Faculty
Lisa Allgood
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University
M.S.N., South University
Katie Archer
Instructor First Semester Seminar / Employment Skills
B.S., Emmanuel College
Dawn Armeni
Instructor, Emergency Medical Services
Diploma, Lanier Technical College
B.S., Louisiana State University
National Registry Paramedic
John Barner
Instructor, Social Work Assistant
B.S., M.S.W., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Brent Beall
Instructor, Chemistry
B.S., Piedmont College
Ph.D., East Carolina University
Teresa Bowles
Program Chair, Cosmetology
Diploma, Athens Technical College
B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia
Cara Bradberry
Instructor, Health & Anatomy
B.S., Kennesaw State University
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Paul Brookshire
Instructor, Health & Anatomy
B.S., M.S., North Georgia College & State University
Olivia B. Brown
Program Chair, Business Management and Marketing
A.S., B.A.S., Clayton State University
M.S.M., Tory University
Jamie Bruce
Instructor, Automotive Technology
B.S., Emmanuel College
Alphonso Buie
Program Chair, Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management & Culinary Arts
B.S., M.B.A., Lincoln University of Missouri
D.B.A., Argosy University
Jennifer Burrell
Program Chair, Dental Programs
A.S., Darton College
B.A.S.D.H., St. Petersburg College
M.S.A.H.. East Tennessee State
Dana Buxton
Instructor, Reading and English
B.A., M.A., The University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Ed.S., The University of Georgia
Billy Byrd
Program Chair, Commercial Truck Driving
Diploma, Akers Computer Institute
Technical Certificate of Credit, Athens Technical College
Diana Carman
Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant
B.A., Furman University
B.S., Georgia State University
D.P.T., University of South Alabama
Doris Clark
Instructor, Nursing
Diploma, Buffalo General School of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Daemon College
Candace Coker
Instructor, Dental Programs
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
B.A., Clayton State University
Harry Cole
Instructor, Computer Programming
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Ph.D., Andersonville Seminary
Maria Davis
Instructor, Adult Education
B.S., Mercer University
Charles Dawson
Program Chair, Diesel Equipment Technology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certification
Ford Senior Master Technical
Kim Echols
Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology
B.S., The University of Georgia
Parm.D., Mercer University School of Pharma
Jeremy Fajman
Instructor, History
M.A., University of South Dakota
Randall Joseph Fameree II
Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic
Carrie Fowler
Program Chair, Consumer Economics
B.S.A., M.S., The University of Georgia
Gerry Lynn Franks
Instructor, Health Information Management Technology
B.S., Macon State College
RHIA, Registered Health Information Administrator Certification
CTR, Certified Tumor Registrar Certification
AHIMA, American Health Information Management Assoc-Approved Revenue Cycle Trainer
CPC-A, Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice Certification
Stuart Frew
Dean, Life Science and Public Safety
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
Shamala Gallagher
Instructor, English
B.A., Stanford University
M.F.A., University of Texas
Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Alexia Goodman
Program Chair, Conservation Law Enforcement
B.S., The University of Georgia
M.S., Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
Felicia Grier
Instructor, Cosmetology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
Helen Hall
Program Chair, Computer Information Systems Technology
B.B.A., Valdosta State University
M.B.A., Kennesaw State University
Kelly Hall
Instructor, Dental Programs
A.A.S., Lanier Technical College
B.S., Georgia Highlands College
RDH-Registered Dental Hygienist
CDA-Certified Dental Assistant
Trace Hall
Instructor, Math
B.S. Ed., The University of Georgia
M.S. Ed., Augusta University
E.Ds., Lincoln Memorial University
Arlen Hart
Program Chair, Automotive Technology
Diploma, North Georgia Technical College
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certification
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
Kye W. Haymore
Program Chair, Paralegal Studies
B.A., J.D., The University of Georgia
Christopher Haston
Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving
TCC, Diploma, Athens Technical College
Elizabeth Heath
Nurse Coordinator, Walton Campus
A.D.N, Athens Technical College
M.S.N., Walden University
Diane Hess
Instructor, Paralegal Studies
B.A., Hamline University
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law
John Heyen
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia
M.A., Piedmont University
Bonnie Bray Hopson
Program Chair, Business Technology
B.S., Albany State College
M.B.E., Georgia State University
Ed.D., The University of Georgia
Melissa Hunt
Instructor, Veterinary Technology
A.A.S., Central Carolina Community College
Michelle Jackson
Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., Atlantic Cape Community College
B.S.N., Walden University
M.S.N., University of Texas
Kevin James
Instructor, Welding
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
Tracy Johnson
Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving
Diploma, Athens Technical College
Robert Jones
Program Chair, Accounting
B.B.A., MAcc., The University of Georgia
Certified Public Accountant
Hayden Kelley
Instructor, English & Reading
B.A., M.A., The University of Georgia
John Kennedy
Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving
Diploma, TCC, Athens Technical College
Krissy King
Instructor, Radiography
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
B.S., Emory University
Edward Kiszka
Program Chair, 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
Instructor, Dental Programs
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
B.S., The University of Georgia
Jeffrey C. Light
Instructor, Veterinary Technology
B.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
D.V.M., Oklahoma State University
Nathan Loyd
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
Nathan Major
Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
Vicky Malone
Instructor, Practical Nursing
A.D.N., Athens Technical College
B.S.N., M.S.N.-TESC, Thomas Edison State College
Carol Marsdea
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N, D.N.D., Augusta University
Jesus Marsdea
Instructor, Criminal Justice Technology
A.A.S, Athens Technical College
B.S., Regents College
M.A., Georgia College State University
Kyle Martin
Instructor, Math
B.S. Ed., M.Ed., J.D., The University of Georgia
Rafael Matiz
Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving
TCC, Northeast Technical Institute
Todd C. McCampbell
Instructor, Computer Information Systems Technology
B.A., Southern Polytechnic University
M.S., Kennesaw State University
Jack McCormack
Coordinator, Simulations & AHA Medical Programs, Emergency Medical Services
A.S., Athens Technical College
B.S., Oregon Tech
Melinda McGee
Program Chair, Practical Nursing
B.S.N., Piedmont University
Leslie McKenzie
Instructor, Early Childhood Care and Education
B.S., M.S., The University of Tennessee at Martin
William K. McNeely, Sr.
