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Course Listing - by Instructor

Name Biography
Rachael .Garnett Rachael L. Garnett is an AI-certified strategist and speaker, helping nonprofits work smarter. She is a native of Abilene.
Nancy Allen Nancy Allen, Ph.D, is a previous Professor of Education at the only national university in Qatar. In this position, she developed the country's first M.Ed. program and led the College of Education's in achieving international accreditation.
John Barnes
Jason Beard Chef Jason Beard has been cooking for over 32 years and is widely known for his knowledge about pairings, eating healthily and how to assure quality in ingredients. Joy Beard merchandises the store beautifully and helps inform our region's appreciators of fine food.
Deborah Bigness
Tameisha Bolen Tameisha Bolen, owner of Bolen Vineyards, found her creative outlet in crafting charcuterie boards—an art form that reflects her love for “grazing,” sharing and bringing people together around the table.
Steven Brown Steven Brown is manufacturing general manager of Abi-Mar Foods, Inc.
Carole Buchanan Carole Buchanan, Ph.D., is an award-winning teacher who taught World & European History and trained Advanced Placement teachers to use art to teach about the past.
Ray Buchanan Ray Buchanan, Ph.D., taught history in East Africa, at Southern Methodist University and Greenhill School in Dallas, specializing in the inclusion of art and architecture as a primary source of study for the major periods of European history.
Martin Camacho
Emerald Cassidy Emerald Cassidy is marketing and communications director at the Community Foundation of Abilene.
David Cho Instructor David Cho is the seventh music director of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. He has conducted the Vienna Philharmonic, the National Symphony; and Atlanta, Houston and Seattle symphonies. He resides in Lubbock, Texas, and is actively involved in community outreach.
Katie Cortese Instructor Katie Cortese, author of "Make Way for Her and Other Stories" and "Girl Power and Other Short-Short Stories," has work in journals such as Indiana Review, Blackbird, and Gulf Coast. She holds a Ph.D. from Florida State University and an MFA from Arizona State University. She teaches in the creative writing program at Texas Tech, where she also serves as faculty director of Texas Tech University Press and series editor of the Iron Horse Book Prize.
Edward Daniele
William Davies William Davies, DDS, FAGD, has been a practicing general dentist since 1985 and looks at your mouth from an oral systemic perspective.
Jeff Day Jeff Day ranks in the top 15% of all chess players in the United States. He teaches Introduction to Chess at Texas Tech.
Jeremy Elliott Jeremy Elliott, Ph.D., studies and teaches environmental literature at Abilene Christian University. He lives with his family on the Callahan Divide where they raise sheep.
Christina Escobar Christina Escobar has been with First United Bank for fourteen years and is the Senior Financial Well-Being Specialist serving Central Texas. She proudly utilizes her knowledge and skills in financial literacy concepts to empower communities to “Spend Life Wisely.”
Chrstian Fletcher Christian Fletcher,CEcD, is a certified economic developer who has been the executive director of the Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation since 2011. He was the executive director of the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce and the academic advisor at Texas Tech-Highland Lakes. He has a masters from Yale.
Kay Giesecke is a nationally certified speech language pathologist with both a bachelor's and master's degree. Kay worked for Dallas ISD for 12 years before operating a private pediatric practice in Dallas 25 years and has been a lecturer at both state and international universities and conferences. Now in the Hill Country, she is still providing private therapy for children part-time. Her website is www.apraxiaaustin.com.
Tonja Hagy-Valdine
Roger Hall Andy Hope and Roger Hall are technology instructors at the Academy for Technology, Engineering, Math and Science.
Marsha Hammack Marsha Hammack is the Director of the SPARK Science Center at Abilene Heritage Square. She has a career of experience in education.
David Harkins David K. Harkins, Ph.D., has degrees in civil and petroleum engineering and is a registered engineer in Texas, Mississippi and Oklahoma. In 2020, he was named "Distinguished Engineer" by Texas Tech University.
Pooja Hegde
Whit Holcomb Whit Holcomb has a degree in Business and works professionally in communications. A lifelong tech hobbyist, Whit enjoys exploring new tools and sharing practical ways people can use Artificial Intelligence to make life easier, more organized, and a little more fun.
Dixie Hoover Dixie Hoover is a retired site manager for the Texas Historical Commission. She is working with her father on an oral histsory of West Texas Utilities.
Andy Hope Andy Hope is a technology teacher at ATEMS. He is an FAA-certified drone pilot with seven years' experience teaching and operating drone technology. With experience across various age groups, he is adept at creating a clear and supportive learning environment for all aspiring drone pilots.
Hugh Hurt Hugh H. Hurt III, Ph.D. (Harry) is the former program manager at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and has held positions with the Office of Naval Research and Naval Air Systems Command.
Rakibul Islam, Ph.D.
Arlene Kasselman A native of South Africa, Arlene Kasselman is co-owner of Seven and One Books.
Steve Kniffen Steve Kniffen has extensive teaching experience in lifelong learning, including two traveling Elderhostels that followed the route of Lewis & Clark from St. Louis to Portland. He has written 190 articles based on research he has gathered on the subject.
Sidney Levesque Sidney Levesque is director of marketing at the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council.
