Meet Our Staff
At Living the Dream University (LTDU), our staff is made up of passionate educators, clinicians, administrators, and advocates who are deeply committed to empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each team member brings specialized expertise, lived experience, and a shared belief that every learner deserves access to meaningful, inclusive higher education. Together, our staff works collaboratively to support students, families, faculty, and the broader LTDU mission, turning dreams into achievable futures.
Admin Staff
Blake Newsom, M.S.
President & Chancellor
President's Office Hours
Tuesday: 2:00–8:00 PM CST
Wednesday: 2:00–8:00 PM CST
Thursday: 2:00–8:00 PM CST
By appointment only: Tuesday–Thursday (limited)
Dr. Eeman Salem, Ph.D.
Vice President
Dr. Candy Jones-Martorell, Ed.D.
Dean of Education
Dr. Tony Schellenberger, Psy.D.
Department Chair
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Behavioral & Social Sciences
Dr. Naomi Cortez, Ed.D.
Department Chair
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English
Dr. Amanda Walker, Ph.D.
Department Chair
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Communications
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Department Chair
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African American Studies
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Department Chair
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History
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Department Chair
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Mathematics
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Department Chair
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Science
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Department Chair
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Latin American Studies
Human Resources
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Director of Human Resources
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HR Operations Manager
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Faculty & Staff Recruitment Coordinator
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Compensation, Payroll & Benefits Administrator I
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Compensation, Payroll & Benefits Administrator II
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Employee Relations & Performance Coordinator
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HR Compliance & Policy Coordinator
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Contracts & Records Coordinator
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Training & Professional Development Coordinator
Kendra Hayes
Social Media and Recruitment Coordinator
Finance, & Operations Division
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Chief Financial Officer
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Director of Finance & Budgeting
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Director of Operations
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Accounting & Grants Manager
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Operations & Compliance Manager
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Risk Management & Insurance Coordinator
Compliance, Accreditation & Quality Assurance Division
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Director of Institutional Compliance
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Accreditation & Authorization Coordinator
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Title IX Coordinator
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ADA / Section 504 Compliance Officer
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FERPA Privacy Officer
Student Affairs
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Dean of Student Affairs
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Student Affairs Manager
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Academic Success Coach I
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Academic Success Coach II
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Academic Success Coach II
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Registrar Operations Coordinator I
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Registrar Operations Coordinator II
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Academic Success Coach IIII
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Academic Success Coach V
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Advising & Registration Coordinator I
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Advising & Registration Coordinator II
Department of Behavior Staff
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Chief Behavioral Services Officer
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Licensed Psychologist I
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Licensed Psychologist II
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Licensed Professional Counselor I
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Licensed Professional Counselor II
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Behavior Analyst Certification Board I
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Behavior Analyst Certification Board II