Linda Stanhope is a retired Medical Technologist and Health Science Instructor, where she taught for 24 years for the Amarillo Independent School District in Texas. Currently, she works with first-year Health Science Technology instructors in Texas as a new-teacher training specialist and aides’ organizations and districts in staff development and training. In addition, Stanhope works with Texas HOSA (Future Health Professionals) on their competitive event team. Throughout her career, she has earned major awards including the Health Science Lifetime Distinguished Teacher Award and Texas Health Occupations Teacher of the Year. Stanhope holds a Bachelor of Occupational Education degree from Wayland Baptist University. 

Linda is the CEO for Westchase Financial Alliance in Houston Texas where she is a licensed Insurance Agent. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Dental School, Houston Texas, Hygiene class of 1977. Linda is also past President of the Southeast National Dental Hygiene Association and voted Top Dental Hygienist of the Year 2012. Linda has practiced in the Dental field since 1977 before semi-retiring and becoming a licensed “Retirement Protection Specialist”. With a small and dedicated team, she provides retirement insights to Dental Professionals for their financial security. Linda also loves sharing the expertise she has learned about Sickle Cell Anemia and how it effects the dental patient. Linda serves on the Board for Sickle Cell Houston. She is also the founder of the non-profit organization, “The Potters Smile” and “Smiles for Sickle Cell” whose functions are dedicated to restoring the dental health of patients with Sickle Cell Anemia. She is a Professional Speaker, and she has written several articles on various health related subjects. 

My name is Johnetta “Kittie” Alfred, and I am currently a District Behavior Interventionist in Klein ISD for Special Programs Department. I grew up in La Marque, Texas and made Houston my home after graduating from Texas Southern University in 1989 where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice with a major in Criminal Justice and minor in Psychology. I have a master’s degree from Lamar University in Education Technology Leadership. I began my career with the Houston Police Department in 1990 and remained there for almost 16 years. I was inspired to go into teaching because of a special needs relative as well as my desire and love for children. I have a wonderful family which consists of my husband Reginald who I met at TSU in 1986. We have two daughters, Keayra and Kaylan, one son-in-law Jesse, two beautiful granddaughters, Kaileigh and Kapri and an amazing grandson Jayce. When I am not teaching, I enjoy doing things with my family and friends, traveling, arts and crafts, reading, decorating, and volunteering. I am a very active committee member with the iwantfoundation.org which is a Breast Cancer Organization started by two relatives. I am a lifetime member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and Texas Southern University. 

Janet DeYear is the co-owner and Training Center Coordinator for the Daniel E. DeYear Training Center, which has been in business since 1984. She and her husband, Daniel, a Fire Chief with Dallas Fire Rescue, have taught thousands of students the life-saving skills of CPR, First Aid and AED usage in schools, healthcare facilities, community organizations and local businesses. Janet is also a BLS Lead Instructor and Training Center Faculty for their business and spends much of her time training, mentoring and supporting her instructors and Training Sites. As a volunteer for the American Heart Association, Janet serves on the Education Subcommittee, mentoring other AHA Training Centers and on the TCC Orientation Task Force, which is creating updated training materials for new and existing Coordinators. Janet and her husband have three grown children, a son-in-law, and a big, friendly Australian Shephard! Janet is a past PTA President, Girl Scout Leader, soccer mom, and Sunday School teacher. In her free time, she loves to travel, play tennis, walk/hike, read a good mystery novel, volunteer at various organizations, and scrapbook her family's activities. 

Daniel is originally from The Bronx in New York City and began his Fire Service Career in the North East. His time in the Texas Fire Service began over 40 years ago. He previously worked for the Carrollton Fire Department for nearly 10 years, serving in several capacities. He then served for two years as an International Fire Marshal for the U. S. Department of State, Foreign Building Operations, where he travelled to more than 35 countries providing fire & life safety to the United States Embassies and Consulates. He has been with the Dallas Fire Department for the past 30+ years and has held every rank up to Deputy Chief. Currently, he is the Deputy Chief of the Training Division. He also serves as the Chairman of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Firefighter Advisory Committee and is a member of the Curriculum and Testing Committee and the Health and Wellness Committees. He was the TAFE 2020 Instructor of the Year. Daniel lives in Plano and he and his wife Janet have three grown children. He is an avid snow skier and enjoys baseball, football and auto racing. 

