Mary Slankster, Ed.D., has served as an ordained minister, conference speaker, and short-term missionary, and she also ministers regularly in churches. She earned her Ed.D. at Texas A&M University–...view moreMary Slankster, Ed.D., has served as an ordained minister, conference speaker, and short-term missionary, and she also ministers regularly in churches. She earned her Ed.D. at Texas A&M University–Commerce and has taught in both public schools and universities. She and her husband, Dwayne, reside in northeastern Texas.view less