About us
Faculty
Dr.Linda Allen
Dr.Linda Allen
Assistant Professor
College of Education
Teacher Education and Administration
(972) 780-3051
Barbara Altman, Ph.D.
Barbara Altman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
College of Business Administration
(972) 780-3649
altman@unt.edu
Barbara W. Altman, Ph.D., is assistant professor of management with the College of Business Administration at the UNT Dallas Campus. Dr. Altman was previously an executive lecturer in the Department of Management at UNT in Denton. She teaches in both the undergraduate and MBA programs. Her new responsibilities also include helping coordinate and recruit students for the management programs on the UNT Dallas Campus. Dr. Altman's research interests focus on the increasing roles corporations are taking as global corporate citizens, and recently she has expanded her interests to the field of entrepreneurial ethics. Dr. Altman holds a doctoral degree in business administration from the Boston University School of Management, where she gained Beta Gamma Sigma distinction. She also holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in public affairs from the University of Texas at Austin, where she gained Phi Beta Kappa distinction.
Scott A. Ames
Scott A. Ames
Executive Lecturer, Program Coordinator
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
UNT Dallas Campus
Phone: (972) 780-3082
scott.ames@unt.edu
Scott A. Ames earned a bachelor’s of science degree and an MBA from Michigan State University. Before coming to the UNT Dallas Campus to establish a new program in logistics and supply chain management, he served as an executive lecturer at the UNT flagship in Denton, the University of Texas at Arlington, Southern Methodist University, and North Lake College of the Dallas County Community College District. In addition to his commitment to the classroom, for the past 25 years Ames has been the owner and principal of his own logistics consulting firm. His wide range of industry experience enables him to effectively blend textbook theory with hands-on practice for an exciting learning experience.
In 2007, Ames was honored by the Dallas-Fort Worth Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) with the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Logistics Education Award.’
Tiffiney Barfield-Cottledge, Ph.D
Tiffiney Barfield-Cottledge, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Public Affairs and Community Service
Criminal Justice
(972) 780-3090
Dennis Elam, Ph.D,CPA
Dennis Elam, Ph.D,CPA
Assistant Professor of Accounting
College of Business Admistration
Accounting
(972) 780-3007
Dr. Dennis Elam earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, where he also earned his Ph.D. He passed the CPA exam on his first attempt in 1975. Dr. Elam has worked in the private and public sector as a CPA. His Innovative Curriculum Projects have been exhibited at the regional and national American Accounting Association Forums. He was named a favorite professor by the Alpha Chi Honor Society at Texas State University at San Marcos in 2003. He was chosen for the campus-wide Student Mentor Award at Texas State in 2003.
Daniel Friesen
Daniel Friesen
Assistant Professor
College of Business Admistration
Information Technology and Decision Science
(972) 780-3085
Dr. Tanisha Guy, Ph.D.
Dr. Tanisha Guy, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Counseling
College of Education
Counseling and Higher Education
(972) 780-3079
Dr. Tanisha Guy is assistant professor of counseling in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education. She received her Ph.D. degree in counselor education and supervision from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. She also attended Xavier University of Louisiana, where she earned a master's degree in mental health counseling, and Dillard University in New Orleans, where she received a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Spanish. As a counselor, Dr. Guy has practiced in multiple settings, including hospitals, mental health agencies, private practices, group homes, juvenile correctional facilities, and elementary and high schools. Her research interests include the impact of trauma on female children and adolescents, looking specifically at sexual, physical and emotional abuse, and the importance of developing effective counseling interventions for diverse populations. She is an advocate for social justice in the helping professions.
Dr. Mary Hannigan , Ph.D.
Dr. Mary Hannigan , Ph.D.
Title
College of Mathematics
Department
(972) 780-3600
Dr. Mary Hannigan earned a Ph.D. in mathematics education from the University of Texas at Austin after obtaining a bachelor's and a master's degree in mathematics from Texas Tech University in Lubbock. After several years as a middle and high school teacher, Dr. Hannigan held positions as a community college professor, most recently at Tarrant County College Northeast. Her interest has always been in preparing teachers to teach mathematics at all levels (kindergarten through college). Her research interests include prospective teachers' understanding of mathematics content.
