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Administration, Faculty and Staff


 

Palo Alto College Administration

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R. Michael Flores, Ph.D. President
Elizabeth Tanner, M.S. Vice President of Academic Success
Robert Garza, Ph.D. Interim Vice President of Student Success
Beatriz Joseph, Ed.D. Vice President of College Services
Rosie Castro, M.A. Interim Dean, Student Affairs
Larry D. Jackson, M.A. Dean, Corporate & Community Education
Ernestina Mesa, M.L.I.S. Dean, Learning Resources
J. Gary Shelman, M.B.A. Dean, Career & Technical Education
Mary-Ellen Jacobs, Ph.D. Interim Dean, Arts & Sciences

 

Palo Alto College Professional Staff

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Robert Aguinaga, B.A. Manager of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Cristina Aldrete, B.A. Director of Institutional Advancement, Planning & Development
David Amaya C.N.S.T. LAN Administrator/Engineer
Roger Arizmendi LAN Administrator
Monica Ayala, M.A. Coordinator, Upward Bound Program
Natalie Barajas, B.A. Public Information Officer
Katherine Beaumont, M.A. Director, Welcome Advising Center
Vincent Bosquez, M.B.A. Coordinator of Veterans Affairs
Angela Borja, M.S.W. Educational Skills Specialist
Andrea Cardenas, M.S. Instructional Skills Specialist, Computer Science & Computer Information Systems
Ginger Hall Carnes, M.S. Public Relations Director
Sharon Carson, M.B.A. Director of Workforce Programs Development & Performance
Rosie Castro, M.A. Director, Center for Academic Transitions
Cody Contreras, A.A.S. Instructional Lab Assistant, Agriculture/Horticulture
Joseph Coppola, M.A. Director of Instructional and Professional Development
Eloisa Cordova, B.A. Education Support Specialist I
Rose Davis, A.A. Coordinator, Testing Center
Christopher R. Delgado, B.S. Director of College Technology
Tracey DeLillo Instructional Designer
 Leo Diaz, B.S. Technical Trainer II
Lamar Duarte, B.A. Director, Student Financial Services
Thomas N. Duncan, A.S. LRC Computer/Network Coordinator
Leandro M. Esparza, B.A. Senior Recruiter, Career & Technical Education
Nora Esparza, M.A. Education Support Specialist I
Henry Espinoza, M.B.A. Director of Workforce, Corporate & Community Education
Anna Lisa Fernandez, B.A. Educational Support Specialist, Upward Bound
Charles Garcia, B.S. Student Success Team Leader
Lanette Garza, M.A., M.L.S. Director, Institutional Research, Planning & Effectiveness
Abel Gonzales, M.Ed. Director, Gateway to College & Title V
Edward Gildemeister, M.Ed. Science Instructional Specialist/Advanced Skills
Lydia Hannawi, M.A. Recruiter/Advisor, Welcome Advising Center
Beth A. Lockert, M.A. Education Skills Specialist II, Gateway to College
Jessica Lopez, B.S. Instructional Skills Specialist, Upward Bound
Nicholas Lopez, B.A. Educational Skills Specialist, Upward Bound
Rachel Marez, B.S. Associate Director of Admissions
Rosalicia Medrano, M.B.A. Coordinator, Disability Support Services
Sarah Misner, B.B.A. Assistant Bursar
Adrian Montoya, B.A. Athletic Director
Cindy Morgan, B.A.A.S. Student Success Team Leader, Gateway to College
Thomas Murguia, M.P.A. Coordinator of Developmental Learning Labs
Gilbert Palomo, M.S.W. Education Skills Specialist II
Mary Ester Perez, B.A.A.S. Corporate & Community Education Program Manager
Gil Polanco, C.T.A. Test Administrator
Darlene Price-Johnson, B.A. Math Instructional Specialist/Advanced Skills
Joey Quinlan, B.F.A. Director, Performing Arts Center
Alice Regala, B.S. Coordinator, Ray Ellison Family Center
Yolanda Reyes, B.A. Recruiter/Advisor
Yvonne Richardson, M.A. Reading Instructional Skills Specialist
Diana Sanchez, B.S.O.E. Budget Analyst
Anita C. Soliz, M.S. Multi-Media Specialist
Joanna Saucedo, B.S. Recruiter/Advisor
Lisa Trevino, M.A. Writing Instructional Skills Specialist
Andrew Valdez, B.F.A. Senior Multimedia Specialist
Carmen Velasquez, B.A. Director, Retention and Student Engagement
Jane Velasquez Community Outreach Coordinator
Elizabeth Villarreal, M.S. Director, Enrollment Management
Susan Woods, M.A. Corporate & Community Education Program Manager

    

Alamo Colleges Administrative Staff

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Bruce H. Leslie, Ph.D. Chancellor
Vacant Vice Chancellor for Academic Success
Thomas Cleary, Ed.D. Vice Chancellor for Planning, Performance & Information Systems
Adelina Silva, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Student Success
Diane Snyder, C.P.A. Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration
Federico Zaragoza, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor of Economic & Workforce Development
Jo-Carol Fabianke, Ed.D. Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Partnerships & Initiatives
Linda L. Boyer-Owens Associate Vice Chancellor of Employee Services
Pamela Ansboury, M.Ed., C.P.A. Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance & Fiscal Services
John Strybos, P.E. Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities
Leo Zuniga, B.A. Associate Vice Chancellor of Communications

 

Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees

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Joe Alderete Jr., District 1 2016
Denver McClendon, District 2 2016
Anna U. Bustamante, Secretary, District 3 2016
Marcelo Casillas, Vice Chairman, District 4 2014
Roberto Zárate, District 5 2018
Dr. Gene Sprague, District 6 2018
D. Yvonne Katz, Asst. Secretary, District 7 2018
Gary Beitzel, Chairman, District 8 2014
James Rindfuss, Chairman, District 9 2014

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
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 Goben Assistant Professor Emeritus of Mathematics: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., Texas Tech University
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
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, Department of Librarian: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.S.L.S., Our Lady of the Lake University
Michael S. Seiferth Associate Professor Emeritus of English: B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., Appalachian State University
Roy Tucker 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

Administrative Computer Technology

Full-Time Faculty 

   


Adjunct Faculty

Sylvia de Hoyos Administrative Computer Technology: B.S., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.P.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Kathryn Dobbins Administrative Computer Technology: B.S., M.S., Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Maria D. Miranda Administrative Computer Technology: B.A., Park College
Mary Ester Ortiz-Perez Administrative Computer Technology: B.A.A.S., Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Theresa H. Palacios Administrative Computer Technology: B.S., Southwest Texas State University; M.A., University of the Incarnate Word
Mary Eloise Reigrut Administrative Computer Technology: B.S., Our Lady of the Lake Univesrity; M.S., Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Antonio Salinas Jr. Administrative Computer Technology: B.S., Southwest Texas State University
Erlinda Ybarra Administrative Computer Technology: B.A.A.S., Texas A&M University-Kingsville, M.S., Texas A&M University-Commerce


Agriculture/Horticulture

Full-Time Faculty

Kirk W. Williams Instructor of Agriculture & Horticulture, Landscape & Turfgrass Management: B.S., Texas Tech University; M.S., Oklahoma State University
Weldon G. Riggs Instructor of Agriculture: B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M University


Adjunct Faculty 

Timothy Loesch Agriculture/Horticulture: B.S., Texas A&M University
Billy Odam Agriculture/Horticulture: B.S., M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University
Deborah Reid Agriculture/Horticulture: B.S., M.S., Texas A&M University
Chad Stranahan Agriculture/Horticulture: B.S., Purdue University

Aviation Technology

Full-Time Faculty

John H. Aken Instructor of Aviation Technology: B.S., Southwest Texas State University


Adjunct Faculty

Roberto Arredondo Aviation Technology: B.S., Williamstown University; M.S., Embry-Riddle University
John P. Burns Aviation Technology: B.S., Indiana State University; M.S., Embry-Riddle University
Gregory Runnels Aviation Technology: B.E.E., Gannon University
E. Brian Wells Aviation Technology: B.S., University of Colorado; M.S., Troy State University


Behavioral Sciences, Education, Humanities & Protective Services

Full-Time Faculty

Antonio Villanueva, Chairperson Assistant Professor of Psychology: B.A., M.S., St. Mary’s University
Earl Ballou Instructor of Criminal Justice: B.S., Wayland Baptist University; M.S.C.J., Troy State University
Amie DeLeon Associate Professor of Teacher Education: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.S., Ed.D., Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Ismael Dovalina Associate Professor of Psychology: B.A., Columbia University; M.A., University of Michigan
Dorothy Haecker Professor of Philosophy: B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.Ph., Ph.D., University of Kansas
John Gilbert Hernandez Professor of Philosophy: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., Capella University
Karen D. Marcotte Professor of History and Humanities: B.A., M.A., George Peabody College
Mariana Ornelas Professor of Humanities: B.A., Marietta College; M.A., Tufts University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Barry Lynn Parker Instructor of Criminal Justice: B.A., Southern Christian University; M.L.S., Fort Hays State University
William G. Vasquez Professor of Psychology: B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s University


