Unique Qualifications and Teaching Philosophy
I truly believe “Education is a poor man’s footbridge to a better life”. As a lifelong learner and a strong advocate for adult learners, I work to understand how each student learns and take them from where they enter to more in-depth learning that is individualized.
A goal I have for each student is to embed within them they can be successful. Finally, I am transparent about how education changed the trajectory of my life and my personal goal to give back to others seeking life improvement through education.
Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy, Leadership Studies, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas
- M.S. - Quality Systems Management, National Graduate School, Falmouth, Massachusetts
- B.A. - Accounting, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
Professional Training
- EEO Counselors Course, Fort Sam Houston, TX
- Drug Program Course, Fort Sam Houston, TX
- Personnel Recovery & Reintegration Trainer, US Army North
- Facilitating Quality Teams
- Organizational Leadership for Executives (OLE)
- Principles for Emergency Management
- Essentials for Customer Service (Train the Trainer)
- Total Quality Management
Adjunct Instructor/Professor
- National Graduate School, Quality Systems Management (QSM), Bachelor/Masters’ Programs) 3 yrs.
- Alamo Community College District, St. Philips College, SATX – General Education Development (GED) 3 yrs.
Publications
- Authentic Leadership and Factors Affecting Organizational Commitment Among Professionals, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas, April 2020.
- Military and Military City USA combine to make BRAC 2005 a reality, 2011. IMCOM Journal, Special Summer Edition.
Professional Affiliations and Accomplishments
- Lead Professor, Master’s QSM Capstone & Graduation, NGS, SATX Campus
- Leadership Development Trainer – San Antonio Family Services
- Texas Caucus of Black School Boards Members
- International Training in Communications Levels I, II (formally Toastmasters)
- Guest Lecturer, Our Lady of the Lake Heart & Soul Series
- Board Director, San Antonio Family Services
- Board of Director, Wheatly Heights Sports Conservancy
- Friends of Sam Houston Scholarship Committee
- SA Coalition of Churches for Social Action Scholarship Committee
- San Antonio Women’s’ Chamber of Commerce, Rising Star
- NAACP, San Antonio Branch
- Alamo Area Alliance of Black School Educators, Inc. (AAABSE)
- Commissioner, District 2- Mayor’s Commission for Status of Women, 7 yrs.
- Member, VIA Rail & Streetcar Commission Subcommittee
- Member, San Antonio Project 20/20 Education Subcommittee
- Department of Army Intern Program (Auditor)
- Graduate, Leadership San Antonio
- Graduate, Leadership Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
- Graduate, Army Installation Management Command Intern Program
