann, 2014). This roundtable will discuss respond to the phenomenon of sexual orientation ways to engage White male administrators at and gender diversity during their experiences in a Predominately White Institutions (PWIs) in “no promo homo” state. conversations of diversity. Participants will discuss ways to shatter colorblindness in creating campus equity. Developing White administrators comfort level in engaging in racial issues in their working relationships is key to achieving ultimate civil rights. Participants will address the relationship between White male administrators and their abilities to onboard, supervise, and mentor African American female professionals at PWIs.

Sessions Friday, June 29 , 2018

10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. 10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Math and Reading Goes Hand-in-Hand: Leading a Comprehensive Guidance The Impact of Reading in Today’s Math Program: What’s New? Classroom Joyce Finch Texas Southern University Tonia Garrett San Jacinto College Carol Parker Texas Southern University Shannon Solis San Jacinto College Rm. 300 Rm. 317 Traditionally, administrators have been the Americans need a mathematical attitude managers and leaders of the school. However, adjustment. Students are filling developmental with the achievement gap between poor and level college math classrooms at an astounding minority students and their more advanced rate. This session will focus on the importance of peers, continuing to increase, school counselors reading and mathematics course. The are encouraged to be leaders of the presenters will introduce strategies for learning comprehensive school program for student mathematics by improving the conceptual success. Ten strategic and best practice knowledge of students through math vocabulary. programs will be presented with special attention Additionally, the presenters will share 2-4 to American School Counselor Association activities teachers/educators can use in their (ASCA) and Council for Accreditation of present classrooms in any subject matter with a Counseling and Related Educational Programs little redesigning based on the topic. (CACREP) standards and the 12 principles of servant leadership. 10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Identification of Sociological Factors that can 10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Negatively Impact Student Academic Video-Based Observations: Improving Performance Clinical Teachers Self-Reflections and Shanna Broussard Texas Southern University Teaching Strategies in Education Irvine Epps Texas Southern University Preparation Programs Rm. 333 Viveca Grant Texas Southern University Delilah Gonzales Texas Southern University A significant number of schools across the nation Jessica Davis Texas Southern University have been identified as having low academic Rm. 321 performance rates. Many academic initiatives have been implemented to address this The primary goal of this project is to investigate phenomenon. However, for the most part, these the effectiveness of video based observations interventions have only had moderate success. and if it improves the teaching/learning aspect Research has indicated that efforts beyond the 3 and instructional strategies for clinical practice Rs should be investigated. For example, what teachers. How will video-based observations are some of the socological factors that help clinical teachers with their self-reflection negatively impact academic performance? This process? Clinical practice teachers will have the presentation will discuss how factors such as opportunity to reflect about their planning, poverty, depression, hunger, neighborhood instruction, and assessment practices utilizing violence and others may impact academic video-based observations. One of the most performance. important aspects of video-based learning is how the feedback will improve Education Preparation Programs to effectively prepare clinical teachers. Preparing outstanding clinical teachers will directly impact student learning in school districts across the nation.

FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2018 Sessions

11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. The Minority Achievement, Creativity, and High Ability (MACH-III) Center: Researching PANEL DISCUSSION the Status of Minority Populations across the Impacting Student Learning and Development P-20 Education Spectrum Rm. 318 Fred Bonner II Prairie View A&M University Stella Smith Prairie View A&M University Dr. Claudette Ligons Kamala Williams Prairie View A&M University Retired Professor Rm. 300 Curriculum & Instruction Under the direction of Dr. Fred A. Bonner II, Texas Southern University professor and endowed chair at Prairie View A&M University, the mission of the Minority Dr. Rebecca Goosen Achievement, Creativity, and High-Ability Associate Vice Chancellor (MACH-III) Center is to produce cutting-edge College Preparatory best-practices and scholarship that will speak to San Jacinto Community College the contemporary issues impacting our target populations - administration, faculty, and Dr. Curtis Hill students - across the P-20 spectrum and beyond State President into critical workplace contexts. This presentation Texas Association of Black Personnel in will provide an overview of the Minority Higher Education (TABPHE) Achievement, Creativity, and High-Ability Center (MACH-III) Center, our unique positionality within LUNCH the U.S. educational context, and our six strategic 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. areas of research focus. Foyer

