Rochelle Payne

Rochelle Payne, PhD, is an experienced educator and business owner with a significant background in special education and rehabilitation counseling. Currently serving as a Special Education Teacher at Mesquite Independent School District since July 2023, Rochelle has previously held similar positions in both Mesquite and Mansfield Independent School Districts. In addition to classroom experience, Rochelle owns D R PAYNE CONSULTING, LLC since April 2011. Academic involvement includes a role as an Adjunct Professor at Southern University and A&M College System, where quantitative research techniques and statistics were taught. Prior work experience includes serving as a Rehabilitation Counselor for Louisiana Rehabilitation Services and as Assistant Director at Premier Vocational Assessments. Rochelle holds a PhD in Human Services from Capella University and a Master of Public Administration from Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge.