Speakers Listing (A-Z Index)
Alexander, Bill
Deputy Chancellor for Educational Program & Support Services
Mr. Alexander has been with CTC since 1980, serving in leadership positions in student services, public information, human resources, guidance and counseling, distance learning and as Dean of CTC’s continental campus locations. He has been active in the Killeen and Copperas Cove communities, serving on numerous boards including CCISD and AUSA. Mr. Alexander holds a BA in Education and an M.A. in Guidance and Counseling from Southwest Texas State University, along with additional graduate study in Higher Education Administration at Texas A&M.
Potential Topics:
- Dual credit for high school students
- CTC educational programs
- Community partnerships
Availability:
- Evenings
Alexander, Wynona
Department Chair, Fine Arts
Chair of the Fine Arts Department since 1974. Holds Ph.D. from University of North Texas. Fullbright Scholar (Grant to study art in Europe). Has shown jewelry and assemblage art in various galleries and venues in US and abroad for the past 30 years
Potential Topics:
- Fine Arts Programs at CTC
- Art History/Art Appreciation
- Jewelry—techniques, history, contemporary jewelry
- Museums and art centers in Texas and other areas
Availability:
- Evenings
Anderson, James R.
Chancellor, Central Texas College
Economics Professor, Air Force Academy and Air University for over 7 years. Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland, Colorado State University and Troy University. Prior to joining CTC held all ranks in USAF from Airman to Colonel retiring in 1987. Awarded Doctoral Degree in Economics from Florida State University, Master of Science in Labor from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Management from Michigan State University.
Potential Topics:
- Community College Management
Availability:
- Varies
Anderson, Jan
Department Chair, English as a Second Language
Professor Jan Anderson has developed curriculum, trained instructors, and taught English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classes for 28 years with CTC. Prior to joining CTC, she lived and worked in Germany as a Site Director for Big Bend Community College. She holds a M.S. from E. Stroudsburg State University and a B.S. from the University of Georgia. She also serves on the Killeen Sister Cities Executive Board
Potential Topics:
- Cultural Diversity: Building Community
- I Can’t Understand You: Dilemmas of Foreign Students in American Classrooms
- Generations: Working Together in the Workplace
- Student Engagement
- ESL Methods: Bringing Energy to the Classroom
- Team Building
- Basic Grammar
- Working with the Korean Community
- Speed Reading/Study skills
Availability:
- Varies
Chavez, Fred
Director, Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater
Fred Chavez has worked at the Planetarium three years and served as planetarium director for the past two years. Prior to joining the planetarium, Mr. Chavez served seven years as an Air Force officer and spent eleven years in various secondary education administration positions. Mr. Chavez holds a BA in Political Science from Texas Tech and an MS in Education Administration from Texas State.
Potential Topics:
- Mayborn Planetarium Programs & Services
- Astronomy/Space
- Science curriculum tie-ins
Availability:
- Varies
Chavez, Teresa
Director, Continuing Education
Teresa Chavez has worked at CTC for 10 years. Prior to joining CTC, she worked for the University of Texas at Austin in Continuing Education. She holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.
Potential Topics:
- Workforce Training
- Educational programming for children
- Continuing Education
Availability:
- Generally available with 1-2 week notice
Cleaver, Jerrie Sue
Professor/Coordinator,Office Technology
Professor Cleaver has been with the CTC Office Technology Department for 20 years, teaching and developing traditional, self-paced, and online classes. Prior to coming to Central Texas, she directed medical facility health information management in Texas, Washington, Germany, and New Jersey for several years. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Central Texas, a bachelor’s from Baylor University, and is a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
Potential Topics
- Health information management, medical transcription job trends, markets
- Office technology
- CTC Office Technology programs
Availability
- Generally available with 1-2 week notice
Dyer, Stanford
Professor, Social Science
Dr. Dyer received his B.A. and M.A. from Louisiana Tech, and his PhD from Texas A&M, with additional graduate studies at Sam Houston State University. Dr. Dyer has been with CTC since 1992, teaching history and government. He is actively involved in CTC’s Center for African American Studies and Research.
Potential Topics
- Civil Rights
Availability
- Evenings
Hallbauer, Celinda
Professor, Music
Professor Hallbauer has been with CTC since 1998, teaching music and directing the CTC music programs. She holds a Bachelors in Music from the University of Texas and a Masters in Music from Baylor University.
Potential Topics
- Central Texas College music programs
- George Gershwin and his music
- Scott Joplin and his music
- History of hymns
- Music for preschool children
- Leadership training
- Volunteerism
Availability
- Most mornings; weekday lunchtime.
Knightes, Peter
Professor, Science
Professor Knightes has taught general biology, zoology and geology at CTC since 1982. He received a B.S from SUNY Oneonta and an M.Ed. from Texas A&M University.
