UTeach Dallas Faculty and Staff
Program Leadership
Dr. Mary L. Urquhart
SME Department Head –
Associate Professor –
UTeach Dallas Director
FN 3.218C
972-883-2499
urquhart@utdallas.edu
- PhD in Astrophysical, Planetary, and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder
- MS in Astrophysical, Planetary, and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder
- BS in Geophysics, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
- BS in Physics (Astrophysics Option), New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Katie Donaldson, MAT
UTeach Dallas Associate Director – Master Teacher
FN 3.410
972-883-6427
katie.donaldson@utdallas.edu
- MAT in Science Education, UT Dallas
- BS in Zoology, Texas A&M University
- Teaching Certification(s):
- Secondary Biology 6-12,
- Secondary Chemistry 6-12
Program Faculty
Floyd Dorsey, MEd
Master Teacher
FN 3.410
972-883-2417
floyd.dorsey@utdallas.edu
- M. Ed in Administration, Lamar University
- BS in Math Education, HPERD, East Central University
- Teaching Certification(s):
- Principal Grades EC-12, Texas
- Secondary Mathematics 6-12, Texas
- All-Level Physical Education PK-12, Texas
- Secondary Health Education 6-12, Texas
- Secondary Mathematics 8-12, Oklahoma
- Health & Physical Education K-12, Oklahoma
- Computer Science 8-12, Oklahoma
Denise Gregory, MM
Master Teacher
FN 3.308L
972-883-6444
denise.gregory@utddallas.edu
- MM Mathematics, University of Tennessee
- BS in Mathematics, Sam Houston State University
- Teaching Certification(s):
- Secondary Mathematics 6-12,
- Secondary Computer Information Systems 6-12
Dr. Vinita Hajeri
Associate Professor of Instruction
FN 3.308E
972-883-6482
vxh151030@utdallas.edu
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- PhD in Molecular Biology, University of North Texas
- MS in Botany, University of Mumbai
Emily Hennessey, MAT
Associate Professor of Instruction
FN 3.218B
972-883-4008
ehennessy@utdallas.edu
- MAT in Science Education, UT Dallas
- BA in Elementary Education, University of Dallas
- Teaching Certification(s):
- Elementary 1-8,
- Elementary English 1-8
Pam Kirkland, MEd
Master Teacher,
Induction Specialist
FN 3.308Q
972-883-4318
pam.kirkland@utdallas.edu
- M.Ed. in Administration, Concordia University
- BA in Microbiology, UT Austin
- Teaching Certification(s):
- Principal Grades EC-12
- Secondary Biology 6-12
- Secondary Life-Earth Science 6-12
- English as a Second Language Supplemental
- Social Emotional/ Character Development
Amin Lalani, MA
Master Teacher
FN 3.308F
972-883-6451
amin.lalani@utdallas.edu
- MA in Mathematics, UT Austin
- BS in Mathematics, UT Tyler
- Teaching Certification(s):
- Secondary Mathematics 8-12
- Computer Science 8-12
Dr. Jim McConnell
Master Teacher
FN 3.308B
972-883-2481
james.mcconnell@utdallas.edu
- EdD in Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction, TAMU Commerce
- MS in Psychology/ Physics, TAMU Commerce
- BS in Mathematics/ Physics, UT Arlington
- Teaching Certification(s):
- Superintendent, PreK-12
- Mid-Management, PreK-12
- Physics 6-12,
- Mathematics 6-12,
- Psychology 6-12
Dr. Stephanie Taylor
Associate Professor of Instruction
FN 3.308C
972-883-6044
stephaniem.taylor@utdallas.edu
- PhD in Biochemistry, University of Texas at Austin
- BS in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, UT Dallas
Dr M. Kate York
Master Teacher
FN 3.410A
972-883-2498
Kate.York@utdallas.edu
- PhD in Curriculum and Instruction in Science Education, Texas Tech University
- MEd in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, The University of Texas at Arlington
- BA in Biology, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Southwestern University
- Teaching Certification(s):
- Principal EC-12;
- Science 8-12
- Life Science 8-12;
- English Language Arts and Reading 8-12
- Dance 6-12
Program Affiliate Faculty
Dr. Pamela Gossin
Associate Professor Arts and Humanities
JO 5.304
972-883-2071
psgossin@utdallas.edu
- Dual PhD in History of Science and English, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- MA in English, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- BA in English and Latin, Math minor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Program Staff
Dr. Kim Distin
SME/ UTeach Dallas Educational Technology Specialist
FN 3.308Q
972-883-6415
kimd@utdallas.edu
- PhD in Philosophy in Science Education, Curtin University, Perth, AU
- MAT in Science Education, UT Dallas
- BS in Marine Biology, Texas A&M University at Galveston
- Teaching Certification(s):
- Secondary Science, Composite, 6-12
Hailey King, MEd
UTeach Dallas Academic Advisor
FN 3.308P
972-883-6485
hailey.king@utdallas.edu
- MEd in Higher Education Administration, University of Houston
- BS in Psychology, Oklahoma State University
