Candidates - College of Education

College of Education (one seat, two-year term)

Gwynne Ash (Curriculum and Instruction) Faculty Profile

Stacey Hunter (Health and Human Performance) Faculty Profile

Dr. Stacy Cooper (formerly Hunter) is an Associate Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory in the Department of Health & Human Performance at Texas State University. Her research focuses on the effects of yoga and slow, deep breathing on vascular function, immune cell oxidative stress, and blood pressure in healthy and clinical populations as well as the effects of yoga performed in heated conditions on pressor responses and endothelial dysfunction in response to short-term high-sodium intake in Black adults. Dr. Cooper’s research has received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NCCIH) is she is also a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Jo Beth Oestreich (Curriculum and Instruction) Faculty Profile

Dr. Jo Beth Oestreich is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at Texas State University. She brings over two decades of university teaching experience and a strong background in secondary education, having taught social studies, geography, and AP European History in Northside ISD.

Dr. Oestreich’s research interests include teacher identity, women’s history, and geographic education. She contributes to the broader educational community through her service on the publications committee for The Social Studies Texan and as a regular columnist for its Texas Cuisine feature.

She is an engaged and collaborative faculty member who has consistently contributed to departmental, college, and university service. Having previously served as a Faculty Senator, she is committed to faculty representation and shared governance and is eager to continue advocating for faculty voices across campus.

To cast your vote go to Faculty Senate Elections, between 07/29/2025 - 08/04/2025