Faculty
Faculty
Linda Allen, Ed.D.
Linda Allen, Ed.D.
Teacher Education and Administration
(972) 780-3051
linda.allen@unt.edu
Linda Allen began teaching education in 2006. Previously, she served as a reading specialist and first and fifth grade teacher in the Mansfield Independent School District, a fourth grade teacher in the Arlington ISD and a lecturer at UNT Denton. Her more than 25 years of teaching experience also includes serving as an instructor for Hill College in Hillsboro and teaching third grade in the Everman ISD.
Allen earned her Ed.D., master’s and bachelor’s in reading from Texas Woman’s University.
Barbara Altman, D.B.A.
Barbara Altman, D.B.A.
Division Director
Arts & Sciences
(972) 780-3649
barbara.altman@unt.edu
Barbara Altman began teaching and coordinating the management degree programs on Campus in Fall 2004. From then until Spring 2008, she helped build the business program, taught in both the undergraduate and graduate programs and served in various leadership positions. In Spring 2008, she served as interim co-deputy vice provost. In Fall 2008 she was named director of the division of arts and sciences programs. She also is chair of the Campus' Strategic Plan Task Force. She previously served as an executive lecturer in the management department at UNT Denton. Altman's teaching and consulting interests are in the areas of business ethics, business/society relations, interorganizational collaboration, organizational change and leadership.
Altman earned her doctoral degree in business administration from Boston University’s School of Management. She also holds a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in public affairs from the University of Texas at Austin. She serves on the judging panel for the annual North Texas Business Ethics Awards.
Altman has been married to Arthur Altman, a software engineer and high-tech training consultant, for more than 25 years. They have two children and two dogs. They enjoy traveling, watching their son march in the band, viewing their daughter's artwork and being involved in their synagogue and the Dallas Jewish community.
Scott Ames, MBA
Scott Ames, MBA
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
(972) 780-3082
scott.ames@unt.edu
Scott Ames joined the Campus in August 2007 to establish the logistics and supply chain management program. He also teaches marketing, management and supervision. Previously, he served as distinguished executive lecturer at UNT Denton and as executive lecturer at 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, Ames was the owner of his own logistics consulting firm for 25 years. His wide range of industry experience enables him to blend effectively textbook theory with hands-on practice for an exciting learning experience.
Ames earned his MBA in logistics and marketing from Michigan State University. He earned a bachelor’s in economics and political science from Michigan State. In 2007, Ames was honored by the Dallas-Fort Worth Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSMP) with the “Outstanding Contribution to Logistics Education Award.” He has served as a president and member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals for more than 26 years. He calls himself an "industry guy" who is committed to the practical applications of logistics to help build a better future for his students and for the community.
Ames has been married to his wife for more than 40 years. She is an accomplished Certified Nurse Practitioner and an 18-year nursing instructor for DCCCD. They are proud parents of three daughters who are Girl Scout Gold Award winners; one is a National Merit Scholar, one is a member of the Texas Bar and one is a Peace Corps volunteer serving in Peru.
Nikki Ashcraft, Ph.D.
Nikki Ashcraft, Ph.D.
Bilingual Education
(972) 780-3084
nikki.ashcraft@unt.edu
Nikki Ashcraft joined the faculty in August 2009. Previously she served as associate professor in the English Pedagogy Program at the Universidad Catolica del Norte in Antofagasta, Chile. She has taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to international students and adult immigrant students in the US as well as English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico and at Kuwait University in Kuwait. After earning her Ph.D., she became an assistant professor training English teachers in the Applied Linguistics/TESOL program at the United Arab Emirates University.
Ashcraft also has held administrative positions such as directing the adult ESL program at Catholic Social Services in Athens, Ga., and working “overseas” serving as director of academic support onboard The Scholar Ship. She speaks Spanish and Arabic.
