Carmen Shurtleff
Instructor of Sociology and Social Work
Department: Social Work
Phone: 903-434-8307
Email: cshurtleff@ntcc.edu
Office: H-128C
Carmen Shurtleff is a life time resident of Texas. Graduating from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1996, Carmen attended Texas A&M University 鈥 Commerce where she earned her Bachelor of Social Work in 2001 followed by her Master of Social Work in 2004. In 2018, Carmen returned to her alma mater to study Sociology where she earned an additional 18 graduate hours in the field.
Carmen is currently serving as full time faculty member with 草榴社区 (NTCC) where she teaches in the area of Sociology and Social Work. In addition to her teaching role, Carmen serves as Faculty Advisor for the NTCC Social Work Club, and Director of the Eagle Food Pantry. In 2019, Carmen secured the Innovation Solutions for Hunger Relief and Student Success grant which assist students with food insecurities at 草榴社区.
Carmen has worked for Texas A&M University 鈥 Texarkana as Academic Advisor. She has worked in several different position at NTCC including Communities in Schools as CIS Coordinator, Director of Students Activities for NTCC and Grant Coordinator. In her position as Grant Coordinator Carmen has secured over 2.1 million dollars in grant money for 草榴社区. In addition, Carmen works for Texas A&M University 鈥 Commerce as Adjunct Instructor at both the undergraduate and graduate level. She has over 15 years of dedicated service in the area of higher education.
Carmen鈥檚 on going passion is serving others! She believes in hard work, integrity, and celebrating cultural differences. Carmen enjoys traveling abroad, linguistics, self-care, and environmentally friendly practices. Outside of her professional role, Carmen鈥檚 biggest commitment is to her two children, Caeden and Daniela.
