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Faculty in Residence

Dr. Beth Allison Barr Allen/Dawson Halls The James Vardaman Endowed Professor of History Beth_Barr@baylor.edu Ph.D. Medieval History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A. Medieval History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A. History, Baylor University

Dr. Clay Butler Martin Hall Senior Lecturer, English Clay_Butler@baylor.edu Ph.D. Modern Languages, University of Texas
M.A. Modern Languages, University of Texas
B.A. Foreign Service, Baylor University

Dr. Joe Coker North Russell Hall, Baylor & Beyond Living Learning Center Senior Lecturer, Baylor University Department of Religion Joe_Coker@baylor.edu Ph.D. Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary
M.A. Church History/Historical Theology, Emory University
B.A. Political Science, Carson Newman College

Dr. Mona Choucair South Russell Hall Senior Lecturer and Director of Civic Learning & Engagement, School of Education & English Mona_Choucair@baylor.edu Ph.D. English, Baylor Univeristy
M.A. English, University of Dallas
B.A. English, Baylor University

Dr. Maricel Demesa Kokernot Hall Senior Lecturer, Chemistry and Biochemistry Maria_de_Mesa@baylor.edu Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Connecticut
M.S. Biochemistry, University of the Philippines
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines

Dr. Lee Grumbles Brooks Flats, Business & Innovation Living Learning Center Clinical Assistant Professor, Hankamer School of Business Lee_Grumbles@baylor.edu Ph.D. Business Administration, Oklahoma State University
M.B.A. Sam Houston State University
B.A. Journalism, Texas A&M University

Dr. Bob Kane University Parks Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry and Director of the Institute of Biomedical Studies Bob_Kane@baylor.edu Ph.D. Chemistry, Texas Tech University
B.S. Chemistry, Texas Lutheran University

Dr. Karenna Malavanti Earle Hall Senior Lecturer and Advisor, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Karenna_Malavanti@baylor.edu Ph.D. Experimental Cognitive Psychology, Baylor University
M.A. Psychology, Baylor University
B.S. Neuroscience, Baylor University

Dr. Lesley McAllister Texana House Professor of Piano, Director of Piano Pedagogy, Director of Keyboard Studies Lesley_McAllister@baylor.edu D.M.A. Piano Performance and Pedagogy, University of Oklahoma
M.M. Florida State University
B.M. University of Houston

Dr. Kelli McMahan Penland Hall Associate Clinical Professor, Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Services Kelli_McMahan@baylor.edu Ph.D. Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University
M.S. Health, Physical Education and Leisure, Oklahoma State University
B.S. Health, Human Performance and Recreation, Baylor University

Brent Phillips University House Professor of Trombone, School of Music University School of Music Brent_Phillips@baylor.edu M.M. Trombone, Rice University
B.M. Trombone, Rice University

Steven Pounders Heritage House Professor of Acting, Department of Theater Arts Steven_Pounders@baylor.edu M.F.A. Acting, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A. Religion, Baylor University

Dr. Rishi Sriram Brooks Residential College Associate Professor of Higher Education & Student Affairs, Graduate Program Director for the Department of Educational Leadership Rishi_Sriram@baylor.edu Ph.D. Higher Education, Azusa Pacific University
M.S. Higher Education & Student Affairs, Baylor University
B.A. English, Baylor University

Brian Thomas Teal Residential College Senior Lecturer, Electrical & Computer Engineering Brian_Thomas@baylor.edu M.S.E.E. Electrical Engineering, University of Houston
B.S. Physics, Stephen F. Austin State University

Dr. Jason Whitt Alexander & Memorial Halls - Honors Residential College Senior Lecturer of Medical Humanities, Honors Program Jason_Whitt@baylor.edu Ph.D. Theology, Baylor University
M.Div. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. Religion, Baylor University