Washington Street Campus, Dutton Hall 102
2201 S Washington
Amarillo TX 79109
(806) 345-5585
Rochelle Fouts is an Assistant Professor in the Education Department and has been with Amarillo College since 2010, starting out as a mentor in the Higher Ed Grant through the Children's Learning Institute at the University of Texas, Houston Health Science Center. She started as a full-time faculty member in the CDEC/EDUC Department in 2011. Rochelle took a brief stint off from AC to move to inner-city Detroit to work a martial arts ministry with her husband, Shawn, for almost 2 years, then returned to Amarillo. Before coming to Amarillo College, she worked in the Teacher Education Department as a curriculum consultant for The McGraw-Hill Companies, a Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator for Edison Schools, Inc, and was also a Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teacher both in Wichita, KS, and Dallas, TX. Rochelle graduated from Friends University in Wichita, KS, with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 1996 and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in 2001.
Office Phone: (806) 371-5206
Email: rlfouts@actx.edu
Trena Rider is an Instructor and Program Coordinator for Child Development/Early Childhood. She graduated from Texas Tech in 1998 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. In 2013, she received a Master’s Degree in Education from West Texas A&M. Her educational experience includes work in early childhood labs, pre-school and elementary classrooms, middle school math and social studies, and coaching. From 2010 to 2014, she ran the Intramural Sports Program, then the Mentoring Program at Amarillo College. Trena is excited to share her experience and love of children with our students at AC.
Office Phone: (806) 371-5279
Email: tjrider21@actx.edu
Angelica Bargas is an Administrative Assistant for the Education Department and Child Development Programs. Originally from California, she moved to Texas at a young age and later earned an associate's degree in Business Management from Amarillo College. With valuable experience from working in a middle school, Angelica is enthusiastic about supporting and contributing to the growth and development of future educators.
Office Phone: (806) 345-5585
Email: angelica.bargas@actx.edu
Luis Salazar is the academic advisor for the Education and Child Development programs at Amarillo College. He traces his journey from Mexico to Southwest Texas Junior College and transferred to Sul Ross State University, where he earned his master's degree in secondary education. During his college years, he dedicated himself to learning the English language, a skill that would prove invaluable in his future endeavors. Following his education, Luis embarked on a decade-long teaching career, imparting knowledge in world history, world geography, and Spanish to high school students. Transitioning into his role as an Academic Advisor at Amarillo College, Luis again immersed himself in the world of education, this time from a different vantage point. His experience as an educator and his journey as a learner inspire his approach to advising students, guiding them on their academic paths with empathy and insight.
Office Phone: (806) 371-5212
Email: lbsalazar21@actx.edu
To Schedule an Appointment with Luis click the Badger Check-In button on the Advising page.