Biography and expertise
Dr. Duke has been at Texas State University since fall 2013 serving as Teacher Certification coordinator and student teacher supervisor for Family and Consumer Sciences. She teaches a variety of course for school in the fall semesters with spring semesters dedicated primarily to supervising student teachers.
Sandra Duke received her PhD in Family and Consumer Sciences Education from Texas Tech University with a minor in Cross-Cultural Studies. During her master’s and doctoral work, she had a ten-year career with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service as a county extension agent and regional program manager for Better Living for Texans (Food Stamp Nutrition Education). Other professional endeavors include secondary classroom experience in Family and Consumer Sciences as well as corporate and entrepreneurial experience.
Sandra Duke received her PhD in Family and Consumer Sciences Education from Texas Tech University with a minor in Cross-Cultural Studies. During her master’s and doctoral work, she had a ten-year career with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service as a county extension agent and regional program manager for Better Living for Texans (Food Stamp Nutrition Education). Other professional endeavors include secondary classroom experience in Family and Consumer Sciences as well as corporate and entrepreneurial experience.
Education
Doctorate Degree
PhD in Family and Consumer Science Education
Cross-cultural minor
Texas Tech University, 2014
Master's Degree
MS in Family Studies
Texas Woman's University, 2006
Bachelor's Degree
BS in Home Economics Education
Texas Tech University, 1989
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Duke, S. E. (2023, September 21). The secret history of home economics: How trailblazing women harnessed the power of home and changed the way we live. By Danielle Dreilinger. Housing and Society. https://doi.org/10.1080/08882746.2023.2261696
- Godfrey, R. V., & Duke, S. E. (2015). Global Perspectives on Mobile Learning in Home Economics/ Family and Consumer Sciences. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 44(2), 172–183. https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.12134
- Duke, S. E., & Godfrey, R. V. (2014). Leadership in mobile technology: An opportunity for family and consumer sciences teacher educators. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 106(3), 36–40.
- Godfrey, R. V., & Duke, S. E. (2012). Home Economics and Mobile Learning: Reaching the Unreachable. In Global Sustainable Development: A Challenge or Consumer Citizens (e-book) (p. Available at www.educationforsustainabledevelopment.org). Bonn, Germany: International Federation for Home Economics.
- Rambo, P. K., Thompson, L. D., & Duke, S. E. (2012). Food Science. Lubbock, Texas, United States: Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences. Retrieved from http://www.ccfcs.org/
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Leader of the Year, American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences - Texas Affiliate. April 12, 2019
- Award / Honor Recipient: 2017 College Award for Excellence, College of Applied Arts. August 25, 2017
- Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor, Alpha Delta Pi. December 2015
Featured service activities
- Other
FCS Teacher Certification Coordinator
- Member
College of Education, Teacher Council Representative
- Member
AAFCS - Southwest Region Partners
- Member
FCS Scholarship Committee
- Co-Chair
Texas FCS Alliance
- Member
Honor Code Council