College of Education and Social Sciences COESS Advisory Board The College of Education and Social Sciences Advisory Board exists to provide the college with a competitive advantage by facilitating interaction with the education and social sciences community and the community-at-large in a variety of ways to help achieve the college’s mission. The Board’s role is to:
- Offer the college an outside perspective on issues affecting education and the social sciences that may have educational or research implications or opportunities.
- Communicate the needs and requirements of the education and social sciences community to ensure that our graduates develop the skills, knowledge, and personal attributes required for success.
- Provide feedback on our degree and certificate programs as to their relevance to organizations of the future.
- Serve as a sounding board for new initiatives, research projects, and external activities.
- Provide assistance and advice on college strategy, specific aspects of the strategy execution, and any operational issues where the dean feels he or she could benefit from an outside perspective.
- Be an ambassador for the college with the broader Amarillo and regional community, alumni, and other external constituents.
- Aid the college where possible in recruiting students into degree and certificate programs as well as inplacing students upon graduation.
- Assist the college with its financial development goals.
Advisory Board Members Mrs. Barbara Bain, Retired Educator, Dimmitt, Texas
Dr. Travis McBride, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Amarillo, Texas
Chief Justice John T. Boyd, Retired Texas Court of Appeals, Amarillo, Texas
Mr. John Mozola, Attorney and Partner Mullin, Hoard & Brown, LLP, Amarillo, Texas
Mr. Gregg Bynum, President and CEO, Education Credit Union, Amarillo, Texas
Mr. Jay O’Brien, Rancher & Petroleum Development, Amarillo, Texas
Mrs. Anette Carlisle, Social Entrepreneur at Panhandle Twenty/20, Amarillo, Texas
Mrs. Helen Piehl, CEO, Western Sales & Testing, Amarillo, Texas
Mr. James Farren, Randall County District Attorney, Canyon, Texas
Mr. Gary Pitner, Executive Director, Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Amarillo, Texas
Mrs. Mary Beth Ford, Retired Educator, Amarillo, Texas
Mrs. Myrna Raffkind, Community Volunteer, Amarillo, Texas
Mrs. Predenia Grantham, Educator, Hereford Independent School District, Hereford, Texas
Dr. K. Raju Ramakrishnan, Professor Emeritus of Social Work, Amarillo, Texas
Dr. W.M. Jones, Jr., Retired Psychiatrist, Amarillo, Texas
Mrs. Robin Rowland, Coordinator, WTAMU and San Miguel de Allende Partnership in Education
Dr. Jim Kidd, Professor Emeritus of Education, Amarillo, Texas
Mrs. Geneva Schaeffer, Investor and Philanthropist, Happy, Texas
Mr. John Lemons, Retired Superintendent, Bushland Independent School District, Bushland, Texas
Mr. Rod Schroder, Superintendent, Amarillo Independent School District, Amarillo, Texas
Mr. Tod Mayfield, Attorney, Mayfield, Crutcher & Sharpee, Amarillo, Texas
Rep. John T. Smithee, Attorney and Texas State Representative (District 86), Amarillo, Texas
COESS International Advisory Council The COESS International Advisory Council strengthens the University’s relationships with the international community and provides opportunities for publicity and bringing cultural awareness and understanding to current and future students. The Council provides guidance to the college concerning globalization initiatives and study abroad opportunities.