Janet DeYear is the co-owner and Training Center Coordinator for the Daniel E. DeYear Training Center, which has been in business since 1984. She and her husband, Daniel, a Fire Chief with Dallas Fire Rescue, have taught thousands of students the life-saving skills of CPR, First Aid and AED usage in schools, healthcare facilities, community organizations and local businesses. Janet is also a BLS Lead Instructor and Training Center Faculty for their business and spends much of her time training, mentoring and supporting her instructors and Training Sites. As a volunteer for the American Heart Association, Janet serves on the Education Subcommittee, mentoring other AHA Training Centers and on the TCC Orientation Task Force, which is creating updated training materials for new and existing Coordinators. Janet and her husband have three grown children, a son-in-law, and a big, friendly Australian Shephard! Janet is a past PTA President, Girl Scout Leader, soccer mom, and Sunday School teacher. In her free time, she loves to travel, play tennis, walk/hike, read a good mystery novel, volunteer at various organizations, and scrapbook her family's activities. 

Daniel is originally from The Bronx in New York City and began his Fire Service Career in the North East. His time in the Texas Fire Service began over 40 years ago. He previously worked for the Carrollton Fire Department for nearly 10 years, serving in several capacities. He then served for two years as an International Fire Marshal for the U. S. Department of State, Foreign Building Operations, where he travelled to more than 35 countries providing fire & life safety to the United States Embassies and Consulates. He has been with the Dallas Fire Department for the past 30+ years and has held every rank up to Deputy Chief. Currently, he is the Deputy Chief of the Training Division. He also serves as the Chairman of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Firefighter Advisory Committee and is a member of the Curriculum and Testing Committee and the Health and Wellness Committees. He was the TAFE 2020 Instructor of the Year. Daniel lives in Plano and he and his wife Janet have three grown children. He is an avid snow skier and enjoys baseball, football and auto racing. 

As a registered nurse for over 30 years, I've had the privilege of working in a variety of settings from large teaching hospitals, small rural hospitals, home health, to large corporate companies. Each of these settings brought many opportunities to learn and grow in my profession. I am a certified Occupational Health Nurse and Certified Case Manager as well. I have been teaching at the high school level for 5 years in the health science department. I love the opportunity to help grow the health care field with these amazing students each year! 

Linda Chandler-Jacobs BS.,RHD Linda is the CEO for Westchase Financial Alliance in Houston Texas where she is a licensed Insurance Agent. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Dental School, Houston Texas, Hygiene class of 1977. Linda is also past President of the Southeast National Dental Hygiene Association and voted Top Dental Hygienist of the Year 2012. Linda has practiced in the Dental field since 1977 before semi-retiring and becoming a licensed “Retirement Protection Specialist”. With a small and dedicated team, she provides retirement insights to Dental Professionals for their financial security. Linda also loves sharing the expertise she has learned about Sickle Cell Anemia and how it effects the dental patient. Linda serves on the Board for Sickle Cell Houston. She is also the founder of the non-profit organization, “The Potters Smile” and “Smiles for Sickle Cell” whose functions are dedicated to restoring the dental health of patients with Sickle Cell Anemia. She is a Professional Speaker, and she has written several articles on various health related subjects. 

My name is Johnetta “Kittie” Alfred, and I am currently a District Behavior Interventionist in Klein ISD for Special Programs Department. I grew up in La Marque, Texas and made Houston my home after graduating from Texas Southern University in 1989 where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice with a major in Criminal Justice and minor in Psychology. I have a master’s degree from Lamar University in Education Technology Leadership. I began my career with the Houston Police Department in 1990 and remained there for almost 16 years. I was inspired to go into teaching because of a special needs relative as well as my desire and love for children. I have a wonderful family which consists of my husband Reginald who I met at TSU in 1986. We have two daughters, Keayra and Kaylan, one son-in-law Jesse, two beautiful granddaughters, Kaileigh and Kapri and an amazing grandson Jayce. When I am not teaching, I enjoy doing things with my family and friends, traveling, arts and crafts, reading, decorating, and volunteering. I am a very active committee member with the iwantfoundation.org which is a Breast Cancer Organization started by two relatives. I am a lifetime member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and Texas Southern University. Show quoted text 

Starla brings over 38 years year of teaching and brings a rich background of experience ranging from coaching, athletic training, all levels of Biology, college instruction of Anatomy, and years of on-site medical observation. She has been presenting successful teaching methods with teachers during conferences and staff development workshops for over 23 years. Her teaching experience includes Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Microbiology, Pathophysiology, AP Biology, Pre-AP Biology, and standard Biology. The success of Starla's teaching strategies and increased student understanding of difficult material through the use of hands-on activities and teaching tricks has led her to share with teachers, massage therapists, and medical personnel nationwide. Starla also works with new year teacher mentorship programs to facilitate a successful transition into the teaching profession and staff developments for campus faculty to coordinate a successful and consistent learning environment for students. If you would like to contact Starla about lessons from the modules or to arrange for her to conduct a dynamic workshop for your school or conference, just email her at sewan15@yahoo.com or call her at 806-787-6018. Your instructors will love the time spent in a workshop that gives them fun and successful lessons to take back to the classroom. 

