Faculty

Amanda Hurlbut, PhD
Associate Professor and Division Head, Educational Leadership
SH 209
amandahurlbut@twu.edu
940-898-2280

Research Interests: Assessment and intervention practices; 21st century instructional strategies; teacher preparation and pedagogy; technology integration; high leverage teaching practices; new teacher digital induction and mentoring

Joshua Adams, EdD
Associate Professor, Vice Provost for Student Success
BHL 228A
jadams15@twu.edu 
940-898-4108

Research Interests: Student retention and persistence within higher education; academic and student affairs administration; academic support; experiential learning

Jerry Ausburn, EdD
Associate Clinical Professor
SH 115
jausburn@twu.edu 
940-898-2447

Research Interests: Improving student achievement; organizational evaluation and improvement; effective planning for future growth in student populations; legal issues impacting education and policy; media and public relations in schools.

Jerry Burkett, EdD
Assistant Professor
SH 208
jburkett1@twu.edu 

Research Interests: Staff development, new teacher instruction, classroom management, mentoring, school finance, instructional technology.

Laura Trujillo-Jenks, PhD
Professor
SH 214
ltrujillojenks@twu.edu
940-898-2154

Research Interests: Teacher and principal certification; organizational health; teaching and learning; case studies for professional development; school discipline; educational leadership