Advisory Committee

Founding Director

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

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

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.