College of Education and Human Services News
Reactivated Chi Sigma Iota Chapter at East Texas A&M Initiates New Members
The Epsilon Tau Honor Society, which promotes professionalism in counseling, will hold initiation ceremonies each fall and spring semester to induct new members.
Lewisville ISD Names East Texas A&M Alum Executive Director of Special Education
Tina Clark brings years of experience to her new role as the executive director of Special Education at Lewisville ISD.
Super Bowl 2025: How Fandom Boosts Mental Health, According to Psychology Research
Dr. Stephen Reysen shares his insights into the psychology of the millions of fans who will watch Super Bowl 2025.
East Texas A&M Recognized for Top Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report
East Texas A&M earned top ratings from U.S. News & World Report for several online degree programs, reflecting the university's commitment to excellence and innovation in online education.
East Texas A&M Doctoral Student Named Assistant Superintendent for Bonham ISD
A seasoned educator and administrator with more than 25 years of experience, Branam is pursuing a doctorate in educational administration at ETAMU.
Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Selects ETAMU Alum Texas High School Principal of the Year
McCowan gained eligibility for the award following his selection as Principal of the Year for the Region 11 Education Service Center.
Department of Health and Human Performance Shines at Annual Industry Conference
Faculty and students from the department received awards and presented workshops at the premier industry conference.
Blazing New Trails: East Texas A&M Honors College and A&M-RELLIS Shape Cybersecurity Graduate’s Career Success
Kalat's academic and professional successes illustrate the transformative power of an East Texas A&M University education.
ETAMU Alum Leverages His Past to Guide Youth Toward Better Futures
East Texas A&M alum Leon Theodore is featured in a recent article by Spectrum News. The feature details Theodore's journey of overcoming a troubled past to become a social worker, nonprofit leader and adjunct professor.
East Texas A&M alum Leon…
Social Work Instructor Slated to Serve on Regulatory Association’s Board of Directors
Brumley will serve a one-year term on the Association of Social Work Boards board of directors.
East Texas A&M Professor Joins Educational Administration Group’s Executive Board
Ross brings more than 28 years of experience in education to the Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration executive board.
Honoring Cultures Through Literacy: ETAMU Hosts First Culturally Relevant Literacy Seminar
The event brought together educators to explore effective strategies for integrating cultural perspectives into literacy instruction.
Two East Texas A&M Alums Lead Major State Agencies
Both Martin and Kidd graduated from competency-based degree programs at East Texas A&M designed to help working professionals advance their careers.
ETAMU Alum Leading St. Croix District in U.S. Virgin Islands
Belton-Gonzalez brings more than 24 years of experience as a teacher and administrator to the role.
Interdisciplinary Team of Faculty Publish Title on Hispanic Leadership
The book is a result of a joint effort between the provost and the College of Education and Human Services to promote cross-discipline collaboration at A&M-Commerce.
A&M-Commerce Alum, Plano ISD Superintendent Profiled in Video Series
Two-time TAMUC alum Dr. Theresa Williams shares her insights on leadership, personal growth and the value of strong professional networks.
A&M-Commerce Introduces Bachelor’s with Strength and Conditioning Emphasis to Train Future Athletic Performance Coaches
The bachelor's in strength and conditioning will provide a comprehensive curriculum combined with theoretical knowledge and practical applications.
Preparing Bilingual Teachers for Texas Classrooms: A&M-Commerce Receives $2.7 Million Multilingualism Grant
The university will use the funding to launch the LeoTeach BEACON project.
A&M-Commerce Alum Takes on Leadership Role at KISD
Dr. Terri D. Osborne stepped into the new role on Sept. 30.
Pair of TAMUC Alumni Named to Quinlan ISD Hall of Fame
The Quinlan Independent School District in Quinlan, Texas recently announced their 2024 Hall of Fame inductees, which include a pair of Texas A&M University-Commerce alumni.
A&M-Commerce Alums Honored with New Middle School in Forney ISD
The couple are noted Forney ISD alums and educators.
