Administration, Faculty and Staff - Palo Alto College

Aug 14, 2025

Palo Alto College Administration
Palo Alto College Professional Staff
Alamo Colleges Administrative Staff
Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees
Faculty

Palo Alto College Administration

Robert Garza, Ph.D.	President
Patrick R. Lee, M.S.	Vice President for Academic Success
Delilah Marquez, B.A.	Vice President for Student Success
Lisa Juarez, M.B.A.	Interim Vice President for College Services
Esteban Sosa, M.A.	Dean for Academic Support Services
Jennifer Scheidt, M.A.	Dean for Academic Success
Luis Fernandez, M.A.	Dean for Workforce & Professional Programs
Tyler Archer, M.Ed., J.D.	Dean for Student Success
Jennifer Flores, M.A.	Dean for Student Success
Caroline Haring, M.A.	Dean of Performance Excellence

Palo Alto College Professional Staff

Angelica (Annie) Acosta, B.S.	Senior Specialist, Student Success
Elizabeth Aguilar-Villarreal, M.S.	Director of Enrollment
Flor Arambula, B.A.A.S.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Nora Arredondo, M.A.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Leah Badillo, B.A.	Project Director, Student Success
Christina Barrera, B.A.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
John Bazaldua, M.A.	Senior Advisor, Student Success
Daffney Bell, M.S.	Project Director, Student Success
Nicholas Blakeney	Director of Information Technology
Vincent Bosquez, M.B.A.	Senior Coordinator, Student Success
Aracely R. Bowling, M.Ed.	Senior Coordinator, Student Success
Holly Brown, M.Ed.	College Coordinator of High School Programs
Joshua Bustillo, B.S.	Academic Program Specialist, Math & Science Learning Center
Fabian Carr	Director of Student Conduct/Title IX
Selso Casares, M.Ed.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Amanda M. Cavazos	Advising Team Support Specialist, Student Success
Isabel Cavazos	Coordinator of the Ray Ellison Family Center
Taylor Coffee, B.A.	College Coordinator of High School Programs
Cindy L. Cook, B.A.A.S.	Senior Coordinator, Student Success
Eloisa Cordova, M.Ed.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Federico Cortez, B.S.	Coordinator of College Risk Management
Leticia De La Rosa	Director of Career Services
Cecilia Del Toro, B.A.T.	Academic Program Director, Dental Hygiene
Maria Diaz-Viesca, M.S.	Advising Team Lead/Certified Advisor, Student Success
Rosita Elizondo, A.A.S.	College Budget Officer
Dr. M. Melissa Elston, Ph.D.	Coordinator of Measurement & Evaluation, Teaching & Learning Center
Britney Esparza-Marin	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Anna Lisa Fernandez, B.A.	Grant Project Director, Student Success
Alyssa Forey	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Cynthia Galvan, M.Ed.	Academic Program Director for Manufacturing Technology
Elizabeth Garcia, A.A.S.	Senior Specialist, Student Success
Mauricio Garcia, M.S.	Director of Institutional Research
Noe Garcia	Certified Career Experience Navigator
Edward Gildemeister, M.Ed.	Academic Program Specialist
Matthew Gillette, M.S.	Director of Student Success (Athletics)
Tosca O. Gonsalves, M.L.I.S.	Library Services Director/Lead Electronic & Database Librarian
Erron Gonzalez, M.S.	Academic Program Director, STEM Center
Valerie Gonzales, B.A.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Santos Gutierrez, B.A.	Senior Advisor, Student Life
Karly Hanes, M.S.	Certified Career Experience Navigator
Lydia Hannawi, M.A.	Director of Cosmetology
Amanda K. Harrison, B.A.	Director of the Teaching & Learning Center
Jennifer Huebenthal, B.A.	Advising Team Lead/Certified Advisor, Student Success
Leroy Ibarra, B.F.A.	IT Senior Digital Media Specialist
Leticia C. Inocencio, M.S.	Senior Coordinator, Advocacy
Timmy Ivory	Senior Advisor, Student Success
Sonia L. Jasso, Ph.D.	Director of High School Programs
Dr. Jeffrey Koch, Ph. D.	Academic Program Director for the Agriculture Institute
Nidia C. Lopez, M.A.	Advising Team Lead/Certified Advisor, Student Success
Alex Luna, B.A.	Student Conduct Officer
Lauryn Maldonado, B.A.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
David Mancha III, B.A.A.S.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Denise Mares	College Health & Safety Officer
Taylor Markgraf, A.A.	VA School Certifying Official
Jocelyn “Jocie” Martinez, B.S.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Louis E. Martinez, M.B.A.	College Coordinator of High School Programs
Mandy Martinez	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Laura Medlin	Advising Team Support Specialist, Student Success
Jennifer Mejia, B.A.	Director of College Services
Melissa H. Mejia, M.A., L.P.C.-S	Personal Counselor
Shawn Melendes, B.B.A.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Judith Menchaca, B.B.A.	Interim Director of Student Life
Amanda T. Morales, B.A.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Thomas Murguia, M.P.A.	Academic Program Director, Honors/Community Programs
Rebecca Murillo, B.S.	Academic Program Director, Nursing
Bryanna Noriega, B.A.A.S.	Child Development Specialist, Ray Ellison Family Center
Rhonda O’Cana, M.A., L.P.C.-S.	Personal Counselor
Victor Olivares, M.P.A.	Director of College Grant Development
Elena A. Olivo, B.A.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Paulina Ortiz, B.A.A.S.	Client Support Specialist
Kiana Pina, M.S.W.	Career Experience Team Lead
Mary Daniela Prado, M.Ed.	Project Director, Student Success
Laura Quintanilla, M.S.	Academic Program Coordinator, Science Center
Tracy Quiroz, M.S.	Data Analyst, Student Success
Dana Reed, B.A.	Academic Program Coordinator, Office of the VP for Academic Success
Andrew Rivera, M.L.S.	Lead Access Services Librarian
Adam Rodriguez, M.Ed.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Sarah C. Rodriguez, B.A.	Senior Advisor, Student Success
Shelby Rogers II, B.B.A.	Library Assistant III
Isaac Salazar, B.S.	Coordinator, Student Success
Juan Sandoval	Technology Support Supervisor
Rafael Sayago, M.Ed.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Tamara Schroeder, B.A.S.	Academic Program Specialist, Veterinary Technology
Andrea Smith, B.A.T.	Coordinator, Student Success
Miguel Valdez, M.P.A.	College Coordinator of High School Programs
Malorie Vallejo, M.Ed.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Carmen M. Velasquez-Avila, M.Ed.	Director of Student Advocacy
Juan Venegas, M.Ed.	Certified Advisor, Student Success
Fabian Villalobos, M.A.	College Coordinator of High School Programs
Donna R. Wallis, M.B.A., M.S.N., R.N.	Executive Director of Nursing
Diane I. Wilson, R.D.H., M.Ed.	Executive Director of Dental Hygiene
Michael Ximenez, M.A.	Director of Advising

