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Name: Luis Almeida Sponsoring institutions: Penn State University Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Instructional Systems Area of Concentration: Major advisor/mentor: Year selected for Holmes Program: 2004 Expected graduation date: Office address: Permanent address: Race/ethnicity: Brazilian Gender: Male Place of birth: Major research interest: Career goal: Degrees earned: Professional affiliations: Email address: LCA120 at psu. edu
Name: Gwendoline Ibamiwi Ayuninjam Sponsoring institution: University of Kentucky Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Studies in Higher Education Area of Concentration: Socio-cultural Studies Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Sharon Brennan Year selected for Holmes Program: 3/05 Expected graduation date: 5/07 Office address: College of Education, 104 Taylor Education Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0001 Permanent address: 319 Stephen Road Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-5326 Race/ethnicity: African Gender: Female Place of birth: Bamenda, Cameroon Major research interest: International Education & International Students Career goal: Teaching/administration/research in higher Ed Degrees earned: B.A. and M.A. Professional affiliations: NCTE, KACTE Email address: giayun2 at uky. edu ibamiwi at yahoo. com
Name: John Baker Sponsoring institutions: The University of Florida Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: School of Psychology Area of Concentration: At risk student populations Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Nancy Waldron Year selected for Holmes Program: 2004 Expected graduation date: Dec 2006 Office address: Permanent address: 1040 113 Terrace Miami, Fl 33168 Race/ethnicity: African American Gender: Male Place of birth: Major research interest: Minority overrepresentation in special education Career goal: School Psychologist Degrees earned: B.S., M.A.E. Professional affiliations: Association of Black Psychologists, Council for Exceptional Children, Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, National Association of School Psychologists, American Psychological Association Email address: jbaker2 at ufl.edu, Bjigga78 at cs.com
Name: Chien-Ni Chang Sponsoring institution: The Ohio State University Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Integrated Teaching and Learning Area of Concentration: Multicultural Education Major advisor/mentor: Professor Marilyn Johnson Year selected for Holmes Program: 2004 Expected graduation date: Office address: 163 Arps Hall The Ohio State University Columbus, OH 43210 Permanent address: 5208 Dierker Rd. Columbus, OH 43220 Race/ethnicity: Chinese Gender: Female Place of birth: Taiwan Major research interest: Multicultural Teacher Education Career goal: Teacher Education Degrees earned: Master Professional affiliations: North American Chinese Research Association Email address: chang.236 at osu. edu
Name: Mary Angela Coleman Sponsoring institution: Virginia Commonwealth University Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Research and Evaluation Area of Concentration: Research design and data analysis Major advisor/mentor: Dr. James McMillan Year selected for Holmes Program: 2004 Expected graduation date: Dec 2005 Office address: PO Box 842020; Richmond, VA 23234 Permanent address: Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Place of birth: Major research interest: Career goal: To direct and conduct research efforts in educational policy and testing resulting in quality information for decision making and improved practice in education.
Degrees earned: BA--English; MA--Creative Writing: poetry Professional affiliations: NCME, AERA Email address: colemanma at vcu. edu
Name: Yashica J. Crawford Sponsoring institution: University of Florida Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Educational Psychology Area of Concentration: Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Bridget Franks, Ph.D. Year selected for Holmes Program: 2003 Expected graduation date: August 2005 Office address: 1403 Norman Hall Box 117040 Gainesville, FL 32611 Permanent address: 1340 SW 32nd Place, #12 Gainesville, FL 32608 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Place of birth: California Major research interest: At-risk and resilient low income and minority students academic achievement – developmental Career goal: Work for research think-tank geared toward program implementation and change, university professor Degrees earned: B.S.-psychology, B.A.-political science (magna cum laude 2001) Professional affiliations: Holmes Scholars Program, AERA, APA Email address: yashicacrawford at yahoo. com yashicad at hotmail. com
Name: Danne Davis Sponsoring Institution: Boston College Degree: Ph.D. Program of Study: Curriculum & Instruction Area of Concentration: Critical Pedagogy, Diversity& Social Justice Major mentor/advisor: Dr. Marilyn Cochran Smith Year selected for Holmesprogram: Expected graduation date: 5/2004 Office address: 140 Commonwealth Ave. Campion Hall Boston, MA 02467 Permanent address: 7 Thane St. Boston, MA 02124-1911 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Place of birth: Boston, MA Major research interest: Teacher education, multicultural education, urban education Career goal: Tenure track teaching at research institution Degrees earned: BS-Criminal Justice, MS-Childhood Education Professional affiliation: AERA Email address: davisdc at bc.edu