International Advisory Council Members
Hon. Edward Clancy, Consular Agent, American Embassy, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Sr. Jesus Correa, President Municipal, San Miguel de Allende
Mr. Dennis Hart, Esq., President, San Miguel Educational Foundation, San Miguel de Allende
Ms. Sherry Heinecke, Director, Minor Corporation, Bangkok, Thailand
Dr. Eddie W. Henderson, Dean, College of Education and Social Sciences, WTAMU
Sr. Miguel Kegal, General Manager, Biblioteca Publica de San Miguel de Allende
Ms. Robin Loving, Coordinator, WTAMU and San Miguel de Allende Partnership in Education
Dr. Javier Magallanes Camacho, Director de Salud Reproductivo, Instituto Mexicano de Seguro Social, Queretero, Mexico
Hon. Debra McCartt, Former Mayor, City of Amarillo, Amarillo, Texas
Mr. Rajiv Mehra, Director, Uday Tours and Travel Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, India
Dr. J. Patrick O’Brien, President and CEO, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas
Sra. Maria Concepcion Perez, Directora, Escuela Primaria Independencia, San Miguel de Allende
Sr. Franciso Peyret, Director of Tourism and International Relations, City of San Miguel de Allende
Ms. Helen Piehl, President and CEO, Western Sales and Testing, Amarillo, Texas Professor Wenceslao Sanano Rendon, Director, Escuela Secondaria Technica La Luz
Sr. Marc Rodriguez, General Manager, Casa de Sierra Nevada Hotel, San Miguel de Allende
Hermana Sofia Laura Rangel Salazar, Superior General, La Orden de Las Hermanas Dominicas de Maria, San Miguel de Allende
Mr. Rod Schroder, Superintendent, Amarillo Independent School District, Amarillo, Texas
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Schaeffer, Investors and Philanthropists, Happy, Texas
Dr. Angela Spaulding, Dean, Graduate School and Research , WTAMU
Alternative Certification Program Advisory Council
Because the preparation of educators is a collaborative effort, WTAMU’s Alternative Certification Program Advisory Council includes representatives from public schools, regional education service centers, institutions of higher education, and business and community interests. These individuals provide input from their various perspectives to help our programs meet the needs of Panhandle communities and schools. The council assists in program development, implementation, evaluation, revision, and promotion with the ultimate commitment to the preparation of quality candidates who contribute to the success of Texas school students. Alternative Certification Program Advisory Council Members School District Members: Mr. Ken Carriere, Executive Director of Human Resources and Fine Arts, Canyon Independent School District, Canyon, Texas
Mr. John Hancock, Director of Secondary Personnel, Amarillo Independent School District, Amarillo, Texas
Ms. Linda Rotramel, Assistant Superintendent, Borger Independent School District, Borger, Texas
Mr. Phil Guerra, Human Resources Director, Dumas Independent School District, Dumas, Texas
Mr. Robert Rumph, Director of Federal Programs / Personnel, Pampa Independent School District,Pampa, Texas Educational Service Center Members: Mr. John Bass, Executive Director, Regional 16 Educational Service Center, Amarillo, Texas
Mr. Keith Brown, Executive Director, Opportunity Plan, Inc., Canyon, Texas Program Members: Mr. Don Parker, University Supervisor, Happy, Texas
Ms. Lee Stafford, Intern, Canyon High School, Canyon, Texas
Ms. Geronica Gray, Intern, Canyon High School, Canyon, Texas
Ms. Susan McKissack, Mentor, Amarillo High School, Amarillo, Texas University Members: Dr. Eddie Henderson, Dean, College of Education and Social Sciences, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas
Dr. Jim Calvi, Associate Dean, College of Education and Social Sciences, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas
Dr. Amy Andersen, Interim Head, Department of Education, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas
Dr. Nancy Cartwright, John G. O’Brien Distinguished Chair in Education, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas
