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\u201cDr. Gentry is one of the most wholehearted educators I\u2019ve had the privilege to work with,\u201d said Dr. Lesley Leach, Dean of the College of Education. \u201cHe is a respected colleague, a gifted educator, a thoughtful scholar and a dedicated mentor. He brings deep expertise and a spirit of service to every role he takes on, and he is exactly the kind of faculty member this award was designed to recognize.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently serving as a Professor and Department Head of Curriculum and Instruction in Tarleton State\u2019s College of Education, Dr. Gentry has dedicated over 20 years to advancing teacher education, curriculum development and instructional innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though Dr. Gentry did not start out as a Tarleton State Texan, he knew from the very beginning that this is where he wanted to end up because of the impact that teacher alumni from Tarleton State had on his own educational journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI knew from those who had impacted me that Tarleton had a great reputation for teacher preparation,\u201d said Dr. Gentry. \u201cSeeing how the university was committed to serving future teachers, working closely with school partners and conducting research made this the dream. It has been a wonderful experience ever since I started.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since joining the Tarleton State faculty in 2006, Dr. Gentry has served in numerous leadership roles, including Director of Instructional Development and Course Design at the Center for Educational Excellence and Chair of the Faculty Development Committee. His efforts have empowered educators through faculty development initiatives and high-impact teaching practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy favorite thing about my job is working with a group of people who are truly dedicated to helping teachers be best prepared to work with students,\u201d said Dr. Gentry. \u201cWorking with students to conduct research on how to improve the craft of teaching is an added bonus.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Gentry has authored and co-authored multiple books, book chapters, and over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles on topics ranging from digital literacy and special education to innovative teaching strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His proven dedication to excellence has earned him numerous accolades, including the Crystal Apple Society Award, Faculty Excellence in Scholarship and induction into the Chancellor\u2019s Academy of Teacher Educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTarleton State has amazing professors and an amazing history of service, research and teaching,\u201d said Dr. Gentry. \u201cTo be recognized for this award and now being counted in a group of people who I know have also received this award, who I look up to and who have been mentors to me \u2014 it is all very humbling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During his time as a faculty member, Dr. Gentry has been supported by his wife, Tanya Gentry, and his two sons, Christian and Zachary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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