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Vocubulary Instruction Matters The Emergence of “Electracy” in the English Ingrid Haynes Texas Southern University Classroom: A Qualitative Study on the Delilah Gonzales Texas Southern University Digital Engagement Experiences of Texas Mokysha Benford Texas Southern University Southern University students and the Impact Rm. 304 on Writing Ability Philip Jones Texas Southern University A great deal of research converges on vocabulary Rm. 306 knowledge as a key lever for overall academic In this modern day of technological advancement, achievement. Kamil and Hiebert (2005) explain digital learning, social communication, and that when students’ vocubulary improves, professional research has rapidly transitioned to comprehension improves. But many classrooms the computer, cell phone screen, or Smart Board. seem trapped by their weekly schedule, which Electronic engagement has certainly moved to does not provide opportunities for spaced the forefront of daily existence and is increasingly independent practice with vocabulary to improve becoming the norm within the university level retention. Vocubulary-building for those in need classroom. The focus of this paper is a is best achieved by explicit instruction. Explicit “qualitative” study capturing the digital instruction of words and their meanings increases engagement and learning experiences of Texas the likelihood that young children will understand Southern University African-American English and remember the meainings of new words. composition students and the overall pedagogical impact of these digital experiences in regard to writing ability.

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 2:55 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Building Healthy Self-Concept for Students Who’s Winning? A Case Study of Pay-to- Academic Success: Role of School Play in College Athletics Personnel Billy Rosenberg Texas Southern University Chinaqua O’Bryant Texas Southern University Heather Martel Texas Southern University Morgan Sawyer Texas Southern University Courtney Flowers Texas Southern Unviversity Ronder Scott Texas Southern University Rm. 333 Candy H. Ratliff Texas Southern University Rm. 334 The Oxford dictionary defines pay-to-play as “relating to or denoting an arrangement in which a This program will provide counselors and other charge must be paid to play a game or sport.” The school personnel who interact with children in a debate in sports surrounds whether or not student- school setting with strategies to support academic athletes should be eligible to benefit financially from success and development of learners presenting athletic competition. This session will examine the with unhealthy self-concept. The participants of this pay-to-play debate in NCAA DI athletics through session will increase their knowledge and exploring the following: financial compensation for understanding regarding the impact of factors such athletes in DI athletics. In addition, the session will as, body image, exceptionality, and self-esteem on highlight the university and athletic coach gained academic success. Additionally, participants will financial benefits correlated to athlete participation. leave with resources and strategies to aid student success. 2:55 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. 2:55 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. When Early Literacy Assessment Differs The Influence of Demographics and School from Instruction, Thinking , Culture, and Related Factors on Disciplinary Actions Native Language: The Teacher’s Quagmire under the Zero Tolerance Discipline Policy Ramona Jean-Perkins Xavier University Chanel Payne CMP Educational Consulting Page Larkin Xavier University Rm. 325 Rm. 321 The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship and predicatibility of selected In this study, responses of two (200) hundred demographics and school-related factors on the children in grades PK-2 were observed taking disciplinary actions under the Zero Tolerance various literacy assessments in the area of phonics. Discipline Policy, which has proven to be unfair, Many “incorrect responses” resulted in misdiagnosis heavy-handed, racist, and discriminatory, specifically in regards to African-American students. of mastery and placement decisions. Student voice, More Specifically, this study was concerned with the culture, language and divergent thinking patterns predictability of the variables ethnicity, gender, SES, were not acknowledged. Responses were and the presence of a disability on disciplinary influenced by pictures with dichotomous (exclusionary and non-exclusionary). interpretations, skewed illustrations, and items not 2:55 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. common to experiences in PK-2. Student Voice The Conceptualization of Mathematical protocols, when applied, resulted in more accurate Thinking in Early Learners through the Lens measurement of competency when recognizing the of Quality Children’s Literature influence of culture, experience, and language. This Delilah Gonzales Texas Southern University study is significant for planning professional Reginald Todd Texas Southern University development, pre-service education and Rm. 317 assessment design. This presentation addresses how mathematical concepts and skills can be less daunting when teachers allow learners to engage in experiences through math and reading integration. It conceptualizes mathematical thinking through the use of age appropriate quality children’s literature which allows for productive experiences that enhances the mastery of mathematical thinking.

