Culture of Research Excellence
The TAMIU College of Education's Culture of Research Excellence (CORE) aspires to create a transdisciplinary and collaborative research environment that will foster discovery, educate our students and community, and generate substantive solutions for a changing global society.
The following profiles recognize the research achievements of our faculty.
Dean of the College of Education
"My top research interests are Teacher Gap, Education 2030, and knowledge mobilization."
Interim Dean of University College
"My top research interests are teacher evaluation systems, teacher mentoring programs, and school reform."
College of Education Faculty
Dr. Puneet Gill
Assistant Professor of Curriculum & Instruction
"My top research interests are STEM and interdisiplinary pedagogy, STEM and service learning with pre-service teachers, and STEM in border regions."
Dr. Won Kim
Assistant Professor of Special Education
"My top research interests are special education assessment, identification, and evaluation; emergent bilinguals' learning processes; and preservice/inservice teacher training for learner diversity."
Dr. Diana Linn
Assistant Professor of Special Education
"My top research interests are Disproportionality of English Language Learners in Special Education, Cultural Identity/awareness of pre-service teachers, and short-term study abroad programs."
Dr. Gilda Y. Martinez
Assistant Professional of Bilingual Education
"My top research interests are vocabulary development for English Learners, second language acquisition, and dual-language programs."
Dr. Cody Perry
Assistant Professor of Curriculum & Instruction
"My top research interests are math anxiety, fraction strategies, and TExES exam preparation and pass rates."
Dr. Seth Sampson
Assistant Professor of School Counseling
"My top research interests are providing counseling services to refugee populations, effectiveness of SBIRT process for teens with substance abuse issues, and integration of social-emotional learning processes to promote college and career readiness."
Dr. Bernice Sanchez
Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction
"My top research interests are literacy and writing in K-12, social-emotional learning in secondary education, and curriculum and instruction."
Dr. Filiz Shine
Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction
"My top research interests are literacy, children's literature, and diversity."
Dr. Maria De LOurdes Viloria
Assistant Professor of Educational Administration
"My top research interests are culturally responsive leadership, educational equity for diverse students, and place-based educational leadership."
