Dr. Anthony Carreras, Dean

Dr. Anthony Carreras, Dean of Division 4: Math, Engineering, Education, Physical Sciences, and Student Success, joined LSC-Kingwood in 2012 as an assistant professor of philosophy. He has served as faculty senate president, department chair of Philosophy, History, and Humanities, and interim dean of Instructional Support during the first year of the pandemic. Dr. Carreras earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Drew University, a Master of Arts degree from Georgia State University, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Rice University. He has published papers in such journals as History of Philosophy Quarterly and Philosophical Papers, has presented papers at the Eastern and Pacific Division Meetings of the American Philosophical Association, and is a two-time recipient of the Lone Star College Writing Award (2016 and 2018).

Dr. Carreras is passionate about teaching and learning, loves working with faculty and serving students, and is grateful that he gets to do it at LSC-Kingwood every day. When he is not working, he enjoys music, cooking, and spending time with his two amazing daughters.

Recent publications:

2016. "Amicably Deceived." Philosophical Papers 45.1-2: 133-158.
2012. "Aristotle on Other-Selfhood and Reciprocal Shaping." History of Philosophy Quarterly 29.4: 319-336.
2011.  "Like Father Like Son? Challenges in the Father-Son Relationship. "In Fatherhood and Philosophy, eds. L. Nease and M. Austin, Wiley-Blackwell, 171-180.

Phone: 281.312.1763
Email: Dr. Anthony Carreras
Office: APA 109C

CaLandra Pervis, Department Chair

Dr. CaLandra Pervis serves at department chair for Teacher Education and First Year Experiences at Lone Star College Kingwood. Additionally, she serves as grant administrator for the Pathways to Teaching Title 5 Grant promoting teacher quality, community outreach, and cultural competency. She began her career in Galena Park ISD as a mathematics teacher and later served as a Math Consultant for Project GRAD in Houston ISD.

Dr. Pervis earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Lamar University and a Master of Education degree from Texas Southern University. She earned her doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern State University.

She plays an active role in the community, serving on the Humble ISD Education Foundation Board, New Caney ISD Teacher of the Year Committee, and Delta Kappa Gamma. Recently she was selected to serve on the Executive Board of the Foundation. Dr. Pervis also serves as the student organization Advisor for Aspiring Educators.

As an educator, she believes in empowering students to discover their purpose, protect their peace, and the importance of paying it forward. When asked what energizes her, she said her work, music, family, friends and faith.

Email: Calandra.A.Pervis@lonestar.edu
Phone: 281.312.1733
Office: CLB 100Q
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Antoinette Sheppard, Lead Faculty Student Success

Antoinette Sheppard, professor of student success, joined Lone Star College as an academic adviser to first-year experience students in 2014. In 2016, she assumed the role of lead faculty for student success at LSC-Kingwood College. As an educator with experience from pre-k through post-secondary, Sheppard is dedicated to working with first-generation and first-year experience students through the education division at LSC-Kingwood.

“My greatest joy is witnessing students attain their educational goals,” she said. “As an instructor of first-year and first-generation students, it brings me much pleasure to ensure that these students are academically prepared for degree completion.”

Sheppard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from the University of Houston Central Campus and a Master of Education degree from Texas Southern University. She is an alumnus of Leadership North Houston, a member of the Student Success Course Advisory Committee, and an active guest speaker and panelist for many clubs and organizations on campus and in the community.

Email: Antoinette.W.Sheppard@lonestar.edu
Phone: 281.312.8430
Office: FTC 100C

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