Department of Visual and Performing Arts

Faculty Profiles

The faculty members of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Texas Southern University are experts in their fields and passionate about nurturing creativity. Each brings a unique blend of experience and knowledge, ensuring students receive top-tier education and mentorship. From accomplished artists to seasoned performers and scholars, our faculty profiles highlight the outstanding individuals who inspire and guide the next generation of creative leaders.

FULL-TIME FACULTY

Dr. Elizabeth Brown-Guillory
Distinguished Professor of Theatre
Ph.D. English, Florida State University
M.A. English, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
B.A. English, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Elizabeth.Brown-Guillory@tsu.edu | 713-313-1132 | Roderick R. Paige Education Building #B03-E

Rachel H. Dickson
Assistant Professor of Theatre
M.F.A. Acting, University of Illinois-Champaign
M.A. Social Work, University of Houston
B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Missouri-Columbia
Rachel.Dickson@tsu.edu

Mark Francis
Visiting Instructor of Art
M.F.A. Painting, University of Houston
B.A. Studio Art, University of Houston
A.A. Studio Art, Houston City College (formerly Houston Community College)
Mark.Francis@tsu.edu

Donyail Linsey
Instructor of Theatre / Technical Theatre Director
M.A. Theatre, Texas A&M Commerce
B.A. Theatre, Texas Southern University
Donyail.Linsey@tsu.edu | Granville Sawyer Auditorium

Thomas Meloncon
Associate Professor of Theatre
M.A. Communications, Texas Southern University
B.A. Journalism, Texas Southern University
Thomas.Meloncon@tsu.edu | 713-313-1313 | Granville Sawyer Auditorium #313

Kingsley Onyeiwu
Assistant Professor of Art
M.F.A. Studio Art, Houston Baptist University
B.A. Art, Texas Southern University
Kingsley.Onyeiwu@tsu.edu | 713-313-7676 | John T. Biggers Art Center #105

Robert Riojas
Visiting Instructor of Art
M.F.A. Studio Art, Houston Baptist University
B.A. Art, Texas Southern University
Robert.Riojas@tsu.edu | John T. Biggers Art Center #115A

Dr. Rosarito Rodríguez-González
Interim Chair / Associate Professor of Theatre
Ph.D. Spanish Literature, University of Houston
M.F.A. Media and Performing Arts, Savannah School of Art and Design
B.F.A. Theatre Education, University of Puerto Rico
Rosarito.Rodriguez@tsu.edu | 713-313-1314 | Biggers Art Center #109

Dr. Alvia J. Wardlaw
Professor of Art / University Museum Curator
Ph.D. Art History, University of Texas at Austin
M.A. Art History, New York University
B.A. Art History, Wellesley College
Alvia.Wardlaw@tsu.edu | 713-313-7127 | University Museum

ADJUNCT FACULTY

Saran Alderson
Adjunct Professor of Art
M.F.A., Studio Arts, University of Houston
B.A. Fashion Design, Nottingham Trent University
A.A.S. Fashion Design, Fashion Institute of Technology
Saran.Alderson@tsu.edu

Tené A. Carter
Adjunct Professor of Theatre
M.Ed. Teaching, National University
B.A. Theater, Florida A&M University
Tene.Carter@tsu.edu

Yvonne Casique
Adjunct Professor of Art / University Museum Registrar
M.A. Modern Art, History, Theory, and Criticism, Azusa Pacific University
B.A. Humanities w/ Cultural Studies Concentration, Art minor, University of Houston-Downtown
Yvonne.Casique@tsu.edu | University Museum

Crystal Coulter
Adjunct Professor of Art
M.F.A. Painting, University of Houston
B.A. Art, Psychology minor, McNeese State University
Crystal.Coulter@tsu.edu

Alvin Garrett Griffin
Adjunct Professor of Art
M.F.A., Painting, University of Houston
B.A., Studio Arts, University of Texas at Arlington
Alvin.Griffin@tsu.edu

Rosine Kouamen
Adjunct Professor of Art
M.F.A. Photo and Digital Media, University of Houston
B.F.A. Photography, San Francisco Art Institute
B.A. Romance Languages and Internal Relations, Washington and Lee University
Rosine.Kouamen@tsu.edu

David Landry
Adjunct Professor of Theatre
M.L.A. Drama, University of St. Thomas
B.A. Drama, University of St. Thomas
A.A.S. Fashion Merchandising, Houston City College (formerly Houston Community College)
David.Landry@tsu.edu

Reginald McKamie
Adjunct Professor of Theatre
M.F.A. Playwriting, Ohio University
B.F.A. Theatre, Texas Southern University
Reginald.Mckamie@tsu.edu

Marc Newsome
Adjunct Professor of Art
M.F.A. Interdisciplinary Practice and Emerging Forms, University of Houston
B.A. English, Texas Southern University
Marc.Newsome@tsu.edu

Sloane Teagle
Adjunct Professor of Theatre
M.F.A. Physical Theatre, Mississippi University for Women and Academia dell’ Arte
B.F.A. Theatre, Texas State University
Sloane.Teagle@tsu.edu

Benito Vasquez
Adjunct Professor of Theatre
M.F.A. Performance and Pedagogy, Texas Tech University
B.S. Applied Mathematics, Drama minor, University of Houston - Downtown
Benito.Vasquez@tsu.edu