Staff

Deborah Palmer, M.A.

Serving as Director of Extended Studies, Deborah joined Angelo State University in May of 1992. Prior to relocating to San Angelo, she served in several capacities for the Texas Tech University Division of Extended Education, including her final position as Assistant Director of Professional Development and Certificate/Extension Programs. Deborah has been in the field of continuing education since 1980 and has served on the faculties of the University of North Texas, Texas Tech University and Angelo State University. In addition she has taught continuing education courses in business writing, business English, customer service, business communications and business math. Her passion for helping individuals learn, explore new horizons and improve their professional/personal skills is what keeps her in the continuing education field.

Marilyn Allums, B.A.

Serving as Coordinator of Extended Studies, Marilyn joined Angelo State University in August of 1998. Prior to relocating to San Angelo, she lived in Singapore for five years where she enjoyed traveling and learning about Asian history and the many different cultures living together in one country. After completing her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology for the University of Texas at Austin, she worked as an Administrative Assistant at the University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech University and the University of Texas at Dallas.

Barbara Montgomery

Barbara is departmental secretary for the Division of Extended Studies and greets people with a smile. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Augustana College in South Dakota and taught music in public school for a brief time in Iowa. After coming to Texas and working as a secretary in Austin, she moved to San Angelo where she opened a piano studio and taught for many years. Before joining Angelo State University in January of 2000, she was Administrative Assistant for the San Angelo Symphony. Barbara's interests range from writing and reading to music, art, textiles and animals. She also enjoys learning new skills and is happy to be a part of the Extended Studies team.