This hands- on presentation will demonstrate effective ways to select quality literature, which can be used to conceptualize mathematical concepts.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2018 Sessions

10:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Doctoral Student and Beyond The Impact of Instructional Status on the Bernnell Peltier-Glaze Texas Southern University Academic Achievement Associated with Collette Bloom Texas Southern University Secondary Public School Students Rm. 318 Felicia D. Sterling Cypress Fairbanks ISD Rm. 300 Doctoral students will have an opportunity to interact with each other and discuss their research as well The purpose of this study was two-fold. First, this as have an opportunity to interact with professors study examined the difference in the STAAR’s and ask questions. Finally, the doctoral students will academic achievement (Math, Science, Readning have an opportunity to find out about publising, and Writing) scores of secondary students by applying for positions, etc. instructional status (Single teaching and Co- teaching). Second, this study investigated the Diversity Abroad- Introducing Students from predicability of instructional status and the academic a HBCU to a Global Society success (Pass or Fail) of secondary students in Jacqueline Smith Texas Southern University Math, Science, Reading and Writing courses. Rm. 318

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The purpose of this session is to introduce Professional Writing for Educators-Graduate educators to the process the Curriculum and Student Focus Instruction Department is taking to plan a study Twyla Tasker Angelo State University abroad program for graduate students enrolled in Brook Dickison Angelo State University the College of Education (COE). In an effort to Anica Cisneroz Angelo State University expose our students to a global society, our Rm. 304 objective is to develop an innovative program that will increase access to international education Graduate Programs are designed to offer theory opportunities for students who are traditionally and practical experience within the online course underrepresented when studying abroad. structure. The standard offering in composition and rhetoric for graduate programs, or specialized basic Teaching and Learning Utilizing Technology: writing graduate courses lag behind. This session Overcomng the Next Educational Divide will a) examine the need for basic writing skills in an Viveca Grant Texas Southern University online graduate program; b) demonstrate a Tamralyn Adams Prescriptive Educational transparent design structure to adequately present Consulting, LLC course modules for graduate student mastery of Rm. 318 course objectives; and c) appraise the proposed structure set up for student success and program The primary goal of this project is to show ways in development. which K-20 educators and professors can teach in the classroom utilizing technology. It is imperative 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. that students are prepared to learn in an innovative A Practical Look at Implementing Faculty way and retain knowledge. This session will include Advising within Your Course hands-on activities and engaging conversations LaToya Gilmore, San Jacinto College about teaching and learning in the 21st century. Rm. 306 Student success in college continues to be a significant focus of most, if not all institutions of higher education. Through enrollment continues to increase, institutions across the nation are losing students before their second year of study. Faculty advising is a tool which promotes the success of our students. Attend this workshop and discover practical ways to advise each of your students. The presenter will share information and resources attendees can utilize upon returning to their campuses.

