Donna LaLonde
Interim Chair and Associate Professor
(785) 670-1943
donna.lalonde@washburn.edu
Educational Background:
Colgate University, Bachelor of Arts
The University of Kansas, Master of Arts
Univ of Massachusetts Amherst, Doctor of Education
Catherine Hunt
Director of Teacher Education
(785) 670-1519
Educational Background:
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.A., University of Iowa
B.M.E., Millikin University
Carolyn L. Carlson 
Assistant Professor
(785) 670-1474
carolyn.carlson@washburn.edu
Educational Background:
Ph.D., Teaching and Leadership - Literacy, University of Kansas
M.S., Teaching and Leadership - Literacy, University of Kansas
Teacher Preparation Program, Missouri Western State University
B.A., East Asian Languages - Japanese, University of Kansas
Areas of Specialization:
Adolescent literacy
Secondary reading specialists
Reading motivation
Reading assessment
Gloria Dye
Professor
(785) 670-1432
gloria.dye@washburn.edu
Educational Background:
Ph.D. Special Education, University of New Mexico
Educational Specialist, Educational Administration, University of New Mexico
Master's, Multicultural Teacher Education at the Secondary Level, University of New Mexico
B.A. Elementary Education, minor in Special Education, Walsh College
Areas of Specialization:
Teacher Preparation
Special Education (Collaboration, Teaching Strategies)
Learning Disabilities
Multicultural Education
Comer School Development Program
Education Licenses
Held:
Elementary, K-8, New Mexico
Special Education, K-12, New Mexico
Instructional Leader, K-12, New Mexico
Administrative,
K-12, New Mexico
Katy Etzel 
Office Assistant
(785) 670-1437
katy.etzel@washburn.edu
Tim Fry
Associate Professor
(785) 670-1476
tim.fry@washburn.edu
Tim Fry's Website
Educational Background:
Ph.D. Kansas State University
M.S. Emporia State University
B.S.E. Emporia State University
Areas of Specialization:
Social Studies Education
Multicultural Education
Educational Psychology
Education Licenses Held:
American History 7-12
World History 7-12
Geography 7-12
Psychology 7-12
S. Yvette Jenkins
Lecturer
(785) 670-1433
yvette.jenkins@washburn.edu
Educational Background:
Ph.D. Higher & Adult Continuing Education, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
M.A. Higher & Adult Continuing Education, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
B.A. Early Childhood/Elementary Education, Rutgers University
Education Licenses Held:
Pre-K, K-8, MI
Grades 1-8, TX
PreK/Elem, NJ
Judith McConnell-Farmer 
Interim Chair and Professor
(785) 670-1472
judy.mcconnell-farmer@washburn.edu
Educational Background:
Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education
Columbia University
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education
Columbia University
M.A. Elementary Education, University of Virginia
B.S. in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, University of Kansas
Areas of Specialization:
Early Childhood Education
Early Years International Studies
Dyslexia and Young Children
History of Early Childhood Education
Education Licenses Held:
Elementary Education, KS
Early Childhood Education, KS
Cris Millard 
Office Assistant
(785) 670-1428
cris.millard@washburn.edu
Amy Nebesniak
Assistant
Professor
(785) 670-1429
amy.nebesniak@washburn.edu
Educational
Background:
Ed.D. Teaching,
Curriculum and Learning, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.A. Teaching,
Learning and Teacher Education with minor in Mathematics, University of
Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S. Middle
Grades Education, University of Nebraska-Kearney
Areas of
Specialization:
Mathematics
Education
Teacher
Education
Instructional
Coaching
Mathematical and
Pedagogical Reasoning and Sense Making
Tara Porter
Licensure Officer
(785) 670-1434
tara.porter@washburn.edu
Educational Background:
B.S. Elementary Education, Emporia State University
Education License Held:
K-9 Elementary, Kansas
David Pownell
Assistant Professor
(785) 670-1431
david.pownell@washburn.edu
Lead Teach Learn website
Educational Background:
Ed.D. Educational Administration, Kansas State University
M.S. Educational Computing, Design, and Telecommunication, Kansas State University
B.S. Computer Science Education, McPherson College McPherson, Kansas
Areas of Specialization:
Instructional Technology
Mobile Technologies
Ubiquitous/Continuous Computing
Emerging Technologies for Education
Education Licenses Held:
Computer Studies 7-12
Building Leadership 7-12
Michael Rettig
Professor
(785) 670-1424
michael.rettig@washburn.edu
Educational Background:
Ph.D. Early Childhood, Special Education,
And Administration, University of Kansas
M.Ed. Special Education, Wichita State University
B.A. Psychology, University of Kansas
Areas of Specialization:
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Education
Denise Salsbury
Coordinator of Student Field Experiences & Lecturer
(785) 670-1473
denise.salsbury@washburn.edu
Educational Background:
Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Kansas State University
Teacher Education Certification, University of Kansas
Bachelor of Music, Baker University
Areas of Specialization:
Teacher Preparation (Instructional Strategies,
Lesson Planning, & Observation in the Classroom)
Social Studies & Geography Education
Music Education
Mary Shoop 
Professor
(785) 670-1420
mary.shoop@washburn.edu
Educational Background:
Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Kansas State University
M.A. Reading, University of Michigan
B.S. Elementary Education, Wittenberg University
Areas of Specialization:
Reading Comprehension
Struggling Readers
Children's Literature
Sandra Winn Tutwiler 
Professor
(785) 670-1435
sandy.tutwiler@washburn.edu
Educational Background:
Ph.D. University of Texas, Austin
M.S.E. Illinois State University
B.A. Northeastern Illinois University
Areas of Specialization:
School-family Relations
Social and Psychological Foundations of Education
Education and Diversity
Education Licenses Held:
K-9 Elementary, Texas
Counseling (K-12)