Adjunct Faculty

Adolfo Barrera Psychology: B.A., University of North Texas; M.S., Corpus Christi State University; Ed.D., Texas Tech University
Rafael Castillo Professor of English: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; Ph.D., Capella University
Joan Coughlin Psychology: B.S., M.S., Portland State University; Psy.D., California Coast University
Susan Csaszar Teacher Education: B.A., M.A., South Connecticut State University
Jacqueline Dansby Psychology: B.A., Incarnate Word College; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Elizabeth De La Portilla Anthropology: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Louis Dufault Psychology: B.A., Texas A&M University
Sidney Harle Criminal Justice: B.A., University of Texas at Austin; J.D., St. Mary’s University
Shaun Hedgepeth Sociology: B.A., M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; Ph.D., Capella University
Steve Mardock Criminal Justice: B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.S., Southwest Texas State University
Christine Moczygemba Teacher Education: B.S., Ball State University; M.Ed., University of Houston
Rodney Norman Social Work: M.S.W., Our Lady of the Lake University
Janet Rangel Counseling/Psychology: B.S., M.A., University of Houston-Victoria
Hilda Flores-Rendon Social Work: B.S.W., M.S.W., Our Lady of the Lake University
Tim Reznicek Social Work: B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S.W., Our Lady of the Lake University
Samuel Kreider Rock Psychology: B.A., Washington & Jefferson College; M.S., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University Park
Carlos Rodriguez Sociology:  Master of Science in Sociology, University of Texas at San Antonio
Rey Saldana Education: B.A., M.A., Stanford University
Demetria Simmons Education: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.A., University of Phoenix
James Stovall Anthropology and Sociology: B.S., Lamar State University; M.A., Trinity University
Juan Tejeda Humanities: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Terral Toma Philosophy: B.A., Brown University; M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University
Roy Tucker Sociology: 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
Peter Van Dusen Philosophy: B.S., U.S. Naval Academy; M.A., California State University, Long Beach
Rick Walker Criminal Justice: B.A., University of South Carolina; M.S., Sam Houston State University
James West Psychology: LPC, LMFT, LCDC; B.A., Culver-Stockton College; M.Ed., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.Ed., Sul Ross State University


Business

Full-Time Faculty

Elsa A. Anaya Associate Professor of Business Administration & Business Management: B.A., Texas A&M University; M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University.
Veronica Rosas-Tatum, Lead Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Business Management: B.A., St. Mary’s University;M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University


Adjunct Faculty

Mary Ann Bowman Business Management & Human Resource Management: B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.A. University of Texas at San Antonio
Sylvia de Hoyos Business Management & Human Resource Management: B.S., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.P.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Diane Dominguez Business Management & Human Resource Management: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A. University of the Incarnate Word
Josh Garcia Business Administration, Business Management & Marketing: B.B.A., M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Marion Martinez Business Administration, Business Management & Human Resource Management: B.B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Angelina Sayers Business Administration & Business Management: B.A., M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
James Gary Shelman Business: B.A.S., Troy State University; M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University


Computer Science & Computer Information Systems

Full-Time Faculty

Brian Sanders, Chairperson Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems and Computer Science: B.S., M.S., Trinity University
Joe J. Corrales Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems and Computer Science: B.S., Wayland Baptist University; M.A., Webster University
John B. Dunn Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems and Computer Science: A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.A.A.S., Southwest Texas State University; M.A., Webster University
Steven Hicks Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems and Computer Science: B.S., Corpus Christi State University; M.A., Webster University
John L. Jansma Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems: B.A., St. Cloud State University; M.S., University of Southern California; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; 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
Lee Ming Ross Associate 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 Burke Computer Science & Computer Information Systems: B.A., M.S., Corpus Christi State University
Andrea Cardenas Computer Science & Computer Information Systems: B.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.S. Capella University
Brian McDaniel Computer Science & Computer Information Systems: A.A., State Fair Community College; A.S., Bellville Area College; B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.S., Oklahoma City University
Kerry John Odom Computer Science & Computer Information Systems: B.A., Texas State University; M.A., Webster University
Donna Ostaszewski Computer Science & Computer Information Systems: B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., Webster University
Charles N. Ritley Computer Science & Computer Information Systems: B.S., Kent State University; M.S., Texas A&M University
Anita C. Soliz Computer Science & Computer Information Systems: B.S., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.S., St. Mary’s University
Priscilla M. Truesdell Computer Science & Computer Information Systems: B.S., Southwest Texas State College; M.A., Webster University
Dennis Whitley Computer Science & Computer Information Systems: B.A., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; M.A., Webster University