Ashcraft earned her Ph.D. in adult education from the University of Georgia. She earned a master’s in applied linguistics/TESOL from Georgia State University. She earned a bachelor’s in Spanish and international studies graduating summa cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
June Azua, Ph.D.
June Azua, Ph.D.
Teacher Education
(972) 780-3618
june.azua@unt.edu
June Azúa started teaching education in 2005. Her work in higher education has focused on teacher preparation, including undergraduate and graduate programs. She is excited by the programs available today for linguistically diverse students, a dramatic difference from the time she entered school as a non-English student in a small town in West Texas.
Azúa earned her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with a specialization in bilingual education from Texas A&M. She acquired a master’s in reading and supervision with an emphasis in bilingual education from Texas Woman's University. She received her bachelor’s in elementary education specializing in bilingual education with a kindergarten endorsement.
Inspired to teach by her then-preschool children, Elisa, Marcos and David Jesse, Azúa gains further inspiration from her students who are eager to become responsive and dedicated teachers. As a lifelong learner, she also pursues her interest in art and has travelled to study the arts in Russia.
Michael Carter, Ph.D.
Michael Carter, Ph.D.
Finance
(972) 780-3086
michael.carter@unt.edu
Michael Carter started teaching finance in 2006. Previously, he served as a clinical assistant professor and an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas. Before that he served as an adjunct professor at the University of Arkansas, as a lecturer for Sam Houston State University, as a lecturer and interim chair at Paul Quinn College in Waco, as a compliance officer for the City of Waco and as a staff accountant for Arthur Andersen in Dallas.
Carter earned his Ph.D. in finance from Texas A&M. He earned an MBA and a bachelor’s in economics and finance from Baylor University. In 2003 he won an Award for Teaching Excellence from the Associated Student Government at the University of Arkansas.
Gretchen Choe, J.D.
Gretchen Choe, J.D.
Criminal Justice
(972) 780-3072
gretchen.choe@unt.edu
Gretchen Choe began teaching criminal justice in June 2008 after serving as assistant district attorney for the Ellis (Texas) County District Attorney’s Office and as assistant district attorney in Caldwell (Texas) County. She also served as assistant criminal district attorney in Denton County. Choe has been a licensed attorney in the state of Texas since 2001. She personally tried more than 130 jury trials and handled numerous other non-jury trials, pre-trial hearings, revocation and adjudication proceedings, protective orders, and juvenile detention and adjudication hearings.
Choe earned her master’s in criminal justice and a bachelor’s in business strategic management from UNT Denton. She earned her law degree from the University of Houston. Choe was named Best Candidate by the Houston Journal of International Law in 1998-99.
Choe loves spending time with her family, especially when it involves playing or watching sports. She also enjoys reading and crocheting.
Eric Coleman, Ed.D.
Eric Coleman, Ed.D.
Criminal Justice
(972) 780-3059
eric.coleman@unt.edu
Eric Coleman began teaching criminal justice in 2008. Previously, he served as an assistant professor at Hardin-Simmons University and at Western Texas College, as an adjunct instructor at Vernon College, as an instructor and chief of police for the Haskell Independent School District and as adjunct instructor for Western Texas College. His 20 years of law enforcement experience includes serving as an administrative captain, regional commander for the auto theft task force, patrol sergeant and patrol deputy for the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. He also served as a patrolman for the Stamford Police Department.
Coleman earned his Ed.D. in higher education and criminal justice from Nova Southeastern University. He earned a master’s in political science and public administration from Midwestern State University. He earned a bachelor’s in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University. He earned his teacher’s education certification from UNT Denton. He is also a graduate of the Leadership and Command College in the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State University. Coleman received a Teaching Excellence Award in 2008 at Hardin-Simmons University.
Tiffiney Barfield-Cottledge, Ph.D.
Tiffiney Barfield-Cottledge, Ph.D.