Six Mount Pleasant ISD Employees Receive Scholarships for Pride Pathway at A&M-Commerce
The program addresses teacher shortages by assisting school district employees in earning their degree and teacher certification.
A&M-Commerce Alum Selected as Region 11 Principal of the Year
Dr. Winston McCowan ('01, '08) will now represent ESC Region 11, vying for Texas Principal of the Year.
A&M-Commerce Alum Named Region 10 Principal of the Year
Creel will now vie for the title of Texas Principal of the Year.
TAMUC Social Work Students Gain Real-World Experience
The group of undergraduate social work students benefited from early exposure courtroom processes.
TAMUC Students Present at International Educator Convention
The students shared their experience establishing the first DKG student organization.
A&M-Commerce Education Students Compete Successfully at National Conference
Three A&M-Commerce students recently competed with future teachers from across the nation at the Educators Rising 2024 National Conference in Washington, DC.
Alternative Certification Empowers Career Changers and Retirees to Become Skilled Teachers
These online programs create pathways for professionals with non-education bachelor’s degrees to shift to a teaching career.
A&M-Commerce Faculty’s Research on Texas Districts of Innovation Posted on Brown University’s EdWorkingPapers Website
Dr. Kathryn Dixon, associate professor and assistant dean for the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M-Commerce, and Dr. Sarah Guthery with the University of Oklahoma have researched the first iteration of Texas Districts of Innovation (DOI). DOIs…
TAMUC Alum to Join Arlington ISD as Deputy Superintendent
The Arlington Independent School District (AISD) recently named Dr. Jennifer Collins, an A&M-Commerce alum, its new deputy superintendent.
Collins has an extensive background in education. She taught sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students in Sunnyvale, Forth Worth and Marshall. She served…
A&M-Commerce Alum Hoover Featured in Texas Monthly Magazine
An article published in the June 2024 edition of Texas Monthly magazine highlights A&M-Commerce alum and best-selling author Colleen Hoover.
In it, Hoover provides insight into her meteoric rise to fame and the following scrutiny and criticism. Readers catch a…
A&M-Commerce Instructor Self-Publishes Four Sport-Related Books
A&M-Commerce alum and instructor Brandy Runyan has self-published four titles this summer aimed at various groups in professional sports.
“Understanding the Role of Agents and Navigating Legal Aspects of Contracts and Endorsements” equips aspiring agents, seasoned professionals and clients with…
TAMUC Faculty Publishes Book for Children with Unique Names
A&M-Commerce faculty member Dr. Kamshia Childs recently authored the children's book, “I Am More Than My Name.”
Aimed at children from ages six to 10, the book celebrates the beauty of having a unique name through poetic storytelling. Illustrated by…
A&M-Commerce Alum to Head New School for Student Empowerment
The Cheltenham School District in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, has named Texas A&M-Commerce alum Dr. Christine Zubairu (‘23) as principal at its newly established Cheltenham Empowerment Center (CEC).
Aimed at students facing challenges in the traditional school setting, the center's mission…
A&M-Commerce Alum Joins Renowned Architecture Firm
Texas-based Pfluger Architects recently announced its selection of A&M-Commerce alum Dr. David Young ('98) as communications and engagement manager.
Texas A&M-Commerce alum Dr. David Young. Photo courtesy of Pfluger Architects.
The retired superintendent and 29-year educator brings a wealth of…
TAMUC Health and Human Performance Researchers Helping Build Resilience in First Responders
Faculty researchers in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas A&M-Commerce are at the forefront of improving physical fitness preparation and performance for first responder populations.
Instructor Hussien Jabai and Associate Professor Dean Culpepper recently penned an article…
TAMUC Bilingual Education Info Session Draws Potential Teachers
An information session on May 20 at Texas A&M University-Commerce at Dallas extended an action call to end the statewide teacher shortage in bilingual education.
