Councils and Committees

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Access and Opportunity Committee

The Access and Opportunity Committee aims to guide the James I. Perkins College of Education in fostering a space that honors academic freedom and open inquiry for our faculty.  The committee actively works to monitor policies and procedures and provide programming that facilitate access and opportunity for all faculty, with a focus on recruiting and retaining faculty.

All committee members are elected by their departments.

Committee MemberAcademic UnitTerm Ends
Sarah Straub, chairEducation StudiesMay 2028
Heeok JeongEducation StudiesMay 2027
Tingting XuEducation StudiesMay 2026
Mihae BaeAllied Health StudiesMay 2026
Nandhu RadhakrishnanAllied Health StudiesMay 2026
Luis AguerrevereAllied Health StudiesMay 2027
Henry WanakutaHuman Sciences and Professional StudiesMay 2026
Edwin JungHuman Sciences and Professional StudiesMay 2026
Lynsey CortinesHuman Sciences and Professional StudiesMay 2027

Gateways, Not Gatekeepers: Empowering Faculty Access and Growth

The Access and Opportunity Committee is excited to announce that Gateways, Not Gatekeepers: Empowering Faculty Access and Growth will return in spring 2026! This event is designed to inspire collaborative strategies that dismantle gatekeeping barriers. Calls for proposals will launch in fall 2025, and we invite you to submit your proposals and join this important dialogue.

Learn more about the Gateways, Not Gatekeepers Event

CAEP Unit Assessment Committee

The purpose of the CAEP Unit Assessment Committee is to steer, oversee and maintain the James I. Perkins College of Education's Educator Preparation Programs following the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation standards. Read the full CAEP Unit Assessment Committee description for details on committee composition, responsibilities and reporting structure.

Committee Member
Academic Unit		Appointment & ApprovalTerms
Christina Sinclair, committee chair
Assessment and Accountability		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Luis Aguerrevere
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Appointed by associate dean
Approved by the dean		2020 to
2023
Carrie Baker
Assessment and Accountability		Appointed by associate dean
Approved by the dean		2020 to
2023
Lesa Beverly
Sciences and Mathematics		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Candis Carraway
Agriculture		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Shannon Darst
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2018 to
2021
Brandon Fox
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Dennis Gravatt
Sciences and Mathematics		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2018 to
2021
Tracey Hasbun
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2018 to
2021
Stacy Hendricks
Student Services and Advising		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Michael Martin
Liberal and Applied Arts		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2019 to
2022
Ronda McClain
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2018 to
2021
Claire Murphy
School of Music		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2019 to
2022
Bill Nieberding
School of Art		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2019 to
2022
Barbara Qualls
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Sharon Rice
Kinesiology and Health Science		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2018 to
2021
Chay Runnels
Human Sciences		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Mark Sanders
Liberal and Applied Arts		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Joe Strahl
Assessment and Accountability		Appointed by associate dean
Approved by the dean		2020 to
2023
Jay Thornton
Kinesiology and Health Science		Appointed by associate dean
Approved by the dean		2020 to
2023
Robyn Whitehead
Kinesiology and Health Science		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Tingting Xu
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2019 to
2022
VACANT
Business		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		three years
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Clinical Practice and Field Experience Advisory Council

The purpose of the Clinical Practice and Field Experience Advisory Council is to promote excellence and continuous improvement in field experiences and clinical placements through collaborative decision making by invested stakeholders.

Council Member
Academic Unit		ModeTerm Length
Christina Sinclair, council chair
Assessment and Accountability		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Carrie Baker
Assessment and Accountability		Education Preparation ManagerOngoing
Todd Barrios
Human Sciences		Appointed by director2020 to
2023
Mary Ann Bentley
Field Supervisor		Appointed by associate dean2019 to
2021
Frankie Clark
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Appointed by dept. chair2018 to
2021
Zach Crawford
Public School Partner		Appointed by associate dean2020 to
2023
Nina Ellis-Hervey
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Appointed by dept. chair2020 to
2023
Donna Fickes
Human Sciences		Appointed by director2018 to
2021
Tod Fish
SFA		Appointed associate dean2021 to
2023
Ali Hachem
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2018 to
2021
Stacy Hendricks
Student Services and Advising		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Katie Martin
Assessment and Accountability		Certification Officer and
ALTCERT Manager		Ongoing
Ronda McClain
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair2020 to
2023
Michelle Miller
Assessment and Accountability		Clinical Experience OfficerOngoing
Mark Montgomery
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair2018 to
2021
Justin Pelham
Human Sciences		Appointed by director2020 to
2023
Joe Strahl
Assessment and Accountability		Data and Technology ManagerOngoing
Tori Wagner-Greene
Kinesiology and Health Science		Appointed by dept. chair2018 to
2021
Melina Watts
Kinesiology and Health Science		Appointed by dept. chair2018 to
2021
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College Assessment Oversight Committee