Name: Marliyn Reneé Davis Sponsoring Institution: University of New Mexico Degree: Ph.D. Program of Study: Quantitative Research Methods Area of Concentration: Partnerships/Collaboration and Liaisons in Urban Education Settings Major mentor/advisor: Joseph Stevens Year selected for Holmesprogram: 6/ 2003 Expected graduation date: 5/2008 Office address: Montclair State University Center of Pedagogy Chapin Hall 314-A Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Permanent address: P.O. Box 43252. Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female U.S. Citizen? Yes Place of birth: Newark, New Jersey Major research interest: School/University/Community Partnership in Urban Settings Career goal: Professor in Educational Leadership in Urban Settings Degrees earned: Liberal Arts Major Business/Education Foundations; MA Educational Leadership Professional affiliation: AERA, AACTE, ASCD, ATE Email address: emyd at unm.edu , marilndavishere at earthlink. net
Name: Michael A DeMarr Sponsoring institutions: University of Iowa Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Curriculum and Instruction Area of Concentration: Major advisor/mentor: Robert Yager Year selected for Holmes Program: 5/04 Expected graduation date: 5/06 Office address: Science Education Center, 450 Van Allen Hall Iowa City, Iowa 52242 Permanent address: 701 E 3rd St West Liberty, Iowa 52242 Race/ethnicity: Native American Gender: Male Place of birth: Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, WI Major research interest: Culturally relevant science education curriculum Career goal: Professor at research institution Degrees earned: BS, Biology; MS, Biology Professional affiliations: Email address: michael-demarr at uiowa. edu
Name: Valeisha M. Ellis Sponsoring Institution: Florida State University Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Elementary Education Area of concentration: Reading Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Barbara Palmer Year selected for Holmesprogram: 1/2003 Expected graduation date: 12/2005 Office address: 2901 Duffton Loop Tallahassee, FL 32303 Permanent address: same as above Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Place of birth: Tulsa, OK Major research interest: The science of reading, Reading Vocabulary Career goal: To influence and inform the future educators and leaders in education about reading, reading instruction and curriculum. Professor at FAMU; Coordinator Inner City Youth Organizations; Grant Writer Degrees earned: BS-Special Education, MS-Special Education/Varying Exception design Professional affiliations: Holmes Scholar, Florida Center for Reading Research, FSU Holmes Representative Email address: vme02 at garnet.acns.fsu. edu valeishaellis at hotmail. com
Name: Bengu Erguner-Tekinalp Sponsoring Institution: Auburn University Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Counselor Education Area of concentration: Counselor Education Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Renee A. Middleton Year selected for Holmesprogram: 4/2005 Expected graduation date: 5/2007 Office address: 3084 Haley Center Auburn, Alabama, 36849 Permanent address: Race/ethnicity: Turkish Gender: Female Place of birth: Ankara, Turkey Major research interest: Racial Identity, Multicultural Counseling, Cross- Cultural Psychology-Forgiveness, Multicultural Counselor Education Career goal: Professor Degrees earned: Master of Science Professional affiliations: Holmes Scholar, American Counseling Association, Alabama Counseling Association Email address: erguntb at auburn dot edu
Name: Delia R. Gamble Sponsoring institution: The Ohio State University Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Social & Cultural Foundations Area of Concentration: Curriculum; African American epistemological/ontological knowledge Major advisor/mentor: Professor Beverly M. Gordon Year selected for Holmes Program: 2003 Expected graduation date: June 2006 Office address: 139 Ramseyer Hall 29 West Woodruff Avenue Columbus, OH 43210 Permanent address: 832 Cooper Road Raleigh, NC 27610 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female DOB: 9/29/1969 Place of birth: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Major research interest: Race, Spirituality, Religion & Education Career goal: Professoriate and/or Cultural Center Director Degrees earned: B.A., History (1997) NCA & TSU, M.A. African American & African Studies (2001) OSU Professional affiliations: AERA, BGPSC, I-AM Email address: gamble53 at osu. edu delia_gamble at hotmail. com
