Professional Interests
Research: Gender communication, storytelling, popular culture, rhetorical criticism,
women in leadership
Teaching: Gender Communication, Storytelling, Rhetorical Criticism, College
Teaching

Academic Background
Ed.D. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, Higher Education, Minor in
Communication Studies, 2004
M.A. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, Speech, 1973
B.S. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, Speech/English Education, 1972

Certifications
State of Texas, Secondary Speech Certification,
State of Louisiana, Secondary Speech Certification,

Academic Experience
Professor, Speech Communication, West Texas A&M University (August, 1989 -
Present).

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