The purpose of the College Assessment Oversight Committee is to maintain the continuing operation of the assessment systems, including college, department and school systems. This committee reviews assessment data, policies and procedures, and makes recommendations for revision as appropriate. Results are reported to the dean and other academic entities.

Committee Member
Academic Unit		ModeTerm Length
Christina Sinclair, committee chair
Assessment and Accountability		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Ali Hachem
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2021 to
2022
Lindsey Kennon
Education Studies		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2021 to
2022
Mark Montgomery
Education Studies		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2019 to
2021
Jill Pruett
Human Sciences		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2019 to
2021
John Stewart
Kinesiology and Health Science		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2020 to
2022
Heather Samuelson
Kinesiology and Health Science		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2019 to
2021
Kathy Sheriff
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2019 to
2021
Eric Torres
Educational Studies		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2021 to
2022
VACANT
Institutional Research		Requested by the deantwo years
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College Council

The College Council serves advisory and leadership roles. Members of the council represent their colleagues in the departments and school, bringing issues and concerns to the council and taking issues and initiatives to their colleagues for discussion and review. Members engage with the dean and the dean’s leadership team by considering issues and providing advice concerning actions. The council takes responsibility for proposing, reviewing and supporting the college's practices and policies, reviewing and awarding the college's travel, professional development funds and the Undergraduate Research Conference representatives, as well as other events as designated.

Council Member
Academic Unit		ModeTerm Length
Judy Abbott, council chairDean's officeOngoing
Beth Gound
Education Studies		Elected by department2022 to
2025
Chrissy Cross
Education Studies		Elected by department2021 to
2024
Todd Barrios
Human Sciences		Elected by school2021 to
2024
Donna Fickes
Human Sciences		Elected by school2020 to
2023
Summer Pannell
Human Services & Education Leadership		Elected by department2022 to
2025
Barbara Qualls
Human Services & Educational Leadership		Elected by department2020 to
2023
James Rowe
Kinesiology & Health Science		Elected by department2022 to
2025
Robyn Whitehead
Kinesiology & Health Science		Elected by department2022 to
2025
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Curriculum Committee

This committee is responsible for reviewing and approving all of the James I. Perkins College of Education undergraduate and graduate course proposals, which include:

  • adding, removing and modifying programs and courses
  • and setting or adjusting course fees.

The committee guarantees correct forms and materials are submitted to ensure the efficient progression of the proposals throughout the university's approval process. It examines proposals to avoid duplication of courses and it notes the impact proposed changes have upon students’ degree plans and programs.

Committee Member &
Academic Unit		ModeTerm Length
Stacy Hendricks, committee chair
Student Services and Advising		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Jamie Flowers
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by the dean		2020 to
2022
Lisa Mize
Human Sciences		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by the dean		2019 to
2021
Heather Samuelson
Kinesiology and Health Science		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by the dean		2019 to
2021
Lisa Stone, ex officio
Student Services and Advising		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Eric Torres
Education Studies		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by the dean		2020 to
2022
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Educator Preparation Program Advisory Council