Counseling & Support Services

Full-Time Faculty
 

Yolanda Reyna, Co-Chairperson L.P.C., Assistant Professor of Counseling and Student Development: B.A., Incarnate Word College; M.S., Our Lady of the Lake University; Ed.D., Baylor University
Mary L. Apolinar Assistant Professor of Counseling and Student Development: B.A., Southwest Texas State University; M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Patricia Parma L.P.C., Associate Professor of Counseling and Student Development: B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Daniel Rodriguez Professor of Counseling and Student Development: B.A., M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University; Ed.D., Baylor University
Rose Zambrano Professor of Counseling and Student Development: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., St. Mary’s University; Ph.D., University of the Incarnate Word


Adjunct Faculty
 

Adolfo R. Barrera Counseling, Psychology and Student Development: B.A., University of North Texas; M.S., Corpus Christi State University; Ed.D., Texas Tech University
Nora Esparza L.P.C., Counseling and Student Development: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., Webster University
Rhonda O’Cana Counseling and Student Development: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Patty Medina Counseling and Student Development: B.A.S., M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Janet Rangel Counseling, Psychology and Student Development: B.S., M.A., University of Houston-Victoria

Engineering

Full-Time Faculty

Doroteo Chavarria Instructor of Engineering: B.S.E.E., University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Trinity University

Adjunct Faculty

Ronald Brown Engineering: B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Texas A&M University-Kingsville

 

English/Communications/Foreign Languages/ESOL/Reading

Full-Time Faculty

Mary-Ellen Jacobs, Chairperson Professor of English: B.S., Marquette University; M.A., The University of California at Davis; Ph.D., The University of Maryland-College Park
Jennifer Andermatt Instructor of English: B.S., Texas A&I University; M.A., Texas A&M University
Rafael C. Castillo Professor of English: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; Ph.D., Capella University
Frank J. Crayton Associate Professor of Reading: B.S., M.S., Southwest Texas State University
Terrence Flannery Instructor of English: B.A., Maryglade College; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Ruth Ann Gambino Assistant Professor of English: B.A., Cornell University; M.A., Incarnate Word College
Mary-Ellen Jacobs Professor of English: B.S., Marquette University; M.A., The University of California at Davis; Ph.D., The University of Maryland-College Park
Diane Lerma Instructor of Reading: A.A., San Antonio College; B.S.W., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Caroline Mains Instructor of English: B.S., University of Florida; M.A., Southwest Texas State University
Herbert Mann Assistant Professor of English: B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton
Diana Nystedt Instructor of English: B.A., M.A., Texas A&M University
Greg Pasztor Instructor of Mass Communications: B.A., Allegheny College; M.A., University of the Incarnate Word
Crystal Prado Instructor of English for Speakers of Other Languages: B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Robert Richmond Associate Professor of English: B.A., Cardinal Glennon College; M.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Denise Barkis Richter Professor of Mass Communications: B.A., Trinity University; M.A., University of the Incarnate Word; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Rosa S. Samelson Associate Professor of Spanish: A.A., San Antonio College; B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Jennifer Lynn Scheidt Instructor of English: B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Ellen Shull Professor of English: B.A., Incarnate Word College; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Matilda Torres Instructor of English: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Evangeline Velez-Cobb Instructor of Spanish:  B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Russell G. Wagner Instructor of English for Speakers of Other Languages: B.A., University of Maine; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio


Adjunct Faculty

Marie Altakali English:  B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., University of Notre Dame
Patrick T. Bray Foreign Languages (Latin): B.A., Seminary of St. Pius X; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Donnie Cearley English: B.S., Southwest Texas State University; M.A., Eastern New Mexico University
Robert Chaney English: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Carol Christopher English: B.A., Indiana University; M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Laura D. Davila English for Speakers of Other Languages: B.A., Texas A&M University
Yolanda Del Villar Foreign Languages (Spanish): B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Lee Ann Epstein English for Speakers of Other Languages: B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Amelia Flores Foreign Languages (Spanish): B.A., Trinity University; M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State University
Diane Flowers Reading: B.A., University of Houston
Don Flowers English: B.A., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
John Fulton English: B.A., Washington State University; M.A., University of Washington
Raul Garza, Jr. Foreign Languages (Spanish): B.S., A&I at Laredo; M.A., University of Arizona
Michelle Garcia Reading: B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s University
Antonio Garza English: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Teresa C. Gonzales English: B.A., Texas A&M University
Imelda Gonzalez English: B.A., M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Laurie Guerrero English: B.A., Smith College; M.F.A., Drew University
Joy Gunter English: B.A.A.S., M.Ed., Texas State University; M.Ed., Our Lady of the Lake University
Dixie Haag English: B.A., M.A., Trinity University
Nancy Hall English: B.A., M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Sheila Sanchez Hatch English: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., Vermont College
Karen Hogensen Communications: B.S., University of Oregon; M.F.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
SallyAnne Holtz English and Communications: B.S., University of Rio Grande; M.S., Ohio University
Corey Howe English: B.A., M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Yolanda Jimenez Spanish: B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; Master of Public Admin., St. Mary’s University
Irene Keller English and Education: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Karen K. Kirby English: B.A., Olivet Nazarene College; M.A., McNeese State University
John Lee English: B.F.A., Pittsburgh State University; M.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S., Ed.D., Oklahoma State University
Luis Martinez Foreign Languages: B.A, Pan American University; M.A., University of Texas-Pan American
Margarita McAuliffe English for Speakers of Other Languages: B.A., M.A., University of Illinois
Luis Mercado Communications: B.A., M.A., Incarnate Word College
Diana L. Montejano English: B.A., Incarnate Word College; M.A., University of Texas at El Paso
Gerardo Moore Jr. English: B.A., M.A., Texas A&M International University
John O. Morris English: B.A., Schreiner College; M.A., Boston College
George D. Nash English: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Kenneth Neumann English: B.A., Texas Lutheran University; M.A., Southwest Texas State University
Ellsworth Norcross Jr. English: B.A., Colorado College; M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Jesus Noriega French and Spanish: B.A., M.A. Texas A&M University
David Ochoa English: B.S., Southwest Texas State University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Donna Martinez-Perese English: B.A., M.A., University of the Incarnate Word
Oscar Perez Foreign Languages: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Janet Perry English: B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Velma Perez-Perry Reading: B.S., M.S., Texas A&I University
Tiffany Polasek English: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.Ed., Our Lady of the Lake University
Jeremy Polk English for Speakers of Other Languages: B.A., Southern Mississippi
Justin Pozos English:  B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.L.A., St. Edward’s University
David Pryor English: B.A., Loyola University; M.A., St. Mary’s University
Karen Quiroz English: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.L.A., St. Edward’s University
Yvonne E. Richardson Reading: B.A., University of Houston; M.A. University of Texas at San Antonio
Holly Riedel English: B.A., Eckerd College; M.A., University of South Florida
Frances P. Riley English: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Margarito Rodriguez Reading: B.A., Texas A&I University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Josephine Rose English: B.A., M.A., Pan American University
Caroline Sue Sanchez Reading: B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.Ed., Grand Canyon University
Alexander R. Segura English: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Stephen Swellander English: B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Trinity University
Cynthia Tamez English: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., Grand Canyon University
Lynda Ann Thompson English: B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A., College of William & Mary
Lisa Trevino English: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Bobbie Walker English: B.A., Baylor University, M.A., Colorado University
Mary Joyce Young English: B.A., M.A., Southwest Texas State University


Fine & Performing Arts/Speech Communication

Full-Time Faculty

Carolyn DeLecour, Chairperson Assistant Professor of Speech: B.S., Texas A&I University; M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Cakky Brawley Associate Professor of Art: B.F.A., Texas Tech University; M.F.A. Indiana University
Alba De Leon 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
Kenneth E. Harris Associate Professor of Speech: B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.A., Mid-American Baptist Seminary; Ph.D., Indiana University
Mark Hogensen Professor of Art: B.S., B.F.A., Oregon State University; M.F.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Karen Mahaffy Associate Professor of Art: B.A., Hope College; M.F.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
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
Juan Ortiz Instructor of Music: Director of Campanas de América and Mariachi Palominos, Artist in Residence
Chuck Squier Assistant Professor of Drama and Speech: A.A., Kilgore Jr. College; B.F.A., M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
Juan Tejeda Instructor of Music: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Lloyd J. Walsh Associate Professor of Art: B.F.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.F.A., California College of Arts and Crafts
Erica Wilson-Perkins Instructor of Dance: B.F.A., Columbia College Souh Carolina; M.F.A., Florida State University


Adjunct Faculty

Michelle Angulo-Pacheco Dance: B.B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.B.A., University of Dallas
Sabra Booth Art: B.F.A., University of Houston; M.F.A., Art Cranbrook Academy of Art
Cynthia Castillo Music: B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.M., Southwest Texas State University
Jeanette Chavez Dance: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word
John E. Clifford Speech: B.S.S., John Carroll University; M.A., St. Louis University; Ph.D., Michigan State University
Joseph Coppola Speech: B.A., M.A., Baylor University
Jay T. Fort Music: B.M., M.M., Southwest Texas State University
Joseph Gonzales Music: B.M., University of North Texas; M.M., University of Texas at San Antonio
Adalberto Gomez, Jr. Music: B.M., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.M., Southwest Texas State University
John Hernandez Art: B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.F.A., University of North Texas
Michele Monseau Art: B.F.A., Youngstown State University; M.F.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Shala’France Moore Speech: B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Texas State University
Jesus Perales Music: Artist in Residence
Penny Powers Speech: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., St. Mary’s University
William Ricketts Music: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.M., California State University-Northridge
Christopher Sauter Art: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.F.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Andrew A. Villarreal Art: B.A., Corpus Christi State University; M.F.A., Arizona State University
Natalie Weatherbie Speech: B.A., St. Edward’s University; M.A., University of Colorado