Name: Christina Garza-Nelson Sponsoring institution: University of Wisconsin – Madison Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Urban Education Area of Concentration: Multicultural Studies Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Beverly Cross Year selected for Holmes Program: 1/2003 Expected graduation date: 5/2005 Office address: P.O. Box 413658 Enderis Hall, Milwaukee, WI 53201 Permanent address: 30256 Lake Hills Drive Race/ethnicity: Latino; Mexican American/Chicana Gender: Female Place of birth: Major research interest: Multiculturalism and Higher Education Curriculum, Conflict Resolution and Cultural Responsiveness Career goal: University Professor and National Speaker Degrees earned: BA, MS Professional affiliations: Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee & TRIO Chief Operating Officer of NAHSA (National Association of Holmes Scholars Alumni) Email address: garzane2 at uwm.edu cgarzanelson at wi.rr. com
Name: Grace Gonzalez-Alfaro Sponsoring Institution: Fordham University Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Curriculum and Teaching Area of concentration: Language, Literacy and Learning Major advisor/mentor: Professor Rita Brause Year selected for Holmesprogram: 12/2002 Expected graduation date: 6/2010 Office address: 320 Waverly Ave. East Rockaway, NY 11518 Permanent address: 375 Salem Rd. Valley Stream, NY 11580-1113 Race/ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic – Puerto Rican Gender: Female Place of birth: Brooklyn, NY Major research interest: Assessment policies and practices for bilingual/ELL students. Career goal: To teach at the university level or developing reading curriculums at the district level (state). Degrees earned: AAS-Graphic Arts & Advertising Tech., BA-Elementary Education, MS-Reading Professional affiliations: International Reading Association, Nassau County Reading Council Email address: Readandsucceed2 at yahoo. com
Name: Doran Gresham Sponsoring Institution: George Washington University Degree: Ed.D Program of study: Special Education Area of concentration: Emotional Disturbances Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Nancy Belkoop Year selected for Holmesprogram: 11/2002 Expected graduation date: 5/2004 Office address: 2134 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20052 Permanent address: 4702 Colonel Darnell Place Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Race/ethnicity: Black/African-American Gender: Male Place of birth: Richmond, Virginia Major research interest: Overrepresentation of elementary aged Black males in classrooms for students with emotional disturbance (ED)
Degrees earned: BA, M.Ed Professional affiliations: 100 Black Men, CEC, Phi Delta Kappa Email address: dgresham at gwu. edu Name: Tristana Harvey, M.A., NCC, LPC Sponsoring institution: The Pennsylvania State University Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Counselor Education Area of Concentration: Multicultural Competency Major advisor/mentor: Year selected for Holmes Program: 2003 Expected graduation date: 2005 Office address: 327 Cedar Bldg, University Park, PA 16802 Permanent address: Race/ethnicity:: Black/African American Gender: Female Major research interest: Career goal: Degrees earned: B.S. Communication Disorders, M.A. in Counseling Professional affiliations: American Counseling Association Email address: trh10 at psu. edu
Name: Malik S. Henfield, M.S., Ed.S. Sponsoring institution: The Ohio State University Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Counselor Education Area of Concentration: Counselor Education Major advisor/mentor: Doctor James Moore, III Year selected for Holmes Program: 2003 Expected graduation date: 6/2006 Office address: The Ohio State University College of Education School of Physical Activity and Educational Service 1945 N. High Street Arps Hall, Rm. 356 Columbus, OH 43210 Permanent address: 775 Parkway Village Apartment 4-E Charleston, SC 29485 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Male Place of birth: Brooklyn, NY Major research interest: Transforming School Counseling Initiative Career goal: Counselor Educator and Researcher Degrees earned: B.S.-Biology, M.Ed.-Counselor Education, Ed.S.- Counselor Education Professional affiliations: American Counseling Association, Association of Counselor Educators & Supervisors, North Central Association of Counselor Educators & Supervisors, American Educational Research Association, Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society Email address: henfield.2 at osu. edu m_henfield at hotmail. com
Name: Afra A. Hersi Sponsoring institution: Boston College Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Curriculum and Instruction Area of Concentration: Literacy Major advisor/mentor: Professor Dennis Shirley Year selected for Holmes Program: 12/2002 Expected graduation date: 5/2006 Office address: Campain Hall 14000 Commonwealth Ave. Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Permanent address: 15 Wyman Terrace Race/ethnicity: Black, Somali-American Gender: Female Place of birth: Major research interest: Literacy and Second Language Learners, Teacher preparation and professional development Career goal: Teacher Education Faculty Degrees earned: Masters in Education Curriculum and Instruction Professional affiliations: AERA Email address: hersi at bc. edu
Name: KaaVonia Hinton-Johnson Sponsoring institution: Michigan State University Degree: Program of study: Area of Concentration: Major advisor/mentor: Year selected for Holmes Program: August 2002 Expected graduation date: Office address: 342 Erickson Hall Permanent address: 2211 Woodleaf Ct. Okemos, Michigan 48864 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Major research interest: Literature Career goal: Degrees earned: BS, MA, PhD Professional affiliations: Email address: hintonk at msu. edu
