School of Health Professions 2019 - 2020 Catalog

Faculty Directory

Full Time

Last NameFirst NameTitleDegrees
AllenBradAssociate Director, Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy Program; Assistant ProfessorScD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2010; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1993
AranhaKarenAssistant ProfessorPhD, Texas Tech University, 2012; MS, Texas Tech University, 2006; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1993; BS, Mount Carmel College, 1983
BasuRashmita PhD, Washington State University, 2009
BellAshleyDirector of Didactic Education; Assistant ProfessorMMS, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 2011; BS, University of Houston, 2003
BennettKatieLaboratory Director; Associate ProfessorPhD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2009; BS, West Texas A&M University, 2000
BrashearJessicaAssistant ProfessorMS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2010; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2009
BrismeeJean-MichelProfessorScD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2003; MS, Texas Tech University, 1996; BSPT, Catholic University Of Louvain-la-Neuve, 1985; APE, Catholic Univ of Louvain-la-Neuve, 1982; BS, Catholic University Of Louvain-la-Neuve, 1982
BrooksTobyAssociate ProfessorPhD, University of Arizona, 2001; MA, The University of Arizona, 2000; ND, Southeastern Illinois College, 1998; BS, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1998; ND, Anderson University, 1995; AS, Southeastern Illinois College, 1995
BrunetJoanRegional Dean; Assistant Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Amarillo Campus; Assistant ProfessorDPT, A. T. Still University, 2010; MS, West Texas A&M University, 2002; BSPT, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 1991; BS, West Texas A&M University, 1990
BurgessNathanAssociate Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program; Assistant ProfessorScD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2018; MPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2004; BS, Wayland Baptist University, 2001
CarterTammyDirector, Clinical Laboratory Science Program; Assistant ProfessorPhD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2013; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2000
CorwinMelindaProfessor; Assistant Program Director, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences; Co-Advisor, TTUHSC Chapter of NSSLHA; Director, Stroke & Aphasia Recovery (STAR) ProgramPhD, Texas Tech University, 2006; MS, Texas Tech University, 1989; BS, Texas Tech University, 1987
CustisDaveAssistant ProfessorMSN, University of Mary, 2011; BSN, Presentation College, 2009; Other, University of North Dakota, 1982; RN, St Luke's School of Nursing, 1980
DameMarkAssistant ProfessorMHA, Indiana University, 1993; Other, Indiana University, 1989; BA, Indiana University, 1984
DembowskiJamesAssociate ProfessorPhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1998; MS, University of Texas at Dallas, 1988; BS, Northwestern University, 1975
DendyDouglasAssistant Director of Clinical Education; Assistant ProfessorScD, TTUHSC, 2016; BS, Lubbock Christian University, 2015; MPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1998
EavesTaylorInstructorMS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2016; BS, Wayland Baptist University, 2013
EdwardsDeborahAssistant ProfessorDPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2016; MPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2002; BS, Howard Payne University, 1998
EuringMyshalaeAssistant ProfessorPhD, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 2017; MS, Winston-Salem State University, 2014; BA, North Carolina State University, 2000; BA, North Carolina State University, 2000
GeddieMatthewAssistant ProfessorPhD, Texas Tech University, 2011; MBA, Wayland Baptist University, 2002; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1994
GehringReidAssistant ProfessorDPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2008; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2006; AS, Amarillo College, 2004
GilbertKerryAssistant Dean, Anatomy Research and Education; Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program; ProfessorScD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2004; MPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1997; BS, University of Texas, 1993
GilillandDJClinical Education Coordinator, Master of Athletic Training Program; Assistant ProfessorEdD, Texas A&M University, 2015; MSED, Northwest Missouri State University, 2000; Other, Hardin-Simmons University, 1998
