School of Education Faculty and Professional Staff

Dr. Ernest Barnett

• Assistant Professor
• Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, University of South Dakota – Vermillion
• Master of Education with Endorsement in School Principalship 5-12, University of Nebraska – Kearney
• Bachelor of Arts in Education with Endorsements in English and Geography Education Grades 5-12, University of Nebraska – Kearney
• Bachelor of Arts in Education, Njala University – University of Sierra Leone
• Math-Science 317
• Phone: 479-788-7906
• Fax: 479-424-6906
• Email: ernest.barnett@uafs.edu

Dr. Sara McCormick Davis

• Professor

• Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Oklahoma State University

• Master of Science, Early Childhood Education, University of Central Oklahoma

• Bachelor of Science, Family Relations and Child Development, Oklahoma State University

• Math Science Room 319

• Phone: 479-788-7919

• Fax: 479-424-6919

• Email: sara.davis@uafs.edu

April Evans, Coordinator of Elementary and Middle Level Education

• Instructor, Reading Specialist
• Master of Education, Reading with Reading Specialist Endorsement, University of Arkansas – Little Rock
• Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
• Middle School Endorsement in Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies Grades 4-8
• National Board Certified
• Math Science 108D
• Phone: 479-788-7904
• Fax: 479-424-6904
• Email: april.evans@uafs.edu

Melony Francis, Director of Early Childhood Preschool Program

• Instructor of Education
• Master of Education, Early Childhood Education, Northeaster State University
• Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Northeastern State University
• Language Arts Endorsement
• Echols 110
• Phone: 479-788-7917
• Fax: 479-424-6917
• Email: melony.francis@uafs.edu

 Dr. Shelli Henehan, Coordinator of Assessment

• Associate Professor
• Ed.D., Workforce Development, specializing in Adult Education, University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
• Master of Education, Elementary Education, University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
• Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education K-6, Arkansas Tech University
• Math Science 312C
• Phone: 479-788-7965
• Fax: 479-424-6965
• Email: shelli.henehan@uafs.edu

Dr. Deebe Milford

• Assistant Professor

• Ed.D., Higher Education Faculty Development, University of Arkansas - Little Rock

• Master of Education, Elementary Education, Southern Arkansas University

• Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Louisiana Tech University

• Math Science Room 321

• Phone: 479-788-7902

• Fax: 479-424-6902

• Email: deebe.milford@uafs.edu

Dr. Cheryl Lehman

• Assistant Professor

• Ph.D., Teaching and Learning, Walden University

• Master of Education, Vocational Education, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

• Math Science Room 312A

• Phone: 479-788-7943

• Fax: 479-424-6943

• Email: cheryl.lehman@uafs.edu

Ginger Osburn, Coordinator of Teacher Licensure and Field Placement

• Assistant Professor

• Master of Science, Early Childhood Education, Northeastern State University

• Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education/Business, Northeastern State University

• Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction/Early Childhood Generalist, Northeastern State University

• National Board Certified

• Math Science 108D

• Phone: 479-788-7259

• Fax: 479-424-6259

• Email: ginger.osburn@uafs.edu

Dr. Donna Scoggins

• Assistant Professor

• Ed.D., Higher Education, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
• Master of Education, Elementary Education, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
• Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
• Math Science Room 108C
• Phone: 479-788-7534
• Fax: 479-424-6534
• Email: donna.scoggins@uafs.edu 

Dr. Lois Yocum, Coordinator of Secondary Education

• Associate Professor

• Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Iowa State University

• Master of Science, Curriculum and Instructional Technology, Iowa State University

• Bachelor of Arts, English Language Arts Education, Buena Vista University

• National Board Certified

• Math Science 323

• Phone: 479-788-7916

• Fax: 479-424-6916

• Email: lois.yocum@uafs.edu

Western Arkansas Education Renewal Zone and UAFS STEM Education Center

Jennifer Jennings Davis, Executive Director of Western Arkansas Education Renewal Zone and the UAFS STEM Education Center