Alamo Colleges Administrative Staff

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R. Mike Flores, Ph.D.	Chancellor
Dr. George Railey, Jr., Ed.D.	Vice Chancellor for Academic Success
Dr. Thomas Cleary, Ed.D.	Vice Chancellor for Planning, Performance, Accreditation & Information Systems
Dr. Thomas Cleary Ed.D.	Interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Debi Gaitan, M.S.	Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Success
Xavier Urrutia	Interim Vice Chancellor for Economic & Workforce Development
Ruth Dalrymple, M.S	Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Partnerships & Initiatives
Sammi Morrill, Ph.D.	Associate Vice Chancellor, Economic & Workforce Development Operations
Lisa Mazure, M.S.A., C.P.A.	Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance & Fiscal Services
Shayne West, B.B.A.	Associate Vice Chancellor, Financial Planning & Auxiliary Services
Gregory McClure, M.S.	Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities & Construction Management
Linda L. Boyer-Owens, M.B.A.	Associate Vice Chancellor for Talent, Organization & Strategic Innovation
Kristi Wyatt, M.A.	Associate Vice Chancellor for Communications & Engagement
Dr. Eric Castillo, Ph.D.	Associate Vice Chancellor Arts, Culture & Community Impact
Lacy Hampton	Associate Vice Chancellor G.O. Bond, Capital Improvement Program
Esmeralda Sweeney, M.S.	Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Advocacy, Retention & Completion
Heidi Granger	Associate Vice Chancellor Student Financial Aid & Services
Dr. Leonard Bass, Ed.D.	Associate Vice Chancellor Student Careeer Development, Engagement, Employment & Leadership

Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees

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District 1 Joe Alderete Jr., Vice-Chairman	2028
District 2 Gloria Ray, Assistant Secretary	2028
District 3 Anna U. Bustamante, Secretary	2028
District 4 Dr. Lorena Pulido	2026
District 5 Gerald B. Lopez	2030
District 6 Dr. Gene Sprague	2030
District 7 Dr. Yvonne Katz	2030
District 8 Clint Kingsbery, Chair	2026
District 9 Leslie Sachanowicz	2026
Student Trustee Josiah Rodriguez	2026

Date following board member’s name indicates expiration of term.

The College District administers five colleges - Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip’s College, and San Antonio College.

Faculty

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Emeritus

Jose A. Cruz	Professor Emeritus of Mathematics: B.A., University of Puerto Rico; M.S., M.A., Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Carolyn DeLecour	Assistant Professor Emeritus of Speech: B.S., Texas A&I University; M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Camille Fiorillo	Associate Professor Emeritus of Learning Resources: B.A., Richmond College of the University of Oklahoma; M.A., University of Oklahoma
Margarita Fresquez-Zaske	Professor Emeritus of Mathematics: B.S., University of Texas at El Paso; M.S., New Mexico State University
Colby Glass	Professor Emeritus of Learning Resources: B.A., University of North Texas; M.L.I.S., University of Texas at Austin
Julie Kern Goben	Assistant Professor Emeritus of Mathematics: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., Texas Tech University
Cecilia Gonzales	Professor Emeritus of Biology: B.S., M.S., University of Incarnate Word; Ph.D., Baylor University
Dorothy Haecker	Professor Emeritus of Philosophy: B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.Ph., Ph.D., University of Kansas
Sandra Hood	Professor Emeritus of Library and Information Studies: B.A., M.L.S., University of Oklahoma; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Helen C. Kirk	Professor Emeritus of Mathematics: B.A., Washington and Jefferson College; M.A., Pepperdine University; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Herbert Mann	Assistant Professor Emeritus of English: B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton
Karen D. Marcotte	Professor Emeritus of History and Humanities: B.A., M.A., George Peabody College
James Riley (Deceased)	Associate Professor Emeritus of Business Administration: B.B.A., Angelo State University; M.B.A., St. Mary’s University
Irma M. Sanchez	Assistant Professor Emeritus of Learning Resources: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S.L.S., Our Lady of the Lake University
Irene Scharf	Professor Emeritus of Learning Resources: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.S.L.S., Our Lady of the Lake University
Michael S. Seiferth (Deceased)	Associate Professor Emeritus of English: B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., Appalachian State University
Eleanor B. Skelley	Professor Emeritus of Biology: B.S., Ohio State University; M.S., Ohio State University; Ph.D., Ohio State University; Honors: NIH Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship;
Michael Shanklin	Professor Emeritus of Chemistry: B.S., M.S., University of Arizona; Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Roy Tucker (Deceased)	Professor Emeritus of Mathematics: B.A., Mercer University; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.S., Prairie View A&M University; M.Ed., Pan American University; Ph.D., Ohio Christian University; Ph.D., Baylor University

Full-Time & Adjunct Faculty By Departments

Agriculture/Horticulture

Full-Time Faculty

Ty Chumbley	Instructor of Agriculture: B.S., Texas A&M University; M.A., Texas State University at San Marcos
Yessica Labay	Instructor of Horticulture/Viticulture: B.S., M.S., Texas A&M University

