Meet the Staff


Dr. James Cozine is the Director of Educational Talent Search, and has been with the department since 1983. A native of Monroe, Dr. Cozine earned his Ph.D. from Texas A & M University. Dr. Cozine is an U.S. Air Force veteran. You may contact Dr. Cozine at (318) 342-1094 or at cozine@ulm.edu.


Jackie Moncrief joined the staff in 1987. Jackie earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1983 and a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling in 1986 from the University. You may contact Jackie at (318) 342-1096 or at moncrief@ulm.edu.


Catherine Estis is a counselor, joining the Educational Talent Search staff in 1992. Catherine earned two degrees from the university: a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in 1987 and a Master of education in 1990. Catherine is close to earning her Public Policy and Administration Ph.D. from Jackson State University. Before joining Educational Talent Search, Catherine was a biology teacher at Bastrop High School. You may contact Catherine at (318) 342-1098 or at estis@ulm.edu.


Linda Hanchey is the newest member of the Educational Talent Search staff. She joined the group in October 2006. Linda is a retired Monroe City Schools guidance counselor. She earned her Masters of Education from ULM. You may contact Linda at (318) 342-1095 or at hanchey@ulm.edu.


Katheryn Gilliland is the Office Coordinator, joining the staff in 1990. Prior to joining the Educational Talent Search staff, Katheryn worked in various positions in the insurance industry. You may contact Katheryn at (318) 342-1097 or at gillilan@ulm.edu.


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