Industrial Automation


Adjunct Faculty 

Leonel Diaz Industrial Automation: B.S., Park University
Clyde Holmes Industrial Automation: B.S., University of Houston
Richard Ozuna Industrial Automation: A.A., San Antonio College
John Scott Smoot Industrial Automation: A.S., Community College Air Force
Juan Song Industrial Automation: B.S., Shanghai Tongji University; M.S., Shanghai Jiaotong University; Ph.D., University of Louisville

 

Kinesiology & Health

Full-Time Faculty 

Anna Bustamante Assistant Professor of Kinesiology: B.S., M.Ed., University of the Incarnate Word
Juan Aguilera Instructor of Kinesiology: B.S., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Ramon Hernandez, III Associate Professor of Kinesiology: B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University; M.S., Capella University
Alexis Lowe Assistant Professor of Kinesiology: B.A., M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin
Suzel Molina Associate Professor of Kinesiology: B.S., Abilene Christian University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio


Adjunct Faculty

Marcelino Ambriz, Jr. Kinesiology: B.S., Sul Ross State College
Michelle Angulo-Pacheco Kinesiology: B.B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.B.A., University of Dallas
Christopher Buckley Kinesiology: B.A., Schreiner University
Richard Ceasor Kinesiology: B.A., Oberlin College, M.A., The George Washington University; M.Ed., Trinity University
Jeanette Chavez Kinesiology: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word
Amy Cichon Kinesiology: B.S., M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University
Edgar Gonzalez Kinesiology: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M. Ed., The University of Texas at San Antonio
Leticia Gutierrez Kinesiology: B.S., Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Dava Hernandez Kinesiology: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
David Kazaka Kinesiology: B.S., The University of Texas at San Antonio
Alyssa Maizel Kinesiology: B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
Aaron D. Nelson Kinesiology: B.S., Angelo State University
Charles E. O’Donnell Kinesiology: B.S., The University of Texas at San Antonio; M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University
Gabriel Palacios Kinesiology: B.A., University of Northern Iowa; M.Ed., University of Texas at San Antonio
Jennifer Prye Kinesiology: B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.Ed., University of Nevada Las Vegas
Arturo Ramos Kinesiology: 
Juanita Sibson Kinesiology: B.A., St. Edwards University
Glenn Tillman Kinesiology: B.S., The University of Texas at San Antonio
Diego Torres Kinesiology: B.A., M.Ed., The University of Texas at San Antonio
Dolores Zapata Kinesiology: B.A., Southwest Texas State University

Library and Information Studies

Full-Time Faculty

Camille F. Fiorillo, Chairperson Associate Professor of Library and Information Studies: B.A., College of Staten Island; M.L.S., University of Oklahoma
Ann Bolton-Brownlee Instructor of Library and Information Studies: B.A., M.A., University of Dayton; M.L.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Cynthia A. Sanchez Instructor of Library and Information Studies: B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University ; M.L.S., Texas Woman’s University


Adjunct Faculty

Colby Glass Library and Information Studies: B.A., University of North Texas; M.L.I.S., University of Texas at Austin
Zelda Mac Library and Information Studies: B.B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.S., University of North Texas

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Adjunct Faculty

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

Mathematics

Full-Time Faculty 

Patrick Lee, Chairperson Associate Professor of Mathematics: B.S., Bradley University; M.S. University of Iowa
Alfredo Gil Alvarez, Jr. Assistant Professor of Mathematics: A.A.S., San Antonio College; B.S., M.S., Southwest Texas State University
Monica M. Bratcher Instructor of Mathematics: B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Monette Elizalde Associate Professor of Mathematics: B.A., M.A., Trinity University; Ph.D., University of the Incarnate Word
Paul Hernandez Assistant Professor of Mathematics: B.S., Southern Methodist University; M.A., University of Texas at Austin
David Hope Professor of Mathematics: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S., Purdue University
Helen C. Kirk Professor of Mathematics: B.A., Washington and Jefferson College; M.A., Pepperdine University; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Alice Lawson-Johnson Associate Professor of Mathematics: B.S., M.S., Prairie View A&M University
Angela Menke Assistant Professor of Mathematics: B.S., Creighton University; M.S., Texas Tech University
Kelly Mumbower Professor of Mathematics: A.A., Rend Lake College; B.S., M.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Joseph Ottum Instructor of Mathematics: B.S., University of Houston; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.S., University of Southern California
Yvette Rios Associate Professor of Mathematics: B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Amanda J. Salinas Associate Professor of Accounting: B.B.A., Southwest Texas State University; M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
Robert Valadez Assistant Professor of Mathematics: B.A., Trinity University; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio


