Dr. Cheryl Grenwelge, Ph.D.
Program Director
Dr. Cheryl Grenwelge is an Associate Professor with Texas AgriLife Extension. This position includes dual responsibilities between Texas AgriLife Extension and The Center on Disability and Development at Texas A&M University. Dr. Grenwelge received her Ph.D. from Texas A&M University May, 2010. She has a B.S. in Special Education and a M.Ed. in Education with an emphasis on Educational Diagnostics and Texas Certification. She has teacher certifications in Special Education K-12, Elementary Education 1-8, and English as a Second Language. Previous to working with Texas A&M University, she was lead teacher at a large transition center at the secondary level.
Dr. Grenwelge is the program director and disability specialist for the Texas AgrAbility project. Her expertise in the disability field and personal background in agriculture gives her a distinct level of expertise in working with the individuals in the field of agriculture who have acquired a disabling condition. She works closely with the farmer/rancher and vocational rehabilitation. These efforts are directed at assisting the individual who has acquired a disabling condition in the agriculture field to return to their chosen profession.
Phone: 979-321-5019
email: chgrenwelge@ag.tamu.edu
Cindy Kovar
Program Manger
Cindy Kovar has served Texas as a public health and safety educator for more than 25 years. In her current position as Program Manager for Texas A&M’s AgrAbility. In her role with the Texas AgrAbility Project, she contributes her expertise by facilitating client and partner relationships, developing educational programs, conducting farm and ranch assessments, and providing assistive technology recommendations. Proud to have delivered programs at local, state and national conferences over the course of her career. A 1997 Texas A&M graduate, Cindy is a dedicated mother of two daughters. Cindy enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, making unique pottery, painting, making jewelry and playing 42 dominos. Cindy has dedicated her life’s work to helping people and strives to make the world a safer place.
Phone: 979-321-5232
email: cindy.kovar@ag.tamu.edu