Potential Topics
- Geology of Western Bell & Coryell Counties
- General Geology of Central Texas
Availability
- Varies
Musical Entertainment by the CTC Band or Choir;
Solo or ensemble performances also available.
Potential Topics
- Music for just about any occasion, performed by the CTC choir, band, and individual instruction students.
Availability
- Varies
Rau, Chuck
Producer/Educator, Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater
Chuck has been active in the planetarium and laser display industries since the early 90s. His work has been shown in planetariums, theme parks, cruise ships, and corporate events around the world, and has resulted in numerous awards recognizing his creativity. Chuck now serves as the Producer/Educator at the Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater, where he adapts and displays all manner of topics in the immersive theater environment.
Potential Topics
- Laser technology
- Mayborn Planetarium programming
Availability
- Varies
Rudolph, Max
General Manager KNCT/KNCT-FM
Max has been associated with Central Texas College and KNCT/KNCT-FM since 1971. He has worked at several other radio stations in the state. He is a graduate of Central Texas College and the University of Central Texas.
Potential Topics
- KNCT/KNCT-FM
- Mass media technologies
- Careers in broadcasting
Availability
- Varies
Schelert, Reineer
Professor, Kinesiology/Physical Education
Professor Schelert has taught physical education and kinesiology classes at CTC since 2004. He holds a BS from Lubbock Christian University and an MS from Texas Tech, along with additional graduate study at Texas A&M University.
Potential Topics
- Nutrition
- Fitness & wellness
- Drug use & abuse
- Exercise for general population, children and elderly
Availability
- Varies
Students in Free Enterprise
The CTC SIFE team has been the top-ranked team in the region for 12 consecutive years, advancing each year to the national competition and bringing home awards that help fund their programs and scholarships for their students.
Potential Topics
- Free Enterprise
- Chickenomics (market economy education)
- Resume/interview workshops
- Business Ethics Workshops
- Cookie Factory (free enterprise exercise)
Availability
- Varies
Speech Team
Members of the award-winning CTC Speech team annually represent the college at state, regional, and local tournaments.
Potential Topics
- Special Occasion Performances
- Themed Presentations
- Audience Participation
- Vocal Training/Warm-ups
- Improv
Availability
- Varies
Volle, Lisa
Professor, Professor of Anthropology & Modern Languages
Professor Volle has taught ESL, Spanish and anthropology classes for 20 years with CTC. Prior to joining CTC, she lived and/or worked in Spain, France and Honduras. She holds a PhD in Foreign Language Education from The University of Texas at Austin and an M.S. in Foreign Languages from West Virginia University. She had conducted anthropological fieldwork with The University of Texas, Arlington for the National Park Service and attended the Congreso Internacional of Estudios Mayas in Copan Ruinas, Copan, Honduras. Her undergraduate degree is in International Studies from Juniata College, Pennsylvania.
Potential Topics:
- General Audience
- The Future of Education: Beyond Any Boundary
- Lima Habilis: A Series of Virtual Learning Activities for 18+
- Visiting the Best of the Best Online Museums
- Staying Connected: Chat with Free Voice Tools
- Technology & Education: Why do it?
- Anthropological Interest
- Virtual Fieldwork in Anthropology
- Virtual Museums
- Virtual Infortainment!
- The Mayan Calendar: 2010
- The Copan Ruins of Honduras: History & Travel Language Teachers/Educator Audience
- Myths and Urban Legends about Language Learning
- An Academic Study: The Comparison of Language Learning Environments of Emerging Speaking Skills in Spanish.
- “Minority Report”: Case Study of Experiential Learning and Involvement
- Take Another Look at MySpace for Education
Availability:
- Varies
Wagner, Edward L.
Chair/ Developmental Studies Department
Dr. Wagner has been with CTC since 1993 and has served as a Department Chair since 2004. He holds a BA from University of Kentucky, an M.Ed. from Bowie State University and a Ph.D. from Trinity Theological Seminary.
Potential Topics:
- Leadership
- Diversity
Availability:
- Evenings or lunchtime weekdays
Yeonopolus, Jim
Deputy Chancellor, Campus Operations
Mr. Jim Yeonopolus has been with CTC for 35 years, serving in various positions culminating with his current position operating Navy, Pacific Far East, and Europe Campuses. Before joining Central Texas College, Mr. Yeonopolus completed a four-year tour of duty in the United States Air Force. Mr. Yeonopolus holds a M.Ed. degree from the University of Arizona; a BS degree in Education from Southwest Texas State University; and an AA degree from Temple Junior College.
Potential Topics
- CTC overseas operations
- CTC on board ship operations
Availability:
- Varies
