Welcome to our Department Website We offer students a variety of math courses including: developmental and co-requisite courses; courses essential for workforce degrees and certificates; and credit level courses for degree-seeking students and those wishing to transfer to four-year institutions. Our credit level mathematics courses include those that are required for a degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Business, Education, or Liberal Arts. Click a link related to your question or send an email to our department contact below.

Division 4 Mathematics, Engineering, Education, Physical Sciences & Student Success

Department Dean

Dr. Anthony Carreras
Anthony.Carreras@lonestar.edu
281.312.1763, APA 109C

Division Operation Manager (DOM)

Desi L. Hunt
Desi.L.Hunt@lonestar.edu
281.312.1466, APA 109F

Department Assistant

Angela Reyna
Angela.M.Reyna@lonestar.edu
281.312.1412, CLB 100A

Kingwood Counseling Services

KC-Counselors@lonestar.edu 
281.312.8422

Academic Advisor

Nicole Foley
Nicole.D.Foley@lonestar.edu
281.312.1761, CLB 100D

Part-Time Staff Assistant

Cheryl Weiland
Cheryl.Weiland@lonestar.edu
281.312.1720, CLA 200

Department Chair

Amy Hoherz

Albert Einstein said, "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." I encourage my students to be fearless in learning mathematics, and that practice and mistakes are a part of the learning process.

BS in Mathematics from University of Iowa
MS in Curriculum and Instruction from Emporia State University
Additional Graduate Coursework in Mathematics from Emporia State University

Amy.J.Hoherz@LoneStar.edu
281.312.1789, LIB 206D
apps.lonestar.edu/blogs/ahoherz/

Full-Time Faculty

Tanya Easley - Lead Faculty

"My philosophy has always been everyone can learn math. Some just take a little more time and effort. If you have the right mindset, I will do everything in my power to get you there and hopefully have a little fun in the process."

BS Mathematics Education from Louisiana College
MA Mathematics from the University of Houston

Tanya.S.Easley@LoneStar.edu
281.318.4386, CLA 201B
apps.lonestar.edu/blogs/taneasley/

Dr. Stephanie Cockrell Andrews

“Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe." by Galileo Galilei

BS in Education from East Texas Baptist University
ME in Counseling from Stephen F. Austin State University
MS in Mathematics from Stephen F. Austin State University
EdD in Higher Ed Leadership from Sam Houston State University

Stephanie.R.Andrews@LoneStar.edu
281.312.1729, SIB 202H

Dr. Miguel Caceres

“I enjoy my job as an educator, because I have a chance to help students and convince them that learning and getting a college degree will have a positive impact in their lives.”

BS in Mechanical Engineering
MS in Mathematics, and MS in Operations Research from Georgia Tech
PhD in Statistics and Operations Research from University of Houston

Miguel.A.Caceres@LoneStar.edu
281.312.1713, PA 118K
apps.lonestar.edu/blogs/micaceres/

Charity Combs

“Too many people have an extreme dislike of math. I teach for that light bulb moment; that moment when that student who thinks it is impossible, realizes ‘oh, that’s easy.”

BS in Mathematics from Norwich University
MS in Aeronautical Science and Safety Systems & Education Technology
MA in Mathematics from University of Houston

Charity.P.Combs@LoneStar.edu
281.312.8431, LIB 206E
apps.lonestar.edu/blogs/charcombs/

Dr. Vinh Dang

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." by Laozi

BS in Mathematics from Brigham Young University
MS in Mathematics from Brigham Young University
PhD in Mathematics from Brigham Young University

Vinh.X.Dang@LoneStar.edu
281.312.1458, CLA 201H
apps.lonestar.edu/blogs/vindang/

Michael Dean

“There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres." - Pythagoras (569 - 490 BCE)

BS in Mathematical Biology from University of Houston
MA in Mathematics from University of Houston

Michael.J.Dean@LoneStar.edu
281.312.1641, LIB 206B

Jose Jonathan Gamez

“The best part about being a math teacher is not only helping my students understand mathematics, but also helping them achieve their goals.”

BS in Applied Mathematics from the University of Houston-Downtown
MS in Mathematics from University of Texas El Paso

Jose.J.Gamez@LoneStar.edu
281.312.1623, LIB 206H
apps.lonestar.edu/blogs/josgamez/

Christina A. Leone

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” Plutarch

BS in Mathematics from University of Houston
ME in Curriculum & Instruction of Mathematics Education from University of Houston

Christina.A.Leone@LoneStar.edu
281.312.1766, CLA 201C

Dr. Chris Martin

"Mathematics is both Art and Science and everyone is capable of doing it. The only secret is to practice and never give up your desire to learn."

BA in English and Religious Studies from Rice University
MS in Mathematics from University of Houston
PhD in Mathematics, Nonlinear Reaction Diffusion Equations from University of Houston

Christopher.B.Martin@LoneStar.edu
281.312.1648, TIB 205E
apps.lonestar.edu/blogs/chmartin/

Mari Menard

“I believe in learning from all experiences, students should build and nurture their math skills. Stay positive, work hard, and success will follow.”

BS in Mathematics from Lamar University Beaumont
MS in Mathematics from Lamar University Beaumont

Mari.M.Menard@LoneStar.edu
281.312.1475, CLA 201A
apps.lonestar.edu/blogs/marmenard/

Lyle ONeal

"Geometry is one and eternal, shining in the mind of God. That men share in it is among the reasons that Man is the image of God." -Johannes Kepler 1571-1630

BS in Mathematics from Tarleton State University
MS in Mathematics from Tarleton State University

Lyle.E.ONeal@LoneStar.edu
281.318.4383, CLA 201H, Google Voice: 281.973.7180
apps.lonestar.edu/blogs/lyloneal/
youtube.com/c/onepunchmath

Loris Zucca

“I enjoy challenging students to do their best.”

BS in Mathematics from University of Houston
MS in Mathematics from University of North Texas

Loris.I.Zucca@LoneStar.edu
281.312.1619, CLA 201J
apps.lonestar.edu/blogs/lzucca/
sites.google.com/site/loriszucca/

Adjunct Faculty

	Name	Email
	Brigham J. Barron	Brigham.J.Barron@lonestar.edu
	Christian Alvin Buhat	Christian.Buhat@lonestar.edu
	Janice Castillo	Janice.Castillo@lonestar.edu
	Ivan Chikichev	Ivan.Chikichev@lonestar.edu
	Lisa R. Harden	Lisa.R.Harden@lonestar.edu
	Terri Hart	Terri.J.Hart@lonestar.edu
	Willie B. Lewis	Willie.B.Lewis@lonestar.edu
	Jerry S. McCormack	Jerry.S.McCormack@lonestar.edu
	Maria Ochoa	Maria.Ochoa@lonestar.edu
	Dorene L. Orr	Dorene.L.Orr@lonestar.edu
	Roger Ramirez	Roger.Ramirez@lonestar.edu
	Susan Joy Stokes	Susan.J.Stokes@lonestar.edu
	Cobi Vicknair	Cobi.Vicknair@lonestar.edu
	Elaine S. Victory	Elaine.S.Victory@lonestar.edu
	Jessika Wells	Jessika.Wells@lonestar.edu