Criminal Justice
(972) 780-3090
tiffiney.barfield-cottledge@unt.edu
Tiffiney Barfield-Cottledge began teaching criminal justice in 2006. Previously, she served as director of institutional research and adjunct lecturer for Paul Quinn College in Dallas, as adjunct professor for Prairie View A&M, and as adjunct lecturer for the University of Houston-Downtown. Before that she served as a consultant, auditor, assistant director and counselor for Mac House, Inc. in Houston, as department head and teacher in the Houston Independent School District and as a state parole officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Houston.
Barfield-Cottledge earned her Ph.D. in juvenile justice and criminal justice, her master’s in guidance and counseling and her bachelor’s in criminal justice from Prairie View A&M.
Howard Dunlop, Ph.D.
Howard Dunlop, Ph.D.
Educational Administration
(972) 780-3066
howard.dunlop@unt.edu
Howard Dunlop began teaching educational administration in 2008. Previously, he served as a school-improvement consultant in Fort Worth, as principal of two elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District and as a service officer in the Texas Education Agency Office of Accountability. Before that he served as a principal, assistant principal and teacher and coach for the Fort Worth, Everman and Lewisville ISDs.
Dunlop earned his Ph.D. in Education Administration through a Doctoral Fellowship in The Cooperative Superintendency Program from the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his master’s in secondary education from UNT Denton, and he earned his bachelor’s in health and physical education from Lane College in Jackson, TN. He also is a graduate of the Principal’s Center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dunlop enjoys playing racquetball and the tenor saxophone. He also enjoys researching and reading jazz history.
Steven Farmer, Ph.D.
Steven Farmer, Ph.D.
Counseling
(972) 780-3071
steven.farmer@unt.edu
Steven Farmer began teaching counseling in August 2007. He teaches basic counseling, parent and child counseling and couples counseling. His areas of expertise include marriage and family therapy and counselor trainee development. Previously he served as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio, as a clinical supervisor at La Paz Community Mental Health Center and as a case manager for Communities in Schools of San Antonio.
Farmer earned a Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy and a master’s in counseling from St. Mary’s University and a bachelor’s in English from Concordia University in Seward, Neb. He also earned a master of divinity degree from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He’s involved in the community playing volleyball with the Dallas Independent Volleyball Association and singing in the Arts District Chorale.
April Fehler, Ph.D.
April Fehler, Ph.D.
Sociology
(972) 780-3054
april.fehler@unt.edu
April Fehler began teaching sociology in 2008 after serving as an adjunct instructor since Spring 2007. Her areas of expertise include mental health, managed care and health care policy. Previously she was a program evaluator with the Texas/Oklahoma AIDS Education & Training Center at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. She also served as a lecturer in the marketing department at the University of Texas at Arlington and as a lecturer in the school of social sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas. Before that she was a research manager/account manager with M/A/R/C Research.
Fehler earned a Ph.D. in political economy from the University of Texas at Dallas, master’s degrees in sociology from the University of Texas at Arlington and public administration from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington. In 2008 she was awarded a grant from the AIDS Education & Training Center’s National Evaluation Center for cultural competency research at Parkland Hospital.
Daniel Friesen, Ph.D.
Daniel Friesen, Ph.D.
Division Director
Professional Studies
(972) 780-3085
daniel.friesen@unt.edu
Daniel Friesen is the director of the division of professional studies. He also teaches decision sciences. His areas of expertise include business statistics, quantitative methods, optimization and information systems. He has a Microsoft Office User Specialist Certificate as an expert in Excel. Prior to joining the faculty in 2006, he was an assistant professor at Midwestern State University and an assistant professor and department chair at Northeastern State University.
Friesen earned his Ph.D. in business administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. He earned his MBA and bachelor’s in chemical engineering from McNeese State University. He has held several officer positions in the Association of Business Information Systems, and he received the 2008 distinguished paper award from the Association of Business Information Systems.
Friesen and his wife have four cats and a dog. He enjoys reading, writing, creating and consuming music and watching movies.
Maudia Gentry, Ph.D.
