Meet the EEI Team
Dr. Ruthanne “Rudi” Thompson
EEI Director, Created the EEI Program
Bachelors: Bachelor of Science, Secondary Biology, SMSU
Masters: Master of Science, Counseling and Human Development, UNT
Doctorate: Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, UNT
Years teaching in the K-12 Classroom: 14
Years teaching at collegiate level: 15
Christina Latimer, M.S.
EEI Project Coordinator
Bachelors Degree: Interdisciplinary Studies, Teacher Certification EC-6th grade, ESL, UNT
Masters Degree: Environmental Science, UNT
Years working with EEI: 18 years.
Fun Fact: I love going on hikes and looking DOWN for all the tiny plants and insects I can find.
Nicholas Hooper
EEI Project Coordinator
Bachelors Degree: B.S. Education (4-8 Science).
Masters Degree: Educational Psychology (In progress!)
Years working with EEI: 3.5 years
Fun Fact: I love building things with my hands, including costumes and dioramas!
Suzy Foster
EEI Administrative Coordinator
Bachelors: Merchandising and Buying Operations
Newest Member of EEI
Fun Fact:
Krystal Toney
Dallas EEI Student Researcher
Bachelors Degree: Biological Science
Doctoral Degree: In Progress - Environmental Science at UNT
Years working with EEI: 5 years
Fun Fact: I love fossil hunting all over Texas!