Georgetta Harding Johnson, Ed. D.
Georgetta Harding Johnson, Ed. D.
Assistant Professor
College of Education
Department of Teacher Education and Administration
(972) 780-3077
Constance Lacy, Ph.D., LCSW
Constance Lacy, Ph.D., LCSW
Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator Human Services
Public Affairs and Community Service
Rehabilitation, Social Work and Addictions
(972) 780-3063
Dr. Constance L. Norris-Lacy, LCSW earned a Ph.D. in social work in May 2005 and her master of science degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2000. She received her bachelor of social work degree the University of North Texas in 1998, and her associate in applied arts and sciences from Eastfield College in 1995. Dr. Lacy is a Ronald E. McNair Scholar and is recognized as the first African American recipient of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship in the history of The University of North Texas.
As a licensed clinical social worker, Dr. Lacy has provided mental health and social services in various settings including community mental health, school-based mental health, the family court system, and private practice. She is committed to affecting change in the lives of inner-city youth considered at-risk. She worked several years with programs and organizations committed to providing comprehensive services to young people who need practical help in addressing the multiple issues that afflict their lives, and that hinder them from experiencing both academic and social success.
Brenda McCoy, Ph.D
Brenda McCoy, Ph.D
Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator
Public Affairs and Community Service
Sociology
(972) 780-3054
June Azua Rodriguez-Garfield, Ph.D.
June Azua Rodriguez-Garfield, Ph.D.
Professor
College of Education
(972) 780-3618
jazua@coe.unt.edu
Dr. June Azúa recently joined the faculty in the College of Education, Department of Teacher Education and Administration for the UNT Dallas Campus. Dr. Azúa received her bachelor of science degree in elementary education, specializing in bilingual education, with a kindergarten endorsement. She acquired her master of education degree in reading and supervision, with an emphasis in bilingual education from Texas Woman's University. Since receiving her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with a specialization in bilingual education from Texas A&M University, Dr. Azúa's work in higher education has focused on teacher preparation, including undergraduate and graduate programs. Inspired to teach by her three preschool children, Elisa, Marcos and David Jesse, who are now in college, she gains further inspiration from her students who are eager to become responsive and dedicated teachers. She is excited by the programs available today for linguistically diverse students, a dramatic difference from the time she herself entered school as a non-English student in a small town in West Texas. As a lifelong learner, Dr. Azúa is also pursuing her interest in art and will travel to study the arts of Russia this summer.
Jesse Senderson
Mr. Jesse Senderson
Professor
Public Affairs and Community Service
Criminal Justice
(972) 780-3613
jesse@unt.edu
Mr. Jesse Senderson earned the master of science degree in criminal justice after receiving his bachelor of science degree in history and political science. He has previous experience in institutional corrections; probation and parole; regional training and prosecutorial support for prosecutors and law enforcement; pretrial service, police policy and procedure; fraud and forgery; and checks and credit card crimes. He is involved in numerous community development projects and serves as faculty adviser for Phi Gamma chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. His areas of interest include sustainable communities, social justice, sentencing alternatives, community corrections and ethics in criminal justice.
Doug Shouse
Doug Shouse
Assistant Professor
College of Education
Teacher Education and Administration
(972) 780-3061
Tracy Teaff, Ph.D.
Tracy Teaff, Ph.D.
Professor
College of Education
Educational Psychology
(972) 780-3614
tteaff@unt.edu
Dr. Tracy Teaff, a native Texan, holds a bachelor's degree in education from Baylor University, a master's degree in counseling and special education from Texas A&M Commerce, formerly East Texas State University, and a Ph.D. through the Leadership Program in behavioral disorders from UNT. Dr. Teaff comes to UNT following a 20-year career serving in Texas public schools as a teacher, counselor, coordinator and consultant within special education. Research interests include curricular adaptations related to student behavior.