Nade Liang
Mike Maines
Maciej Markiewski
Cathrine McMahan
Kassandra McQuillen
Kathryn Mitchell Kathryn Mitchell is the education director at The Grace Museum, With her great team of educators, The Grace reaches thousands of students and adults with art and history programming each year, Kathryn ws instrumental in developing the SPARK Science Center for children which will open at the new Abilene Heritage Square.
Jordan Nabers
Steven Neves Steve Neves teaches sculpture, drawing, printmaking and design at Hardin-Simmons University. He has been a very active contributor to Abilene's Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit
Amanda O'Connor Amanda and Terry O'Connor have been synonymous with the renaissance of downtown Abilene since they became owners of Cypress Street. Krystalle Pinson will assist as bar manager. The restaurant is known for its extensive wine list, hospitality and consistently fine dining. Amanda earned her bachelor’s degree in restaurant and hotel/institutional management from Texas Tech University.
Aaron Pan
Robert Peaslee is an associate
professor and the chair of the Journalism and Creative
Media Industries department at Texas Tech University.
His areas of research include media power, fan cultures,
film, media and place/space, media anthropology,
global/international media, superheroes and culture.
Ted Phipps
Maria Maria Prucha Mallory Maria Prucha is an Associate Professor of Costume Design & Technology at Texas Tech University, whose research focuses on arts-integrated simulation, in addition to her primary disicpline. She leads large-scale disaster preparedness and healthcare training projects in partnership with medical, emergency management, and civic organizations, demonstrating how theatre practices directly support public safety, education, and resilience. www.malloryprucha.com
Frank Reilly Instructor Frank Reilly is a lawyer, municipal judge and political science professor at Texas Tech University with over 40 years of experience in the Texas legislative process as a former staffer, lobbyist and citizen activist.
Dave Rhodes Former Marble Falls Mayor Dave Rhodes was instrumental in the city's wastewater reuse project. He will share more details about DPR and the multi-phase project directly affecting the community.
Tanushree Roy
Mena Rueffer Mean Rueffer has background in landscape design and horticulture from the University of Texas. She has been a Highland Lakes Master Gardener since 2018.
Cassie Sanders Cassie Sanders is a Texas Master Certified Florist through the Texas State Florist Association. She currently works as the floral design instructor at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center for Lubbock ISD. She holds a bachelor's and master's degree in agricultural sciences from West Texas A&M University.
Mitchell Sodek Mitchell Sodek is the General Manager of the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District and also a member of Region K and Groundwater Management Area 8 water planning groups.
Ginger Sprouse Ginger Sprouse is chef instructor at Art of the Meal. She has been teaching recreational cooking classes for 11 years and delights in hands-on classes that utilize local seasonal ingredients.
Elissa Stroman Elissa Stroman, Ph.D., is the Oral History Archivist of the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library at Texas Tech. Originally from Sweetwater, she researches fine arts and women’s histories and is the editor of the West Texas Historical Review.
Louise Suhey Louise D. Suhey has a bachelors in photography and art from Penn State University. She was the co-director of the Schultz House Cottage Gardens in San Antonio, TX for eight years and has been a Master Gardener for 31 years.
Susan Tarrant Susan Tarrant earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Texas. Her artistic inspiration is deeply influenced by the rich shapes, patterns and colors of her childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas and further enriched by her travels to Hawaii.
Leland Turner Leland Turner is a retired history professor with expertise in the American West, ranching, country music and popular culture. He brings history to life through stories and symbols that have shaped regional and national identity.
Ivy Walz Ivy Walz, D.M.A., has over 25 years of experience and currently serves as the associate dean for Faculty, Research, Creativity and Outreach at the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual and Performing Arts and is a tenured member of the voice faculty in the School of Music at Texas Tech.
Marshall Watson Marshall Watson holds a bachelor's from Cornell and both a master's and a doctoral degree in petroleum engineering from Texas Tech. The chair of TTU Petroleum Engineering Department, Watson is an award-winning professor, a professional engineer, a patented inventor, and an author.
Rob Weiner Rob Weiner, M.A., M.S., is the librarian for the Texas Tech University College of Visual and Performing Arts as well as Film Studies and has taught various history and film classes for nearly 20 years
Shandus White-Helms Shandus White-Helms is the program director for Community Partnerships at Texas Tech University.
Andy Wilkinson Andy Wilkinson is an accomplished singer, songwriter, teaches songwriting in the Texas Tech University School of Music and the creative process in the Honors College.
Rod Williams Rod Williams, Ph.D., Vice Provost of Outreach and Engagement, and Shandus White-Helms, program director for Community Partnerships, both at Texas Tech, are the presenters.
Lorraine Wilson Lorraine Wilson, president of the Parkinson’s Community of Abilene, was a longtime educator (Abilene ISD, ACU). She was recognized in 2025 as one of 125 Remarkable Women, a nation-wide undertaking by Nexstar Media to honor the contributions women are making in their community. Lorraine is an Ambassador for the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s.
Laurence Wood Laurence Wood, Ph.D., has specialized in therapeutics for breast cancer for over 10 years and works with Lm-based immunotherapies. TTUHSC distinguished researchers Laurence Wood, Ph.D., Maciej Markiewski, M.D., Ph.D. and Md Rakibul Islam, Ph.D.are all based at the Abilene campus of the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy.

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