Maudia Gentry, Ph.D.
Gerontology
(972) 780-3058
maudi.gentry@unt.edu
Maudia Gentry joined the faculty in August 2009. She served as an adjunct faculty member for UNT’s school of community service for three years while working as a community development specialist for Parkland Health & Hospital System. She previously served as care coordinator in the ACCESS program at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Houston, as a diabetes prevention health educator at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, and as senior public health educator for the City of Houston. Before that she served as a caseworker and geriatric counselor for Dallas County Mental Health.
Gentry earned her Ph.D. in health care from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She earned a master’s in human development and professional development counseling from Amber University in Garland, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s in social work from Bishop College in Dallas.
Banu Goktan, Ph.D.
Banu Goktan, Ph.D.
Management
(972) 780-3076
banu.goktan@unt.edu
Banu Goktan joined the faculty full time in 2007. She previously served as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, UNT Denton and the UNT UNT Dallas since 2003. Her areas of expertise include entrepreneurship, strategy and international management.
Goktan earned her Ph.D. in business and management from UNT Denton. She earned an MBA in management and organizations from Dokuz Eylul University and a bachelor’s in political science and public administration from Middle East Technical University. She also earned a European Union Law Specialist Certificate from Ankara University.
Todd Gomez, Ph.D.
Todd Gomez, Ph.D.
Human Services Management and Leadership
(972) 780-3064
todd.gomez@unt.edu
Todd Gomez began teaching human services management and leadership in 2007. He previously served as assistant professor of human development and family studies and community human services at the Worthington Scranton campus of Penn State University. He also was an instructor of human development and family studies at Texas Tech University. His scholarly interests include drug and alcohol prevention and intervention, nonprofit program planning and evaluation, the pedagogy of teaching and learning outcomes research.
Gomez earned his Ph.D. in human development and family studies from Texas Tech University. He earned a master’s in marriage and family therapy and a bachelor’s in applied behavioral sciences from Our Lady of Holy Cross College in New Orleans. He also earned an associate’s in juvenile counseling from Our Lady of Holy Cross College.
Gomez enjoys traveling with his wife, golfing and time with his pets.
Ruth Guevara, Ed.D.
Ruth Guevara, Ed.D.
Bilingual Education
(972) 780-3056
ruth.guevara@unt.edu
Ruth Guevara began teaching bilingual education in 2006. Previously she served as an adjunct professor at UNT Denton and at Texas Woman’s University. Before that she served in the foreign language department and ESL faculty with the Coppell Independent School District, as an adjunct at Texas Woman’s University, as a consultant and supervisor of alternative certification interns with the Education Region Service Center in Richardson, Texas, and as curriculum coordinator for the Windmill Academy Preschool. She also served as curriculum and program development coordinator for the Trinity Education School and Preschool Center; as an elementary and art specialist with the San Antonio ISD; and as a teacher in public schools in Commerce City, Colo., Alief, Texas, and Dallas.
Guevara earned her Ed.D. in early childhood education and art education and her master’s in general elementary and early childhood education from Texas Woman’s University. She earned a bachelor’s in physical education, health, dance and recreation and art education from Pan American University.
Tanisha Guy, Ph.D.
Tanisha Guy, Ph.D.
Counseling
(972) 780-3079
tanisha.guy@unt.edu
Tanisha Guy began teaching counseling in 2007. As a counselor, she 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.
She received her Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. She earned a master’s in mental health counseling from Xavier University in Louisiana and a bachelor’s in psychology with a minor in Spanish from Dillard University in New Orleans.
Mary Hannigan, Ph.D.
Mary Hannigan, Ph.D.
Mathematics
(972) 780-3055
mary.hannigan@unt.edu
Mary Hannigan began teaching mathematics in 2007 as the first program coordinator for the Texas Instruments Math Scholar program. In this role she not only teaches and coordinates curriculum for the program but also advises and mentors all the math scholars.
