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Education
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Dissertation: District Fiscal Leadership and School Effectiveness in Small, Rural Texas Schools, August 2009
Superintendent Certification, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX, May 2001
Mid-Management Certification, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX, May 1997
Master of Science, Home Economics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Thesis: Development and Analysis of a Scale to Measure Human Sexuality Education Concepts, May 1981
Bachelor of Science, Home Economics Education, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, Magna Cum Laude, May 1980
Professional Experience
2020 – current Clinical Professor, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Director, The Alabama Superintendents’ Academy
The Superintendency and the Leadership Team, new doctoral course
2016 – 2020 Associate Clinical Professor, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Director, The Alabama Superintendents’ Academy
Online course development: AEL 527, 523, 525, 632, 633
International course development: Introduction to Ed Leadership
2010 – 2015 Assistant Clinical Professor, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies Leadership Courses:
Planning for Continuous Improvement, Human Resource Development,
Management of Learning Organizations, Data Informed Decision-Making,
Internship in Instructional Leadership, Leading Learning through the Curriculum,
Leading, Developing and Mentoring for Adult Learners
2009 – 2010 Adjunct Professor, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
Superintendent Courses: Plant Planning and Maintenance, School-Community Relationships, School District Resource Management, Human Relationships in Educational Administration
2006 – 2010 Superintendent, Irion County ISD, Mertzon, TX
2000 – 2006 Curriculum Director/Special Programs Director/Test Coordinator, Irion County ISD, Mertzon, TX
1997 – 2000 High School Principal, Exemplary High School, 2000 Irion County ISD, Mertzon, TX
1983 – 1997 Home Economics and Health Teacher Irion County ISD, Mertzon, TX
1994 – 1996 Pre-K Program Development and Implementation Supervisor Irion County ISD, Mertzon, TX
1986 – 2002 Textbook Material Author Glencoe/Macmillan McGraw Hill, Peoria, IL
1981 – 1983 Home Economics Teacher Dexter High School, Dexter, NM
1980 – 1981 Research Assistant Curriculum, Instructional Materials Center Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Honors and Awards
2023 National Education Finance Academy Research & Practice Fellow for
Significant practical and scholarly research in the area of school finance
2017 Innovative Scholars, College of Continuing Studies Award along with
Dr. Philip Westbrook & Dr. Yvette Bynum
2015 McCrory Faculty Excellence Award for Exemplary Service, College of
Education, University of Alabama
2010 Distinguished Alumna, College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University
2010 Nominated for Superintendent of the Year by Local Board of Trustees