Committee MemberAcademic Unit/DepartmentTerm BeginsTerm Ends
Daniella AnyabinePCOE - Office of Assessment and AccountabilityOngoing 
Stephanie AskewRegion 7
Education Service Center		20242027
Mihae BaeDepartment of Allied Health Studies20252028
Carrie BakerPCOE - Office of Assessment and AccountabilityOngoing 
Angela BehrensBryan ISD
Human Resources		20252026
Brandy BennefieldCenter ISD20242027
Erik BuchananRegional Field Supervisor20232026
Chrissy CrossDepartment of Education Studies20252028
Yaneth CliftonLufkin ISD20252028
Cadi CollinsRusk ISD20252028
Stephen CoxCentral Heights ISD20232026
Kevin CroftNacogdoches ISD20242027
Christine DobbsPanola College20252028
James HockenberryLufkin ISD20242027
Clinton ElsasserVanguard High School, Mesquite ISD20242027
Carolyn FiaschettiHuntington ISD20242027
Bonnie FyffePCOE - Office of Assessment and AccountabilityOngoing 
Tony GardeaGalena Park ISD20242027
Erica GruberHumble ISD20232026
Lysa HaganSFA Charter School20242027
Paula HarshbargerNacogdoches ISD20252028
Stacy HendricksPCOE Interim DeanOngoing 
Jake HensonCenter ISD20252028
Tana HerringElkhart ISD20252028
Rachel HuntAngelina College20252028
Angela JohnsonLufkin ISD20252028
Michael JungRockwall ISD20242027
Justin KeelingCentral Heights ISD20252028
Lindsey KennonDepartment of Education Studies
Assistant Chair		20252028
Summer KoltonskiDepartment of Education Studies20252028
Alyssa LandreneauxDepartment of Education Studies
Assessment Coordinator		20252028
Betsy LockCommunity Member20252028
Diana LockeCorrigan-Camden ISD20252028
Sonja LopezRegion 6 Service Rep.
Innovative Staffing and Pipeline		20242027
Caitlin LunaPCOE - Office of Assessment and AccountabilityOngoing 
Candance MabryAlto ISD20252028
Chaye MasseyGarrison ISD - Prinicpal20252028
Ronda McClainDepartment of Education Studies20242027
Melanie MercerPCOE - Office of Assessment and AccountabilityOngoing 
Betsy MijaresT.L.L. Temple Foundation
Program Officer of Education and Economic Opportunity		20242027
Michelle MillerPCOE - Office of Assessment and AccountabilityOngoing 
Marty MoffettPasadena ISD20232026
Karen MorrisKilgore College20252028
Claire MurphySchool of Music20252028
Jannah NerrenDepartment of Education Studies - Chair20252028
Wycliffe NjororaiDepartment of Allied Health Studies20242027
Trina PerssonNew Caney ISD
Director of Recruitment and Retention		20242027
Erica PowellTyler Junior College20242027
Deanna PrunesCorrigan-Camden ISD20252028
Barbara QuallsDepartment of Education Studies20242027
Susan ReilyDepartment of Education Studies20252028
Sharon RiceDepartment of Allied Health Studies20252028
Chay RunnelsSchool of Human Sciences and Professional Studies
Director		20232026
John SeyboldJasper ISD20232026
Christina SinclairPCOE Associate Dean
Assessment and Accountability		Ongoing 
Shelly SlatonLufkin ISD20232026
Daniel SpikesLufkin ISD20232026
Wade StanfordWestwood ISD
Superintendent		20242027
Nikkie StrahanPCOE - Office of Assessment and AccountabilityOngoing 
Joe StrahlPCOE - Office of Assessment and AccountabilityOngoing 
Susan TroutmanCommunity Member20252028
Cindy TierneyAnderson Elementary School, Lufkin ISD
Principal		20202023
Jim TorrenceMartinsville ISD
Principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction		20252028
Jessica Tovar-HilbertKlein ISD20242027
Jay TullosDouglass ISD20252028
Brian UriegasDepartment of Education Studies20252028
Jeffery Van MeterCaddo Mills ISD20222024
Amber WagnonDepartment of Education Studies20232026
Matt WarnockTerrell ISD
Director of Retention and Recruitment		20252028
Leslie WestJacksTeach20232027
Charles ZamanekNacogdoches ISD
Human Resources Rep.		20252028
Iman Wilridge-ZachereBeaumont ISD
Specialist Educator Program		20252028
Sarah WrightMagnolia ISD20252028
Tingting XuPCOE - Office of Assessment and AccountabilityOngoing 
Igor GusyakovDiboll ISD20252028
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Professional Educators Council

This council develops and executes practices, procedures and policies for SFA's Educator Preparation Program.

Council members service ad-hoc terms.

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