After several years as a middle and high school teacher, Hannigan served as a community college professor at Tarrant County College Northeast, Austin Community College, the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Woman’s University and UNT Denton. Her interest has always been in preparing teachers to teach mathematics at all levels (kindergarten through college).
Hannigan earned a Ph.D. in mathematics education from the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her bachelor’s and master's in mathematics from Texas Tech University. Her research interests include prospective teachers' understanding of mathematics content.
Georgetta Harding Johnson, Ed.D.
Georgetta Harding Johnson, Ed.D.
Education
(972) 780-3077
georgetta.johnson@unt.edu
Georgetta Harding Johnson began teaching education in 2007. Previously, she served as a lecturer at UNT Denton, as an administrative consultant and mentor with the Cedar Hill Independent School District, as principal of Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in Dallas and as principal of Gregory-Lincoln Education Center/Fine Arts Academy in Houston. Before that she served as assistant principal of Jack Yates High School, as intergroup relations counselor in the superintendent’s office, as an adjunct with Texas Southern University and as an instructor with the Houston Community College System.
Johnson earned her Ed.D. in educational administration, a master’s in guidance and counseling and a bachelor’s in English and journalism from Texas Southern University. She also earned a Principals Center Leadership Institute Certificate from Harvard University. She is a Wall of Tolerance Honoree. She received the Zenith of Educational Excellence Award from the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators. And she received the Bridge Builders Educator Award from the National Assn. of Negro Business and Professional Women. She is active in Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and in the community.
Noureen Khan
Noureen Khan
Mathematics
(972) 780-3067
noureen.khan@unt.edu
Noureen Khan joined the faculty in August 2009. Previously she was a lecturer at Navarro Community College in Corsicana and a lecturer in advanced math at Midlothian Senior High School. Prior to that she served in research/teaching positions in the Middle East and Asia.
Khan earned her Ph.D. in applied mathematics and a master’s in mathematics from the University of Texas at Dallas. She earned a master’s in computational mathematics from Bahauddin Zakariya University in Pakistan.
Constance Lacy, Ph.D., LCSW
Constance Lacy, Ph.D., LCSW
Division Director
Education and Human Services
(972) 780-3063
constance.lacy@unt.edu
Constance Lacy is the director of the division of education and human services. She began teaching human services, public affairs and community service in 2006. As a licensed clinical social worker, 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 community-based programs and mental health organizations committed to providing comprehensive services to children and adolescents who need practical help in addressing the multiple issues that afflict their lives and hinder them from experiencing both academic and social success.
Lacy earned a Ph.D. and a master’s in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She received her bachelor’s in social work from UNT Denton and an associate in applied arts and sciences from Eastfield College. Lacy was a Ronald E. McNair Scholar and was the first African-American recipient of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship in the history of UNT.
Pat Gallagher Moeck, Ph.D.
Pat Gallagher Moeck, Ph.D.
Bachelor’s in Applied Arts and Sciences-Healthcare
(972) 780-3087
pat.moeck@unt.edu
Pat Moeck joined the faculty in August 2009. She spent the previous 10 years as a consultant and expert witness for medical malpractice litigation; a textbook reviewer for Brady Publishing, Cengage, Elsevier, FA Davis, Glencoe-McGraw Hill; and a textbook author for El Centro and Mountain View Colleges. She also serves as a Senior Fellow for the University of Alabama Higher Education Policy Center and a guest lecturer at UNT’s Toulouse Graduate School. She was director of and built the medical assisting programs at El Centro College and Mountain View College. She also served as an adjunct faculty member for Richland College in Medical Terminology, was a public and private secondary school teacher in Gainesville and Era, Texas, and was a practitioner at Dallas Urology Associates.
Moeck earned her Ph.D. in higher education from UNT in Denton. She earned an MBA in Health Services Management from the University of Dallas. She earned a bachelor’s in English and drama from Baylor University. She also has more than 3,500 continuing education units in such areas as counseling, education practice and policy, and mediation and conflict resolution.