Adjunct Faculty

Steve Chumbley	Animal Science: M.S., Sul Ross State University
Chad Stranahan	Agriculture/Horticulture: B.S., Purdue University
Anna M. Vogler	Horticulture: B.S., Texas Tech University

Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Education, Criminal Justice & Student Development

Full-Time Faculty

Cecilia Solis-Sublette, Chair	Assistant Professor of English: B.A., M.A., Texas A&M University
Dr. Amie DeLeon	Professor of Teacher Education: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.S., Ed.D., Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Nathan Hoofard	Instructor of Philosophy: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., Texas Tech University
Maricela Madrigal	Assistant Professor of Psychology: B.S., M.S., University of Phoenix
William Pennington	Instructor of Criminal Justice: B.A., Austin College; Juris Doctor, Southern Methodist University
Ron Perez	Instructor of Learning Framework & Student Development: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Dr. Yolanda Reyna, LPC.	Professor of Learning Framework & Student Development: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.S., Our Lady of the Lake University; Ed.D., Baylor University
Dr. P. Daniel Rodriguez	Professor of Education & Student Development: B.A., M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University; Ed.D., Baylor University
Dr. Lori Rodriguez	Associate Professor of Humanities and Mexican American Studies: B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at San Antonio
Jennifer P. Salmeron	Instructor of Learning Framework & Student Development: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.S., Texas A&M University at Kingsville
William G. Vasquez	Professor of Psychology: B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s University
Antonio (Tony) Villanueva	Associate Professor of Psychology: B.A., M.S., St. Mary’s University
Baldemar Villarreal	Instructor of Philosophy: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., Texas State University
Russell Wagner	Instructor of Learning Framework & Student Development: B.A., University of Maine; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Maria Aurora Yanez	Instructor of Sociology: B.A., Southwest Texas State University; M.A., Ohio State University
Magdalena Yznaga	Instructor of Humanities: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio

Adjunct Faculty

Logan Alvarez	Psychology: B.A., Texas A&M University at San Antonio; M.S., University of Phoenix
Dr. Anna Bustamante	Learning Framework & Student Development: B.S., M.Ed., University of the Incarnate Word; Ph.D., Texas State University
Priscilla Chavez	Learning Framework & Student Development: B.A., M.S., Texas A&M University at San Antonio
Joan Coughlin	Psychology: B.S., M.S., Portland State University; Psy.D., California Coast University
Dr. Jo Ann Cubillos	Education: B.A., M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.S, Ed.D., Walden University
Jana Dudley	Learning Framework & Student Development: B.A., Texas A&M University at Kingsville; M.A., Southern New Hampshire University; M.S., Angelo State University
Diana H. Escamilla	Learning Framework & Student Development: B.A., Texas A&M University at Kingsville; M.S., Texas A&M University at San Antonio
Dr. Mary H. Fraga-Kingsbury	Learning Framework & Student Development: B.A., Trinity University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; Ed.D., Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi
Leslie Garza	Criminal Justice: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.S., Sam Houston State University
Joseph Grote	Learning Framework & Student Development: B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi
Vicente Guillot Caro	Humanities: B.S., B.A., Universitat de Valencia, Spain; M.A., Villanova University
Dr. Shaun Hedgepeth	Psychology & Sociology: B.A., M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; Ph.D., Capella University
Dr. John Gilbert Hernandez	Philosophy: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., Capella University
Dr. Lillian Marie Huerta	Learning Framework & Student Development: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; Ph.D., Capella University
Ronald Long	Criminal Justice: B.A., University of Central Missouri; M.S., Texas A&M International University
Alexis Lowe	Learning Framework & Student Development: B.A., M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin
Laurie Medina	Criminal Justice: B.A., Grand Canyon University; M.S., Texas A&M University - Commerce
Dr. Karen Mendiola (Tanguma)	Learning Framework & Student Development: B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.S., Texas A&M University at San Antonio
Suzel Molina	Learning Framework & Student Development, Psychology: B.S., Abilene Christian University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Sophie M. Ortiz	Sociology: B.A., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Barry Lynn Parker	Criminal Justice and Homeland Security: B.A., Amridge University; M.L.S., Fort Hays State University
Brittany Gabriella Pittman	Psychology: B.A., M.S., Auburn University
John Sharp	Criminal Justice: B.S.C.J., Southwest Texas State University; M.S.C.J., Texas State University
Veronica Solis	Mexican American Studies: B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.A., University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Carmen Thatcher, LCSW-S	Social Work: B.S.W., M.S.W., Our Lady of the Lake University
Terry Toma	Philosophy: B.A., Brown University; M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University
Isabella Walk	Sociology: B.S., M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Dr. Tivy Whitlock	Humanities, Social Sciences: B.A., Southwestern University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at San Antonio
Jana Dudley	Dual Credit Learning Framework & Student Development: B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., Southern New Hampshire University; M.S., Angelo State University
Evelyne J. Harville	Dual Credit Philosophy: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Lindsey Schibi	Dual Credit Psychology and Education: B.S., University of Phoenix; M.S., Capella University
Edilia Vidal-Rosenthal	Dual Credit Psychology and Education: B.S., University of the Incarnate Word; M.A., Grand Canyon University

Business Management

Full-Time Faculty

Joseph Coppola, Chair	Associate Professor of Speech: B.A., M.A., Baylor University
Leslie Brogden	Instructor of Business Management: B.S., Biola College; M.B.A., California State University; Ph.D., Walden University
Dr. Joshua Garcia	Lead Instructor, BAT-Operations Management: B.B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Our Lady of the Lake University
Dr. Frank Murphy	Instructor of Business Management: B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.B.A., Trident University; D.B.A., George Fox University
Lina Rugova	Instructor of Business Management: B.S., M.M., Pennsylvania State University
Chris Sosa	Lead Instructor, Management & Entrepreneurship: B.A.A.S., M.B.A., Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Adjunct Faculty

