Catalog 2020-2021

Faculty

Lisa Allgood (2018)

Instructor, Nursing

B.S.N., Brenau University

M.S.N., South University

Dawn Armeni

Instructor, Emergency Medical Services

Diploma, Lanier Technical College

B.S., Louisiana State University

National Registry Paramedic

Robert Ausby (2017)

Instructor, Criminal Justice

B.S., M.S., M.P.A., Albany State University

Certified POST Officer

Brent Beall (2006)

Instructor, Chemistry

B.S., Piedmont College

Ph.D., East Carolina University

Paul Blackmon, (2016)

Program Chair, Welding

Diploma, A.A.S., Athens Technical College

 

Teresa Bowles (2006)

Program Chair, Cosmetology

Diploma, Athens Technical College

B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia 

 

Olivia B. Brown (2018)

Program Chair, Marketing

A.S., B.A.S., Clayton State University

M.S.M., Tory University

Jennifer Burrell (2010)

Program Chair, Dental Assisting

A.S., Darton College

B.A.S.D.H., St. Petersburg College

M.S.A.H.. East Tennessee State

Dana Buxton (2016)

Instructor, Reading and English

B.A., M.A., The University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Ed.S., The University of Georgia

Billy Byrd (2016)

Program Chair, Commercial Truck Driving

Diploma, Akers Computer Institute

Technical Certificate of Credit, Athens Technical College

Lori Callahan (2012)

Program Chair, Nursing (ASN)

B.S.N., Medical College of Georgia

M.S.N., Georgia State University

 

Wesley Campbell (2019)

Instructor, Automotive Technology

A.A.S., Gadsden State Community College

B.S., Athens State University

Diana Carman (1996)

Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant

B.A., Furman University

B.S., Georgia State University

D.P.T., University of South Alabama

Margaret Chambers (2008)

Instructor, Microbiology

M.S., Tuskegee University

D.V.M., Universidad Central de Las Villas

Ph.D., Auburn University

Nick Chapman (2015)

Dean, Business and Education

B.S., M.B.A., University of Phoenix 

 

Doris Clark (2017)

Instructor, Nursing

Diploma, Buffalo General School of Nursing

B.S.N., M.S.N., Daemon College

 

Jason A. Cobb (2019)

Culinary Instructor

A.A.S., B.S., Johnson & Wales University

 

Alvie Coes, III (2014)

Dean, Technical, Engineering, and Manufacturing

A.S., Ogeechee Technical College

B.B.A., M.Ed., M.B.A., Georgia Southern University

 

Catrina Cofer

Instructor, Adult Education

A.A.S., Augusta Technical College

B.S., M.A., University of Phoenix

Philip Cortese (2016)

Outreach Coordinator, Bridge To Success (Hart)

B.S., Western Carolina University

M.Ed., The University of Georgia

Charles Dawson (2011)

Program Chair, Diesel Equipment Technology

A.A.S., Athens Technical College

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certification

Ford Senior Master Technician

 

Ruth Durham (2017)

Instructor, Nursing

B.S.N., Belmont University

M.S.N., Auburn University

Marilyn L. Edwards (1997)

Instructor, English and Humanities

B.A., M.S.Ed., Queens College of the City University of New York

Additional graduate studies, Binghamton University

 

Dwight Elliott (2020)

Instructor, Computer Information Systems Technology

B.S., M.S., Syracuse University

J.D., University of Maryland School of Law

Ben Ewing (2007)

Simulation Coordinator, Emergency Medical Services

A.A.S., Dekalb Technical College

Nationally Registered Paramedic

Licensed Paramedic Instructor

Randall Joseph Fameree II (2005)

Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology

B.S., University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point

D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic

Rashad Flounoy (2017)

Program Chair, Criminal Justice Technology

B.S., M.S., M.P.A, Albany State

Certified POST Officer 

 

Carrie Fowler (2019)

Program Chair, Consumer Economics

B.S.A., M.S., The University of Georgia

Stuart Frew (2014)

Program Chair, Radiography

A.S., M.S., Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital College of Nursing and Allied Health

A.S., Lewis and Clark Community College

B.F.A., Quincy University  

 

Patricia Gainey (2018)

