Do you have feedback, suggestions, or ideas for the CEE team?
Our team strives to serve Tarleton faculty in ways that are meaningful, relevant, and beneficial.
Please feel free to let us know how we are doing at any time! Your feedback and ideas are instrumental to our program development.
Get to know the CEE team!
Central Administrative Staff
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Dr. Lesley Leach
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development
254-968-9588
[email protected]
Dr. Leach provides leadership for the CEE as a whole and partners with the Library to facilitate the University’s affordable course material initiative. She also teaches in the Educational Leadership doctoral program.
Kat Hansen
Administrative Coordinator
254-968-9060
[email protected]
Kat provides valuable administrative support to the CEE team. Additionally, she is a great contact for general information about CEE initiatives and for booking spaces in our area.
Soncee Heard-Smith
Programs Specialist
254-968-1607
[email protected]
Soncee provides support and leadership for CEE’s programming, events, operations, and communications. She is also a member of the MarCom Partnership Group who can serve as a liaison between faculty and the Marketing & Communications department.
Instruction & Design Staff
Dr. Jim Gentry
Director of Instructional Development and Course Design
254-968-9745
[email protected]
Dr. Gentry and his team of Instructional Consultants support faculty in creating and delivering high-quality instruction. Dr. Gentry leads the institution’s AI task force and a cohort of Accessibility Ambassadors. He also teaches in Curriculum & Instruction.
Book a meeting with an Instructional Consultant!
Our Instructional Consultants support faculty in creating and developing instruction based on pedagogical and technological best practices through training, research, and practical application. They are all well-versed in Canvas and would love the opportunity to assist with your courses (both face-to-face and online).
Pamela Huckabee
Instructional Consultant
254-968-9616
[email protected]
Pam is our longest-standing Instructional Consultant. She has a passion for helping faculty teach effectively and confidently. Pam is happy to help with any aspect of course development but is particularly strong at teaching you to optimize Canvas to best meet your needs.
Melody Smith
Instructional Consultant
254-968-9301
[email protected]
Melody is the newest member of the Instructional Consultant team and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is a great resource for implementing technology-based tools in both the online and face-to-face setting.
Dr. Shannon Stoker
Instructional Consultant
817-717-3687
[email protected]
Dr. Stoker has a focus on understanding by design and can support faculty in creating learner-centered content with opportunities for communication and feedback. She is also well-versed in Quality Matters (QM) rubrics and standards.
Experiential & Community-Engaged Learning Staff
Dr. Misty Smith
Director of Community-Engaged Learning
Dr. Smith supports faculty in the development and implementation of community-engaged learning opportunities. Dr. Smith leads the university’s Community Engagement Council. She also teaches in Social Work.
Rachel Truss
Experiential Learning Specialist
Rachel is focused on guiding faculty through the process of implementing experiential learning opportunities, from service-learning to practicums to cultural enrichment.