Adjunct Faculty

Farid Amerian Mathematics: B.S., Huston-Tillotson College; M.A., St. Edward’s University; M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin
Miguel P. Barbera Jr. Mathematics: B.S., M.S., Laredo State University
Jerry Becan Mathematics: B.A., University of Dallas; M.S. Tulane University
Tami Benslimane Mathematics: B.S., University of Texas at El Paso
Juan A. Cadena Mathematics: B.S., Southwest Texas State University; M.S., University of Texas 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
Keith Cruz Mathematics: B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Melissa Cruz Mathematics: B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
James Edson Mathematics: B.S., Montana State University; M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Elizabeth J. Fields Mathematics: B.A., M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University
Eva Fromme Mathematics: B.S.Ed., Georgia Southern College; M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University
Jaime Garces Mathematics: B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Loran William Gierhart Mathematics: B.S., U.S. Naval Academy; M.S., University of Michigan
Leo Harman Mathematics: B.S., Oklahoma State University; M.A., University of Missouri
Salah Ibrahim Mathematics: B.S., University of Nebraska
Francesca Keith Mathematics: B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
William P. Krant Mathematics: B.A., Boston College; M.A., University of Michigan
Thomas Lauffer Mathematics: B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Rachel Lee Mathematics: B.A., Trinity University
AlexSandra Lord Accounting: B.B.A., North Texas State University; M.S., University of North Texas
Maria Luna-Chavez Accounting: B.B.A., St. Mary’s Univesity; M.S. University of Texas at San Antonio
Ricardo Maldonado Mathematics: B.S., Texas A&I University; M.S., St. Mary’s University
Billy G. McWilliams Mathematics: B.S., Paul Quinn College; M.S., St. Mary’s University
Virginia Nelms Mathematics: B.S., Mary Washington College; M.A., Lehigh University
Mohammad S. Qashou Mathematics: B.S., M.S., Auburn University
Sandra Rowe Mathematics: B.S., Ball State University
Kenneth Russell Mathematics: B.S., Southern Arkansas University; M.S., University of Louisiana
James Shuler Mathematics:  B.S., Texas State University; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Michael Smith Mathematics:  B.S., M.S., Southwest Texas State University
Hector V. Torres Mathematics: B.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Lorene Toscano Mathematics:  B.S., M.S., Texas A&M University-Kingsville
David Williamson Mathematics: B.S., University of Nebraska; M.S., University of South Carolina


Sciences

Full-Time Faculty

George E. Hagen, Chairperson Professor of Agriculture: B.S., M.S., Texas A&I University at Kingsville
Brad S. Chandler Associate Professor of Biology: B.S., M.S., Southwest Texas State University
Deborah A. Dixon Instructor of Biology: B.S., M.S., University of Texas at Arlington
Peter G. Hernandez Professor of Biology: B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Linda E. Ibarra-Gonzales Associate Professor of Biology: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S., Incarnate Word College; M.S. University of the Incarnate Word
Robert Leal Instructor of Biology: B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
SuEarl McReynolds Assistant Professor of Biology: B.A., McMurry University; M.S., Texas Tech University
Stamatis Muratidis Assistant Professor of Chemistry: B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D., University of Nevada
Dale Robinson Assistant Professor of Chemistry: B.A., Incarnate Word College; M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Michael Shanklin Professor of Chemistry: B.S., M.S., University of Arizona; Ph.D., Texas A &M University
Eleanor Skelley Professor of Biology & Chemistry: B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Ohio State University
Glen S. Tanck Assistant Professor of Geology: B.A., M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Arizona
Sara Wilkins Assistant Professor of Biology: B.S., M.S., Texas Tech University


Adjunct Faculty

Amy R. Clark Geology: B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
James Collins Chemistry: B.S., M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Kimberly A. Crawford Biology: B.S., University of Texas at Austin; B.S., M.S., Texas A&M University-College Station; M.S., University of Texas Health Science Center
Robert D. Gaudette Physics: B.S., University of Lowell; M.B.A., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute;; M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology
Rahmatollah Ghana Chemistry: B.S., University of Teacher Training; M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Teri A. Haye Biology: B.S., University of the Incarnate Word; M.S., The University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio
Olga Hernandez Biology: B.A., Incarnate Word College; M.S., Oklahoma State University
Ira J. Hessel Chemistry: B.S., City College New York; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
James R. Hunt Chemistry: B.S., University of Oregon; M.S., University of Washingto
Suja Kochat Physics: B.S., M.S., University of Kerala; M.S., Ph.D., University at Baroda
Victor Mendez Chemistry: B.S., St. Mary’s University; M.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Trinity University
Lance E. Sandberg Biology: B.S., University of Massachusetts; Ph.D., Texas A&M University


