Faculty and Staff

	Spotlight >>		Dr. Dana Kennamer Hood Department Chair and Professor B.S., Abilene Christian University, 1981 M.Ed., Abilene Christian University, 1988 Ph.D. University of Texas, 2001 Phone: 325.674.2112 Email: hoodd@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Early Childhood Education Children's Ministry and Spiritual Development in Children Author of numerous articles and two books: Let All the Children Come to Me: A Practical Guide to Including Children with Disabilities in Your Church Ministries. Co-authored with MaLesa Breeding and Jerry Whitworth. (Cook Communications Ministries), 2006. I Will Change Your Name: Messages from the Father to a Heart Broken by Divorce. (Leafwood Press), 2009. Professional memberships: Association for Childhood Education International Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development National Association for the Education of Young Children

			Dennis Cavitt, M.Ed. Instructor, Special Education B.A., Pepperdine University, 1980 M.S., Abilene Christian University, 1987 M.Ed., Tarleton State University, 2000 Ed.D Texas Tech University, expected graduation May 2011 Phone: 325.674.2479 Email: dennis.cavitt@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Emotional and behavioral disorders of school-aged children Autism assessment and treatment Special education programming and legal issues Response to intervention and differentiated instruction Professional activities: Autism consultation EBD consultation Professional memberships: Council of Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division Council of Behavioral Disorders International Special Education Services

	Spotlight >>		Dr. Sheila Delony Assistant Professor B.S., Lubbock Christian University, 2001 M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 2006 Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2008 Phone: 325.674.2474 Email: sheila.delony@acu.edu Conference presentations: "If these walls could talk: Fostering literacy through physical environment," National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington, D.C., 11/09 "Starting points: Revitalizing a professional development school partnership," Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, San Antonio, Texas, 10/09 "The Interplay of History, Media and Public Perceptions of the Teaching Profession," Association of Teacher Education, Reno, Nevada, 8/09 "Online Literature Discussion as Classroom Assessment," American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois, 4/07 "Life and Times of a Doctoral Student," College of Education Research Conference, Lubbock, Texas, 4/07 "Classroom Assessment: The Key to Unlocking Student Success," Poster Session Presenter, Lubbock, Texas, 4/06 Publications: Duemer, L. S., Delony, S.Q., Donalson, K., & Zaier, A. (2008). Behavioral Expectations of 110 nationally ranked liberal arts colleges. Journal of College and Character, 1-11. Professional memberships: National Council of Teachers of English International Reading Association

			Julie Douthit Instructor B.S., University of North Texas, 1991 M.Ed., University of North Texas, 1991 Phone: 325.674.2121 Email: julie.douthit@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Elementary education Curriculum and instruction methods Professional presentations: "The Proof is in the Pudding: Using Action Research to Prepare Student Teachers for Evidence Based Practice," Corsortium of State Organizations of Teacher Education (CSOTTE), October 2008 Professional memberships: Kappa Delta Pi National Association for the Education of Young Children

			Dr. Alfreddie C. Felder Assistant Professor B.S., Lamar University, 1980 M.Ed., University of Houston Clear Lake, 1994 Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2008 Phone: 325.674.21115 Email: alfreddie.felder@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Elementary Education Federal and State Programs and Assessment School Leadership Professional memberships: Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association Texas Association of Bilingual Educators Texas Statewide Network of Assessment Professionals Association of Compensatory Educators of Texas Texas Alliance of Black School Educators

			Billie J. McConnell, M.S. Instructor B.S.Ed., Abilene Christian University, 1984 M.S.., University of North Texas, 1994 Ed.D., Pepperdine University, Doctoral Candidate Phone: 325.674.2125 Email: billie.mcconnell@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Educational Technology Teachers and Change (Educational Reform) Professional memberships: International Society of Technology in Education Texas Computer Education Association

			Jenn Rogers, M.Ed. Instructor B.S., Abilene Christian University, 2004 M.Ed., Hardin-Simmons University, 2009 Phone: 325.674.2120 Email: rogjenn@gmail.com Areas of scholarship or expertise: Early Childhood Education Counseling and Human Development Behavior Skills and Modification

	Spotlight >>		Dr. Sam Stewart Assistant Professor B.A., Harding University, 1977 M.S.E., Arkansas State University, 1985 Ed.D., William Howard Taft University, 2007 Phone: 325.674.2492 Email: sam.stewart@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Secondary Education and Administration Assessment, Grading and Reporting Practices Professional activities: Co-sponsor of study abroad groups to Beijing, China to teach English to ex-patriot students attending international schools. Host book talks each semester that look at the teaching practices of Jesus in comparison to current best practices in education. "Scenarios in the Public Schools: Did the Teacher Go Too Far?" Teachers of Vision (scheduled for publication Winter 2010). Professional memberships: Christian Educators Association International Phi Delta Kappan Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

			Stephanie Talley Instructor B.S., Abilene Christian University, 1993 M.Ed., Abilene Christian University, 2007 Currently a doctoral student at Texas Tech University, pursuing a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction Phone: 325.674.2116 Email: stephanie.talley@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Early language and literacy English language learners Professional activities/presentations: "If These Walls Could Talk: Fostering Literacy Through Physical Environment," National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) annual convention, November 2009 "International Partnerships for Teacher Training: Teaching English as a Second Language in an International School in China," Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), February 2009 "Kindergarten Café: A Smorgasbord of Learning," National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) annual convention, November 2008 Professional memberships: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Delta Kappa Gamma - Zeta Psi Chapter Kappa Delta Pi

			Dana Mayhall Adjunct faculty Email: dlm07a@acu.edu
	Staff
			Mitzi Adams Coordinator of Field Experiences and Professional Development B.S.Ed., Abilene Christian University, 1981 Phone: 325.674.2114 Email: mitzi.adams@acu.edu Professional memberships: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Texas Directors of Field Experiences National Association for the Education of Young Children Kappa Delta Pi

			Ninette Arena Administrative Coordinator Phone: 325.674.2112 Email: nxa09a@acu.edu

			Jillian Bam Certification Officer B.A., Abilene Christian University, 1985 Phone: 325.674.2126 Email: jdb05i@acu.edu Professional memberships: Texas Association of Certification Officers Texas Coordinators for Teacher Certification Testing

			Francille Vesel Degree Plan Specialist B.S.W, Harding University M.S., Abilene Christian University Phone: 325.674.2128 Email: veself@acu.edu