College of Mathematics and Science - Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Dan Endres, Ph.D., Professor

"I love learning, not just in research, but even more in the classroom. It's just great fun," said Dr. Endres, when asked about his favorite part of his job at Central. "In the classroom we always have some laughs. It's the healthiest way to learn, and they usually teach me something too." Part of the Central community since 1996, Dr. Endres teaches upper division Differential Equations and Linear/Matrix Algebra, as well as several sections of Mathematics for General Education for non-technical majors. His interdisciplinary research developed large-scale systems of models for virus particle assembly and stochastic dynamical models for unstable DNA tandem repeats in collaboration with numerous UCO student researchers and several faculty members from other schools. Dr. Endres is also currently piloting and writing a math textbook, and he serves as the faculty advisor for Central's hockey team and the Indonesian Students Association. Married with three children, Dr. Endres spends much of his spare time at ice rinks, skiing, and sailing on Lake Hefner.

College of Fine Arts and Design - Music

KaDee Bramlett, Artist in Residence Temp and Adjunct Instructor

The person who nominated KaDee Bramlett summed it up quite nicely by saying, "I am so excited to continue learning from her!" Ms. Bramlett started teaching at UCO in fall 2010, with a courseload of Music Theory I, Aural Skills I and oboe lessons. Her UCO and Edmond roots run deep—her great-grandmother Hattie Chitwood was once the Dean of Women at UCO, and her grandfather Bill Chitwood attended elementary school in Old North. Also, her great-great-grandfather W.A. Chitwood was the Mayor of Edmond from 1930-1937.

Ms. Bramlett said she loves teaching at UCO because she loves her colleagues, her dedicated and talented students, and the opportunity to regularly do her favorite things—teach and perform music. Ms. Bramlett lives in Oklahoma City with her significant other of eight years and enjoys gardening and yoga.

College of Liberal Arts - Department of History and Geography

Leslie Jones, Adjunct Instructor

Leslie Jones has been a member of the Central community since 2010. She received the Outstanding Adjunct Award from Oklahoma City Community College and teaches History of the U.S. Since 1877 and History of the U.S. To 1877. "My favorite part of teaching at UCO is the students! Having the opportunity to teach students something new about history, watching them be excited to come to class, and experiencing the journey of learning with them fuels me and continually pushes me to be a better teacher." She currently lives in the country with a "needy" miniature schnauzer and a "scary-smart" German Shepherd mix. She also has six nieces and nephews. Her passions are history and teaching, or as she puts it, "I welcome students to join me on an adventure through time."

College of Business Administration - Department of Finance

Marty Ludlum, J.D., Assistant Professor

Since 2008, Marty has served as assistant professor of Legal Studies for the Department of Finance in Central's College of Business Administration.  He also serves as the adviser for Central's Pre-Law Society and is the editor for Southern Journal of Business and Ethics.  Marty says he enjoys everything about his job - from the classroom to reading and working on new projects, he feels Central is the perfect place for him.  Marty loves to travel, and is even an award-winning magician.

College of Fine Arts and Design - Department of Theatre Arts

Daisy Nystul, Associate Professor and Chair

A published author, Daisy wrote the textbook "Interactive Introduction to Theatre:  Improving Life One Act at a Time," which is currently being used in five universities throughout the nation.  As part of her position, Daisy directs numerous plays including "Pterodactyls," which was selected as an alternative production out of 1,300 plays presented throughout the nation to the National Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.  Daisy is a recipient of the 2009-10 College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) Award of Excellence, the CFAD Vanderford Distinguished Teacher Award and the Certificate of Excellence 2010 Oklahoma Medal for Excellence in Teaching and Administration.