David Boyers	Business Management: B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Daryl Brickerson	Business Management: B.S., University of the Incarnate Word; M.B.A., University of Memphis; Ph.D., Our Lady of the Lake University
Nicole Brooke	Business Management: B.S., University of Houston-Victoria; M.B.A., Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Anthony Cano	Business Management: B.A., Southwest Texas State University; M.B.A., University of the Incarnate Word
Jeff Caplan	Business Management: B.S., University of Texas-San Antonio; M.B. A., University of the Incarnate Word
Robert Chavez	Business Management: B.B.A., Baylor University; M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.E., University of Texas at San Antonio
Heidi Covarruibias	Business Management: B.A., Texas State University; M.B.A., Saint Leo University; Ph.D., Grand Canyon University
Sylvia de Hoyos	Business Management: B.S., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.P.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Brian De Leon	Business Management: A.A., San Antonio College; B.B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.S., Ph.D., Our Lady of the Lake University
Diane Dominguez	Business Management: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., University of the Incarnate Word
Jimmie Flores	Business Management: B.B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.P.A., M.A., M.S., DeVry University; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Phoenix
Nick Gera	Business Management: B.A., University of Washington; M.S., Carnegie Mellon University; M.B.A., University of Florida; J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Linda Gamez	Business Management: A.A., St. Philip’s College; B.B.A., Texas A& M Kingsville; M.B.A., University of the Incarnate Word
Homer Garcia	Business Management: B.B.A., Texas State University; M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Mauricio Garcia	Business Management: B.S., University of the Incarnate Word; M.S., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Wesley Garcia	Business Management: A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.A., University of Maryland; M.B.A., American Military University
Paul Hernandez	Business Management: A.A., Del Mar College; B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Houston - Victoria
Rachara Jefferson	Business Management: A. A., Henry Ford Community College; B.A., Mary Grove College; M.B.A., Western Governors University; Ph.D., Walden University
David Mancha	Business Management: B.A.A.S., M.B.A., Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Derek Anthony Miles	Business Management: B.B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; Ph.D., University of the Incarnate Word
Evelyn Paschal	Business Management: B.S., Clarkson University; M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; Ph.D., Walden University
Juan Quintanilla	Business Management: B.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Our Lady of the Lake University
James Ramirez	Business Management: B.B.A., University of Texas San Antonio; M.B.A., University of the Incarnate Word
Jesus Rendon	Business Management: B.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.B.A., University of Oklahoma
Jeremy Roberts	Business Management: B.B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.B.A., Tulane University; D.B.A., University of the Incarnate Word
Veronica Rosas-Tatum	Business Management: A.A.S., San Antonio College; B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Pauline Rubio	Business Management: B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.B.A., Texas A&M University at San Antonio
Angelina Sayers	Business Management: B.A., M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Andrew Valdez	Business Management: A.A., Palo Alto College; B.F.A., Texas State University; M.A., University of the Incarnate Word
Amy Whitman-Rector	Business Management: B.S., Aquinas College/Western Michigan University; M.B.A., Davenport University; Ph.D., University of Phoenix
Isabel Fales	Business Occupations: B.B.A., University of the Incarnate Word
Paula Garza	Business Occupations: A.A., Palo Alto College; B.B.A., M.B.A., Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Sandra Longoria	Business Occupations: A.A., Palo Alto College; B.A., University of Northern Iowa; M.A., Relay Graduate School of Education
Phil McNeely	Business Occupations: B.A., University of Maryland University College; M.A., Webster University; M.E., Boston University; Ph.D., Our Lady of the Lake University
Maria D. Miranda	Business Occupations - Administrative Technology: B.A., Park College
Jo Ann Paz	Business Occupations: B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Our Lady of the Lake University

CIS and Cybersecurity

Full-Time Faculty

Cynthia Galvan, Acting Chair	Academic Program Director: B.S., Texas Women’s University; M.Ed., Concordia University
John Champion	Instructor of Computer Information Systems: B.A., Texas State University; M.A., Computer Information Systems Management, Webster University
Joseph Lopez	Instructor of Computer Science: B.A., M.S., St. Mary’s University; M.S., National University
Brian McDaniel	Instructor of Computer Information Systems: A.A., State Fair Community College; A.S., Bellville Area College; B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.S., Oklahoma City University
Darrel Nerove	Instructor of Computer Information Systems: B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S., University of La Verne
Lee Ming Ross	Professor of Computer Information Systems and Computer Science: B.A., National Taiwan University; M.S., Alabama A&M University; M.A., Webster University

Adjunct Faculty

William Dean	Computer Information Systems & Cybersecurity: B.B.A., Baylor University; M.S., Oklahoma State University
Joseph Karako	Computer Information Systems: B. A., University of Dallas; M.S., University of Maryland
Frank Montes	Computer Information Systems: B.S., Loyola Marymount University; M.S., Boston University
Dimitrios Sellountos	Computer Information Systems: M.S., University of Houston-Victoria
Judy Trevino	Computer Information Systems: B.S.,Texas A&M College Station; M.I.T., American Intercontinental University
Ernest Vasquez	Cybersecurity: B.S., University of Maryland; M.A., Webster University; M.S., Capitol Technology University
Dennis Whitley	Computer Information Systems: B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.A., Webster University

Computer Science

Full-Time Faculty

Joseph Coppola, Chair	Associate Professor of Speech: B.A., M.A., Baylor University
Steven Hicks	Professor of Computer Information Systems and Computer Science: B.S., Corpus Christi State University; M.A., Webster University
Neven Jurkovic	Professor of Computer Science: B.S.E.E., University of Zagreb; M.S., Southwest Texas State University; Ph.D., University of Zagreb

Adjunct Faculty

Trant Batey	Computer Science & Technology: B.A., M.S., Texas State University
Oscar Flores	Computer Science & Technology: B.A.A.S., Southwest Texas State University; M.S., St. Mary’s University
Robert Scott	Computer Science & Technology: B.S., Western Governors University
Dimitrios Sellountos	Computer Science & Technology: M.S., University of Houston-Victoria

Cosmetology

Full-Time Faculty

Jasmine Hillyer	Assistant Professor of Cosmetology: A.A., St. Philip’s College; B.S., Lamar University
Brenda Lopez	Instructor of Cosmetology: A.A.S., Palo Alto College
Stephanie Solano	Instructor of Cosmetology: A.A., Coastal Bend College
Lisa Vela	Instructor of Cosmetology: A.A., Palo Alto College

