Christina C. Puente, Ed.D.
Christina C. Puente, Ed.D.
Clinical Instructor
(409) 880-8689 p.
Education 204
christina.puente@lamar.edu
Hello and welcome to Lamar University. I am Dr. Christina C. Puente and I am a Clinical Instructor for the Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education and Human Development. I joined Lamar in Spring 2014 and became a Clinical Instructor the following Fall. I earned my Bachelor and Master degrees at Lamar and chose to return for my Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2011. I am a native of the Beaumont area, but currently live in Kingwood near the Houston area, with my husband and two daughters.
I am a dedicated educator that seeks to service students’ daily needs in order for them to receive an equal, but equitable education. I am a supportive and diverse professor that feels it is my obligation to transform students’ lenses to become transformational key members of the educational community. I strive to include the most current research available in order for my students to thrive in their academic endeavors. It is important for me to help students see through the lens of our educational past, understand the educational mindset of the present, and be able to see and transform those around them towards our educational future; while anticipating the educational needs of the constituents they are a part of. It is an important trait for educational leaders to consistently grow and learn about advancing educational information, instructional methods or strategies, and instrumental technology in which education is ever changing towards. Overall, it is my life’s quest to assist students to grow their mindset in growth, self-efficacy, sense of belonging, and relevance in every way to attain their collegiate goals and become a visionary in the educational community we serve. By bringing creative solutions, diverse approaches, and a purpose in their work in education to meet the needs of our nation’s ever-changing educational systems.
It is my wish we are able to stretch and grow your mindset while you are with us at Lamar University. I hope to serve you in the near future.
Growth Mindset, "With hard work and effort, I can get smarter and better."
Self-Efficacy Mindset, "I can succeed."
Sense of Belonging, "I belong in this community"
Relevance, "This work has purpose for me."
Corbin Lang (2016)
Mindset by Carol Dweck (2007)
Awards and Honors
Grants:
2014 BASF $2,000.00 Science Observatory and Exploration
2013 Port Neches Educational Foundation $500.00-“Science Buddy Tracker” (iPad to assist with Science TEKS)
2013 PTA Grant $4,000.00/ $1,000.00 per grade level for curriculum enhancements to increase and address rigor in the classroom.
2012 BASF $2,000.00 Outdoor Science classroom entire campus use
2011 BASF $2500.00 Mobile Science Cart with 1 laptop and 2 iPads
2012 Port Neches-Groves Educational Foundation $500.00- Mobile Skyping Station with iPad
Awards:
2014 “Outstanding Doctoral Student from Lamar University” College of Education and Human Development: Center for Doctoral Studies: chosen by College Professors at the Graduate level. April 2014
2009 “PTA Lifetime Membership Award Area”: chosen by parents and PTA locally Fall 2009
2004 “Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society in Education”: chosen by college peers and College Professors at the Undergraduate level. Spring 2004
Courses
2014-2017 Field Supervisor & Clinical Instructor, Principal Preparation Program & Masters Degree, Educational Leadership, Lamar University (Online)
Course: EDLD Field Experience Observations
Course: EDLD Practicum Orientation Course
2017 Section Professor, Principal Preparation Program & Masters Degree, Educational Leadership, Lamar University (Online)
Course: EDLD 5345 Human Resources
Course: EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership
Course: EDLD 5344 School Law
Course: EDLD 5335 Curriculum Management
2016 Section Professor, Principal Preparation Program & Masters Degree, Educational Leadership, Lamar University (Online)
Course: EDLD 5398 Principal Internship
Course: EDLD 5352 Instructional Leadership
Course: EDLD 5312 Leadership of Diverse Learners
Course: EDLD 5345 Human Resources
Course: EDLD 5344 School Law
2015 Section Professor, Principal Preparation Program & Masters Degree, Educational Leadership, Lamar University (Online)
Course: EDLD 5344 School Law
Course: EDLD 5335 Curriculum Management
2015 Adjunct Course Professor, Center for Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership, Lamar University
Course: EDUD 6303 Global Cultural Awareness (Hybrid Spring)
Course: EDLD 6322 Trends/Issues Multicultural Education (Online Fall)
Experience
August 2014-Present-Lamar University Clinical Instructor for Educational Leadership (Masters and Principal Certification Program) in the College of Education and Human Development
August 2014-December 2015-Lamar University Adjunct for the Center of Doctoral Studies (Doctoral) in the College of Education and Human Development
August 2006-August 2014-Port Neches-Groves ISD, Taft Elementary
3rd grade Lead Teacher and Aspiring Administrator Program
Research and Publications
Published Items:
- Puente, C. C. (2016). The Promotion of Persistence for First Generation Hispanic College Students. Intercultural Responsiveness in the Second Language Learning Classroom, 160.
- Puente, Christina C. (2015). “Building Durable Educational Leaders in a Principal Preparation Program” The Texas Study of Secondary Education. Sage Publication, Inc. Dec 2015.
- Puente, Christina C. (2015). “Building Curriculum Alignment” The Texas Study of Secondary Education. Sage Publication, Inc. Spring 2015.
- Puente, Christina C. (2013) "A Phenomenological Investigation of the Lived Experiences of Successful First Generation Hispanic College Students." Order No. 3606262 Lamar University - Beaumont. Ann Arbor: ProQuest. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
Service
Professional Service:
2016-Present Curriculum Mapping Committee for the College of Education and Human Development
Civic Organizations:
2016-Present HRM Curriculum Consultant for course alignment and college readiness
2013-Present Delta Theta Chapter Area II No.104, Port Neches & Groves, Texas
2013-Present Tri Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Educational Honor Society (Alpha Omega-Delta Theta-Iota Rho)