Getting There

The Doctors Stedman are Retiring

In January 2009 the State of Texas will say farewell to two long standing supporters of adult education and family literacy in Texas. Dr. Deborah Stedman and Dr. Ken Stedman will both retire after serving the field of adult education for many years.

Deborah Stedman, Ph.D. has spent most of her professional life in adult education and family literacy, having been an adult education teacher, learning center director, and curriculum developer. She worked for the Texas Education Agency from 1983 through 2000 as an administrator in the Division of Adult and Community Education. As Division Director, she was responsible for program and professional development as well as evaluation of local adult and family literacy programs. Dr. Stedman managed the initial implementation of the adult education assessment system and the adult education performance indicator system. In addition, she was the author of two Families First grants from the US Department of Education which incorporated the development of the Indicators of Program Quality.

Since July 2004, Dr. Deborah Stedman has served as the Director of the Texas Family Literacy Resource Center house at Texas State University and has been an Assistant Professor in the Developmental and Adult Education master’s degree program. Dr. Stedman earned a doctorate in Adult and Interdisciplinary Education from Texas A&M University (1984). Her expertise is in the area of family literacy program improvement.

Ken Stedman, Ph.D. professional career has spanned four decades, three universities, two state agencies and the United States Army. His early work in adult education was at The University of Texas at Austin (70’s and 80’s) where he staffed several adult education projects, including three multi-year statewide projects—Texas ABE Guidance & Counseling, CETA Counselor Training, and Retention & Recruitment of Older Adults. Over the years he held various staff positions, including project director, curriculum developer, trainer/workshop facilitator and program evaluator.

Dr. Ken Stedman joined The Education Institute in March 2004 as Research Specialist for the newly funded Central Region GREAT Center. His most recent position has been Director of the Texas Adult Education Credential Project.

A retirement reception will be held for the Stedmans on Monday, January 12, 2009 at Texas State University - San Marcos. Please contact The Education Institute at 512-245-3995 for additional information.