CEHD Honors Transformational Leaders at Dean’s Roundtable
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at Texas A&M University honored 26 transformational leaders at the 2022 Dean’s Roundtable on Friday, May 6th at the Hildebrand Equine Complex in College Station, Texas.
Dr. Grace Butler, the first African American woman to earn a full professorship at Texas A&M, delivered the keynote address. Her battle with Stage III colon cancer led her to found Hope Through Grace, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating colorectal cancer through prevention and early detection.
For more than 30 years, members of the Dean’s Roundtable have sought to boost the work of those unsung heroes who through dedicated leadership and service to others, transform lives and enrich our world. Since 1991, benefactors have honored over 700 individuals who have been role models to their students and/or peers, mentors for new professionals, and servant leaders in their communities. They have raised over $500,000 in support of scholarships, programs, and college initiatives.
“Sponsors of the Dean’s Roundtable elevate the accomplishments and dedication of those who encourage and inspire others to excel,” stated CEHD Interim Dean Michael A. de Miranda. “This recognition serves as an index of the college’s efforts to promote a Culture of Excellence and the ideals we hope all Texas A&M graduates will follow.”
The 2022 Dean’s Roundtable honorees include superintendents, administrators, classroom teachers, professors, and those professionals who have devoted their careers to helping others. They include:
| Dr. Mary Alfred | Retired Professor and Interim Department Head in Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development | Texas A&M College of Education and Human Development – College Station, Texas |
| Dr. Nance Algert | Clinical Professor Emerita | Texas A&M College of Education and Human Development – College Station, Texas |
| Suzeana Barrera | District PK-5 Literacy Facilitator | Grand Prairie ISD – Grand Prairie, Texas |
| Gary Blair | Retired Women’s College Basketball Coach | Texas A&M University – College Station, Texas |
| Mary Jane Bowman | Director of Literacy, Dyslexia and Academic Interventions | Grand Prairie ISD – Grand Prairie, Texas |
| Jennifer Brewer | English Language Arts and Reading Curriculum Specialist (grades 5-8) | Dickinson ISD – Dickinson, Texas |
| Dr. Grace Butler | Founder | Hope Through Grace, Inc. – Houston, Texas |
| Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan | President | Valley Speech Language and Learning Center – Brownsville, Texas |
| Susan Cook | Reading/Language Arts Curriculum Specialist (grades PK-4) | Dickinson ISD – Dickinson, Texas |
| Dr. Jon Denton (posthumoustly) | Professor Emeritus | Texas A&M University – College Station, Texas |
| Dr. Larry Dooley | Retired Associate Professor | Texas A&M College of Education and Human Development – College Station, Texas |
| Eric Eaks | Director of Fine Arts | College Station ISD – College Station, Texas |
| Dr. Lupita Hinojosa | Superintendent of Schools | Spring ISD – Houston, Texas |
| Dr. Joyce Juntune | Instructional Professor | Texas A&M College of Education and Human Development – College Station, Texas |
| Sally Kallina | Retired Academic Advisor | Texas A&M College of education and Human Development – College Station, Texas |
| Dr. Larry Kelly (posthumoustly) | Clinical Professor | Texas A&M College of Education and Human Development – College Station, Texas |
| Angela Martinez | Assistant Principal | Ellisor Elementary (Magnolia ISD) – Magnolia, Texas |
| Susan Moreno | Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | Rogers Heritage High School (Rogers Public Schools) – Rogers, Arkansas |
| Dr. Jeff Pack | Deputy Superintendent for Educational Services | Dickinson ISD – Dickinson, Texas |
| Dr. Gail Pritchard | Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs – Pre-Clerkship | Texas A&M College of Medicine – College Station, Texas |
| Dr. Melinda Sheffield-Moore | Senior Vice President and Dean | The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences – Galveston, Texas |
| Dr. Laura Stough | Professor | Texas A&M College of Education and Human Development – College Station, Texas |
| Jennifer Grant Tollette ‘88 | 6th Grade Math Teacher | Bradley Middle School (North East ISD) – San Antonio, Texas |
| Emily Truss | Algebra I Teacher and Math Department Head | Grand Prairie High School (Grand Prairie ISD) – Grand Prairie, Texas |
| Carla Voelkel | Superintendent | Dickinson ISD – Dickinson, Texas |
| Dr. LaVerne Young-Hawkins | Retired Associate Professor | Texas A&M University – College Station, Texas |
The College of Education and Human Development is committed to enhancing education and health outcomes for all. By partnering with the college, members of the Dean’s Roundtable make an investment in the future of Texas and the nation. For more information, contact Amy Hurley at ahurley@txamfoundation.com or 979-847-9455
Click HERE for photos from the 2022 Dean’s Roundtable ceremony.
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