Instructor, Business Management
B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia
M.B.A., Brenau University
M.D.I.V., Regent University
Nathanael Mickelson
Instructor, Consumer Economics
B.A., B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas
M.A., The University of Georgia
Coretta Miller
Instructor, Adult Education
B.S., Georgia College and State University
Jennifer Minish
Instructor, Health Information Management Technology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
B.S., University of Cincinnati
Pat Moody
Program Chair, Medical Assisting
A.D.N., North Georgia College and State University
B.S.N., M.S.N., Regis University
Kim Morris
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
Program Chair, Agriculture Science
B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., University of Florida
Michael F. Mouat
Instructor, General Science
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Billy Moyers
Program Chair, Welding
Diploma, North Georgia Technical College
Phillip Myer
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
Vidya Nahar
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., University of Pune, India
M.S., Michigan State University
Ellen P. O'Keefe
Program Chair, Physical Therapist Assistant
B.A., Northwestern University
M.P.T., Baylor University
D.P.T., Temple University
Nicole Parker
Instructor, Microbiology
B.S., Shorter College
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Jack Parsons
Instructor, Air Conditioning Technology
Diploma, Athens Technical College
Andraa' M. Perrin
Program Chair, Nursing
B.S., Paine College
B.S.N., Medical College of Georgia
M.S.N., Georgia State University
Ed.D., The University of Alabama
Don Pruitt
Program Chair, Emergency Medical Services
Diploma, Lanier Technical College
B.A., The University of Georgia
Jeffrey C. Rapp
Program Chair, Bioscience
B.S., The University of Notre Dame
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Ken Roberts
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
Heather Shaw
Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., Athens Technical College
B.S.N., M.S.M., Western Governors University
Kyle Shipman
Instructor, Radiography
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
B.A., The University of Georgia
M.B.A., Western Governors University
Coleman Simmons
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
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., Ed.S., The University of Georgia
M.A. Piedmont College
Frankie Sneeze (2022)
Instructor, Culinary Arts
B.S., The Art Institute of Atlanta
Andrea Speregen
Program Chair, Health Information Management Technology
B.S., Medical College of Georgia
M.B.A., M.H.A., Georgia State University
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certification
Shawana Stanford
Dean, General Education, Online Learning, and Dual Enrollment
B.S., Emmanuel College
M.L.S., Fort Hays State University
Amanda Stanley
Program Chair, Radiologic Technology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
R.T. (R) (ARRT)
Patricia Sterner
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
Instructor, Physics and Mathematics
Diploma, Athens Technical College
B.S., M.S., The University of Georgia
Jonathan Swinsburg
Program Chair, Industrial Systems Technology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
Kenneth Tanner
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., Troy University
Additional graduate studies, Auburn University
Katina Tate
Instructor, Adult Literacy
B.S., Emmanuel College
Cynthia Teddleton
Instructor, Accounting
B.A., Clark Atlanta University
M.A., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., Northcentral University
CPA, CGFM, & Professional Financial Planner Certificate
Gregory M. Thomas
Program Chair, Automotive Collision Repair
Diploma, A.A.S., Athens Technical College
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
I-CAR Platinum Individual Certificate
Anita Thompson
Instructor, Sociology
B.A., Paine College
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Tonya Trapp
Program Chair, Drafting Technology
A.A., Floyd College
B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University
Lara Vaughn
Program Chair, Veterinary Technology
B.Sc., Arkansas State University
D.V.M., Tuskegee University
Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Lisa Vaughn
Instructor, Cosmetology
Diploma, A.A.T., Athens Technical College
B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia
Betty Watts
Program Chair, Social Work Assistant
B.S., Presbyterian College
M.S.W., Washington University
Licensed Master Social Worker
Aaron Watwood
Instructor, Engineering Technology and Applied Science
B.S., The University of Georgia
M.E.M., Duke University
M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Robin Weinrich
Instructor, English
B.A., M.A., Piedmont University
Alan Wheeler
Instructor, English
B.A., M.A., The University of Georgia
Denelle White
Program Chair, Surgical Technology
A.A.S., Guilford Technical Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Lisa White
Program Chair, Early Childhood Care and Education
B.A., Western Kentucky University
M.S., Miami University
Additional graduate studies, The University of Georgia
Janna Whitfield
Instructor, Cosmetology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
Christina Wolfe
Dean, Business, Industry, and Technology
B.A., Louisiana State University
M.A., Pennsylvania State University
Additional graduate studies, University of West Georgia
Leslie Wright
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University
M.S.N., South University
B.S.N., Georgia Regents University