College of Fine Arts Directory
Amy Hardison Tully, Dean
Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development
Janace Bubonia, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Carrie Franklin, Assistant to the Dean
Tracy Rohrer, Coordinator of Office Services
Diana Bueno, Coordinator of Degree Certification
Kristen Queen, Director of Academic Resource Center
Elizabeth Kirkendoll, Assistant Director of Academic Resource Center
Tyra Musoma, Academic Advisor
De’Evin Johnson, Academic Advisor
School of Art
AMANDA ALLISON, Associate Professor, Art Education. B.A. (Louisiana State University), 1996; M.A. (Northwestern State University), 2000; Ph.D. (University of North Texas), 2008. Since 2006.
JAMIN AN, Assistant Professor and Deedie Potter Rose Chair of Contemporary Art History. B.A. (University of Virginia), 2009; M.A. (University of California, Los Angeles), 2013; PhD. (University of California Los Angeles), 2021. Since 2022.
KALEE APPLETON, Associate Professor, Photography. B.F.A. (Texas Tech University), 2005; M.F.A. (Texas Woman's University), 2014. Since 2018.
NICK BONTRAGER, Associate Professor of Art, New Media. B.F.A. (University of Houston), 2008; M.F.A. (The Ohio State University), 2011. Since 2012.
JESSICA L. FRIPP, Associate Professor, Art History. B.A. (UC San Diego), 2002; M.A. (Williams College), 2005; Ph.D. (University of Michigan Ann Arbor), 2012.
ADAM FUNG, Associate Professor, Painting. B.F.A. (Western Washington University), 2005; M.F.A. (University of Notre Dame), 2008. Since 2013.
DAN JIAN, Associate Professor, Drawing. B.F.A. (Temple University); M.F.A. (The Ohio State University). Since 2019.
DICK LANE, Professor, Photography and Director of the School of Art. B.F.A (University of Texas at Arlington), 1983; M.F.A (University of Florida), 1985. Since 1989.
RACHEL LIVEDALEN, Associate Professor, Printmaking. B.A. (University of Virginia), 2010; M.A. (University of Iowa), 2013; M.F.A. (University of Iowa), 2014. Since 2014.
MARY MBONGON NANGAH, Instructor II, Art Education. B.A. (University of Texas at Dallas), 2006; M.F.A. (Parsons, The New School for Design), 2009; Ph.D. (University of North Texas), 2015. Since 2018.
EDITH JANE RILEY-PEINADO, Visual Resources Librarian and Instructor of Art History. B.F.A. (Stephen F. Austin State University), 1974; M.A. (Southern Methodist University), 1983. Since 1983.
CHRIS POWELL, Professor of Art, Ceramics. B.F.A. (Abilene Christian University), 1980; M.F.A (Bradley University), 1983. Since 1984.
CAMERON SCHOEPP, Professor, Sculpture. B.F.A. (Pacific Lutheran University), 1984; M.F.A. (Texas Christian University), 1987. Since 2003.
WENDY MILA SEPPONEN, Assistant Professor, Art History. B.A. (Carlton College), 2006; M.A. (University of Toronto),2009; PhD (University of Michigan),2018. Since 2023.
School for Classical & Contemporary Dance
BRAD GARNER, Professor of Dance and Director of the School for Classical & Contemporary Dance. B.F.A. (University of Minnesota, Twin Cities), 1997; M.F.A. (Arizona State University), 2004. Since 2024.
ELIZABETH GILLASPY, Professor. B.B.A. (Texas Tech University), 1985. M.F.A. (Texas Christian University), 1991. Secondary Certification-Dance (Ibid.), 1995. Since 1990.
SUKI JOHN, Professor. B.F.A. (University of New Mexico), 1980; M.A. (New York University), 1991; Ph.D. (University of Connecticut), 2007. Since 2007.
CHAD JUNG, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Dance Lighting Design and Production. B.F.A. (Texas Christian University), 2002. Since 2023.
WILLIAM LABOSSIERE, Instructional Staff Musician. B.M. (Messiah University), 2021; M.M. (University of North Carolina, Greensboro), 2023. Since 2023.
