Dr. Dana Hood, Department Chair, Assistant Professor; B.S., ACU, 1981; M.Ed., ACU, 1988; Ph.D. University of Texas, 2001; eight years as a teacher and curriculum consultant. hoodd@acu.edu

Dr. Edward L. Coates, Professor; B.A., Lipscomb University, 1956; M.A., Middle Tennessee University, 1962; Ed.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1970; seven years as a teacher, coach/curriculum coordinator, coatese@acu.edu

Myra Holmans, Instructor; B.S., ACU, 1965, M.S. Texas Tech University, 1968; Texas Certified Reading Specialist, 28 years in public and private schools teaching Kindergarten, elementary grades, middle school, and 3 years at Texas Tech University. holmansm@acu.edu

Ronnie McQueen, Instructor, B.S.Ed., ACU, 1977;  M.S., University of North Texas, 1985; 15 years public school teacher, 3 years coordinator/ supervisor, 4 years curriculum specialist for small business; Certification Officer.  mcqueenr@acu.edu 

Julie Douthit, Instructor, B.S.Ed., University of North Texas, 1990; M.Ed. University of North Texas, 1990. 13 years public education all levels. julie.douthit@acu.edu

Stephanie Talley, Instructor,  B.S. Abilene Christian University, 1993; M.Ed. Abilene Christian University, 2006. 14 years in public education teaching Kindergarten, first and fifth grades. stephanie.talley@acu.edu

Dr. Sam J. Stewart, Assistant Professor, B.A. Harding University, 1977; M.S.E., Arkansas State University, 1985; Ed.D. William Howard Taft University, 2007. 29 years in public education as a teacher, counselor, principal, director, and assistant superintendent. sam.stewart@acu.edu

Dennis Cavitt, Instructor, B.A., Pepperdine University, 1980: M.S., Abilene Christian University, 1987; M.Ed., Tarleton State University, 2000. 20  years in public education as a special educator, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), education consultant, and director. 10 years in public agencies working with individuals with special needs.  dennis.cavitt@acu.edu

Francille Vesel, Degree Plan Specialist, B.S.W Harding University, M.S. Abilene Christian University. Academic advisor 8 years. Missionary in Botswana and Brazil for 12 years.  veself@acu.edu

Connie Chrane, Administrative Coordinator, connie.chrane@acu.edu