Sponsoring Institution: The George Washington University Degree: Ed.D Program of study: Early Childhood Special Education Area of Concentration: Alternative Certification Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Michael Castleberry Year selected for Holmes program: 11/2002 Expected graduation date: 5/2005 Office address: 2134 G Street, NW, Rm 416 Washington, DC 20052 Permanent address: 9105 Wellington Place Lanham, MD 20607 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Place of birth: Washington, DC Major research interest: Alternative Certification Career goal: Degrees earned: BS-Early Childhood Education, MA-Early Childhood Special Education Professional affiliation: Council of Exceptional Children Email address: alyssiaj at gwu. edu
Name: Eunjoo Jung Sponsoring institution: Illinois State University Degree: Ed.D Program of study: Curriculum and Instruction in Post Secondary Education Area of concentration: Teacher education, reading/TESOL (complementary) Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Dent Rhodes Year selected to Holmes program: 8/2002 Expected graduation date: 8/2004 Office address: 232 Degarmo Hall, 5330 Curriculum & Instruction College of Education Normal, IL 61761 Permanent address: 305 North Walnut St. Normal, IL 61761 Race/ethnicity: Asian, Korean Gender: Female Place of birth: Korea Major research interest: Large scale data management, Teacher education, Child developmental issues Career goal: Pursue professoriate at higher education Degrees earned: MA-Education psychology, BA-Education psychology Professional affiliation: AERA, ATE, AACTE, IRA, Holmes Partnership, Kappa Delta Pi Email address: ejjung at ilstu. edu Name: Jin-ah Kim Sponsoring institutions: Illinois State University Degree: Ed. D Program of study: Curriculum and Instruction in Teacher Education Area of Concentration: Curriculum and Instruction in Teacher Education Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Mary Murray Autry Year selected for Holmes Program: 1/04 Expected graduation date: 12/05 Office address: 210 DeGarmo Hall, 5330 Curriculum & Instruction Normal, Illinois 61790 - 5330 Permanent address: 300 E. Shelbourne Dr. #74 Normal, Illinois 61761 Race/ethnicity: Korean Gender: Female Place of birth: Republic of Korea Major research interest: Professional Development schools and K-12 Career goal: Pursue professoriate at higher education Degrees earned: MS in Ed in Curriculum and Instruction Professional affiliations: AERA, ATE, ACEI, Holmes Partnership, Kappa Email address: Jkim2 at ilstu. edu Jin_ahk at hotmail. com
Name: Muthoni Kimemia Sponsoring institution: University of Central Florida Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Counselor Education Area of Concentration: Major advisor/mentor: Year selected for Holmes Program: 9/2003 Expected graduation date: 5/2006 Office address: College of Education P.O. Box 161250 Orlando, FL 32816 Permanent address: Race/ethnicity: Black, African Gender: Female Place of birth: Kenya Major research interest: Equity in education, HIV Counseling Career goal: Professoriate Degrees earned: M.A., B.Ed. Professional affiliations: ACA, AMCD, Chi Simga Iota Email address:
vkimemia at mail.ucf. edu
Name: Donna King Sponsoring institution: Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Curriculum & Instruction ‑ Multicultural Education Area of Concentration: Major advisor/mentor: Assoc. Professor Jamie Myers Year selected for Holmes Program: 2004 Expected graduation date: Office address: Permanent address: Race/ethnicity: Black/ African American Gender: Female Place of birth: Major research interest: Career goal: Degrees earned: Professional affiliations: Email address: DRK8 at psu.edu
Name: Salika Lawrence Sponsoring institution: Fordham University Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Language, Literacy, and Learning Area of Concentration: Curriculum and Teaching Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Rita Brause Year selected for Holmes Program: 12/2004 Expected graduation date: 5/2005 Office address: Permanent address: 64‑34 102 Street Apt # 7 y Queens, New York 11374 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Place of birth: Guyana, South America Major research interest: Adolescent Literacy Development, In-service and, Preservice Teacher Education, Classroom Literacy Practices Career goal: Higher Education, Educational Leadership Degrees earned: BA ‑ Sociology; MA‑ Social Science/ Social Studies Education; MA‑ Sociology Professional affiliation: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Council for the Social Studies, Society for the Study of Social Problems Email address: sl_teach at hotmail.com
Name: DaBeth S. Manns Sponsoring institution: Purdue University Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Curriculum & Instruction Area of Concentration: Education for Work and Community (Adult, Agricultural, and Extension Education) Major advisor/mentor: Dr. James McMillan Year selected for HolmesProgram: 2002 Expected graduation date: Completed as of 12/2003 (Ph.D.) Office address: P.O. Box 75655 Washington, DC 20013 Permanent address: 490 Taylor Street, N.E. Unit #J-24 Washington, D.C. 20017 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Place of birth: Richmond, Virginia Major research interest: Adult Education, Multicultural Studies (Pre-Service Teachers), International Studies
