Earlena Mckee

Earlena Mckee is the current Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs at Northeastern State University's College of Optometry. Earlena has over 20 years of experience as an optometrist, most recently working at Parsons Eye Clinic, PA from October 1996 to March 2004. There, they provided primary eye care, fitted contact lenses, and provided post-operative care and vision rehabilitative services to patients. Throughout their career, Earlena has been dedicated to providing quality eye care services to their patients and has been a leader in the optometry community.

Earlena Mckee received their OD from Northeastern State University, their MA in Mathematics from The University of Kansas, and their BSEd in Mathematics Teacher Education from Pittsburg State University. Earlena is certified by the American Academy of Optometry in Fellowship and by the American Board of Optometry in Diplomate.

Earlena Mckee works with Nathan Lighthizer - Associate Dean, College of Optometry, Richard Castillo - Assistant Dean for Surgical Training & Education, College of Optometry, and Jeffrey Miller - Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Optometry. Earlena Mckee reports to Doug Penisten, Dean, College of Optometry.