• Ph.D Candidate, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
• Master of Education, Higher Education Administration, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
• Bachelor of Arts, English Language Arts Education, University of Nebraska – Kearney
• 51^st Street Annex Room 107
• Phone: 479-788-7256
• Fax: 479-424-6256
• Email: Jennifer.jenningsdavis@uafs.edu

Trish Richardson, Director Western Arkansas Education Renewal Zone

• Master of Education, Lifelong Learning, University of Arkansas

• Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Arkansas
• Career Development Facilitator
• Echols Building Room 111E
• Phone: 479-788-7359
• Fax: 479-424-6359
• Email: trish.richardson@uafs.edu

Stephen Brodie, STEM Education Center

• Science Instructional Specialist
• Master of Education, Educational Administration, University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
• Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Northeastern State College
• Echols Room 108
• Phone: 479-788-7248
• Fax: 479-424-6248
• Email: Stephen.brodie@uafs.edu

Angie Jennings, STEM Education Center

• Mathematics Instructional Specialist
• Master of Science, Library Media and Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Education
• Echols Room 109
• Phone: 479-788-7790
• Fax: 479-424-6790
• Email: angie.jennings@uafs.edu

Adjunct Faculty

Erica Holland

• Adjunct Instructor, Early Childhood Preschool
• Echols Building Room 113F
• Phone: 479-788-7605
• Fax: 479-424-6429
• Email: erica.holland@uafs.edu

Kathryn O'Brien

• Adjunct Instructor, Early Childhood
• Echols Building Room 113F
• Phone: 479-788-7815
• Fax: 479-424-6815
• Email: kathryn,obrien@uafs.edu

Cheryl Riggs

• Adjunct Instructor, Early Childhood Preschool
• Echols Building Room 113F
• Phone: 479-788-7605
• Fax: 479-424-6429
• Email: cheryl.riggs@uafs.edu

Sheri Young

• Adjunct instructor, Early Childhood

• Echols Building Room 113F
• Phone: 479-788-7815
• Fax: 479-424-6815
• Email: sheri.young@uafs.edu

Staff

Melanie Racy, Administrative Analysis and Praxis Advisor

• Administrative Analysist
• Praxis Advisor
• Math Science Room 111
• Phone: 479-788-7901
• Fax: 479-424-6901
• Email: melanie.racy@uafs.edu

Kim Tomlinson, Advising Coordinator

• Academic Advisor for the School of Education

• Master of Science, Psychology, Emporia State University

• Bachelor of Science, Counselor Education with emphasis in College Student Personnel, Emporia State University

• Math Science 108B

• Phone: 479-788-7942

• Fax: 479-424-6942

• Email: kim.tomlinson@uafs.edu

Lisa Beashears

• Administrative Specialist, Teacher Education and Admissions

• Math Science 108

• Phone: 479-788-7900

• Fax: 479-424-6900

• Email: lisa.beshears@uafs.edu

Penny Casey

• Administrative Specialist, Teacher Licensure and Field Placement, and School of Education Teaching Learning Center

• Math Science 308

• Phone: Office of Teacher Licensure and Field Placement 479-788-7941

• Phone: School of Education Teaching Learning Center 479-788-7246

• Fax: 479-424-6246

• Email: penny.casey@uafs.edu

Sheila Davis

• Administrative Specialist, Early Childhood Education Training

• Echols Room 110

• Phone: 479-788-7249

• Fax: 479-424-6249

• Email: sheila.davis@uafs.edu

 Charlene Polk

• Administrative Specialist, Office of Executive Director

• Math Science Room 111

• Phone: 479-788-7908

• Fax: 479-424-6908

• Email: charlene.polk@uafs.edu

  Faye Rice

• Administrative Specialist, Education Renewal Zone

• 51st Street Annex Room 108

• Phone: 479-788-7357

• Fax: 479-424-6357

• Email: faye.rice@uafs.edu