Kathy Lingo

Kathy Lingo serves as a Professor of Instruction and Assistant Director of Theater & Dance at the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, University of Texas at Dallas, where she directs productions like Aristophanes' Lysistrata and oversees theater/dance programs.

Her academic credentials include:

• M.S. in Humanities with concentration in Aesthetic Studies, University of Texas at Dallas (1990)
• B.S.E., University of North Texas (1977)

Dr. Lingo's expertise bridges performance arts and pedagogy, with research emphasizing storytelling techniques, debate integration across curricula, and inclusive recruitment strategies for underrepresented student populations. Her innovative teaching methodologies focus on student engagement through narrative frameworks and practical communication skills development, particularly supporting students with disabilities and minority groups in academic settings.

Her distinguished contributions to education have earned recognition through:

• Multiple Who's Who listings (2000)
• Rose Award for decade-long excellence in service (1999)
• UIL One-Act Play State Critic Judge appointment (1996)
• Phi Beta Kappa's Most Distinguished Professor award (1987)

As an active scholar-practitioner, she leads the University Theatre program while developing outreach initiatives like K-12 empowerment networks connecting students, parents, and administrators. Her national conference presentations address critical educational challenges including community college-to-university transitions and effective job interviewing techniques.