Instructor, Dental

A.S., Cape Cod Community College

B.A.S., St. Petersburg College

M.D.H., University of Tennessee

Susan Giusto (2012)

Instructor, Nursing

B.S.N., West Texas State University

M.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina

Nancy Goodwin (2005)

Program Chair, Dental Hygiene

B.S., Medical College of Georgia

M.Ed., Western Governor's University

Helen Hall (2002)

Program Chair, Computer Information Systems Technology

B.B.A., Valdosta State University

M.B.A., Kennesaw State University

Arlen Hart (2016)

Program Chair, Automotive Technology

Diploma, North Georgia Technical College

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certification

A.A.S., Athens Technical College

 

Kye W. Haymore (2020)

Program Chair, Paralegal Studies

B.A., J.D., The University of Georgia

 

Elizabeth Heath (2018)

Instructor, Nursing

A.D.N, Athens Technical College

M,S.N., Walden University

Glenn Henry (2007)

Dean, Life Science and Public Safety

Diploma, DeKalb Technical College

A.S., Chattanooga State Community College

B.A., M.A., Ashford University

Diane Hess (2014)

Instructor, Paralegal Studies

B.A., Hamline University

J.D., William Mitchell College of Law

 

Bonnie Bray Hopson (1990)

Program Chair, Business Technology

B.S., Albany State College

M.B.E., Georgia State University

Ed.D., The University of Georgia

Melissa Hunt (2015)

Instructor, Veterinary Technology

A.A.S., Central Carolina Community College

 

Robert Jones (2018)

Instructor, Accounting

B.B.A., MAcc., The University of Georgia

Certified Public Accountant

 

Nathan Loyd (2000)

Instructor, First-Year Student Success and Employability

A.S., Georgia Military College

B.B.A., Georgia Southwestern State University

M.A., Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Additional graduate studies, Western New Mexico University

John Kennedy (2014)

Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving

Diploma, TCC, Athens Technical College

Krissy King (2015)

Instructor, Radiography

A.A.S., Athens Technical College

B.S., Emory University

Edward Kiszka (2014)

Instructor, Machine Tool Technology

A.A.S., DeKalb Technical College

B.A., Florida Atlantic University

B.M.E., Georgia Institute of Technology

M.S., University of Miami

 

Allison Leake (2019)

Instructor, Dental Services

A.A.S., Athens Technical College

B.S., The University of Georgia

Ronnell Leftwich (2014)

Program Chair, Practical Nursing

B.S.N., Marymount University

M.H.S., Touro University International

Wes LePage (2017)

Instructor, Adult Education (Walton)

B.A., M.S., The University of Georgia

Jeffrey C. Light (2013)

Instructor, Veterinary Technology

B.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University

D.V.M., Oklahoma State University

 

Nicole Long (2018)

Instructor, Nursing

A.A.S., Delaware Technical College

B.S.N., M.S.N., Wilmington University

Nathan Major (2014)

Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

A.A.S., Athens Technical College

Vicky Malone (2006)

Instructor, Practical Nursing

A.D.N., Athens Technical College

B.S.N.,M.S.N.-TESC, Thomas Edison State College

 

Todd C. McCampbell (2019)

Instructor, Computer Information Systems Technology

B.A., Southern Polytechnic University

M.S., Kennesaw State University

Leslie McKenzie (2005)

Instructor, Early Childhood Care and Education

B.S., M.S., The University of Tennessee at Martin

 

William K. McNeely, Sr. (2019)

Instructor, Business Management

B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia

M.B.A., Brenau University

M.D.I.V., Regent University

 

Nathanael Mickelson (2020)

Instructor, Consumer Economics

B.A., B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas

M.A., The University of Georgia

Coretta Miller (2008)

Instructor, Adult Education

B.S., Georgia College and State University

Pat Moody (2006)

Instructor, Medical Assisting

A.D.N., North Georgia College and State University

B.S.N., M.S.N., Regis University

Kim Morris (2012)

Instructor, Psychology

B.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

M.S., The University of Georgia

Additional graduate studies, The University of Georgia

Chris Morgan (2014)

Program Chair, Agriculture Science

B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M University

Ph.D., University of Florida

Michael F. Mouat (2007)

