English Department

roger jones

Dr. Roger Walton Jones received a bachelor's degre from Kenyon College, a master's from Southern Illinois University, and a Ph.D. in English from Texas A&M University, with a specialty in modern American literature. An expert on Texas writer Larry McMurtry, he is the author of Larry McMurtry and the Victorian Novel, as well as numerous short stories, articles, and book reviews. You may download Jones' Curriculum Vitae.

lance hawvermale

A published novelist, Hawvermale's most recent work is a murder mystery, The Tongue Merchant. His prose and poetry have won numerous awards. He holds a master's degree from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. In addition to English classes, Hawvermale also teaches the college's Honors courses. You may download Hawvermale's Curriculum Vitae and visit his website.

dava washburn

Dr. Dava Washburn received her bachelor's and master's degrees in English from Texas Tech University and her Ph.D. in Community College Leadership from Mississippi State University. As an employee of the community college system serving in a variety of capacities, she takes pleasure in assisting, teaching, and watching students from all backgrounds and interests pursue their own educational aspirations. You may download Washburn's Curriculum Vitae.

Leanne Ingram

Leanne Ingram holds a bachelor's in journalism and a master's in education administration. She has worked as a reporter and editor in the newspaper industry and has previously taught at the secondary level. She currently teaches English 1301 and 1302. She has a passion for education and enjoys working with all students to help them reach their educational goals. You may download Ingram's Curriculum Vitae.