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Katherine Spear serves as a Professor at the Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at West Texas A&M University, joining the faculty in August 2017.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Nursing Diploma from NWTH School of Nursing (1980)
- BSN from West Texas State University (1986)
- MSN with Diabetes Education specialty from Capella University (2016)
- Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (2019)
- Certified Nurse Educator (2022)
Professor Spear's research and professional focus centers on diabetes mellitus education, with particular emphasis on medical nutritional aspects of patient care plans. She actively engages in public health initiatives through bi-monthly diabetes education sessions at the BSAHS clinic, demonstrating her commitment to community health outreach. Her teaching portfolio spans Pediatrics, Health Promotions, and specialized Diabetes curriculum development.
She maintains active professional affiliations with the American Diabetes Association, Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, and Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society of Nursing. Professor Spear consistently emphasizes her passion for student mentorship as a core professional value, considering nursing student development among her most rewarding responsibilities.
