Ann Derrick


Post-Secondary Education

Texas A & M University Commerce
Bachelor of Business Admin
Office Management


Teaching Experience

Ann has nearly 20 years of experience higher education and currently works full-time as a Career Services Specialist for the north region. Prior to returning to ACC, Ann’s credentials include being the Director of Career Services at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts – Austin campus for nearly 8 years, as well as serving as the Associate Director of Career Services at DeVry University. While at Escoffier, Ann was laser focused on assisting culinary and pastry arts students identify, plan and launch their careers in the hospitality and service industries (averaging 94% graduate placement success rate).

With demonstrated achievements in education, start-ups, technology, and nonprofit environments, Ann has earned incentive trips to the Bahamas, South Africa and France.


Professional Publications



Published: January 15, 2026