Director, Academic Advising and Field Education

Patrice Green

Manager of Academic Advising & Student Retention

Toy Howard

Toy Howard is a native Texan, born in Dallas, TX. Toy graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Social work from University of Texas at Arlington and later attended Texas A & M Commerce with where she obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work. Prior to coming to UTA Ms. Howard worked for the City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions for 2 years, assisting homeless individual’s in becoming self-sufficient. Ms. Howard worked for The Department of Family and Protective Services for 4 years where she investigated abuse, neglect and exploitation of the elderly, adults and teens with mental illnesses and physical disabilities. MS. Howard has always had a passion for helping individuals face their challenges while providing guidance and assistance in helping them to become successful. A few things about Toy: She enjoys traveling to different states, crafts, movies and museums. Her favorite color is gray.

Administrative Assistant I

Joyce Peters

Joyce Peters is an Administrative Assistant at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work. Although Joyce is from New Orleans, she has lived in the DFW area most of her adult life. Prior to coming to the University of Texas at Arlington, she worked several years at the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Joyce is a “DIE HARD” New Orleans Saints Fan and SEC Football Fan. When she is not at UTA she is busy spending time with her nieces and nephews or going to one of her favorite craft stores.

Students Last Name A-H

Sabrina Earl

Sabrina Earl is a native of Oakland, CA but has lived most of her adult life in the DFW area. She received her Bachelor of Business – Human Resource Management in 2016 from Western Governors University and plans to pursue her graduate degree in the near future. Sabrina has worked as an administrative professional in a variety of environments with 8 years of experience in higher education. She found her passion in helping students reach their academic goals and providing a safe space for them to let their guard down and truly be themselves. Her future plans are to continue working in higher education and help students achieve their goals while growing her knowledge and skills in academic advising.

Students Last Name I-P

Daisy Jones

Daisy L. Jones is a native of Mississippi, born and raised in the heart of the Hospitality State, Jackson Mississippi. Daisy made the big move to Great State of Texas in September 2018. Daisy obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Social Work Degrees from Jackson State University. She is currently an Academic Advisor at the University of Texas at Arlington. Daisy previously worked for The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as a Conservatorship Specialist. In this role, she gained experience of assistance families through the legal process of being involved with Child Protective Services. Being of service, is one of Daisy’s passions, in which she cultivated a personal mantra of Leaving families, client’s and now students’ lives better than the way she found them. When Daisy is not Advising future Social Workers, she enjoy spending time with her children, going home to be with family and friends, and watching Law and Order: SVU.

Students Last Name Q-Z

Kyleigh Easter

Kyleigh Easter is a native Texan, born in Ft Worth, TX. Kyleigh is currently an Academic Advisor at University of Texas at Arlington for the School of Social Work. Before joining the School of Social Work at UT Arlington, Kyleigh worked as a collegiate coach guiding and advising her players both on and off the field. She found her passion in helping students reach their goals and providing a safe space for self-expression. She earned her B.A. in Psychology at Lyon College in 2016 and a Master’s degree in education at Goucher College in 2021. When Kyleigh is not advising students at UTA she loves to spend outdoors, playing soccer, and visiting with friends.

Mental Health Academic Advisor

Tara Harris

Tara Harris is the current Academic Advisor III for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Misuse for Master Level Student. Prior to becoming an Academic Advisor for UTA, Tara worked at Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) in several capacities. Tara is first generation born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Tara earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services at California State of Dominquez Hills University (2009), Master’s in Counseling with emphasis on parent/child relationships at University of Phoenix (2012), a second Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in Children and Families at University of Texas at Arlington (2018) and is a current 2nd year doctoral student in Educational Leadership at Liberty University. When Tara is not academic advising future Social Workers, she enjoys shopping, community service, spending time with her children, and traveling. Tara has a servant heart and is passionate about addressing systemic, social, and educational barriers in disadvantaged communities.

Children and Families Advisor & Temporary Health, Aging & CAP advisor

Ann Hunt-Rodgers

Mrs. Ann Hunt-Rodgers is an Academic Advisor III for the School of Social Work. Mrs. Hunt-Rodgers as an Academic Advisor stresses the importance of self-care, confidentiality, and the NASW Code of Ethics six core values (service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence) as they are crucially vital to all levels of practice. She previously worked as the Administrative Assistant, Social Work Field Instructor, Academic Advisor for the AAST minor, and Event Coordinator for the Center for African American Studies (CAAS), since 2014, and possesses four years of teaching experience in the School of Social Work. Mrs. Hunt-Rodgers also has over eight years of experience working for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS).

Foundation Advisor

George Jauss

George Jauss is an Academic advisor at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work. Before joining the School of Social work at UT Arlington, George worked in various avenues that involved social work including working with the Boys and Girls Club as music director and gaining experience with Children and family services. He earned a B.A in History at California State University, San Bernardino and A master’s degree in education at Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego. When George is not advising students at UTA, he loves spending time with his family, spending time outdoors, going to the beach, and playing his guitar. George is also a published singer/songwriter.

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Field Education