Our Staff

Meet the Program Directors

Meet the ACT Houston at Austin staff. We are here to help you!

For general program information or to schedule an appointment:
Toll-free: 1-877-286-0024

For certification, testing, TExES test preps, and institute questions for Austin and Dallas:
Sara Green
Toll-free: 1-877-286-0024
Extension: 225
Email: sgreen@act-dallas.com

For questions about internship or Field Advisors:
Janis Green
512-241-9691
Email: Janisgreen18@yahoo.com

For Houston / Dallas / Austin financial, billing, and questions about fees:
Lori Zazula
Extension: 226
Toll-free: 1-877-286-0024
Email: lzazula@act-dallas.com

Dr. Debbie Dunlap  Program Director (Houston)
Email:  ddunlap@acthouston.com

For general program information, and Houston / Dallas / Austin information about grants, loans, loan deferments, Veterans benefits, Troops to Teachers, foreign transcripts, and bilingual:
Dr. Bobette Dunn Program Director (Dallas/Austin)
Extension: 223
Toll-free: 1-877-286-0024
Email: bdunn@act-dallas.com

Dr. Vicki Johnston Program Director (Houston)
Email:  vjohnston@acthouston.com

How to Become A Teacher in Texas

Five Easy Steps that begin with a phone call!

Step 1: Appointment to determine your eligibility

Step 2: TExES Content Exam for your certification area

Step 3: Preparation Program Institute & Field-based Experience

Step 4: Choose your route to teach! Internship OR Clinical Teaching Practicum

Step 5: Receive your STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE!

Begin your teaching career NOW!