NINA MARTIN, Professor. B.A. (Empire State College, State University of New York), 2006; M.F.A. (Texas Woman's University), 2008; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 2013. Since 2008.
HEATHER MCCRELESS, Costume Studio Supervisor and Instructional Staff. B.A. (Texas Christian University), 1989. Since 2023.
SARAH NEWTON, Instructor II in Dance, B.F.A. (Sam Houston State University), 2005; M.F.A. (Texas Woman's University), 2008. Since 2017.
KEITH SAUNDERS, Associate Professor of Professional Practice. M.F.A. (Hollins University), 2017. Since 2018
JESSICA ZELLER, Professor of Dance. B.S. (Butler University), 2000, M.F.A. (The Ohio State University), 2008, Ph.D. (The Ohio State University), 2012. Since 2012.
Design
JAN BALLARD, Senior Instructor, Graphic Design. B.F.A. (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), 1983. Since 2015.
CLAUDIA BUTTS, Instructor, Graphic Design. BFA (Texas Christian University), 1973. Since 2019.
JENNIFER CADIEUX-KIMBREL, Assistant Professor, Interior Design, A.A. (San Joaquin Delta College), 2010; B.A (University of California, Long Beach), 2014; M.F.A (University of California, Davis) 2018. Since 2023
YVONNE CAO, Associate Professor, Visual Communication. B.A. (Hunan Normal University), 2009; Exchange Program (Middle Tennessee State University), 2008; M.F.A. (Louisiana State University), 2012. Since 2014.
DUSTY CROCKER, Professor of Professional Practice, Graphic Design. B.F.A. (Texas Christian University), 1982; M.A. (Syracuse University), 1999; Ph.D. (Capella University), 2008. Since 2007.
DAVID P. ELIZALDE, Professor, Graphic Design and Chair of the Department of Design. B.F.A. (Texas Christian University), 2003; M.B.A. (Texas Christian University), 2007. Since 2016.
ALBERT MARICHAL, Associate Professor, Interior Design. B.S. (University of Houston), 1996; B.Arch (University of Houston) 1996; M.S, (Columbia University) 1997; M.Arch (Harvard) 1999. Since 2015.
MYOSHA MASTON, Instructor, Interior Design. B.S. (University of Texas at Arlington), 1998; M.S. (Ball State University), 2022. Since 2022.
TAMARA A. RICE, Instructor, Interior Design. B.A. (The Ohio State University), 2014. Since 2022.
AMY ROEHL, Associate Professor, Interior Design. B.S. (Miami University), 1992; M.F.A. (The Art Institute of Chicago), 1996. Since 2007.
ALYSSA HUMPHRIES STEWART, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Lighting Education. B.F.A. (Baylor University), 2004; M.F.A. (Parsons The New School for Design), 2007. Since 2015.
RHONDA WOLVERTON, Assistant Professor, Graphic Design, B.F.A (Brigham Young University), 1994; Graphic Communications, M.F.A (University of Houston) 2014. Since 2023.
Fashion Merchandising
STEPHANIE BAILEY, Senior Instructor, Fashion Merchandising, B.S. (Texas Christian University), 1994; M.A. (Texas Woman's University), 2000. Since 2009.
NICOLE M. BETTINGER, Instructor I, Fashion Merchandising, B.S. (Texas Christian University), 1991; M.S. (Texas Woman’s University), 2000. Since 2019 as Lecturer, since 2021.
LESLIE BROWNING-SAMONI, Instructor II, Fashion Merchandising, B.S. (Syracuse University), 1994; M.A. (New York University), 2000; Ph.D. (Iowa State University), 2024. Since 2019.
JANACE E. BUBONIA, Professor, Fashion Merchandising and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Fine Arts. B.S (State University of New York at Oneonta), 1991; M.A. (Texas Woman's University), 1994; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 1998. Since 2000.
CHARLES E. FREEMAN, Professor of Fashion Merchandising, and Chair of the Department of Fashion Merchandising. B.S. (Florida State University, Tallahassee), 2005; M.S. (Florida State University, Tallahassee), 2006; Ph.D. (Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge), 2012. Since 2024.
SHWETA REDDY, Professor, Fashion Merchandising. B.B.A. (Madras University, India), 2001; M.Sc. (Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom), 2004; Ph.D. (Oregon State University), 2008. Since 2008.