Elizabeth Muñiz, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Muñiz, Ph.D.
Management
(972) 780-3065
elizabeth.muniz@unt.edu
Elizabeth Muñiz began teaching management in 2008 after serving as an adjunct instructor with the management department at UNT Denton. She previously served with the Partnership for Research on the Influence of Multiculturalism in Organizations in Orlando, Fla. She also served in the U.S. Navy at the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division as a research psychologist.
Muñiz earned her Ph.D., master’s and bachelor’s in industrial and organizational psychology from the University of Central Florida. She was named an American Psychological Association Minority Undergraduate Student of Excellence.
Muñiz loves singing and playing the Spanish guitar, gardening and playing with her son.
Afrin Naz, Ph.D.
Afrin Naz, Ph.D.
Computer Science
(972) 780-3081
afrin.naz@unt.edu
Afrin Naz began teaching computer science in 2008. She previously served as assistant professor at Drake University in Iowa. Her areas of expertise include computer architecture, information technology, embedded system designs and bioinformatics. She has authored and coauthored numerous published papers.
Naz earned a Ph.D. in computer science from UNT Denton. She earned a master’s in computer science from Midwestern State University and a bachelor’s in microbiology from Dhaka University in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She was inducted into the Upsilon Pi Epsilon Chapter of Texas while at Midwestern State. She was the recipient of the Multicultural Scholarship Award from UNT Denton and a graduate merit scholarship from the department of computer science at UNT Denton. She also received a graduate merit scholarship from the department of computer science at Midwestern State.
Naz is married to Shahed Mustafa, and they have two children.
Samuel Oberstein, Ph.D.
Samuel Oberstein, Ph.D.
Bachelor’s in Applied Arts and Sciences-Healthcare
(972) 780-3089
samuel.oberstein@unt.edu
Sam Oberstein joined the faculty in August 2009. His previous business experience includes his employment with Risk Management Incorporated, where he has specialized in managed health care plans, employee benefits, and group insurance programs. He also served as an in-house human resources consultant with Healthtech Consolidated Companies, an in-house managed health care consultant with General American Life Insurance Company; a research assistant in an OSHA program; and a governor's intern with the Minnesota Health Department. He began his career in accounting where he worked as an IRS agent for several years. His previous academic experience includes serving as a program director of health service management programs in Montana, Texas and New York. He has taught extensively in the areas of health services management, risk management and insurance, employee benefits, and human resources management.
Oberstein earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota where his major areas of study were pharmacy administration, health services management, and risk management and insurance. He earned a Master of Arts in Industrial Relations and a Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota and a bachelor’s in accounting from Baruch College. He holds designations as a Chartered Life Underwriter, a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist and a health insurance associate. He also is a past president of the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists.
Warren Ortloff, Ed.D.
Warren Ortloff, Ed.D.
Education
(972) 780-3074
warren.oftloff@unt.edu
Warren Ortloff joined the faculty during the summer of 2008. His previous university experience includes The University of Southern Mississippi, where he served as an assistant professor of educational administration (tenure track) for four years. While in that position, Ortloff coordinated an international master’s program that prepared teachers and school administrators presently employed around the world (i.e. China, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, India, Italy, etc.) to assume leadership positions within Department of Defense and independent/private schools worldwide.
As an educator, Ortloff has taught every grade level (PreK-12). He also has served as a school administrator (superintendent and elementary, middle and high school principal) overseas (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, Venezuela) and in California, Kansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. His research interests include international education, cultural awareness and social and moral values among educators.
Ortloff earned his Ed.D. in educational administration from Oklahoma State University. He earned a master’s in educational administration and a bachelor’s in health, physical education and recreation from Southeastern Louisiana University.
Helen Potts, Ph.D.
Helen Potts, Ph.D.