Adjunct Faculty

Tracie Brown	Cosmetology: A.A., Career Point
Naana-Yvette Butler	Cosmetology: A.A.S., Palo Alto College
Diana Castillo	Cosmetology: A.A.S., Palo Alto College
Mary Alice Escobedo	Cosmetology: A.A.S., Palo Alto College
Juana Hernandez-Puente	Cosmetology: B.S., Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Veronica Martinez	Cosmetology: A.A.S., Palo Alto College
Jo Ann Rincon	Cosmetology: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word

Dental Hygiene

Full-Time Faculty

Esmeralda Hernandez Trevino, R.D.H.	Instructor, Dental Hygiene: A.A.S., San Antonio College; B.S., M.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Staci Janous, R.D.H.	Instructor, Dental Hygiene: B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio; R.D.H., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; M.S., Walden University
Dr. Taraneh Maghsoodi-Zahedi, D.D.S.	Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene: B.A., Azad University, Iran; B.S., M.B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; D.D.S., M.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Yen Pham, R.D.H.	Instructor, Dental Hygiene: A.S., Lone Star College - Kingwood; B.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; M.S., Sam Houston State University
Jamie Pizano, R.D.H.	Instructor, Dental Hygiene: A.A.S., Lone Star College; B.S., Sam Houston State University

Adjunct Faculty

Jackie Aguilar, R.D.H.	Dental Hygiene: B.S., Northern Arizona University
Michelle Gonzales, R.D.H.	Dental Hygiene: A.A.S., San Antonio College; B.A.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Esmeralda Guzman, R.D.H.	Dental Hygiene: A.S., Northwest Vista College; B.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Katie Martinez, R.D.H.	Dental Hygiene: A.A.S., Palo Alto College; B.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Dr. Mark Morgan, D.D.S.	Dental Hygiene: B.S., University of Santa Clara; D.D.S., UCLA School of Dentistry; M.B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Zaira Serrato, R.D.H.	Dental Hygiene: A.A., San Antonio College; B.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Engineering

Full-Time Faculty

Anthony Alvarado	Instructor of Engineering: A.A., A.S., Palo Alto College; B.S., M.S., Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Brice Gabriel	Instructor of Engineering: B.S., Texas Tech University; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio

English, World Languages, INRW

Full-Time Faculty

Caroline Mains, Chair	Instructor of English: B.S., University of Florida; M.A., Southwest Texas State University
Jennifer Andermatt	Instructor of English: B.S., Texas A&I University; M.A., Texas A&M University
Dr. Rafael C. Castillo	Professor of English: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; Ph.D., Capella University
Leonila Espinoza	Instructor of English: B.A., M.A., Texas A&M University
Dr. Christina Flores	Assistant Professor of English: B.A., Texas A&M University: M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; Ed.D., Argosy University
Amy Gonzales	Instructor of English: B.A., M.A., Sul Ross State University
Vicente Guillot	Assistant Professor of Spanish: B.A., Universitat de Valencia; M.A., Villanova University
Valerie Huth-Vasquez	Instructor of English: B.S., M.A., Texas A&M University
Christopher Martinez	Instructor of English: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., M.F. A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Rita Ortiz	Instructor of English: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., Sul Ross State University
Gerard Robledo	Assistant Professor of English: B.A., Texas State University; M.F.A., University of Texas at El Paso
Sophia Salgado	Instructor of English: B.A., M.A., Texas A&M University
Veronica Solis	Instructor of English: B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.S., Texas A&M University; M.F.A., University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
Matilda Staudt	Instructor of English: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Ivana Vukmirovic	Instructor of English: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.F.A., Texas State University

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Tina Bausinger	English: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at Tyler; Ed.D., Texas A&M University Commerce
Lisa Coronado	English: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Mary “Melissa” Elston	English: B.A., West Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Daniel Farias	English: B.A., M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Brittany Fenrich	English: B.A., Bethany Lutheran College; M.A., Texas State University
Julie “Phoebe” Freeman	English: B.A., St. Edward’s University; M.A., Southern New Hampshire University
John Fulton	English: B.A., Washington State University; M.A., University of Washington
Teresa C. Gonzales	English: B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Nina Henderson	English: B.A., M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Nelson Hernandez	Spanish: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Rose-Marie Lodi	French: B.A., University of California; M.A., California State University
Dr. Lisa Lundstedt	English: B.A., M.A., Texas State University; Ph.D., Ohio University
Alexis McGehee	English: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Mindy Merhi	English: B.S., University of the Southwest; M.A., Southern New Hampshire University; M. Ed., University of Texas at Tyler
Darren Meritz	English: B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s University
William Moseley	English: B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Winthrop University
Karen Quiroz	English: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., St. Edward’s University
Rhea Rasnic	English: B.A., King College; M. A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., Baylor University
Jennifer Scheidt	English: B.A., Rhodes College; M.A. University of Texas at San Antonio
Cecilia Sublette	English: B.A., M.A., Texas A&M University
Karen Tanguma	English: B.A., M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Matthew Tavares	English: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., M.F.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Jonathan White	English: B.A., Guilford College; M.F. A., Texas State University
Ada Zamarripa	Spanish: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Jill Burger	Dual Credit English: B.A., Mississippi University for Women; M.A., Hollins University
Damon Caraway	Dual Credit English: B.A., University of Texas Permian Basin; M.A., Texas State University
Dayna Cardenas	Dual Credit English: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Andrew Denny	Dual Credit English: B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Sandra Hernandez	Dual Credit Spanish: B.A., Texas A&M University; M.Ed., Lamar University
Micah-James Lindsey	Dual Credit English: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at El Paso
Donna Martinez	Dual Credit English: B.A., M.A., University of the Incarnate Word
Kody Misinco	Dual Credit English: B.A., M.A., Arizona State University
Jessica Padilla	Dual Credit English: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Jesus Padilla	Dual Credit Spanish: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.Ed., University of Texas at Arlington
Aaron Patino	Dual Credit English: M.A., Texas A&M University
Tiffany Polasek	Dual Credit English: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.Ed., Our Lady of the Lake University
Michael Ramirez	Dual Credit English: B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Brian Slaughter	Dual Credit English: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., University of New Mexico
Justin Stephens	Dual Credit English: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Laura Tafoya	Dual Credit English: B.S., Texas Tech University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Cynthia Tamez	Dual Credit English: B.B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.Ed., Grand Canyon University
Yessenia Torres	Dual Credit Spanish: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.Ed., James Madison University/Universidad de Salamanca
Robert Zertuche	Dual Credit English: B.A., M.F.A., Texas State University