JAY SANG RYU, Professor, Fashion Merchandising. B.S. (Philadelphia University), 1994; M.S. (University of North Texas), 1996; Ph.D. (Oklahoma State University), 2010. Since 2014.
RIMA SHRESTHA, Instructor I, Fashion Merchandising, B.S. (Texas Christian University), 2004; A.A (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising), 2006; M.P.S (Lim College), 2023. Since 2022.
School of Music
ELISABETH ADKINS, Professor of Violin. B.M. (University of North Texas); M.M.A. (Yale University); M.M. (Yale University); D.M.A. (Yale University). Since 2014.
NEIL ANDERSON-HIMMELSPACH, Associate Professor of Music Technology and Music Theory/Composition. A.A. (Pierce College), 1997; B.M. (Pacific Lutheran University), 1999; M.M. (Central Michigan University), 2006; D.M.A. (Florida State University), 2009. Since 2015.
CHRISTOPHER ASPAAS, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities. B.M. (St. Olaf College), 1995; M.M. (Michigan State University), 1997; PhD (Florida State University), 2004. Since 2015.
SEAN ATKINSON, Associate Professor of Music Theory. B.M. (Furman University), 2004; M.M. (Florida State University), 2006; PhD (Florida State University), 2009. Since 2014.
DAVID BEGNOCHE, Associate Professor of Trombone. B.M. (New England Conservatory), 1990; M.M. (Manhattan School of Music), 1995; D.M.A. (University of North Texas), 2014. Since 2009.
MARTIN BLESSINGER, Professor of Music (Theory/Composition). B.A. (State University of New York at Stony Brook), 2000; M.A. (Ibid.), 2003; D.M. (Florida State University), 2006. Since 2007.
GINA BOMBOLA, Instructor II in Musicology. B.M. (Vanderbilt University), 2008; M.M. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), 2010; M.A. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), 2013; PhD. (Ibid.), 2017. Since 2007.
MICHAEL BUKHMAN, Associate Professor, Collaborative Piano and Chamber Music. B.M. (Oberlin College Conservatory of Music), 2005; M.M. (The Juilliard School), 2007; D.M.A. (Ibid.), 2012. Since 2018.
JON BURGESS, Professor of Trumpet. B.M. (University of Illinois), 1978; M.M. (University of Kansas), 1980; D.M.A. (University of Arizona), 1988. Since 2000.
JOEY CARTER, Instructor in Percussion, Music Theory, Jazz Studies. B.M.E. (University of Texas at Arlington), 1991; M.M. (Texas Christian University), 2000.
STUART G. CHENEY, Division Chair of Musicology, Associate Professor of Music (Musicology). B.M. (University of North Texas), 1985; M.M. (University of North Texas), 1989; Ph.D. (University of Maryland), 2002. Since 2009.
LORI CHRIST, Director of Music Preparatory Program and Instructor in Piano Pedagogy. B.M. (Wells College); M.M. (Texas Christian University). Since 1985.
ALLEN CORDINGLEY, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies. B.M.E. (Lawrence University), 2002; M.M. (Youngstown State University), 2004. Since 2023.
PAUL CORTESE, Assistant Director for Operations. B.M. (Syracuse University), 1989; M.M. (New England Conservatory), 1992; Ph.D. (Texas Christian University), 2018. Since 2005.
ENRICO ELISI, Harold D. and Imogene Herndon Associate Professor of Music in Piano. Diploma (L. Cherubini State Conservatory of Music), 1990; Artists Diploma (International Piano Academy Incontri col Maestro), 1996; M.M. (Peabody Institute of Music), 1999; D.M.A (Peabody Institute of Music), 2006. Since 2023.
BLAISE J. FERRANDINO, Professor and Division Chair of Music Theory and Composition. B.M. (Ithaca College), 1980; M.M. (Syracuse University), 1982; D.M.A. (University of Hartford), 1990. Since 1990.
BOBBY R. FRANCIS, Professor of Music and Director of Bands. B.M.E. (Commerce), 1981; M.M.E. (Commerce), 1989. Since 2000.
