Mortimer Ennis, Interim Dean

Mortimer Ennis serves as the Interim Dean of Instruction for Arts, English, Communications, and Languages Divisions. Since joining LSC-Kingwood in 2017, he has taught English and served in several academic leadership roles. With more than two decades of experience in higher education, Ennis is passionate about supporting faculty, creating opportunities for student success, and building a collaborative academic community.

He earned a Master of Arts in English Literature from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and bachelor's degrees in English and Political Science from St. Mary's University. He enjoys working with faculty and students to advance innovative teaching, meaningful learning experiences, and academic excellence.

Phone: 281.312.1727
Email: Mortimer.Ennis@Lonestar.edu
Office: APA 109C

Dr. Todd Miller, Department Chair

Todd R. Miller, professor of music and chair of the visual and performing arts, joined LSC-Kingwood in 1994. Miller earned a Bachelor of Music degree in voice performance from the University of Louisville. He also obtained a Master of Music degree in voice performance from the University of Arizona. In addition, he holds a doctoral degree in voice performance and conducting from the University of Houston.

Miller has presented a number of papers. He presented, "Carlisle Floyd and Susannah" at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2005. He has also performed with the Houston Symphony, the Houston Choral Society, Houston Chamber Choir, Greenbriar Consortium, the San Antonio Symphony, and Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, Opera in the Heights, and three Carnegie Hall performances.

In 2003, he was honored with the LSC-Kingwood Faculty Excellence Award. Miller has also been nominated twice for the Piper Professor Award.

"I have a passion for music and its importance in human society and I have a passion for students who want to make music their life's vocation," Miller explained. "Kingwood has been very supportive of my dreams as an educator and as a performer, and the students have benefitted from that support."

Phone: 281.312.1485
Email: Todd.R.Miller@lonestar.edu
Office: MUS 115
Website: Website

Eric C. Skiles, Artistic Director of Theatre

Eric C. Skiles, professor and artistic director of theatre, joined LSC-Kingwood in 2003. Skiles earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in acting and directing from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor of Music Education degree in conducting, vocal music and pedagogy from the same institution.

Skiles has presented more than 39 workshops at the local, state, regional and national levels. In addition, Skiles has contributed and/or authored many publications including 37 book reviews for the American Library Association. He also co-authored "Acting Across Disciplines" with Homan and Ellison. Skiles has also written and produced one play, "Across a Moonbeam."

Skiles has earned numerous awards. In 2021 & 2010, Skiles was recognized with the LSC-Kingwood Faculty Excellence Award.  He is the recipient of the 2016 TxETA College Educator of the Year. He was recognized at the Kennedy Center America College Theatre Regional Festival (KC-ACTF) for producing "The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play" in 2021. He was also recognized by KC-ACTF for producing "The Vagina Monologues" in 2012 and "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde"  in 2009. In 2016, Skiles was awarded the College/University Educator of the Year by the Texas Educational Theatre Association.  

"I am madly passionate about the world of theatre, and creating unique works of art to share with our students and our community," Skiles explained. "This has been an amazing ride, and the great ride continues. It is a pleasure to work at LSC-Kingwood and be surrounded by other dynamic people who care so much for our students and their education."

Phone: 281.312.1672
Email: Eric.C.Skiles@lonestar.edu
Office: APA 123E
Website: Website

Meredith Taylor, Technical Director of Theatre

Meredith Taylor joined the Lone Star College-Kingwood Theatre family in June of 2023 as Technical Director. The Liberty, TX native and LSC-K alum holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Theater & Design from Lamar University.

She comes from Angelina College where she directed, designed, and built productions, as well as worked with professional touring artists through the Angelina Arts Alliance.

Her directing credits include Grease: The Musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Holmes and Watson, and Still Life with Iris. Her most recent design credits include: 9-to-5: The Musical, Wait Until Dark, and A Golden Fleecing.

Meredith volunteers regularly with the Valley Players of Liberty, designing and teaching student stagehands in different areas of production. She lives with her adopted poodle named Annie.

Phone: 281.312.1533
Email: Meredith.L.Taylor@lonestar.edu
Office: APA 110E

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