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Michael J. Lichtenstein, M.D., M.Sc.
Principal Investigator
210-567-2568
Lichtenstei@uthscsa.edu |
| Dr. Lichtenstein has overall responsibility for the organization, implementation, coordination and conduct of the TEI (Positively Aging® and MORE) projects. Dr. Lichtenstein founded the Positively Aging® project in 1993. He has been the primary coordinator, faculty mentor, editor and fund raiser as the project has evolved. Over the past 11 years, he has fostered collaborative interdisciplinary efforts that developed new science and research education programs at the UTHSCSA spanning from the public school setting to post-doctoral training. His formal research training is in Epidemiology and he has been active as an investigator in a cohort study focused on the evolution of disability in Mexican and European American elders, the 'San Antonio Longitudinal Study of Aging' (Co-Investigator). Since 1998, Dr. Lichtenstein's interests in science and research education have grown. He currently serves as the Principal Investigator for Research Education and Career Development – Institute for the Integration of Medicine and Science at the UTHSCSA. Dr. Lichtenstein is the Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology . Clinically, Dr. Lichtenstein practices primary care Geriatrics and in this capacity works as the Associate Director for Clinical Programs for the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies. |
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Kandi Grimes, B.G.
Research Coordinator/
Webmaster
210-567-2568
GrimesK@uthscsa.edu |
| Ms. Grimes is responsible for administrative coordination and account management for the TEI project which includes training programs, advisory committee meetings, annual report preparations, and grant applications. She assists with the coordination of data collection, coding, and data entry for the evaluation of the curricular materials. Ms. Grimes also provides staff support for organizing training programs. She coordinates with UTHSCSA Computing Resources and Multimedia/Web Services to ensure that the TEI web site is operational and well maintained. She is responsible for posting revisions and modifications to the web site. |
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Gina Barbola, B.A.
Research Area Specialist
210-567-2553
Barbola@uthscsa.edu |
| Ms. Barbola coordinates data collection, coding, and security. She manages data entry and assists with data analysis and interpretation for the evaluation of project curriculum and programs. Ms. Barbola organizes project literature and assists with manuscript publications. She provides staff support for teacher training programs, and tracks utilization of the curricular materials by teachers and students. |
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Sherry Blanco, M.A.
Educational Development Specialist
210-567-4398
BlancoSl@uthscsa.edu |
| Ms. Blanco is responsible for being the main liaison between participating school districts and UTHSCSA. Ms. Blanco develops and conducts in-services and trainings for teachers. She works one-on-one with teachers on curriculum development, lesson planning, and adaptations of the materials. Ms. Blanco assists with the analysis and interpretation of the evaluation materials and coordinates with the teacher writing teams to revise the materials. She also assists in planning events and conferences sponsored by the TEI. She has had 15 years of teaching experience in education, both in North East ISD and at The University of Texas at San Antonio, in the areas of Physical Education and Health. |
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Matita Charlton, B.A.
Research Area Specialist
210-567-2735
CharltonM@uthscsa.edu |
| Ms. Charlton coordinates data collection, coding, and security. She manages data entry and assists with data analysis and interpretation for the evaluation of project curriculum and programs. Ms. Charlton organizes project literature and assists with manuscript publications. She provides staff support for teacher training programs, and tracks utilization of the curricular materials by teachers and students. |
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Chase Fordtran, B.A.
Graphics Specialist
210-567-2256
Fordtran@uthscsa.edu |
| Mr. Fordtran is responsible for all graphic design and production of health curricula and promotional documents. He acts as a liaison between project staff and other process/production providers and an information resource in matters related to design practices and specialized computer graphic hardware and software. Mr. Fordtran provides staff support for organizing training programs. He is responsible for coordinating the printing production of curricula with the UTHSCSA Printing Services. |
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Linda Pruski, M.A.
Educational Development Specialist
210-567-2747
Pruski@uthscsa.edu |
| Ms. Pruski is responsible for being the main liaison between participating school districts and UTHSCSA. Ms. Pruski develops and conducts in-services and trainings for teachers. She works one-on-one with teachers on lesson planning and adaptations of the materials. Ms. Pruski assists with the analysis and interpretation of the evaluation materials and coordinates with the teacher writing teams to revise the materials. She is a middle school science teacher with more than 20 years of experience. In 1997, Ms. Pruski was the recipient of the National Science Foundation's Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. |
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Rosemary Riggs, M.A.
Educational Development Specialist
210-567-4477
RiggsR@uthscsa.edu |
| Ms. Riggs is responsible for being the main liaison between participating school districts and UTHSCSA. Ms. Riggs develops and conducts in-services and trainings for teachers. She works one-on-one with teachers on curriculum development, lesson planning, and adaptations of the materials. Ms.Riggs assists with the analysis and interpretation of the evaluation materials and coordinates with the teacher writing teams to revise the materials. |
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