CLAY GARRETT, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Tuba/Euphonium. B.M. (University of Texas at Tyler), 2008; M.M. (Baylor University), 2010; D.M.A. (University of Texas at Austin), 2019. Since 2023.
MATTHEW R. GARRETT, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice Music and Director of Athletic Bands B.A. (Texas Tech University), 2000; M.M. (Texas Christian University), 2004. Since 2015.
MIKHAIL MISHA GALAGANOV, Professor of Viola and Division Chair of Strings. B.M. (Jerusalem), 1994; Artist Certificate (Southern Methodist University), 1996; M.M. (Rice University), 1998; D.M.A. (Ibid.), 2003. Since 2000.
ANN M. GIPSON, Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Music, Division Chair of Piano, and Director of Piano Pedagogy. B.M. (Eastern Illinois University), 1982; M.M. (University of Oklahoma), 1985; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 1992. Since 2005.
GEORGE (TREY) GUNTER, Senior Instructor of Music Theory and Composition. B.M.E. (Texas Christian University), 1995; M.M. (Ibid.), 1997. Since 2011.
GERMÁN AUGUSTO GUTIÉRREZ, Professor/Director of Orchestral Studies and Director of the Center for Latin American Music. Maestro en Musica (Tolima Conservatory), 1978; M.M. (University of Illinois), 1991; D.A. (University of Northern Colorado), 1997. Since 1996.
JULIETTE HERLIN, Assistant Professor of Cello. B.M. (Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris); M.M. (Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris); Graduate Diploma (The Juilliard School); D.M.A. (University of Southern California). Since 2022.
CECILIA LO-CHIEN KAO, Associate Professor of Professional Practice & Collaborative Piano Artist. B.M. (National Taiwan Normal University), 2006; M.A. (Ibid.), 2009; M.M. (University of Texas at Austin), 2013; A.D. (Mercer University), 2015; D.M.A. (University of Colorado Boulder), 2019. Since 2019.
HAERIM (LIZ) LEE, Assistant Professor of Violin, Director of Chamber Music. B.M. (New England Conservatory); M.M. (Rice University); D.M.A. (University of Michigan). Since 2022.
YUAN XIONG LU, Associate Professor of Double Bass. B.M. (Shanghai Conservatory); M.M. (University of Texas at Austin). Since 2008.
COREY MACKEY, Associate Professor of Clarinet. B.M. (Norther Arizona University); M.M. (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities); D.M.A. (College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati). Since 2020.
HAROLD MARTINA, Professor of Professional Practice in Music and Pianist-in-Residence Institute of Fine Arts (Medellin, Columbia); Academy of Music (Vienna, Austria). Since 1999.
TILL MACIVOR MEYN, Professor of Music Theory and Composition. B.A. (University of California, San Diego), 1993; M.M. (Indiana University), 1996; D.M.A. (University of Southern California), 2000. Since 2007.
RICHARD MURROW, Instructor of Tuba/Euphonuim, Tuba-Double Bass Performance, U.S. Navy School of Music; B.F.A. (Louisiana Tech University).
KRISTEN QUEEN, Director, Academic Resource Center. B.M. (University of Oklahoma), 2004; M.M. (Northwestern University), 2006; Ph.D. (Texas Christian University), 2018. Since 2006.
MARC REED, Professor of Music and Director of the School of Music. B.M.E. (Drake University), 2002; B.M. (Drake University), 2002; M.M. (University of North Texas), 2004; D.M.A. (University of North Texas), 2007. Since 2024.
MARLA RINGEL, Assistant Professor of Music Education and Assistant Director of Choral Activities. B.M.E. (Texas Christian University), 2008; M.M.E. (Texas Christian University), 2010; D.M.A. (Texas Christian University), 2019. Since 2023.