Fine and Performing Arts

Full-Time Faculty

Dr. Rosalinda Ortiz, Chair	B.A., University of Texas San Antonio; M.A., Texas State University; Ed.D., Ball State University
Catherine “Cakky” Brawley	Associate Professor of Art: B.F.A., Texas Tech University; M.F.A., Indiana University
Nicolas Castanon	Associate Professor of Drama: B.A., University of Texas at El Paso; M.F.A., Texas State University
Edlyn de Oliveira	Instructor of Music: B.M., Indiana University; M.M., Rice University
Dr. Alba DeLeon	Professor of Art: B.A., Bennington College; M.F.A., University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; Ph.D., University of the Incarnate Word
Dr. Armin Marmolejo	Associate Professor of Music: B.A., North Texas State University; M.M., Southwest Texas State University; D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Lloyd J. Walsh	Assistant Professor of Art: B.F.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.F.A., California College of Arts and Crafts

Adjunct Faculty

Sabra Booth	Art: B.F.A., University of Houston; M.F.A., Art Cranbrook Academy of Art
Joseph Caploe	Music: B.A., San Jose State University; M.A., California Institute of the Arts-Valencia
Daniel Carillo	Music: B.A., The City College of New York; M.A., The City College of New York
Cynthia Castillo	Music: B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.M., Southwest Texas State University
Brian Christensen	Music: B.M., University of Calgary; M.M., Texas State University
James T. Fort	Music: B.M., M.M., Southwest Texas State University
Melissa Gamez	Art: B.A., Colgate University; M.F.A., University of North Texas
Adalberto Gomez, Jr.	Music: B.M., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.M., Southwest Texas State University
Samuel Harris	Music: B.A., M.A., Manhattan School of Music
Ana Harvey	Art: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.A., Texas Tech University
Benito Lara-Villarreal	Drama: B.F.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.F.A., The Ohio State University
Rachel Lorenzetti	Theatre: B.A., M.F.A., California State University - Fullerton
Benjamin McVey	Art: B.F.A., Texas State University; M.F.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Michele Monseau	Art: B.F.A., Youngstown State University; M.F.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Theresa Newsome-Garrard	Art: B.F.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.F.A., Texas Women’s University
Bo Pang	Dance: B.A., Beijing Dance Academy; M.A., New York University
Brandon Rosen	Drama: B.F.A., University of California San Diego; M.F.A., Texas State University
Antonio Serna	Art: B.F.A., Parsons School of Design; M.A., Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
Crystal Tamaren	Music: B.A., Hardin-Simmons University; M.A., Texas Tech University
Stella Wheeler	Art: M.F.A., Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Jose De Hoyas	Dual Credit Drama: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.A., University of Houston
Ana De La Garza-Tamez	Dual Credit Art: B.F.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.F.A., University of Texas at Austin
Michael Misko	Dual Credit Music: B.A., Miami University; M.A., Texas State University
Crystal Tamaren	Dual Credit Music: B.A., Hardin-Simmons University; M.A., Texas Tech University

Healthcare Administration

Full-Time Faculty

Dr. Severo Rodriguez

Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio; Ph.D., Walden University

Adjunct Faculty

Jimmy Chambers	Healthcare Administration: A.A., University of Phoenix; B.S.H.S. Health Care Management, M.S.H.S. Public Health, TUI University
Jeremy Miller	Healthcare Administration: A.S., Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell; B.S., M.Ed., Trident University International - California

Library and Information Studies

Full-Time Faculty

Cynthia A. Sanchez

Instructor of Library and Information Studies: B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.L.S., Texas Woman’s University

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Adjunct Faculty

Andrea Alfaro

Logistics & Supply Chain Management: B.S., Wayland Baptist; M.A., Webster University

Ronnie Brannon

Logistics & Supply Chain Management: B.S., Southern Arkansas University; M.S., Florida Institute of Technology; M.A., Webster College;

Nonie Cabana

Logistics & Supply Chain Management: B.S.O.E., M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University; M.S., Troy State University; M.A., Naval War College

Rosanno Gerald

Logistics & Supply Chain Management: B.S., University of Maryland ; M.B.A., Webster University; J.S.M., Thomas Jefferson School of Law; D.B.A., Argosy University-Sarasota FL

Koorosh Moinvafa

Logistics & Supply Chain Management: B.A., Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran; M.A., M.B.A., Webster University

Larry Trejo

Logistics & Supply Chain Management: A.A.S., Palo Alto College

Manufacturing Technology

Full-Time Faculty

Anthony Alvarado	Instructor of Advanced Manufacturing Technology: A.A., A.S., Palo Alto College; B.S., M.S., Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Dr. Tafesse Borena	Assistant Professor, Advanced Manufacturing Technology: B.S., M.S., Don State Technical University, Rostov, Russia; Ph.D., University of Roorkee, Roorkee, India
Brice Gabriel	Instructor of Advanced Manufacturing Technology: B.S., Texas Tech University; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio

Mathematics & Accounting

Full-Time Faculty

Justin Eccles, Chair	Assistant Professor of Mathematics: B.S., M.S., Texas State University
Rachelle Arizpe	Instructor of Mathematics: B.S., M.S., Texas Tech University
Joshua Bustillo	Instructor of Mathematics: B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Eric Christopherson	Instructor of Mathematics: B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., University of Missouri
Dr. Monette Elizalde	Professor of Mathematics: B.A., M.A., Trinity University; Ph.D., University of the Incarnate Word
Mei Garcia	Assistant Professor of Mathematics: B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Mohamed Ghouse	Instructor of Mathematics: B.S., M.S., M.A., Arizona State University
Paul Hernandez	Assistant Professor of Mathematics: B.S., Southern Methodist University; M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Brian Hons	Assistant Professor of Mathematics: A.A.S., Coastal Bend College; B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Linglin(Niki) Liu	Instructor of Mathematics: B.S., M.S., Arkansas State University
Aimee Maceyko	Instructor of Mathematics: A.A., Delmar College; B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.S., Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Rebecca Mendoza Maldonado	Instructor of Accounting: B.S., M.S., Southern New Hampshire University
Darlene Price-Johnson	Instructor of Mathematics: B.A., Texas Southern University; M.S., Texas A&M University
Bhawana Ranjan	Assistant Professor of Mathematics: B.S., University of Bombay; M.S., Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University
Yvette Rios	Associate Professor of Mathematics: B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Dr. Amanda J. Salinas	Professor of Accounting: B.B.A., Southwest Texas State University; M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; Ph.D.-B.A., North Central University
Anthony Thomas	Instructor of Mathematics: B.S., University of the Incarnate Word; M.S., University of Texas at Arlington
Zachery Viray	Instructor of Mathematics: B.S., University of the Incarnate Word; M.S., University of Texas at Arlington

Adjunct Faculty

Farid Amerian	Mathematics: B.S., Huston-Tillotson College; M.A., St. Edward’s University; M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin
Juan A. Cadena	Mathematics: B.S., Southwest Texas State University; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Daisy Castillo	Accounting: B.B.A., M.S., Texas A&M University at San Antonio
Leticia Chapa	Mathematics: B.A., Southwest Texas State University; M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Sharon Cox	Mathematics: B.S., West Texas State University
Jose Cruz	Mathematics: B.A., University of Puerto Rico; M.S., Texas A&I University
Calvin Griffin	Business Statistics: B.B.A., College of Lake County; M.S., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire; M.B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Ronda Hageman	Mathematics: B.A., Macalester College; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Ricardo Maldonado	Mathematics: B.S., Texas A&I University; M.S., St. Mary’s University
Laura Nunez	Mathematics: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word
Angel Pacheco	Mathematics: B.S., University of North Texas
James Shuler	Mathematics: B.S., Texas State University; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Joshua Wagner	Accounting: B.B.A., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; M.S., Texas A&M University
Dr. Travis Brown	Dual Credit Mathematics: M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio; Ed. D., Texas A&M University
Oscar Castaneda	Dual Credit Mathematics: B.S., St. Mary’s University; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Tanya Jimenez	Dual Credit Mathematics: B.A., B.S., Southern Methodist University; M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Michael Pavon	Dual Credit Mathematics: M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Juan Trevino	Dual Credit Mathematics: B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Melisa Waters	Dual Credit Mathematics: B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., Rice University

Nursing

Full-Time Faculty

Terri D. Dutton	R.N. Instructor of Nursing: B.S.N., Midwestern State University; M.S.N., Walden University
Dr. Patricia Fitcher-Patrick	R.N. Assistant Professor of Nursing: A.A.S., San Antonio College; B.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington; M.S.N., Walden University; D.N.P., UT Health - San Antonio
Maribel Lopez	R.N. Assistant Professor of Nursing: A.D.N., San Antonio College; B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Melanie M. Brady	R.N. Nursing: B.S.N., The College of New Jersey; M.S.N., D.N.P., University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio
Melissa Garcia	R.N. Nursing, CPNP: B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Sciences and Kinesiology

Full-Time Faculty

Sara Wilkins, Chair	Assistant Professor of Biology: B.S., M.S., Texas Tech University
Dr. Anna Bustamante	Professor of Kinesiology: B.S., M.Ed., University of the Incarnate Word; Ph.D., Texas State University
Dr. Jerrod Butcher	Professor of Biology: B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S., University of Texas at Arlington; Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Brad S. Chandler	Professor of Biology: B.S., M.S., Southwest Texas State University
Dr. Alison Clark	Assistant Professor of Biology: B.S., Texas A&M University Corpus Christi; Ph.D., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Usha Gururajarao	Instructor of Physics: B.S., Bangalore University, India; M.S., Northern Illinois University
Ramon Hernandez, III	Professor of Kinesiology: B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University; M.S., Capella University
Dr. Jessica Humann	Associate Professor of Biology: B.S., University of Puget Sound; Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver Anshutz Medical Campus
Dr. Jessica Ibarra	Assistant Professor of Biology: A.S., Palo Alto College; B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio; Ph.D., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Dr. Jeena Joseph	Assistant Professor of Chemistry: B.S., M.S., University of Calicut, India; Ph.D., Mahatma Gandi University, India
Dr. Deborah Koeck	Assistant Professor of Chemistry: B.S., Texas State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Robert Leal	Assistant Professor of Biology: B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Alexis Lowe	Professor of Kinesiology: B.A., M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Robert Miranda	Associate Professor of Biology: B.S., M.S., University of the Incarnate Word; Ph.D., Northern Arizona University
Suzel Molina	Professor of Kinesiology: B.S., Abilene Christian University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Elizabeth Montgomery	Instructor of Geology: A.S., Northwest Vista College; B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Catrino Morales	Instructor of Biology: B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.S., Texas A&M University - Commerce
Dr. Stamatis Muratidis	Professor of Chemistry: B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D., University of Nevada
Dr. Ernesto Perez	Assistant Professor of Biology: B.S., M.S., Texas State University; Ph.D., University of Texas at San Antonio
Dale Robinson	Assistant Professor of Chemistry: B.A., Incarnate Word College; M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Lance Sandberg	Assistant Professor of Biology: B.S., University of Massachusetts; Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Ismael Torres	Assistant Professor of Biology: B.A., B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.S., Clemson University
Dr. Adrian Zapata	Assistant Professor of Chemistry: B.S., University of the Incarnate Word; Ph.D., Baylor University