GranadosSaraiDirector of Clinical Operations, Clinical InstructorMS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2004; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2002
GustafsonToriAssociate ProfessorAuD, Central Michigan University, 2003; MS, Texas Tech University, 1992; BS, Texas Tech University, 1990; AAS, McLennan Community College, 1986
HallBrittanyProgram Director, Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences; Assistant ProfessorMS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2005; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2003
HendrixErickaDirector; Associate Professor; Laboratory Manager and Technical SupervisorPhD, Texas Tech University, 2014; MS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2003; BS, Texas Tech University, 1997
HicksCandaceAssociate Chair; Program Director-Audiology; Associate Program Director and Co-coordinator of Communication Sciences and Disorders Concentration, PhD in Rehabilitation Science; Director-Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Research; ProfessorPhD, Vanderbilt University, 2000; MS, Purdue University, 1995; BSE, Arkansas State University , 1992
HollandHesperClinical InstructorMS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2003; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2001
HooperTroyAssistant ProfessorPhD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2015; MPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2001; BS, Angelo State University, 1996
HouseMorganAssistant ProfessorPhD, Texas Tech University, 2018; MBA, Wayland Baptist University, 2003; BS, Wayland Baptist University, 2002
HubbardJoelAssociate ProfessorPhD, Texas Tech University , 1986; BS, Texas Tech University, 1976
HuntSharonDirector, Master of Science in Healthcare Administration Program; Assistant ProfessorMBA, Wayland Baptist University, 2002; BBA, Texas Tech University, 1988
JamesRogerProfessor; Director, PhD in Rehabilitation Science Program; Director, Center for Rehabilitation ResearchPhD, University of Oregon, 1996; MS, University of Oregon, 1991; BS, Missouri State University, 1988
JohnsonLindsayAssociate Dean for Admissions and Student AffairsMED, Texas Tech University, 2003; BS, Texas Tech University, 2001
KearnsGaryAssistant ProfessorScD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2015; MPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2002
KimJeongAssociate ProfessorPhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2008; MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2004
KnightJacquelineAcademic Instructor/Clinical Education CoordinatorMS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2011; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1997; BSCS, Texas Tech University HSC, 1997
KrollTobiasAssistant ProfessorPhD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2014; Other, University of Münster, 2007
KubalaKoyAssistant ProfessorSBB CERT, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 2013; MS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2007; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2006
KumarNeerajAssistant Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Odessa Campus; Regional Dean, Odessa; Assistant ProfessorDPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2016; PhD, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 2009; Other, Guru Nanak Dev University, 1998; Other, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 1996
La FaveDeeInstructorMS, Texas Tech University , 1988; BS, Texas Tech University , 1985
LeeSue AnnAssociate ProfessorPhD, University of Texas, 2003; MA, The Ohio State University, 1998; BA, Ewha Womans University, 1990
LierlyMicahAssistant ProfessorDPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2014; BS, Cameron University, 2010; AA, Western Texas College, 2008
MillerMistyDirector of Clinical Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program; Assistant ProfessorDPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2011; MPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1997
MungerLarryAssistant ProfessorPhD, Texas Tech University, 2010; MS, Arizona School of Health Sciences, 1997; BSE, University of Kansas, 1995
MurphyBrandiInstructorDAUD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2015; BA, Texas Tech University, 2010
PanasciKateDirector, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program; Assistant ProfessorDPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2011; MSPT, Northeastern University, 2004; BS, Northeastern University, 2003
PendergrassTimothyAssistant ProfessorScD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2013; MPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2006; MS, Texas Tech University, 2002; BS, University of North Texas, 1998
