Biography and education
I have been an educator for 38 years at three different institutions. Experience at two newspapers, a radio station and serving as a public information officer provided the background training prior to entering the educational field.
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured grants
- Allen, Linda. Parents Association Grant, Texas State University Parents Association, Texas State University, $3000. (Submitted: February 2008, Funded: September 2008 - May 2009). Grant.

Featured scholarly/creative works
- TIPA LOGO. Higher Education. November 2018 - December 2018, PUBLIC RELATIONS.
- TIPA CERTIFICATES. COMMERCE, TEXAS. Higher Education. November 2018 - December 2018.
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Alumnus Award, Texas A&M-Commerce. October 28, 2015
- Award / Honor Recipient: Charles T. "Chuck Choate Memorial Adviser of the Year, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. October 2008 - April 2009

Featured service activities
- Other
Broadcast Education Association
- Other
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication and The University Star newspaper
- Chair
Texas Intercollegiate Live Contest Committee
- Volunteer
Gruene United Methodist Church
- Other
The University Star Copy Editing Meetings
- Organizer
The School Of Journalism and Mass Communication Equipment Room