Degrees:
Ed.D. Doctor of Education, Texas Tech University
M.Ed. Education and Communication Sul Ross State University
B.A. Education - Specializations in a Foreign Language, Physical Science and Language Arts Olivet Nazarene University

Certifications:
Teaching Certificate, State of Illinois; Instruction Specialist for Workforce Education Manual

Teaching Experience:
In Illinois, Jasper County Unit #1, Cumberland School District #77; Professional Broadcasting Experience - Over 15 years Experienced in Live Broadcasting, including Sports Play - by -Play in Football, Basketball , Baseball , Softball , Volleyball. This includes Illinois State Tournament Level games. Includes "Live" coverage of events, promotions , concerts.

Western Texas College 2009-Present. Courses in Mass Communication, Learning Frameworks, Speech, and Career Technical Education classified Business courses. 2021 Dr. Edward Barkowsky Education Award recipient.

Professional Organizations:
Texas Community College Teachers Association - Campus Representative, Rotary International, Texas Association of Broadcasters, Texas Association of Broadcast Educators, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, Member Texas Higher Education Board Advisory Committee Member for Mass Communication and Broadcasting

Professional Publications:
Dissertation - Factors That Influence Career Technical Student Completion Rates
At a Texas Community College-Texas Tech University Library. academia.edu - published Dr. Scates' dissertation