College Faculty for Central

Garcia-Krieg, Elaine B. (CEN) University of New Mexico, B.A.
Office: 713-718-6341

Elaine Garcia-Krieg has been teaching courses in developmental reading and math, TASP review and study skills at HCCS-Central since 1995. She has also worked in partnership with the Harris County Sheriff’s Department, Metro Police and H.P.D., successfully preparing recruits for employment exams. A published poet since age 9, she recently completed a book of poetry, How to Read a Life between the Lines, under the pseudonym E.F. Briley. She has also won state awards in music composition. In addition, she is a member of the Texas College Reading and Learning Association where she has served as membership chair.

Leifeste, Sharon A. (CEN) University of Houston, B.A.
Office: 713-718-6341

Sharon Leifeste graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor's Degree in English. She has taught reading and study skills courses at Houston Community College full-time since 1988.

Quinn, Paul (CEN) Huddersfield University, B.A.; Binghamton University, M.S.Ed.
Office: 713-718-6341

Currently completing a PhD. in education at the University of Houston, Paul Quinn has taught at all levels in two countries for the past 18 years. He says he tries "to encourage a cooperative learning environment. It is important that each student be encouraged to enjoy reading both for pleasure and critical analysis."

Voss, Gene W. (CEN) University of Houston, B.A., M.A.
Office: 713-718-6341

University of Houston, B.A., M.A.
A full-time instructor at HCCS since 1983, Gene Voss teaches all levels of English and developmental reading. He also has taught at the Central Campus of the University of Houston and is a member of several teachers organizations, including the Texas Association of Developmental Education, the National Association of Developmental Education, and the Texas Community College Teachers Association.

Wanamaker, Gary H. (CEN) Michigan State University, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Prior to entering the field of education, Dr. Gary Wanamaker was an instructional designer working with such diverse organizations as the U.S. Navy, Pacific Gas & Electric and the Hamferd Nuclear Power Plant. Since 1992, Dr. Wanamaker has been with HCCS and was a staff/faculty developer until 1997. Since fall 1997, he has been part of the developmental education full-time faculty, serving as assistant chair for study skills.

Trotter-Washington, Victoria (CEN) Western Michigan University, B.S.; University of Houston, M.Ed.

Victoria Trotter-Washington has been a full-time instructor for 18 years. She expects students to come to class prepared and demonstrates genuine concern and respect for students, displaying tolerance for their different learning styles.

Baskin, Darin LaMar. (CEN) M.A.
Office:  (713)718-8415

A full time resident faculty who has been pursuing Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology.  He has received his M.A. from University of Houston-Clear Lake in Psychology with a focus on Children and Adolescents.  Apart from receiving his bachelor's from University of Houston-Downtown in Psychology,  he has also been a member of: Psi Chi- National Honor Society for Psychology Professionals, American Psychological Association and Lifetime member of the National Honor Society.

Educational Quote: "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow." Ronald E. Osborn

College Faculty for Northeast

Adams, Deborah (NE) University of Houston, B.A., M.A.

Botts, Chyrell (NE) University of Texas, B.S., M.A.

Endrinal, Azucena M. (NE) St. Thomas University, Philippines, B.S.; De Paul University, M.Ed.

Heidbreder, Paulette (NE) University of Texas, B.J.; University of Houston-Clear Lake, M.A.
Office: 713-718-8051

Lyman, Rajone (NE) Stephen F. Austin State University B.S., M.Ed.

Raborn, Robin (NE) East Texas State University, BFA; University of Houston, MEd

College Faculty for Northwest

Cote, Julie (NW) The Evergreen State College, B.S.; Houston Baptist University, M.Ed.

Hackley, Karen W. (NW) Winston-Salem State University, B.A.; Radford University, M.A.
Office: 713-718-5649


Hines, Montez (NW) Prairie View A&M University, B.S., M.Ed.
Office: 713-718-5433

College Faculty for Southeast

Dennis-Jones, Patricia (SE) Prairie View A&M, B.S., M.Ed.
Office: 713-718-7168

Hixon, Beverly G. (SE) Syracuse University, B.S., M.S.
Office: 713-718-7057

College Faculty for Southwest

Davis, Edmund P. (SW) Iowa Wesleyan College, B.A.; Indiana University, M.S.

Davis, Russell (SW) Houston Baptist University, B.A.; Southwestern Seminary, M.A., M.Div.

Fortune, Betty (SW) Southern University, B.S.; Prairie View A&M, M.Ed.

Hayman, Judy (SW) University of Houston, B.S., M.A.

Housel, David (SW) University of Tulsa, B.A.; New Mexico State University, M.A.
VoiceMail: 281-261-6696

Renfro, Cindy (SW) HCCS, A.A.; University of Houston, B.A., M.A.