Sociology
(972) 780-3062
helen.potts@unt.edu
Helen Potts began teaching sociology in 2007. She previously served as a teaching fellow and research assistant at UNT Denton and as a research assistant at the University of Houston in Clear Lake.
Potts earned her Ph.D. in sociology from UNT Denton. She earned a master’s in sociology and a bachelor’s in sociology and criminology from the University of Houston at Clear Lake. She has been a Certified Mediator since 2000. Her areas of expertise include social capital, alternative dispute resolution and international sociology, specifically the Middle East region with a focus on Egypt.
Cheryl Prachyl, Ph.D., CPA
Cheryl Prachyl, Ph.D., CPA
Accounting
(972) 780-3091
cheryl.prachyl@unt.edu
Cheryl Prachyl joined the faculty in August 2009. She previously served as an adjunct assistant professor for the University of Texas at Arlington since 2003. Before that she served as an assistant professor at the University of Texas at Tyler, Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth and St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. She also was a business and English teacher in four public school districts around Texas for nine years.
Prachyl earned her Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington. She earned her master’s in accounting and a bachelor’s in marketing from Texas A& M.
Janice Seabrooks-Blackmore
Janice Seabrooks-Blackmore
Special Education
(972) 780-33051
janice.seabrooks@unt.edu
Janice Seabrooks-Blackmore joined the faculty in August 2009. She previously served as an associate professor for West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. Before that she served as an associate professor, chair and assistant professor at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville and as an assistant professor at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. She also was a practicum supervisor and instructor at Florida State University and was a K-9 special education teacher for 10 years as well as a guidance counselor in Jacksonville, Fla.
Seabrooks-Blackmore earned her Ph.D. in special education from Florida State University. She earned her master’s in counselor education and a bachelor’s in special education from the University of North Florida.
Jesse Senderson, MSCJ
Jesse Senderson, MSCJ
Criminal Justice
(972) 780-3613
jesse.senderson@unt.edu
Jesse Senderson began teaching criminal justice at the Dallas Campus in 2000. Previously he served on the faculty at UNT Denton since 1993. 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.
Senderson earned his master’s in criminal justice after receiving his bachelor’s in history and political science. 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.
Douglas Shouse, Ed.D.
Douglas Shouse, Ed.D.
Education and Administration
(972) 780-3061
doug.shouse@unt.edu
Douglas Shouse began teaching educational administration in 2003. He previously served as associate superintendent for administration and personnel for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. Before that he served for more than 35 years as a teacher, coach, principal and executive director of personnel for the Arlington and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISDs.
Shouse earned his Ed.D. in educational leadership from the UNT Denton. He earned a master’s in public school administration from UNT Denton and a bachelor’s in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Mike Smith, Ph.D.
Mike Smith, Ph.D.
Counseling
(972) 780-3080
mike.smith@unt.edu
Michael Smith began teaching counseling in 2007. Previously, he served as a counselor in the Denton Independent School District and as assistant clinical director and counselor/supervisor for Child and Family Resource Clinic in Denton. He also served with Gestalt Therapy in Dallas and Los Angeles, as a counseling intern in Collin County, as a counseling intern with the Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center and as a crisis counselor for the Suicide and Crisis Center of Dallas.
Smith earned his Ph.D. in counseling and his master’s in counseling and student services from UNT Denton. He earned a master’s and bachelor’s in electrical engineering from Texas A&M.
Jackquice Smith-Mahdi, Ph.D.
Jackquice Smith-Mahdi, Ph.D.
Sociology
(972) 780-3088
smith-mahdi@unt.edu
Jackquice Smith-Mahdi began teaching sociology in 2006. Her previous teaching experience includes four years as assistant professor of criminal justice at Washburn University in Topeka, Kan., and three years as a teaching fellow in sociology at Oklahoma State University. Before that, she served as an investigator with the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services in Arlington, Texas, and as a vocational counselor with Interventions in Wilmer, Texas.
