Advisory Groups

The preparation for educator certification is a collaborative effort involving program stakeholders from the university and the greater community. To that effort, the UIW Teacher Education Program receives guidance from two advisory groups. The Teacher Education Advisory Board (TEAB) includes members from partner schools and organizations. The Teacher Education Advisory Committee (TEAC) includes university faculty from each of the departments in which we offer certification.

 

Teacher Education Advisory Board 2021-2022

Board Members

  • Alyssa Garcia, NEISD Teacher and UIW Alumna
  • Jose Ramirez, SAISD Teacher and UIW Alumnus
  • Brenda Gallardo, Principal, Kay Franklin Elementary School, NISD
  • Christine Mascorro, Teacher, Kay Franklin Elementary School, NISD
  • Kathy Bieser, Principal, Advanced Learning Academy, SAISD
  • Meghan Harrington, Teacher, Advanced Learning Academy, SAISD
  • Amy Garza, Principal, Medio Creek Elementary School, SWISD and UIW Alumna
  • Daniel Barcenez, Student Activities and Special Projects Coordinator, SWISD
  • Katharine Carey, Head of Education, McNay Art Museum
  • Leslie Cooper, Certification Programs Coordinator, ESC 20
  • Christina Mendez, Leadership Consultant, ESC 20
  • Alycia Mauer, Education Department Chair, Our Lady of the Lake University
  • Dan Higgins, Department of Education Professor, St. Mary's University
  • Brandi Coleman, Induction Coordinator, UIW Dreeben School of Education
  • Denise Staudt, Dean, UIW Dreeben School of Education
  • Elda Martinez, Director of Teacher Education and TEAB Chair, UIW Dreeben School of Education
 

Teacher Education Advisory Committee 2021-2022

Committee Members

  • Miguel Cortinas, Associate Professor and Chair, UIW Art Department
  • Ana Vallor, Associate Professor and Chair, UIW Biology Department
  • James Baker, Associate Professor, UIW English Department
  • Lopita Nath, Professor and Chair, UIW History Department
  • Greg Soukup, Professor and Chair, UIW Kinesiology Department
  • Jake Hammons, Assistant Professor, UIW Mathematics Department
  • William Gokelman, Professor and Chair, UIW Music Department
  • Brett Richardson, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Education, UIW Music Department
  • Michael Tallon, Professor and Chair, UIW Spanish Department
  • David McTier, Professor and Chair, UIW Theatre Department
  • Brandi Coleman, Induction Coordinator, UIW Dreeben School of Education
  • Elda Martinez, Director of Teacher Education and TEAC Chair, UIW Dreeben School of Education