PerryCarolynDirector of Clinical Education, Assistant ProfessorMS, Texas Tech University, 1993; BS, Texas Tech University, 1991
PosteraroRobertProfessor; Assistant Program Director, MSHA Program TTUHSC-SHPOther, Oregon Health & Science University, 2005; Other, Duke University Medical Center, 1988; Other, Yale-New Haven Hospital, 1979; MD, Yale University , 1973; BS, Fordham College, 1969
RedmanWadeAssociate Professor; Assistant Dean for Educational Technology; Chair, Department of Laboratory Sciences and Primary CarePhD, Texas Tech University, 2014; MBA, Wayland Baptist University, 2004; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1999; AS, South Plains College, 1995
ReelLeighAssociate ProfessorPhD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2009; AuD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2005; Other, Hardin-Simmons University, 2001
Rice-SpearmanLoriDeanPhD, Texas Tech University, 2010; MS, Texas Tech University, 1991; BS, Texas Tech Allied Health, 1986
Robohm-LeavittChristinaRegional Dean, Midland; Associate Professor; Director, Master of Physician Assistant Studies ProgramMS, University of Colorado , 1999; Other, University of Colorado Health Science Center, 1997; BS, University of Colorado , 1995
SametzRebeccaDirector, Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; Assistant ProfessorPhD, Michigan State University, 2017; MA, Western Michigan University, 2014; MA, Western Michigan University, 2014; BA, University of Kentucky, 2011
SancibrianSherryProfessor ; Director, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology ProgramMS, Texas Tech University, 1978; BS, Texas Tech University, 1976
SawyerBarbaraProfessorPhD, University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas, 1988; BS, University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas, 1977; Other, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1974
SawyerStevenDistinguished Professor; Associate Dean for Faculty Development; Professor; Chair, Department of Rehabilitation SciencesMSPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1997; PhD, University of California , 1988; BS, University of California at Irvine, 1980
SchmidtRyanChair, Department of Healthcare Management and LeadershipOther, University of Florida , 2015; Other, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Zaragoza, Spain), 2014; PhD, University of South Carolina, 2013; MBA, Brenau University , 2010; MS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2010; MA, Louisiana Tech University, 2007; MA, Louisiana Tech University , 2007; BA, Montana State University , 2002
SchroederDaveDirector, Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program; Assistant ProfessorPhD, Michigan State University, 2012; MA, Michigan State University, 2003; BA, Michigan State University, 1980
SechristDawndraAssistant Dean for Outcomes and Assessment; Associate ProfessorPhD, Texas Tech University, 2006; MA, Texas Womans University, 2001; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1994; BS, Texas Tech University, 1990
SizerPhillipAssociate Dean for Research; Director, Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy ProgramPhD, Texas Tech University, 2002; MED, Texas Tech University, 1993; BSPT, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 1985
SneedSusanClinical InstructorMS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2014; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2012
SneedZacheryDirector, Master of Science in Addiction Counseling Program; Assistant ProfessorPhD, Southern Illinois University, 2006; MS, University of North Texas, 2003; BS, University of North Texas, 2001
SpearsEvansChair, Department of Clinical Counseling and Mental Health; Associate ProfessorPhD, University of Arizona, 2003; MA, University of Iowa, 1994; BA, Coe College, 1991
StelterLaurieAcademic Fieldwork Coordinator; Assistant ProfessorPhD, Texas Woman's University, 2018; MA, Texas Woman's University, 2004; BSOT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1998
SwackhammerCoreyInstructorBS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2014; BS, Texas Tech University, 2012; AS, South Plains College, 2009
TaylorLesleeAssociate Professor; Director, Master of Athletic Training ProgramPhD, Texas Tech University, 2001; MS, University of Arizona, 1995; BS, University of Kansas, 1993
TaylorMeganAssistant ProfessorOTD, Texas Woman's University, 2018; MSOT, Washington University in St. Louis, 2003; BBA, Texas Tech University, 2001
TaylorMikeAssociate Professor; Physician AssistantMPAS, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1997; Other, David Grant Medical Center, 1988; BS, University of Oklahoma, 1982
