Meet Our Full-Time Faculty
At LSC-Online, online learning is supported by dedicated faculty who understand how to teach, engage, and connect with students in a digital environment. Our full-time faculty bring advanced academic credentials, professional expertise, and experience in online education across disciplines ranging from accounting and business to science, mathematics, humanities, and the arts.
Faculty Dedicated to the Online Student Experience
LSC-Online faculty do more than teach courses. They help shape the online learning experience by developing engaging instruction, supporting student progress, and creating meaningful opportunities for connection in the virtual classroom. As part of a college built specifically for online learners, our faculty understand that flexibility should not come at the expense of quality, engagement, or academic support. Their work helps students access a high-quality Lone Star College education while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
Find Your Faculty
Explore our full-time faculty by academic discipline below. Faculty resumes and previous course syllabi are also available through the Lone Star College Syllabus and visit LoneStar.edu/Syllabus-vitae.
ACCOUNTING
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Jacqueline Pierson, CPA
MBA in Accounting & Management
BBA in Accounting
ART
KAY NGUYEN
MFA in Crafts
BFA in Ceramics
JASLEEN SARAI
MFA in Studio Art
Bachelor of Architecture
BIOLOGY
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SMRUTI DESAI
PhD in Applied Biology
MS in Biotechnology
BS in Biotechnology
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ASITHA SILVA
Department Chair: Biology & Math
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PhD in Veterinary Biomedical Science
MS in Entomology & Plant Pathology
BS in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Certification in Interdisciplinary Toxicology
Archana Kumar
PhD in STEM Education
MS in Biological Sciences
BS in Biological Sciences
BUSINESS
TBA
CHEMISTRY
ESMERALDA MARTINEZ
PhD in Higher Education Leadership & Policy Studies
MS in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
BS in Chemistry
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ERANDI MAYADUNNE
PhD in Analytical Chemistry
BS in Pharmacy
COMPUTER SCIENCE
NINA JAVAHER
Department Chair: Business Computer Information System, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Fitness & Wellness
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PhD in Ed. Leadership & Administration
MS in Computer Science/ Software Engineering
BS in Computer Science/ Software Engineering
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CASEY GARCIA
MA in Performance Studies
BS in Communication Studies
ECONOMICS
AMLAN DATTA
Department Chair: Accounting, Business & Economics
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PhD in Business Administration
MS in Global eLearning
MEd in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
MA in Economics
MBA in Management
MBA in Marketing
BS in Mathematics
EDUCATION
ENGLISH
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KRISTIE BOSTON
PhD in Learning Technologies
MA in English
BS in Dance
Certification in Teaching Technical Writing & Digital Curation and Data Management
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ERIN RANFT
PhD in English
MA in Literature
BA in English
DENISE THOMPSON
MFA in Creative Writing
BA in English
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
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HILARY HARRIS
Department Chair: Education
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PhD in English
MA in English
BA in History
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GAIL MARXHAUSEN
MA in Counseling
MA in English
BA in English and Spanish
GOVERNMENT
MARIA GABRYSZEWSKA
PhD in Political Science
MA in Political Science
BA in Political Science
AS in Liberal Studies
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JENNIFER ROSS
Department Chair: Arts, History & Government
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MA in Government
BA in Foreign Languages
BA in Government
HISTORY
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KIMBERLEE BALL
MS in History
BS in History with Minor in Political Science
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ANDREW DUNSKY
MA in History
BA in History with Minor in Medieval-Renaissance Studies
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CHRISTOPHER PHLEGAR
MA in History with Minor in Transnational History
BA in Political Science
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SHANE PURYEAR
MA in History
BA in History & Political Science
HUMANITIES
MATH
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CHINYOUNG BERGBAUER
PhD in Mathematics
MS in Mathematics
BS in Mathematics
SHALINI KAPOOR
MS in Mathematics
BS in Math, Physics & Chemistry
BEd in Mathematics
LORRAINE LOPEZ
MS in Mathematics & Statistics
BS in Mathematics
RACHEL NYFELER
EdD in Educational Leadership
MS in Mathematics
BA in Mathematics
PHILOSOPHY
GRADY WATTS
MA in Philosophy
MS in Criminology
BS in Political Science
PHYSICAL FITNESS & WELLNESS
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MONICA GONZALES
EdD in Administrator Leadership for Teaching & Learning
MEd in Physical Education
BS in Kinesiology
DANIEL KIRCHHOFF
MA Human Services & Exercise Science
BA in Exercise Science & Fitness Management with Minor in Theology
PHYSICS
TBA
PSYCHOLOGY
LESLIE LAPRES
Department Chair: Criminal Justice, English, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, Speech & Philosophy
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MS in Psychology
BS in Liberal Arts
SOCIOLOGY
KENYATTA PHELPS
PhD in Sociology
MA in Criminal Justice
BA in Sociology
SPEECH
CASEY GARCIA
MA in Performance Studies
BS in Communication Studies