Presenter s

Name: Ramona Curtis, M.A. Name: Tamralyn Adams, MBA Title: Director for Community Engagement & Initiatives Title: Educational Consultant Institutional Affiliation: Baylor University Institutional Affiliation: Prescriptive Educational Email Address: [email protected] Consulting, LLC

Email Address: [email protected] Name: Jessica Davis, Ed.D., LPC-S Name: Bosede Airhia Title: Assistant Professor, Counseling Title: Doctoral Student, Educational Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Administration/Higher Education Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Email Address: [email protected]

Name: Dibande Itoe Anna Name: Usha Devatosha Title: Doctoral Student, Educational Title: Doctoral Student, Curriculum & Instruction Administration/Higher Education Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Name: Brook Dickison, M.Ed. Name: Mokysha Benford, Ed.D. Title: Instructor, Curriculum & Instruction Title: Assistant Professor, Curriculum & Instruction Institutional Affiliation: Angelo State University Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Email Address: [email protected] Email Address: [email protected] Name: Irvine Epps, Ed.D. Name: Collette Bloom, Ph.D. Title: Associate Professor, Counseling Title: Professor & Interim Department Chair Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Educational Administration & Foundations Email Address: [email protected] Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Email Address: [email protected] Name: Joyce Finch, Ed.D. Title: Associate Professor, Counseling Name: Fred Bonner, II, Ed.D. Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Title: Professor & Endowed Chair Email Address: [email protected] Educational Leadership & Counseling Institutional Affiliation: Prairie View A&M University Name: Courtney Flowers, Ph.D. Email Address: [email protected] Title: Assistant Professor, Health & Kinesiology Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Name: Brittny Bratcher-Rasmus, MS, CHES Email Address: [email protected] Title: Adjunct Faculty, Health and Kinesiology Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Name: Pamela Frazier Email address: [email protected] Title: Doctoral Candidate, Educational Leadership Institutional Affiliation: Prairie View A&M University Name: Shanna Broussard, Ph.D. Title: Professor, Counseling Name: Tonia Garrett, BS, M.Ed. Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Title: Professor of Math Email Address: [email protected] Institutional Affiliation: San Jacinto College Email Address: [email protected] Name: Dwalah Brown-Fisher, Ed.D. Title: Associate Professor & Department Chair Name: LaToya Gilmore, Ed.D. Health and Kinesiology Title: Owner/Therapist & Professor of Education Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Institutional Affiliation: LSG Counseling Services Email Address: [email protected] San Jacinto College Name: Anica Cisneroz, M.A. Email Address: [email protected] Title: Instructor, Curriculum & Instruction Institutional Affiliation: Angelo State University Name: Delilah Gonzales, Ed.D. Email Address: [email protected] Title: Assistant Professor, Early Literacy Director of Field Experience and Clinical Practice Name: Danielle Corbie-Archey, M.A. Curriculum and Instruction Title: Doctoral Student, Curriculum and Instruction Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Email Address: [email protected]

Name: Rebecca Goosen, Ed.D. Name: Heather Martel Title: Vice Chancellor for College Prepatory Title: Graduate Student-Sport Studies and Sport Institutional Affiliation: San Jacinto College Leadership Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Name: Viveca Grant, Ed.D. Title: Assistant Professor, Curriculum & Instruction Name: Morgan McNeel Interim Director of Certification Title: Doctoral Student, Psychology Institutional Affiliation: University of Houston Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Email Address: [email protected] Name: Sarah S. Mire, Ph.D. Title: Assistant Professor, Psychology Name: Stacey Grebe Institutional Affiliation: University of Houston Title: Doctoral Student, Psychology Email Address: [email protected] Institutional Affiliation: University of Houston Name: Chinaqua O’Bryant Name: Ingrid Haynes, Ph.D. Title: Graduate Student, Counseling Title: Associate Professor & Department Chair Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Curriculum and Instruction CAEP Coordinator Name: Carol Parker, Ed.D., LPC-S Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Title: Clinical Associate Professor, Counseling Email Address: [email protected] CACREP Coordinator Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Name: Curtis Hill, Ed.D. Email Address: [email protected] Title: State President Institutional Affiliation: Texas Association of Black Name: Chanel M. Payne, Ed.D. Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) Title: Educational Consultant

Name: Ramona Jean-Perkins, Ph.D. Institutional Affiliation: CMP Educational Consulting Title: Associate Professor, Division of Education & Services, LLC Counseling Email Address: [email protected]