TWYLA ROBINSON, Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Voice. B.M. (Centenary College of Louisiana); M.M. (Indiana University)
JAMES D. RODRIGUEZ, Associate Director, Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs, Associate Professor of Voice & Voice Pedagogy, and Chair of the Voice Division. B.M. (Southern Methodist University); M.M. (University of Houston); D.M.A. (University of Houston)
LAURA SINGLETARY, Division Chair of Music Education, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Instrumental Music Education. B.M. and B.M.E. (Florida State University); M.S. (University of Illinois); Ph.D. (Florida State University)
AMY STEWART, Instructor II. B.M. (Texas Christian University); M.M. (Texas Christian University); D.W.S. (Robert Webber Institute of Worship Studies)
HEATHER TEST, Instructor II of French Horn. B.M. (University of North Texas); M.M. (Southern Methodist University)
SHAUNA THOMPSON, Coordinator of Graduate Programs, Professor of Flute and Chair of the Woodwind Division. B.M. (Texas Tech University), 2008; M.M. (University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music), 2010; D.M.A. (University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music), 2012. Since 2013.
COREY TRAHAN, Instructor II in Voice. B.M. (Louisiana State University), 1997; M.M. (University of Houston), 2000; D.M.A. (University of North Texas), 2012. Since 2019.
TAMÁS UNGÁR, Professor of Music. A.Mus.A., L.Mus.A. (Sydney Conservatorium, Australia), 1965; D.M. (Indiana University), 1983. Since 1978.
TIMOTHY D. WATKINS, Associate Professor of Music (Musicology and Ethnomusicology). B.M. (Samford University), 1987; M.M. (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), 1990; M.M. (Florida State University), 1993; Ph.D. (Florida State University), 2001. Since 2009.
BRIAN WEST, Professor of Music and Coordinator of Percussion. B.M.E. (University of North Texas), 1992; M.A. (Indiana University of Pennsylvania), 1994; D.M.A. (University of Oklahoma), 2003. Since 2001.
BRIAN YOUNGBLOOD, Associate Professor of Professional Practice, Associate Director of Bands, and Director of the Horned Frog Marching Band. B.M.E. (Abilene Christian University), 1987; M.M. (East Texas State University), 1992. Since 1999.
Theatre
MICHELE ALFORD, Costume Studio Manager. B.F.A. (University of North Texas), 1995. Since 2002.
BRIAN CLINNIN, Professor. B.F.A. (University of Kansas), 1992; M.F.A. (Ibid.), 2004. Since 2008.
TRISTAN DECKER, Professor of Professional Practice and Technical Director. B.A. (University of Dallas), 1996; M. A. (Texas Woman’s University), 2009. Since 2012.
JENNIFER ENGLER, Professor and Chair of the Department. B.F.A. (Emporia State University), 1995; M.F.A. (Michigan State University), 1998. Since 2003.
MURELL HORTON, Associate Professor. B.A. (Ottawa University), 1989; M.F.A. (Rutgers University), 1993. Since 2015.
JESSICA HUMPHREY, Assistant Professor. B.F.A. (Western Carolina University), 2012. M.F.A. (San Diego State University), 2015. Since 2018.
IAN LOVEALL, Associate Professor. A.A. (College of the Canyons), 2009; B.A. (California State University of Fresno), 2012; M.F.A. (University of Texas at Austin), 2015.
PENNY MAAS, Professor. B.F.A. (Illinois Wesleyan University), 1987; M.F.A. (Virginia Commonwealth University), 2012. Since 2012.
LYDIA MACKAY, Associate Professor. B.F.A. (Texas Wesleyan University), 1999; M.F.A. (Southern Methodist University), 2008. Since 2018.
HARRY PARKER, Professor. B.F.A. (Texas Christian University), 1980; M.A. (University of Kansas), 1982; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 1992. Since 2003.
AYVAUNN PENN, Assistant Professor. B.A. (Austin College), 2012; M.A. (Louisiana Tech University), 2015; M.F.A. (Columbia University), 2018. Since 2019.
KRISTA SCOTT, Professor. B.F.A. (Emporia State University), 1983; M.F.A. (University of Minnesota), 1990. Since 2009.
ALAN SHORTER, Professor and Associate Chair. B.A. (Indiana University), 1978; M.F.A. (Minnesota State University at Mankato), 2001. Since 2006.
THOMAS J. WALSH, Professor. B.A. (San Diego State University), 1979; M.F.A. (University of Texas at Austin), 1982; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 1996. Since 1999.
PHILIP ZIELKE, Scenic Studio Supervisor. B.F.A. (Texas Christian University), 2006. Since 2006.