TiongcoCynthiaAssistant ProfessorBS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2002; MOT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2002
TownsendChristopherDirector; Assistant ProfessorPhD, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 2018; MA, Appalachian State University, 1998
Van SickleAngelaAssistant ProfessorPhD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2015; MS, Texas Tech University, 1992; BA, University of Pittsburgh, 1989
VillegasEleseaAssistant ProfessorMPAS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2015; BS, Angelo State University, 2012
WestMichealAssistant Dean for Finance and AdministrationBBA, Texas Tech University, 1996
WhisnerSandraDirector, Master of Occupational Therapy Program; Assistant ProfessorPhD, Texas Woman's University, 2014; MA, Texas Womans University, 2003; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1997; BBA, Texas Tech University, 1992
ZimmermanReneeAudiology Clinical Coordinator; Assistant ProfessorAuD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2009; BS, Texas Tech Universtiy Health Sciences Center, 2005
ZupancicStevenAudiology Division Chief-ENT; Associate ProfessorPhD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2007; AuD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2003; BS, Eastern New Mexico State University, 1999

Part Time and Adjunct

Last NameFirst NameTitleDegrees
Acevedo-SantiagoItxiaAdjunct InstructorMPAS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2016; BAS, University of North Texas- College of Arts & Science, 2013; AAS, Richland Community, 2009
AlexanderBelindaAssistant ProfessorMOT, Texas Woman's University, 1991; BS, Texas Tech University, 1989
AlvaradoAdielAdjunct InstructorOther, Central Michigan University, 2013; MHA, University of Phoenix, 2006; BS, University of Texas of The Permian Basin, 2004; AAS, , 2000
AlvarezManuel Other, Central Michigan University, 2009; MPA, West Virginia University, 1979; BA, West Virginia University, 1973
BallachandaBopannaAdjunct InstructorPhD, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1988; MS, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1983; BS, University of Mysore, 1973
BarkerMattAdjunct InstructorAuD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2004; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2000
BarnhartJeff MS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2013; BA, Ottawa University, 2007
BasingerRachelAdjunct FacultyBA, Baylor University, 2007; Pharm.D., University of Texas, 2011
BassettCameron DPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2016
BekemeierKarstenClinical Adjunct Professor, Clinical Counseling and Mental HealthPhD, Michigan State University, 2009; MA, Michigan State University, 1998
BogschutzReneeAdjunct FacultyPhD, University of Iowa, 2000; MS, Eastern New Mexico University, 1995; BS, Eastern New Mexico University, 1993
BrakeRikaAdjunct InstructorMOT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2006
BrostrandHeatherAdjunct InstructorPhD, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2006
ChapaAlison BSOT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1996
ChenYo Rong MAT, Texas Tech University Health Science Center , 2016; MS, National Taiwan Sports University, 2012; BS, National Taiwan Sports University, 2010
ChildressCynthia PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2013; BS, United States Military Academy, 1994
ConnellyNicoleAdjunct FacultyMPAS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2015
CovingtonAmberAdjunct InstructorMOT, Texas Woman's University, 2009
CristyDebra BSPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1993
DalehiteJessAdjunct InstructorMD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 1982; BS, University of California, Irvine, 1977
DaviesAndy DPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2014; BS, Grand Canyon University, 2011
DavisMelinda BSPT, California State University , 1985
Davis-PitreAletta MPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2003
DiersingDean MS, Texas Tech University, 2005; BS, Texas Tech University, 2003
Dixon-LawsonKimberlyClinical Adjunct ProfessorOther, University of Phoenix, 2009; MS, Jackson State University, 2000; BS, Jackson State University, 1998
DragunMichaelAdjunct InstructorMD, University of California at Los Angeles Medical School, 1989; BS, University of California at Riverside, 1985
FlittonJohnnyAdjunct InstructorMS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2006; AAS, Midland College, 2004
FoxTaylorAdjunct InstructorBS, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2010; MPAS, University of Texas at San Antonio, 2010; BBA, Texas Tech University, 2001
FrickKimberly MPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1998
