Faculty




Dr. Cherie A. Clodfelter

Professor Emeritus
Director of the Children and Young Adult Library
  • Author: BOOKS THAT CHILDREN SHOULD HEAR AND READ: PERPETUATING STORY
  • Children's Book Reviews for the Cherie A. Clodfelter Children and Young Adult Library
Education
  • B.S., Oklahoma State University
  • M.A., Texas Woman's University
  • Ph.D., George Washington University; Texas Woman's University



Dr. Jerry L. Irons

Department Chair; Visiting Professor

Office
: Braniff 18
Telephone: (972) 721-5335
E-mail: jirons@udallas.edu
Hours: M 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m.; W 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 10:00-11:00; F 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 10:00-12:00

Courses
  • Science in the Elementary School and Science Practicum
  • Math in the Elementary School and Math Practicum
  • Principles of Elementary Education
  • Integrated Curriculum
  • Directed Teaching
Education
  • B.S. in Mathematics and Business, East Texas State University
  • M.Ed. in Educational Administration, East Texas State University
  • Ph.D. in Higher Education in Elementary Curriculum & Instruction, Texas A & M University-Commerce



Dr. Melissa Caraway

Assistant Professor


Office
: Braniff 22
Telephone: (972) 721-5333
E-mail: mcaraway@udallas.edu
Hours: W 12:00-1:00; T/H 11:00-12:00 or by appointment

Courses
  • Children and Young Adult Literature
  • Language Acquisition/Linguistics
  • Developmental Reading with Practicum
  • Diagnostic and Corrective Reading
  • Reflective Teaching Seminar
  • Directed Teaching
Education
  • B.M.Ed., Texas Tech University
  • M.Ed., Texas Tech University
  • Ph.D., Texas Woman's University



Dr. Jo Ann Patton

Visiting Assistant Professor


Office
: Braniff 16
Telephone: (972) 265-5714
E-mail: jpatton@udallas.edu
Hours: MTWTF by appointment

Courses
  • History of American Education
  • Reading in the Secondary Schools
  • Principles of Secondary Education
  • Education Practicum (Middle School)
  • Education Practicum (High School)
  • Directed Teaching
Education
  • B.A., Trinity University
  • M.Ed., University of North Texas
  • Ph.D., Texas Woman's University



Barbara E. Khirallah

Visiting Instructor

Director of DANTE Summer Institute


Office
: Braniff 20
Telephone: (972) 721-5334
E-mail: bkhirall@udallas.edu
Hours: WF 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Th 3:30-4:30

Course Links
Education
  • B.A., University of Dallas
  • M.Ed., University of North Texas
  • Ph.D. Candidate, Texas A&M University, Commerce


Mrs. Kay Haaser

Certification Officer

Degree Auditor


Office
: Braniff 28
Telephone: (972) 721-5184
E-mail: khaaser@udallas.edu

  • Student Advising
  • Degree Plans for Juniors
  • Degree Audits for Seniors
  • Certification Plans for Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students
  • Coordinator/Braniff Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program
  • Coordinator/ Directed Teaching
Office Hours

MTWTh 8-12:00 and 1:30-5; F 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00
Friday, summer only, 8-1:00, and by appointment

Degree Plan appointments may be made only through the Constantin Dean's Office by calling Mrs. Edna Garcia at 972-721-5108.


Terri Randall

Administrative Assistant

Office
: Braniff Building, Lower Level
Telephone: (972) 721-5389
E-mail: randall@udallas.edu

Office Hours

MTWTh 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00l; F 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00
Friday, summer only,8-1:00

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