Career goal: University Professor (Teacher Preparation in Multicultural Studies or Africana Studies) and/or Federal Civil Service (US Department of State or US Agency for International Development) Degrees earned: BA, Politics (International), from Wake Forest University; MS, Adult Education (Extension), from NC A&T State University; Ph.D. (Curriculum & Instruction/Education for Work and Community), from Purdue University Professional affiliations: Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences, International Political Science Association, African Studies Association, Email address: dmanns at purdue. edu, DManns_Ph.D. at alumni.wfu. edu URL: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~dmanns/DaBeth/
Name: Tanisha L. Martin Sponsoring institution: Penn State University, College of Education Degree: M ED Program of study: Special Education Area of Concentration: Major advisor/mentor: Dr. James K. McAfee Year selected for Holmes Program: 08/2003 Expected graduation date: 05/2005 Office address: 228 Chambers Bldg. University Park, PA 16804 Permanent address: 251 MARTY LEE DRIVE Tabb, VA 23693 Race/ethnicity: Black/ African American Gender: Female Place of birth: Major research interest: Career goal: Degrees earned: Professional affiliations: Email address: TLM349 at psu. edu
Name: Anand R. Marri Sponsoring institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison Degree: Ph.D Program of study: Curriculum and Instruction Area of concentration: Social Studies Education Major advisor/mentor: Professor Diana Hess Year selected for Holmesprogram: 1/2002 Expected graduation date: 5/2003 Office address: 225 N. Mills Street, Room 256C Madison, WI 53703 Permanent address: 418 West Main St. Apt. 1 Madison, WI 53703 Race/ethnicity: Asian, Indian Gender: Male Place of birth: Hyderabad, A.A., India Major research interest: Social studies education (democratic education and multicultural education) Career goal: Professor Degrees earned: BA-Government, MA-Curriculum and Instruction Professional affiliation: NCSS, AERA, Holmes Email address: amarri at yahoo. com
Name: Bindu Methikalam Sponsoring institution: Penn State University College of Education Degree: Ph D Program of study: Counseling Psychology Area of Concentration: Major advisor/mentor: Year selected for Holmes Program: 08/2004 Expected graduation date: Office address: Permanent address: Race/ethnicity: Asian Gender: Female Place of birth: Major research interest: Career goal: Degrees earned: Professional affiliations: Email address: BZM122 at psu. edu
Name: Geraldine Oades-Sese Sponsoring institution: Fordham University-Graduate School of Education Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: School Psychology Area of Concentration: Preschool Psychology Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Giselle Esquivel Year selected for Holmes Program: 10/2003 Expected graduation date: 5/2005 Office address: Permanent address: 119 Columbia Avenue 2nd Floor Jersey City, New Jersey Race/ethnicity: Filipino Gender: Female Place of birth: Philippines Major research interest: Resilience, Social Competence Career goal: Academia and private practice Degrees earned: Professional affiliations: NASP, APA Email address: oadessese at fordham. edu Name: Cecilia Pittman Sponsoring institution: University of Oklahoma Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Instructional Leadership Academic Curriculum Area of Concentration: Literacy Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Linda McKinney Year selected for Holmes Program: 2002 Expected graduation date: 12/2004 Office address: Permanent address: 10425 Exter Ave. Yukon, Oklahoma 73099 Race/ethnicity: Mexican-American Gender: Place of birth: Waco, Texas Major research interest: Literacy, Reading, Writing, Genre Career goal: College professor, Literacy instructor Degrees earned: B.S. in Elementary Education; M.S. in Early Childhood Education Professional affiliations: I.R.A.; O.E.A.; N.E.A. Email address: pittmanC at mustang.k12.ok. us lpittman at swbell. net Name: Theresa Y. Robinson Sponsoring institution: Southern Illinois University – Carbondale Degree: Ph.D Program of study: Curriculum and Instruction Area of concentration: Science and Environmental Education Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Trubi Volk Year selected for Holmes program: Expected graduation date: 5/2004 Office address: Department of Curriculum & Instruction M/C 4610 Carbondale, IL 62901 Permanent address: 700 S. Lewis Lane #1507 Carbondale, IL 62901 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Place of birth: Chicago, IL Major research interest: Science and environmental education Career goal: Full professorship Degrees earned: BS-Biological Sciences, MS-Curriculum & Instruction Professional affiliations: NSTA, PDK, NAAEE, NAME Email address: tylarene at hotmail. com