College of Education and Professional Studies - Department of Psychology

Mary Sweet-Darter, Ph.D., Associate Professor

At Central, Mary wears many hats - and she makes all of them look good!  Not only is she an associate professor the Department of Psychology, but she also is a clinical faculty member for the department, coordinator of Central's Master's Program in School Psychology, director of the UCO Learning and Behavior Clinic, and is the associate director of the UCO Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Training Program as well as the UCO Autism Day School.  Mary is a recipient of Central's Modeling the Way Award and the Easter Seals Board Member of the Year Award, and is a member of the National Association of School Psychologists, the Oklahoma School Psychology Association, the American Psychological Association and various faculty committees within Central's Department of Psychology.  

College of Business Administration - Department of Accounting

Katherene Terrell, Ed.D., Professor and Chairperson

A part of the Central community for more than 20 years, Katherene first started as an adjunct instructor for Accounting and now serves as chair of the department.  She is the sponsor for the UCO Accounting Club and UCO-Ethics, a student chapter of the professional organization Business Ethics Consortium (OKEthics).  She is also a member of the College of Business Administration Executive Leadership Council, the Education Liaison Committee of the Oklahoma Society of CPAs, the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma City Chapter of Financial Executives International, the Advisory Board of the OKEthics Educational Foundation and the Parish Council of Epiphany of the Lord Church.  Katherene is a recipient of Central's Teaching Excellence Award for the College of Business Administration, as well as the Presidential Partners Teaching Excellence Award and the Modeling the Way Award.  She received her Master of Business Administration degree from Central, her husband, Robert Terrell, is a professor of Accounting at Central, and each of her sons and their spouses are Central graduates, too.  

Inventory and Receiving

Leon Franklin, Central Receiving Lead III

Leon Franklin has worked for Central since June 1989. He was described by those who nominated him as having done an outstanding amount of service for not only the Lambda Pi chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, but for the Central campus as well. Franklin was on the first charter line of the UCO Lambda Pi chapter in 1979, and even graduated with a degree in History from Central, then called Central State University. Franklin is married with two children and one grandson, and currently lives in Midwest City.

Enrollment Management

Megan Hagar, Field Admissions Counselor II

As a Field Admissions Counselor at Central, Megan recruits students for the university from southwest and central Oklahoma. She travels to high schools and shares her Broncho pride with students by telling them why she loves Central. Megan has plenty of reasons to love her university: She received her B.A. in public relations in 2010, and in 2012 she completed her MBA. She also helps with prospective student events and works with the admissions team to process applications. In her spare time, Megan teaches Sunday school for a local church's youth group, and she spends a lot of her time with close friends. In the summer, Megan can often be found lounging by the pool or at the lake.

Environmental Health and Safety

Georgia Morgan-Pyron, Director

Georgia has held various positions at Central, first beginning as a graduate assistant in 1999 and currently is the Director for Environmental Health and Safety, a position to which she was appointed to in 2005.  Georgia's office oversees safety operations, fire and code compliance, risk management and workers' compensation for the university.  Georgia has two degrees from Central, receiving both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Education here.  Among the numerous organizations Georgia is involved in, she is the chair of the Executive Committee for Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education System Safety, Health and Environment Resource Center and is a committee member for the Governor's Safety Policy Council.

Safety and Transportation Services

Norman Nieves, Emergency Management Coordinator

As the first full-time Emergency Management Coordinator for an institution of higher education in the state of Oklahoma, Norman coordinates all response and recovery efforts following incidents that occur on campus, as well as the training, mitigation and preparedness efforts before an incident happens.  Norman is an Oklahoma Certified Emergency Manager (OCEM) a certified NIMS/ICS Instructor and a certified Campus/Community Emergency Response Team instructor.  Norman's favorite part about his job is being able to bring together two of his passions - working with college students and disaster preparedness.  Norman also is an adjunct Spanish instructor at Central.

Enrollment Management

Patricia Reagan, Bursar

As the Bursar for Enrollment Management, Patricia is responsible for all student accounts.  She began working at Central in 1992 as an accountant with Auxiliary Services, is an alumna of the UCO Leadership Academy, and is a Broncho for Life member with the UCO Alumni Association.  Patricia received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Central, and says her favorite part about her job is assisting students and their parents.  Patricia has three grandsons, and enjoys playing bridge and traveling.