Mr. Buddy Fox, Director, Teacher Preparation and Student Advising, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas
Dr. Mark Riney, Associate Professor of Education, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas WTAMU Teacher Education Unit The Teacher Education Unit reviews, approves certificates and recommends curricula for all teacher education programs. The Unit is a University standing committee (See WTAMU Faculty Handbook ). TEU Members
Voting Members Dr. Eddie Henderson, Dean College of Education and Social Sciences, WTAMU
Dr. Amy Andersen, Head Department of Education, WTAMU Mr. Ray Barbosa, Highland Park I.S.D. Ms. Sheri Blankenship, Hereford I.S.D. Dr. Nancy Cartwright, Assistant Professor, WTAMU
Dr. Anand Commissiong, Assistant Professor, WTAMU Dr. Hector Garza, Assistant Professor, WTAMU Dr. Nabarun Ghosh, Professor, WTAMU Dr. Lance Kieth, Associate Professor, WTAMU Ms. Kristina Gill, Assistant Professor, WTAMU Ms. Mona Gregory, Instructor, WTAMU Ms. Stacey Harris, Amarillo I.S.D. Mr. Jon Landon, Professor, WTAMU Dr. Andrew Li, Assistant Professor, WTAMU Ms. Kristen Robberts, Department of Education, WTAMU Ms. Lorna Strong, Department Head and Instructor, WTAMU Dr. Jean Stuntz, Associate Professor, WTAMU Mr. Russ Teweleit, Assistant Professor, WTAMU Dr. Patricia Tyrer, Associate Professor, WTAMU Ex Officio Members Ms. Susan Dennis, University Certification Officer, WTAMU
Mr. George Fox, Director, Clinical Experiences, WTAMU Social Work Program Advisory Council The Social Work Program Advisory Council supports the Social Work program, and is made up of community social workers, students, and other interested constituents. Social Work Program Advisory Council Members Dan Adams, Boys Ranch, Amarillo, Texas
Suzanne Alexander, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Lubbock, Texas
Rebekah Bachman, Advising Services, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas
Nancy Boyce, Northwest Texas Healthcare System Social Work Department, Amarillo, Texas
Janet Byars, Family Support Services, Amarillo, Texas
Katherine Camp, Catholic Family Services, Inc., Amarillo, Texas
Jana Campbell, Texas Department of Health – Region 1, Canyon, Texas
Jay Cantor, Randall County Juvenile Probation, Amarillo, Texas
Melissa Carter, Area Agency on Aging, Amarillo, Texas
Diane Estes, Hospice of the Southwest, Amarillo, Texas
Gary Fox, Texas Panhandle Centers, Amarillo, Texas
Scott Franklin, The Arbors, Amarillo, Texas
Cynthia Gable, Craig Methodist, Amarillo, Texas
Amy Garcia, Texas Panhandle Centers, Amarillo, Texas
Connie Garcia, Martha’s Home, Amarillo, Texas
Janelle Garrett, Amarillo Area CASA, Amarillo, Texas
Diann Gilmore, Downtown Women’s Center, Amarillo, Texas
Amy Hord, Amarillo Independent School District, Amarillo, Texas
Kaki Johnson, Clements Prison / Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Amarillo, Texas
April Leming, The Bridge, Amarillo, Texas
Sarah Lujan, Odyssey Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas
Sabre McLean, Amarillo Independent School District, Amarillo, Texas
Dierk Milum, Panhandle Child Placement Services, Amarillo, Texas
Gracie Mubarak, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Amarillo, Texas
Stephanie Partain, Bivins Memorial, Amarillo, Texas
Ira Purdy, Hospice of the Southwest, Amarillo, Texas
Myrna Ruiz, Texas Panhandle Centers – ECI, Amarillo, Texas
Christina Silva, Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Amarillo, Texas
Barbara Simms, Park Center / Ware Memorial, Amarillo, Texas
Melissa Smith, Amarillo Independent School District – Homeless Outreach, Amarillo, Texas
Jack Stoffregen, Regional Public Defender’s Office, Lubbock, Texas
Ann Thompson, Pampa Regional Medical Center, Pampa, Texas
Susy Valencia, Potter County Victim Assistance, Amarillo, Texas
Elizabeth Vega, J.O. Wyatt Clinic, Amarillo, Texas
Amber White, Northwest Texas Healthcare System Social Work Department, Amarillo, Texas
Philip Wischkaemper, Regional Public Defender’s Office, Lubbock, Texas
Jennifer Woolsey, Baptist St. Anthony’s Health System, Amarillo, Texas
Mary York, Clements Prison / Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Amarillo, Texas |