Name: Antoinette M. Rogers Sponsoring institution: Virginia Commonwealth University Degree: Ph.D Program of study: Instructional Leadership Area of concentration: K-12 and Higher Education Major advisor/mentor: Year selected for Holmes program: 2001 Expected graduation date: 5/2005 Office address: 3096 A Oliver Hall, 1015 W. Main Street, Richmond,VA 23284-2020 Permanent address:
1306 Dance Street Richmond, VA 23220 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Place of birth:
Major research interest: African American Student Persistence Career goal: Student Affairs Program Director Degrees earned: B.S. -Early Childhood Education, M.Ed.- Curriculum and Instruction Professional affiliations: Sisters of the Academy, National Black Graduate Student Association Email address: rogersam
at vcu.edu amrdst at comcast. net
Name: Hector Sambolin Sponsoring institution: Penn State University, College of Education Degree: Ph D Program of study: Educational Leadership Area of Concentration: Major advisor/mentor: Year selected for Holmes Program: 08/2004 Expected graduation date: Office address: Permanent address: Race/ethnicity: Latino Gender: Male Place of birth: Major research interest: Career goal: Degrees earned: Professional affiliations: Email address: HLS19 at psu. edu
Name: Denise Sandy-Sanchez Sponsoring institution: University of New Mexico Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Literacy Language and Sociocultural Studies Area of Concentration: Literacy Major advisor/mentor: Year selected for Holmes Program: 2003 Expected graduation date: May 2006 Office address: Permanent address: 10401 Hendrix Ave. NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Race/ethnicity: Latino Gender: Female Place of birth: Las Vegas, New Mexico Major research interest: Teacher’s literacy and cultural influences on their instruction and students’ literary development Career goal: Professor in the field of literacy and cultural studies Degrees earned: Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts in Education Professional affiliations: Email address: dsandysanchez at hotmail. com
Name Tockie Vanessa Smith Sponsoring Institution: Auburn University Degree PhD Programof study: Rehabilitation and Special Education Area of concentration Rehabilitation Services Major advisor/mentor Dr. Clarence D. Brown, Jr Year selected for Holmes Program: 11/2002 Expected Graduation date 12/2005 Office Address 2450 Mt. Zion Pkwy, Bldg. 100 Jonesboro GA 30236 Permanent Address 7106 Elena Way Woodstock GA30188 Race/Ethnicity African American Gender: female Place of Birth Greenwood, Mississippi Major Research Interest Student Recruitment into Rehabilitation Education Programs Career goal: Professor, Business Owner, Affiliation with the National Institutes of Health - - National Institute on Aging Degrees Earned: Bachelor of Arts, Masters of Science Professional affiliations: National Rehabilitation Association, Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Association, National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns, National Association for Rehabilitation Leadership Emails: smithtv at auburn. edu tockie_h at yahoo. com
Name: Patrick Spearman Sponsoring institution: Temple University Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Urban Education Area of Concentration: African American Higher Education Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Nathaniel Norment, Jr. Year selected for Holmes Program: 1998 Expected graduation date: 5/2004 Office address: 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave. Ritter Hall 473 Temple University College of Education Permanent address: Race/ethnicity: Black/African-American Gender: Male Place of birth: Major research interest: African American Educational History Career goal: Associate Professor in Education Foundations/Social Foundation of Education Degrees earned: Bachelor of Arts, African American Studies; Masters of Education, Educational Foundations Professional affiliations: American Educational Research Association, African Heritage Studies Association Email address: pspear01 at temple. edu
Name: Jamia Thomas-Richmond Sponsoring institution: University of Central Florida Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Education – Exceptional Student Education Area of Concentration: Home-school partnerships Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Maria E. Reyes-Blanes Year selected for Holmes Program: 9/2001 Expected graduation date: 5/2004 Office address: P.O. Box 161250 Orlando, FL 32816-1250 #315 Permanent address: 1815 Firwood Court Orlando FL 32818 Race/ethnicity: Black/African-American Gender: Female Place of birth: Orlando, Florida Major research interest: Home-school partnerships in urban settings, collaboration, recruitment/retention of CLD learners Career goal: Professor, Founder and Chief Administrator of a Center for Families of Children with Disabilities Degrees earned: B.A., M.Ed. Professional affiliations: Holmes Partnership, UNITE, Council for Exceptional Children Email address: jamia76 at aol. com jamia76 at yahoo. com