GinnityJohn MS, State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, 1995
GoodsonYvetteInstructor; Laboratory ManagerMHA, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2018; CERT, Texas Tech University, 1997; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1995
GordonJean MBA, Nova Southeastern University, 2015; MSN, Kaplan University, 2010; DBA, Nova Southeastern University, 2001; DBA, Nova Southeastern University, 1999; MS, Nova Southeastern University, 1997; BSN, University of Miami, 1974
GoreLisaClinical InstructorMS, Texas Woman's University , 1995; BS, Texas Tech University , 1991
GrigsbyJeffAdjunct InstructorOD, Oregon State University, 2011; MS, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, 2007; OD, University of Houston, 1981
GuerraLuisRegional Medical Director ; Clinical Assistant Professor of MedicineMD, Ponce Medical School, 1986
HildebrandtSamyeClinical InstructorMS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2005; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2003
HuttoDebbiAdjunct InstructorMS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1995
JoySheilaAdjunct InstructorAAS, Amarillo College, 1997
KapilaJeegisha Other, Drexel University, 2010; DPT, Drexel University, 2009; BSPT, Bhopal University, 2002
KellyEricaRecurrent FacultyMAT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2012; BSED, University of Virginia, 2010
KernsSara MAT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2008; BS, Texas Tech University, 2005
KimForest PhD, University of Washington, 2009; MBA, University of Texas at San Antonio, 2003; MHA, Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Health & Business Administration, 2003; MA, Chapman University, 2000
KremerMaryInstructorScD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2013
KublawiMarwanInstructorScD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2014
La ValleeDaynaAdjunct InstructorMPAS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; 2016, BA, Arizona State University
LeeDerekAdjunct FacultyOther, , 2010
LewisNancyAdjunct FacultyScD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2008; BS, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas, 1975; BS, Tarleton State University, 1973
MacMurdoLeeAdjunct InstructorMSN, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2002; BSN, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1998
MahanCarlaClinical InstructorMS, Texas Tech University , 1987; BA, Sam Houston State University , 1979
MelvinAndre CERT, University of Washington, 2014; PhD, University of South Carolina, 2012; MBA, Troy University, 2007
MitchellJordan PhD, University of South Carolina, 2012; MBA, East Carolina University, 2009
OttKaylaAdjunct InstructorMPAS, University of North Texas Health Science Center, 2013; BA, University of Texas, 2010
PhippsGregAdjunct FacultyPhD, North Carolina A&T University, 2018; MS, North Carolina A&T State University, 2015
PorcaroJoanInstructorOther, University of Phoenix, 2007; BSN, Saint Xavier College, 1982
RamelloNatalie M, Loyola University Chicago, 2010; MSW, Loyola University Chicago, 2009; JD, Loyola University Chicago , 2008
RicciLaura DPT, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2008; BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2006
RoederHannahAdjunct InstructorMMS, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2017; BS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2015
SargentElizabethInstructorScD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2015
SendejoAudreyAdjunct FacultyBS, Texas Tech University, 2008; M.Ed., University of North Florida, 2013
SmithSusan Other, Central Michigan University, 2009
SneadRay ScD, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2013; MBA, East Carolina University, 1985; BS, University of Virginia, 1974
SpulickStephen PhD, Georgia Southern University, 2015; MBA, University of Phoenix, 2007; BA, Fordham University, 1990
StumpMattInstructorScD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2010
TarrMary RebeccaInstructorBS, University of South Florida, 2002; MBA, University of South Florida, 1990; BS, Loyola University, 1975
TaylorFrankClinical Adjunct ProfessorMA, Michigan State University, 1991; BS, Michigan State University, 1985
WeigelFred PhD, Auburn University, 2011; BS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1996; AA, Brookdale Community College, 1988
WhitakerMelissaClinical InstructorMS, TTUHSC, 2004; BS, TTUHSC, 2002
WilkesMcKenzieAdjunct FacultyPhD, Texas Tech University, 2016; MS, Texas Tech University, 2008
WilkinsonWilliamAdjunct FacultyMD, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 1994; MS, University of North Texas, 1988; Other, West Texas State University, 1984