Social Sciences

Full-Time Faculty

Virginia (Ginny) Stowitts Traina, Chairperson Associate Professor of Government: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.A., St. Mary’s University
Javier Aguirre Instructor of History: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Norman Armstrong Instructor of History: B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s University
Victoria L. Beckman-Wilson Instructor of History: B.A., California State University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Martha Cruz-Bock Assistant Professor of Geography: B.S., Southwest Texas University; M.A., St. Mary’s University; Ph.D., St. Louis University
Rex Field Associate Professor of History: B.A., University of Texas at Arlington; M.A. University of Houston
Sandra Gieseler Instructor of Government: B.A., Youngstown State University; M.A., St. Mary’s University
Kenneth R. Glass Instructor of Economics: B.A., Trinity University; M.A., St. Mary’s University
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
Larry Losoya Assistant Professor of Government: B.B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.A., St. Mary’s University
Peter Myers Associate Professor of History: B.A., Muhlenberg College; M.A., New York University
Belinda Román Professor of Economics: B.A., M.A., Texas Christian University
Gabriel Ume Professor of Government: B.B.A., Texas State University; M.A., St. Mary’s University


Adjunct Faculty

Richard W. Arcos Government: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
John Arevalo History: B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Edward W. Atwood History: B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s University
Wendy Bigler Geography: B.A., Trinity University; M.A., Southwest Texas State University; Ph.D., Arizona State University
Nelson Brockway Economics: B.A., University of North Carolina; M.A., Florida Atlantic University
Vincent Claudio History: B.A., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
James L. Fischer History: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Ruben Michael Flores Government: B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.S., Illinois State University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Joseph M. Fonseca Government: B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s University
Robert L. Garza Government: B.S., Texas A&M University-College Station; M.P.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Rafael Garza IV Government: B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Jeremey S. Gutierrez History: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Edward J. Guelpa Economics: B.A., California State University; M.A. Brigham Young University
Barry J. Jelinski Government and History: B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., St. Mary’s University; M.P.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Joseph E. Kaufmann History: B.S., University of Miami; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Ralph Kelley History: B.A., University of the Incarnate Word; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Joseph LeBouff History: B.A., Bellerue College; 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
Randall Matye Government: B.A., Wayland Baptist University; M.A., Troy State University
Eddie J. Miles Government: B.S., North Carolina A&T State University; M.A, M.S., Oklahoma State University; M.S., Troy State University
Thomas Murguia History: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.P.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Anthony C. Neidhart Government: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., University of Oklahoma; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Beverley S. Pecoraro History: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Delores Ruffin Government: B.A.S., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.A., St. Mary’s University
Stanley A. Siler History: A.A., Temple Junior College; B.S., Southwestern University; M.S., Texas State University
Linda J. Simnacher History: B.A., University of Wyoming
John P. Smalling Government: B.A., M.A., Texas State University; J.D., St. Mary’s University
David E. Solis Jr. Government: B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S., Texas A&I University
Jessika Stokley Government: B.A., Baylor University; M.A., St. Mary’s University
Paul R. Toro History: B.S., United States Air Force Academy; M.A., Vermont College of Norwich University
Ted Villalon History: B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s University
Michael L. Vogelsang History: B.A., Our Lady of the Snows; M.A., St. Mary’s University
Paul Wenzlaff History: B.A., M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Elmyra R. Willis Government: B.S., M.A., Texas Woman’s University
David R. Worley History: B.A., M.A., California State University
John P. Ybanez Government: B.A., Texas A&I University; M.A., St. Mary’s University

Veterinary Technology

Full-Time Faculty

Fonzie Quance-Fitch, Director Assistant Professor of Veterinary Technology: B.S., D.V.M., Texas A&M University
Laurie Pawelek Instructor of Veterinary Technology: A.A.S., Texas State Technical College; RVT, Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Olga J. Payne Instructor of Veterinary Technology: B.S., D.V.M., Texas A&M University


Adjunct Faculty

Kim Hoskins Veterinary Technology: A.A.S., Palo Alto College; B.S., Texas A&M University; RVT, Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Sandra Cardenas-Lopez Veterinary Technology: B.A., Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo
Martha Hanes Veterinary Technology: B.S., D.V.M., Tuskegee University
Jennalea Hill Veterinary Technology: A.A.S., Palo Alto College; RVT, Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Michelle Leland Veterinary Technology: B.S., D.V.M., Texas A&M University
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