Sami Rahman is the Director of Simulation and Clinical Labs at Blinn College Health Science Center in Bryan, Texas. She has been at Blinn College since 2006, and a Registered Nurse for 35 years, having a variety of experiences including Pediatric Nursing (primarily Pediatric Oncology), Intensive Care Nursing, Camp Nursing, School Nursing, Teaching (High School and College), and Home Health Care. She is a 2018 Clinical Educator Awardee through NISOD and received recognition in 2008 as an Outstanding Faculty Member at Blinn College. She participated in the initial development and expansion of simulation integration into the curriculum at Blinn College, Health Science Programs. She has worked in collaboration and development for multiple simulations for student learning across the division, including the capstone for their First Semester novice nursing students and the integration of Simulated Patients. Previously Sami Rahman was a Pediatric Oncology Nurse for both MD Anderson and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. She has volunteered and worked with Special Needs at a camp in Burton, Texas from 1999-2005 as a Program Manager creating programs for kids and adults with a variety of special needs needing an adaptive environment. 

Holly Broussard Geerts LVN I am a good Cajun Geriatric nurse from South Louisiana that has been working as a nurse for 25 years. From the Consolata Nursing Home to Midland College LVN program to CNA Instructor to Health Sciences Academy Instructor. Currently after COVID my goal is to live life. Have fun and bring my high school students together with my long term care residents. I share my “Lagniappe” (a little something extra) with my students and watch them spread it around to others. Most relevant achievement is the new student Handbook that can be modified to fit any Certified Nurse Aide program. I am a wife, mother, grandmother, Buford the Basset Hounds human, Couyon the Cats momma, that likes to craft and quilt. 

Paula Clifton Callo RN, BSPA Born in Baltimore, Maryland, married and moved to Andrews Texas then to Midland, Texas. I have been at Midland College since 2005, at the LVN program for 13 years and tried retirement and that did not work for me. Now at the MC Health Sciences Academy specializing in CNA and Prometric. Been married since 1977, with 3 grandchildren, 1 wiener dog, 1 extra large barn cat, 1 talkative African Grey Parrot. My hobbies are: needle point, reading, finding the nearest beach. 

Teaching 10 years and previously worked as an RN in L&D, peds, nurse manager/educator. I have my BS in Nursing from TWU. My Master's in Educational Administration from A&M Commerce. I serve on the Texas HOSA board as Texas Board President. My newest adventure has been to write about HOSA events, case studies and test questions for Goodheart Wilcox Publishing. 

 

Anne has 30 years experience as a Health Science teacher, HOSA advisor, and THOA member. She served in various capacities on the THOA board and the HOSA Board of Directors including as President. Anne also served on the International HOSA Competitive Events Team for 10 years as a lieutenant, category chair, and Co-Director/Director. Since 2016, she has been employed by Texas HOSA as the Competitive Events Coordinator. Anne's health career background is in Dental Hygiene. 

Starla brings over 38 years year of teaching and brings a rich background of experience ranging from coaching, athletic training, all levels of Biology, college instruction of Anatomy, and years of on-site medical observation. She has been presenting successful teaching methods with teachers during conferences and staff development workshops for over 23 years. Her teaching experience includes Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Microbiology, Pathophysiology, AP Biology, Pre-AP Biology, and standard Biology. The success of Starla's teaching strategies and increased student understanding of difficult material through the use of hands-on activities and teaching tricks has led her to share with teachers, massage therapists, and medical personnel nationwide. Starla also works with new year teacher mentorship programs to facilitate a successful transition into the teaching profession and staff developments for campus faculty to coordinate a successful and consistent learning environment for students. If you would like to contact Starla about lessons from the modules or to arrange for her to conduct a dynamic workshop for your school or conference, just email her at sewan15@yahoo.com or call her at 806-787-6018. Your instructors will love the time spent in a workshop that gives them fun and successful lessons to take back to the classroom. 

Kim owns her own educational development company, CreativEd Services. She is a former Health Occupations teacher and Health Science State Supervisor and the author of seven books in the Learning Games series. A lifetime member of National HOSA, Kim's recent work experience included instructional design for the Walt Disney Company and National Geographic Live. She currently lives in Tampa, Florida while continuing to write and offer teachercentric workshops.