Instructor, Biotechnology

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Phillip Myer (2012)

Program Chair, Interior Design

A.A., Bucks County Community College

B.F.A., Philadelphia College of Art

M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design

Sharley Myrick

Instructor, Health Information Management Technology

A.A.S., Athens Technical College

B.S., University of Cincinnati

Vidya Nahar (1997)

Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., M.S., University of Pune, India

M.S., Michigan State University

Ellen P. O'Keefe (1995)

Program Chair, Physical Therapist Assistant

B.A., Northwestern University

M.P.T., Baylor University

D.P.T., Temple University

 

Jennifer C. Palmer (2017)

Dean, General Education and Online Learning Division

B.A., M.A., Post-graduate Certification, Georgia College and State University

Ph.D., Mercer University 

Jack Parsons (2015)

Instructor, Air Conditioning Technology

Diploma, Athens Technical College

Andraa' M. Perrin (2001)

Instructor, Nursing

B.S., Paine College

B.S.N., Medical College of Georgia

M.S.N., Georgia State University

Ed.D., The University of Alabama

Quinton Phillips (2010)

Program Chair, Electrical Systems Technology

A.A.S., Athens Technical College

A.B.J., The University of Georgia

Georgia Electrical Contractor Class II License

 

Amy Ponzoli (2017)

Program Chair, Culinary Arts

AOS, Johnson and Wales University

B.S., Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts

 

Don Pruitt (2018)

Program Chair, Emergency Medical Services

Diploma, Lanier Technical College

B.A., The University of Georgia

 

Jeffrey C. Rapp (2005)

Program Chair, Biotechnology

B.S., The University of Notre Dame

Ph.D., Texas A&M University

 

Adam Roberts (2016)

Program Chair, Fire Science

B.S., Mercer University

Licensed Paramedic

Ken Roberts (2000)

Program Chair, Engineering Technology and Applied Science

B.S.A.E., The University of Georgia

M.S.E.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Ed.D., The University of Georgia

Crystal Hayes Robinson (2014)

Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology

B.S., Howard University

M.S., University of North Dakota School of Medicine

Ph.D., Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Stuart Rolf (2007)

Program Chair, Machine Tool Technology

Diploma, South East London Technical College

A.A.S., DeKalb Technical College

B.A.S., Southern Polytechnic State University

Mastercam CAD/CAM Software Certification/Certified Instructor

 

Alison Rosch (2018)

Instructor, Social Work Assistant

B.S., Loyola University

M.S.W., The University of Georgia 

Coleman Simmons (2012)

Program Chair, Air Conditioning Technology

Diploma, A.A.T., Athens Technical College

B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification

Larissa Holm-Smith (2015)

Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., Ed.S., The University of Georgia

M.A. Piedmont College

Shawana Stanford (2007)

Instructor, English

B.S., Emmanuel College

M.L.S., Fort Hays State University

 

Amanda Stanley (2017)

Instructor, Radiography

A.A.S., Athens Technical College

R.T.(R)(ARRT) 

Patricia  Sternner(2009)

Program Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies

Coordinator, Phlebotomy 

A.S., B.S., Medical College of Georgia

M.Ed., The University of Georgia

Ed.D, Grand Canyon University

R.T. (R)

 

Jimmy Summers (1999)

Instructor, Physics and Mathematics

Diploma, Athens Technical College

B.S., M.S., The University of Georgia

 

Jonathan Swinsburg (2018)

Program Chair, Industrial Systems Technology

A.A.S., Athens Technical College

Kenneth Tanner (2014)

Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., Troy University

Additional graduate studies, Auburn University

Gregory M. Thomas (2009)

Program Chair, Automotive Collision Repair

Diploma, A.A.S., Athens Technical College

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification

I-CAR Platinum Individual Certificate 

 

Anita Thompson (2017)

Instructor, Sociology

B.A., Paine College

M.A., Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Tonya Trapp (2008)

Program Chair, Drafting Technology

A.A., Floyd College

B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University

 

Lara Vaughn (2017)

Program Chair, Veterinary Technology

B.Sc, Arkansas State University

D.V.M., Tuskegee University

Ph.D., The University of Georgia 

Lisa Vaughn (2005)