Name: Michelle Early Torregano Sponsoring institution: Pennsylvania State University Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Curriculum and Instruction Area of Concentration: Language and Literacy Education Major advisor/mentor: Doctor Jacqueline Edmondson Year selected for Holmes Program: 2003 Expected graduation date: May 2006 Office address: 270 Chambers Building University Park, PA 16801 Permanent address: 5125 Desire Drive New Orleans, LA 70126 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana Major research interest: Adolescent African American Males and the text they engage Career goal: Teaching in a research and teaching university Degrees earned: B.A., M.A. Professional affiliations: Holmes Scholar Email address: met165 at psu. edu mpet at bellsouth. net
Name: LaRonta M. Upson Sponsoring institution: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: School Psychology Area of Concentration: School Psychology Major advisor/mentor: Associate Professor R. Steve McCallum Year selected for Holmes Program: 2001 Expected graduation date: 7/2004 Office address: 3510 General DeGaulle New Orleans, LA 70114 Permanent address: Race/ethnicity: Black Gender: Female Place of birth: Jacksonville, FL Major research interest: Cognitive assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse students; Effects of poverty on academic, social and educational functioning; Special education reform and policy issues; School based academic and behavioral intervention Career goal: Faculty Position Degrees earned: B.S., M.S., Ed.S. Professional affiliations: National Association of School Psychologists, American Psychological Association, American Education Research Association, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Louisiana School Psychological Association Email address: lupson at utk. edu
Name: Dirian Valdes-Guada Sponsoring institution: University of Iowa Degree: PhD expected August 2004 Program of study: School Psychology Area of concentration: School Psychology Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Kathryn Gerken Year selected for Holmesprogram: 8/2002 Expected graduation date: 8/2004 Office address: 4240 W. 19 Ave. Hialeah, FL 33012 Permanent address: 446 Hawkeye Ct. Iowa City, IA 52246 Race/ethnicity: Latino, Cuban-American Gender: Female Place of birth: Hialeah, FL Major research interest: Multiculturalism, culturally appropriate assessment of diverse children. Career goal: Obtain teaching position in teaching institute. Degrees earned: B.S.-Psychology, Ed.S.-School Psychology Professional affiliations: American Psychological Association, National Association of School Psychologist, Florida Association of School Psychologists Email address: dirian-valdes at uiowa. edu
Name: Lisa M. Watts Sponsoring institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Urban Education Area of Concentration: Urban Education Major advisor/mentor: Assoc. Professor Beverly Cross Year selected for Holmes Program: 8/2003 Expected graduation date: 12/2004 Office address: 658 Enderis Hall Milwaukee, WI 53201 Permanent address: 3368 North 44th Street Milwaukee, WI 53216 Race/ethnicity: Black/African-American Gender: Female Place of birth: Shelby, Mississippi Major research interest: Engaged pedagogy, intergenerational studies, African- American teachers, historical teaching practices Career goal: Higher education, tenured professor Degrees earned: B.A., M.S. Professional affiliations: AERA, Sisters of the Academy (SOTA), National Black Graduate Students Association (NBGSA Email address: wattslm at uwm. edu
Name: Franklyn Williams Sponsoring institution: University of Central Florida Degree: PhD Program of study: Counselor Education Area of concentration: Major advisor/mentor: Dr. B. Grant Hayes Year selected for HolmesProgram: 8/2001 Expected graduation date: 5/2004 Office address: Permanent address: Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Male Place of birth: Bahamas Major research interest: Career development/concerns of underrepresented populations Career goal: Faculty Degrees earned: MA, MSEd Professional affiliations: American Counseling Association, Brothers of the Academy, Florida Counseling Association, Chi Sigma Iota
Sponsoring institution: University of Iowa Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Counselor Education Area of Concentration: Counselor Education/K-12 School Counseling Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Tarrell Awe Agahe Portman Year selected for Holmes Program: 2003 Expected graduation date: 8/2005 Office address: The University of Iowa College of Education N352 Lindquist Center Iowa City, IA 52242 Permanent address: South Carolina Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Place of birth: Brunswick, GA Major research interest: Addressing the Psychosocial and Academic Needs of Student-Athletes Through Research and Counseling Career goal: Counselor Educator Degrees earned: B.A.-Sociology, M.Ed.-Education, Ed.S.-Counselor Education Professional affiliations: American Counseling Association (ACA), American School Counseling Association (ASCA) Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ACES), Chi Sigma Iota, American Educational Research Association (AERA) Email address: karesha-williams at uiowa. edu
Name: Wendie Willis Sponsoring institution: Kent State university Degree: Ph.D. Program of study:
Higher Education Administration Area of Concentration:
Internationalization Major advisor/mentor: Dr.
