Advisory Committee

Distinguished faculty and scholars leading innovation in teacher education

Founding Director

Dr. Cheryl Craig

Cheryl Craig, Ph.D.

Founding Director | Professor and Chair of Technology & Teacher Education | Houston Endowment Endowed Chair of Urban Education

Dr. Cheryl J. Craig is a Professor, Chair of Technology & Teacher Education, and the Houston Endowment Endowed Chair of Urban Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. Her extensive work in teacher education spans local, national, and international contexts, with a focus on developing innovative approaches to teacher preparation and professional development.

Financial Officer

Dr. Shaun Hutchins

Shaun Hutchins, Ph.D.

Financial Officer | Clinical Associate Professor

Dr. Shaun Hutchins is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. He brings expertise in educational leadership and management to ensure the financial sustainability and growth of the Collaborative.

Advisory Faculty

Dr. Robin Rackley

Robin Rackley, Ph.D.

Clinical Professor | Assistant Lead of Technology & Teacher Education

Dr. Robin Rackley is a clinical professor and the assistant lead of Technology & Teacher Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. Her work focuses on integrating technology in teacher education and preparing educators for 21st-century classrooms.

Dr. Radhika Viruru

Radhika Viruru, Ph.D.

Clinical Professor | Director of Online Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

Dr. Radhika Viruru is a clinical professor and the director of Online Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. She specializes in early childhood education and postcolonial perspectives in education.

Dr. Jemimah Young

Jemimah Young, Ph.D.

Assistant Vice President for Faculty Affairs | Associate Professor | Presidential Impact Fellow

Jemimah Young serves as the Assistant Vice President for Faculty Affairs, Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, and Presidential Impact Fellow at Texas A&M University. Her leadership and scholarship focus on equity and inclusion in higher education.

Dr. Michelle Kwok

Michelle Kwok, Ph.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor

Dr. Michelle Kwok is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. Her research interests include teacher education, curriculum development, and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Dr. Trina Davis

Trina Davis, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Dr. Trina Davis is an associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. Her scholarship focuses on literacy education, teacher preparation, and educational equity for diverse learners.

Dr. Sharon Matthews

Sharon Matthews, Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professor | Program Coordinator of Online Master of Education

Dr. Sharon Matthews is a clinical associate professor and the program coordinator of the Online Master of Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. She leads efforts in online program development and delivery.

Dr. ArCasia James-Gallaway

ArCasia James-Gallaway, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Dr. ArCasia James-Gallaway is an assistant professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. Her research examines culturally relevant pedagogy and the preparation of teachers to work with diverse student populations.

Aakash Kumar

Aakash Kumar

Research Assistant

Aakash Kumar is a Ph.D. candidate and research assistant in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on AI in education, ESL writing, and educational equity.