Instructor, Cosmetology

Diploma, A.A.T., Athens Technical College

B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia

Joyce Waters (2010)

Program Chair, Health Information Technology

B.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

M.A., Central Michigan University

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certification

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)-approved ICD10CM/PCS Trainer

Jamey Watson (2014)

Program Chair, Surgical Technology

Diploma, A.A.S., Athens Technical College

B.A., Clayton State University 

Betty Watts (2012)

Instructor, Social Work Assistant

B.S., Presbyterian College

M.S.W., Washington University

Licensed Master Social Worker

Aaron Watwood (2015)

Instructor, Engineering Technology and Applied Science

B.S., The University of Georgia

M.E.M., Duke University

M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology

Alan Wheeler (2012)

Instructor, English

B.A., M.A., The University of Georgia

Lisa White (2002)

Program Chair, Early Childhood Care and Education

B.A., Western Kentucky University

M.S., Miami University

Additional graduate studies, The University of Georgia 

Mona Wilkes (2000)

Instructor, Cosmetology

Diploma, Athens Technical College

B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia

Vanessa Williams (2015)

Instructor, Anatomy

B.S., Brown University

M.S., Emory University

Ph.D., University of Alabama, Birmingham

Jacqueline Wilson (2004)

Program Chair, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management

A.B., M.A., Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Leslie Wright (2010)

Instructor, Nursing

B.S.N., Brenau University

M.S.N., South University 

Clinical Instructors

Candice Allgood

Clinical Instructor, Radiography

R.T. (R) (ARRT), A.A.T., Athens Technical College  

Robert Bishop

Clinical Instructor, Radiography

R.T. (R)(ARRT), A.A.T., Athens Technical College

Tammy Brock

Clinical Instructor, Surgical Technology

Diploma, Purdue University

Nicol Burke

Clinical Instructor, Dental Hygiene

A.A.S., Athens Technical College

Elaine Carter

Clinical Instructor, Radiography

R.T.(R)(ARRT), A.A.T., Athens Technical College

Lisa Cearley

Clinical Instructor, Radiography

R.T.(R)(ARRT), Hartford Hospital School of Allied Health  

Stephanie Guerrero, RT (R)

Clinical Instructor, Radiography

R.T.(R)(ARRT), Anderson Area Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology

Laura Hamby

Clinical Instructor, Radiography

R.T.(R)(ARRT), A.A.T., Athens Technical College

Starr Jackson

Clinical Instructor, Radiography

R.T.(R)(ARRT), A.A.T., Athens Technical College

Leland Karas

Clinical Instructor, Radiography

R.T.(R)(ARRT), A.A.T., Athens Technical College

Kari King

Clinical Instructor, Radiography

R.T.(R)(ARRT), A.A.T., Athens Technical College

Teresa Linck

Clinical Instructor, Nursing

M.S.N. Georgia Regents University

Jason Looney

Clinical Instructor, Radiography

R.T.(R)(ARRT), A.A.T., Athens Technical College

Marcia Lowe

Clinical Instructor, Surgical Technology

B.S.N., C.N.O.R., Georgia Regents University

M.Ed., The University of Georgia

Sheryl Mauldin

Clinical Instructor, Surgical Technology

B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia

B.S.N., Georgia Regents University

Donna Mobley

Clinical Instructor, Surgical Technology

Diploma, Stephens County Hospital

Leanne Roberts

Clinical Instructor, Medical Assisting

A.D.N., Tri-County Technical College

Karen Sartain

Clinical Instructor, Surgical Technology

Diploma, Athens Technical College

Connie Smith

Clinical Instructor, Surgical Technology

Diploma, Morrian City Hospital of New York

Debra Talley

Clinical Instructor, Practical Nursing

R.N., Mayland Community College

Patricia Thaler

Clinical Instructor, Surgical Technology

B.S.N., Millard Filmore School of Nursing

Amanda Wadley

Clinical Instructor, Radiography

R.T.(R)(ARRT), A.A.T., Athens Technical College

Stacie Warwick

Clinical Instructor, Medical Assisting

A.D.N., Athens Technical College

Mark Weathersby

Clinical Instructor, Radiography

R.T.(R)(ARRT), A.A.S., Athens Technical College