Smith-Mahdi earned a Ph.D. in sociology from Oklahoma State University. She wrote her dissertation onprosecutorial discretion in drug offenses by women in Oklahoma: an exploration of the effect of race, ethnicity and class on charging and sentencing women in the State of Oklahoma. She earned a master’s in sociology and a bachelor’s in criminal justice from UNT Denton.
Lauralee Virginia Thompson, Ph.D.
Lauralee Virginia Thompson, Ph.D.
Sociology
(972) 780-3053
lauralee.thompson@unt.edu
Lauralee Virginia Thompson began teaching sociology in 2008. She previously served as an adjunct professor of sociology at CUNY Lehman College in New York. She also served as readership research manager for Consumers Union and as a statistician and data analyst for NYNEX (now Verizon). Her areas of expertise include social psychology, medial sociology, research methods, quantitative and qualitative analysis, religion and mass media.
Thompson earned her Ph.D. in social psychology and medical sociology from the University of Michigan. She earned a master’s in sociology from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s in sociology from Western Washington University.
Laura Trujillo-Jenks, Ph.D.
Laura Trujillo-Jenks, Ph.D.
Education
(972) 780-3078
laura.trujillo-jenks@unt.edu
Laura Trujillo-Jenks began teaching education in 2007. Previously she served as principal and assistant principal with the Anna Independent School District, assistant principal and special education coordinator with the Killeen ISD, and as behavior teacher and 6th grade teacher with Cherry Creek Schools. Before that she served as resource and content mastery teacher for the Killeen ISD, as a behavior teacher in Fort Campbell, Ky., and as a resource teacher in the Austin ISD.
Trujillo-Jenks earned a Ph.D. in cooperative superintendency program educational administration from the University of Texas at Austin. She earned a master’s in education administration from Austin Peay State University and a bachelor’s in education from the University of Texas at Austin. Her areas of expertise include education law, instructional leadership, special education law and organizational change.
Rhonda Vincent, Ph.D.
Rhonda Vincent, Ph.D.
Teacher Education
(972) 780-3083
rhonda.vincent@unt.edu
Rhonda Vincent began teaching education in 2008. Previously, she served as department chair at Dallas Christian College, as director of online programs at Arlington Baptist College, and as an instructor at the education department in Arlington, Texas. She also has served as an adjunct professor for Dallas Baptist University and Union College in Barbourville, Ky.
Vincent earned her Ph.D. in child development from Texas Woman’s University. She earned a master’s in curriculum and instruction from New Mexico State University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
George Woodrow, Ed.D.
George Woodrow, Ed.D.
Educational Administration
(972) 780-3007
george.woodrow@unt.edu
George Woodrow began teaching educational administration in 2008. Previously, he served as an adjunct professor with the University of Phoenix, Richland College and Paul Quinn College and was assistant superintendent with the Liberty County School System in Hinesville, Ga. Before that he served as central office/campus administrator with the Dallas Independent School District for 17 years.
Woodrow earned his Ed.D. in adult education from Texas Woman’s University. He earned his master’s in educational administration from Prairie View A&M University. He earned a bachelor’s in physical education and history from North Texas University. He also earned a Principals Center Leadership Institute Certificate from Harvard University.
Feng-Jen Yang
Information Technology
(972) 780-3092
feng.jen.yang@unt.edu
Feng-Jen Yang joined the faculty in August 2009. He previously served as an assistant professor at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. Before that he was an assistant professor at Rowan University, a part-time instructor at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, and an engineer for Industrial technology Research Institute in Hsinchu, Taiwan. He also served as an Army Reserve Officer of Science and Technology with the Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Yang earned his Ph.D. in computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology. He earned a master’s in computer science from Florida International University in Miami and a master’s in computer science from California State University in Chico, Calif. He earned a bachelor’s in information engineering from Feng Chia University in Taichung, Taiwan. Yang is the author of a book, Computer Networks Guidelines.