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Eduardo Cardenas	Biology: B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio; Ph.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Hailey Caudil	Biology: B.S., Michigan State University; M.S., George Washington University
Dr. Rex Crick	Geology: B.A., M.S., University of Kansas; Ph.D., University of Rochester
Mohamed Jamshed Ghouse	Physics: B.S., M.S., M.A., Arizona State University
Erik Kim	Biology: A.D.N., San Antonio College; B.S.N., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; B.S., M.S., Texas A&M International University
Alberto Mares	Biology: B.S., B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Nathan Philip McIntosh	Biology: A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., Southwest Texas State University; M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Cynthia McIntyre	Physics: B.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Brandeis University; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dr. Anupama Rangan	Chemistry: B.S., M.S., Bangalore University, India; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
James Rogers	Biology: B.S., M.S., Texas State University
Dr. Michael Shanklin	Professor Emeritus: Chemistry: B.S., M.S., University of Arizona; Ph.D., Texas A&M University
James Nicholas Talbert	Physics: B.S., M.S., Texas State University
Susan Haley Arruda	Dual Credit Biology: B.S., Old Dominion University; M.S., Texas A&M University at Commerce
Dominque Esparza	Dual Credit Biology: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.B.S., University of the Incarnate Word
Ryan Humphries	Dual Credit Biology: B.A., The University of Mississippi; M.S., The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Alexandra Murphy	Dual Credit Biology: B.S., University of Alabama; M.Ed., Texas A&M University at Commerce
Soma Schieler	Dual Credit Biology: M.S., Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, India

Social Sciences

Full-Time Faculty

Virginia (Ginny) Stowitts Traina, Chair	Associate Professor of Government: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.A., St. Mary’s University
Joe Alvarez	Instructor of History: History: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Oday Baddar	Instructor of Economics: B.A., M.A., University of Memphis
Victoria L. Beckman-Wilson	Assistant Professor of History: B.A., California State University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Vincent Claudio	Instructor of History: B.A., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Dr. Aaron Dilday	Assistant Professor of History: B.A., University of Illinois; M.A., Georgia Southern University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Joseph M. Fonseca	Instructor of Government: B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s University
Dr. Pablo Camacho Gutierrez	Assistant Professor of Economics: B.A., Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon; M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Robert Hines	Assistant Professor of History: B.S., M.S., Illinois State University
Oliver B. Jones	Assistant Professor of Government: B.A., Morris Brown College; M.A., Clark Atlanta University
Dr. John LaPete	Associate Professor of Government: B.A., M.A., Northern Illinois University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Dr. Ryan McMahon	Assistant Professor of Government: B.A., St. Edward’s University; M.A., University of San Diego; Ph.D., Washington State University
Ryan T. Schuerman	Associate Professor of Geography: B.A., University of Texas; M.S., Texas State University
Amberly Sheffield	Instructor of History: B.A., M.A., Auburn University
John P. Ybanez	Instructor of Government: B.A., Texas A&I University; M.A., St. Mary’s University
Iram Yusef	Instructor of Government: B.A., University of the Punjab; M.A., West Virginia University

Adjunct Faculty

Olga Biddix	History: B.A., M.A., Perm A.M. Gorky State University
Timothy Lee Blake	History: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Elizabeth Borth	History: B.A., Texas State University; M.S., Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Matthew L. Chestnut	History: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., Texas State University
Carlos Felipe Cuellar	History: B.A., Texas A&M University at San Antonio; M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Rafael Garza IV	Government: B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Dr. Jeffery Hankins	History: B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Texas State University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University
William B. Hendricks	History: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Jefferson Johnson	Government: B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s University
Ralph Kelley	History: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Jeremiah Lagos	History: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Rosa M. Losoya	Government: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., Texas State University
Hillary Rodriguez	History: B.A., M.A., Trinity University
Roberto Rodriguez	History: B.A., M.A., Texas State University
Patrick J. Rosenauer	Economics: B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s University
Stanley A. Siler	History: A.A., Temple Junior College; B.S., Southwestern University; M.S., Texas State University
Thomas Edward Snyder	Economics: B.A., Oklahoma Christian University; M.Ed., The University of Central Oklahoma

Speech and Communications

Full-Time Faculty

Joseph Coppola, Chair	Associate Professor of Speech: B.A., M.A., Baylor University
Andrea Fuentes	Instructor of Speech: B.A, M.A, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Elizabeth Ginn	Instructor of Speech: B.A., M.A., Baylor University
James Harris	Instructor of Speech: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Dr. Kenneth E. Harris	Associate Professor of Speech: B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.A., Mid-American Baptist Seminary; Ph.D., Indiana University
Samuel “Tony” Longoria	Instructor of Speech: B.A., M.A., Texas State University

Adjunct Faculty

Cesar Mejia Aguilar	Speech: B.S., M.A., Texas State University
Julie Estes	Speech: B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Texas State University
Shala’france Moore	Speech: B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Texas State University
Jessica Torres	Speech: B.A., University of Northern Iowa; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio

Veterinary Technology

Full-Time Faculty

Kathryn Rope

Instructor of Veterinary Technology: A.A.S., Palo Alto College; B.A., University of California at Los Angeles; LVT, Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

Adjunct Faculty

Kari Bowman	Agriculture & Consumer Resources: M.S., Tarleton State University; Agriculture: B.S., Murray State University
Madeline Cerda	Veterinary Technology: A.A.S., Palo Alto College; L.V.T., Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Dr. Rob Coke	Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: D.V.M, Texas A&M University; D.V.M., Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Jaclyn Medina	Veterinary Technology: A.A.S., Palo Alto College; L.V.T., Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, VTS: Neurology
Dr. Gina Pena	Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: D.V.M., Oklahoma State University; D.V.M., Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Tamara Schroeder	Veterinary Technology: A.A.S., Palo Alto College; B.A.S., Texas A&M University; L.V.T., Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Skye Starbuck	Veterinary Technology: A.A.S., Palo Alto College; L.V.T., Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

Welding Technology

Full-time Faculty

Yves Fanfelle	Instructor of Welding Technology:
Steven Hoenes	Instructor of Welding Technology:

Adjunct Faculty

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