Mark Kretovics Year selected for Holmes Program: 2005 Expected graduation date: 12/2008 Office address: Kent State University 410 White Hall, P.o. Box 5190
Kent, Ohio 44242 Permanent address:
1041 Tall Grass Circle #319 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Place of birth: Columbus, Ohio Major research interest:
Internationalization of Higher Education Career goal: College professor first then an administrative position that focuses on international issues, then Provost, Chancellor,
or President. M.A. Telecommunication Arts, The University of Michigan; M.Ed Educational Theory and Practice, The Ohio State University Email address: wwillis at kent dot edu
Name: Rashard J. Wright Sponsoring institution: The George Washington University Degree: Ed.D. Program of study: Educational Administration and Policy Studies Area of Concentration: Educational Administration Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Mary Hatwood Futrell Year selected for Holmes Program: 11/2003 Expected graduation date: 8/2005 Office address: 2134 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20052 Permanent address: 908 Wayne Street, #3 Richmond, Virginia 23221-1443 Race/ethnicity: Black Gender: Male Place of birth: Baltimore, Maryland Major research interest: Closing the Achievement Gap- Indicators and Factors that influence minority student underachievement Career goal: College Professor-Educational Administration and Policy Studies/Cultural Studies & Educational Consultant on Urban School Reform and Achievement Gap Research- preparing future educators Degrees earned: Bachelors of Arts- English, Masters of Teaching- English Education, Eligible for Ed.S via GWU (coursework completed), and currently pursuing Doctorate of Education Professional affiliations: National Council of Teachers of English, Virginia Education Association National Education Association, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Alliance of Black School Educators, International English Speaking Union, National Council for Community and Justice, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc
Email address: RJWright at gwu. edu; dar_sean at hotmail. com
Name: Nicholas Peter Wysocki Sponsoring institution: The University of Iowa Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Social Foundations of Education Area of Concentration: Multicultural and International Education Major advisor/mentor: Dr. Katrina Sanders, Assistant Professor Year selected for Holmes Program: 2003 Expected graduation date: 12/2005 Office address: 496N Lindquist The University of Iowa Permanent address: 2326 10th Street Coralville, IA 52241 Race/ethnicity: African American/Black Gender: Male Place of birth: Rockford, Illinois Major research interest: Multicultural and International Teacher Education Career goal: Teacher Education/Cultural Immersion Program Director Degrees earned: Masters Professional affiliations: Midwest History of Education Email address: nicholas-wysocki at uiowa. edu
Name: Willette Young Sponsoring institution: University of Central Florida Degree: Ph.D. Program of study: Doctorate in Exceptional Education Area of Concentration: Major advisor/mentor: Jennifer Platt Year selected for Holmes Program: 2003 Expected graduation date: May 2006 Office address: University of Central Florida P.O. Box 160000 Orlando, FL32816 Permanent address: 614 Cedar Forest Circle Orlando, FL 32828 Race/ethnicity: Black/African American Gender: Female Place of birth: Miami, Florida Major research interest: Committed to early intervention education and preparing teachers to work with young children with disabilities, specifically culturally and socially diverse learners and their families Career goal: Degrees earned: Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Master of Science in Special Education with Pre-K disabilities endorsement
Professional affiliations: Council of Exceptional Children, Pi Lambda Theta- International Honor Society, Florida Association Student Council for Exception Children Email address: wjyoung at mail.ucf. edu |
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