Almost 80 participants packed a meeting room at the university's Dallas site to learn about…
TAMUC Alum, Instructor’s Agency Named a Top Dallas Firm in 2024
Texas A&M-Commerce alum and instructor Brandy Runyan's public relations firm, Black Diamond PR and Sport Management Firm, is one of the top PR firms in Dallas for 2024, according to PRNEWS.IO.
The site also published an interview with Runyan, discussing…
Texas A&M-Commerce Alum Named Rockport Chief of Police
The City of Rockport, Texas, named recent A&M-Commerce graduate Nathan Anderson as its new Chief of Police.
Anderson—who joined the department in 2020 with 24 years of law enforcement experience—completed his bachelor's degree in criminal justice with an emphasis in…
Showcasing Scholarship: Highlights from TAMUC’s Annual Research Symposium
TAMUC students present innovative research projects to the university community and industry leaders.
Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted its Annual Research Symposium on April 17, 2024, at the university's Rayburn Student Center. The symposium showcased undergraduate and graduate research projects, providing…
TAMUC Alum Named Superintendent of Schools for Abilene ISD
A&M-Commerce alum Dr. John Kuhn ('16) is the new superintendent of Abilene Independent School District. He previously served as superintendent at Mineral Wells ISD, overseeing approximately 3,000 students compared to Abilene's 15,000.
“This will be a challenge because there is…
TAMUC Electrical Engineering Students Reach Finals in National Beyond 5G Challenge
A team of A&M-Commerce undergraduate electrical engineering students recently reached the finals in the sixth annual Beyond 5G Software Defined Radio University Challenge. The Air Force Research Laboratory hosted the competition in partnership with the Wright Brothers Institute in Dayton,…
A&M-Commerce Professional Development Series Helps Employees Grow, Thrive
This spring, Texas A&M University-Commerce embarked on the second semester of its transformative Investing in Us employee development program, which has met with high praise from faculty and staff across the university. The innovative program features eight-week courses designed to…
Third Annual Health Fair at A&M-Commerce a Big Success
Texas A&M University-Commerce public health students—in conjunction with Exercise is Medicine® On Campus, Student Health Services and the Department of Nursing—recently hosted the third annual Health Fair on campus.
A&M-Commerce students, faculty and staff joined forces to present the third…
TAMUC Faculty Co-Edits Award-Winning Book on Furry Fandom
“Furscience,” a book co-edited by A&M-Commerce faculty Dr. Stephen Reysen, has been selected for the 2023 Ursa Major Award for “Best Non-Fiction Work.”
Reysen is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology and Special Education at A&M-Commerce. One area…
Community Food Drive Benefits A&M-Commerce Lion Food Pantry
A&M-Commerce student and Master of Public Health intern Alyssa Brimer, along with Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance Dr. Katharine Halfacre, recently coordinated a food drive benefiting the Lion Food Pantry on campus.
A&M-Commerce faculty, staff, student volunteers and…
A&M-Commerce Professor to Learn, Receive Innovative New Braille Device
A&M-Commerce faculty Dr. Belinda Rudinger has been selected to participate in a two-day training on the Monarch, a revolutionary new braille device. The Monarch is the first braille device to offer more than one line of braille at a time…
A&M-Commerce Kinesiology Student Discovers Career Focus as a Champion for Accessibility in Sports
Standing courtside at a recent unified basketball event hosted at Texas A&M University-Commerce, kinesiology student Katelyn Frisbie's eyes light up as she cheers for both special education and general education students participating in the event. As an aspiring adapted physical…
Sucked Into the Vortex: Social Media and Mental Health Q&A with a TAMUC Counselor
In a world obsessed with likes, comments and views, how can we find a little peace and quiet in our minds?
Social media: we all know and love it. And, if you're like me, maybe you love it a little…
A&M-Commerce Earns Third Consecutive Silver Distinction for Campus Wellness Efforts
Texas A&M-Commerce is one of only 145 universities and colleges worldwide recognized by Exercise is Medicine for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.
The Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC) leadership team at A&M-Commerce—including Dr. Vipa…