Institutional Affiliation: Xavier University Name: Bernnell Peltier-Glaze, Ed.D. Email Address: [email protected] Title: Associate Professor, Educational Name: Joseph Jefferson, Ph.D., LPC-S Administration Title: Professor, Counseling Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Email Address: [email protected] Email Address: [email protected]

Name: Philip Jones, Ph.D. Name: Martin Perez Title: Assistant Professor, English Title: Doctoral Student, Educational Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Administration/Higher Education Email Address: [email protected] Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University

Name: Tammy Lane, M.S. Name: Candy Ratliff, Ed.D., LPC-S Title: Doctoral Candidate, Educational Leadership Title: Assistant Professor & Interim Department Institutional Affiliation: Prairie View A&M University Chair, Counseling Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Name: Page Larkin, Ph.D. Email Address: [email protected] Title: Associate Professor, Division of Education & Counseling Name: Ryan Richardson, Ph.D. Institutional Affiliation: Xavier University Title: Director of Worship & Chapel, Office of Email Address: [email protected] Spiritual Life Institutional Affiliation: Baylor University Name: Naomi Lawrence-Lee Email Address: [email protected] Title: Doctoral Student, Educational Administration/Higher Education Name: Cephas Riggins Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Title: Doctoral Candidate – Educational Leadership Name: Debra Lewis Institutional Affiliation: Prairie View A&M Title: Doctoral Student, Curriculum & Instruction Email Address: [email protected] Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Name: Nina Roberts, ME.d. Name: Claudette Ligons, Ed.D. Title: Doctoral Student, Curriculum and Instruction Title: Retired Professor, Curriculum & Instruction Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Name: Billy Rosenberg, M.A. Title: Graduate Student-Sport Studies and Sport Leadership Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University

Name: Morgan Sawyer Title: Graduate Student, Counseling Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University

Name: Ronder Scott Title: Graduate Student, Counseling Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University

Name: Jacqueline D. Smith, Ed.D. Title: Associate Professor, Curriculum and Instruction Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Email Address: [email protected]

Name: Stella Smith, Ph.D. Title: Associate Director & Adjunct Instructor Institutional Affiliation: Prairie View A&M University Email Address: [email protected]

Name: Shannon Solis, MS Title: Distinguished Math Faculty Institutional Affiliation: San Jacinto College Email Address: [email protected]

Name: Felicia D. Sterling, Ed.D. Title: Educator Institutional Affiliation: Cypress Fairbanks ISD Email Address: [email protected]

Name: Twyla Tasker, Ph.D. Title: Assistant Professor, Curriculum & Instruction Institutional Affiliation: Angelo State University Email Address: [email protected]

Name: Reginald Todd, Ed.D. Title: Assistant Professor, STEM Education Curriculum & Instruction Institutional Affiliation: Texas Southern University Email Address: [email protected]

Name: Kamala Williams, Ph.D. Title: Editorial and Creative Services Specialist Institutional Affiliation: Prairie View A&M University Email Address: [email protected]

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College of Education Leadership Team Dr. Lillian B. Poats, Dean Dr. Bernnell Peltier-Glaze, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dr. Jessica Davis, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Dr. Collette Bloom, Interim Department Chair, Educational Administration and Foundations Dr. Dwalah Fisher, Department Chair, Health and Kinesiology Dr. Ingrid Haynes, Department Chair, Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Candy Ratliff, Interim Department Chair, Counseling Dr. Lacey Reynolds, Admissions Chairperson Dr. Delilah Gonzales, Director of Field Experience and Clinical Practice Dr. Viveca Grant, Certification Officer Dr. Courtney Flowers, Assessment Coordinator Dr. Michelle Martn, Business Manager Ms. Leeandra Roderique, Senior Administrative Assistant

Center for Excellence in Urban Education Dr. Joyce K. Jones Dr. Bernnell Peltier-Glaze Mr. Jeffery Lindsey

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