Administration, Faculty, and Staff

Administrative, Professional and Support Staff

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Shanna L. Jackson, President
B.S., Business Administration, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1992
M.B.A., Management, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1993
Ed.D., Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University, 2007

Edward Abel, Stock Clerk III, Purchasing and Contracts, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance

Rebecca A. Abu-Orf, Payroll Manager, Finance and Accounting, Business and Financing

Nejib Adem, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center and NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S. International Relations, Middle Tennessee State University, 2015
M.A., International Affairs, Middle Tennessee State University, 2019

Kathleen Akers, Director /Associate Dean, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.B.A., Economics, Austin Peay State University, 1996
M.S., Management, Troy University, 2006

Tamara Allen, Secretary II, English, Humanities and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs

Yvonne Anderson, Secretary II, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs      

Jessie Angel, Library Assistant III, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs

Keely Apple, System Accounting Analyst, Accounting and External Reporting, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance
B.S., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 2018

Sarah Arthur, Student Services Specialist I, Welcome Center and Career Services, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.S., Psychology, Nashville State Community College, 2018
B.S., Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2020

Noraa Ataher, Systems Analyst II, Information Services and Systems, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance
M.S., Computer Science, Middle Tennessee State University, 2012
M.S., Engineering Technology, and industrial Studies, Middle Tennessee State University, 2017

Carter Ayers, Laboratory Assistant III, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs      

Latoya Bailey, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources, President’s Office
B.A., Human Resources and Business Management, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, 2008

Ashley Baillard, Admissions Clerk, Admissions, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Jameson Bear, Accounting Associate, Accounting and External Reporting, Business and Finance
A.A.S., Computer Information Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2005
A.A.S., Accounting, Nashville State Community College, 2021

Janice Beasley, Admissions Clerk, Admissions and Records, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Suzanne S. Belcher, Supervisor, Information Center, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Lauren Bell, Executive Director, Foundation, Economic and Community Development
B.A., Political Science, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1994

Glenda Bernard, Records Clerk, Admissions and Records, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.S., Austin Peay State University, 2005
B.S., Austin Peay State University, 2007

Danielle Bestfelt, Coordinator, Learning Resources Center, Academic Affairs
B.A.,Psychology, Bellarmine University, 2017
M.E., Higher Education Administration, Vanderbilt University, 2020​

Thomas Bilderback, Security Guard II, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Diana Blackburn, Instructional Support Specialist, Online Learning, Academic Affairs
M.A., Linguistics, Florida Atlantic University, 2013
B.A., Literature, University of Central Florida, 2011
B.A., Advertising and Public Relations, University of Central Florida, 2011

Christopher Bledsoe, Maintenance and Operations Lead, Operations, Business and Finance

Kirstie Boyd, Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.S., Accounting, Columbia State Community College, 2013
B.A., Information Technology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2018
M.S., Computer Science and Quantitative Analytics, Austin Peay State University, 2020

Paul Brennan, Director of Culinary Culinary Arts, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
Associates, Culinary Arts, Pennsylvania Culinary, 1998
B.S., Recreation and Park Management, Pennsylvania State University, 2004
M.S., Sports Studies, High Point University, 2008

Pamela Brownlee, Security Guard II, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Amanda Buckner, STEM Lead Lab Assistant, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.A., English, Belmont, 2012

Emily Bush, Librarian, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
B.A., English Literature, University of Tennessee, 2005  
M.S., Information Science, University of Tennessee, 2007

Jeralyn Butler, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center/NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.A., Psychology, East Mississippi Community College 2012
B.S., Public Health Education and human Science, Mississippi University for Women, 2016
M.E., Adult and Continuing Education Student Affairs in Higher Education 2019

James Buttry, Maintenance Worker, Operations and Maintenance, Business and Finance

Jennifer Byrd, Director, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S., General Business, Lambuth University, 2001
M.A., Liberal Studies, University of Memphis, 2009

 Ashley Campbell, Graduation Specialist, Admissions and Records, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Tiarra Cantrell, Part Time Secretary II, Admissions and Records, Enrollment Management, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Jonathan Carey, Computer Technician I, User Support Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

Carly Carpenter, Library Assistant III, Learning Resources Center, Academic Affairs
A.A., Arts, Western Piedmont Community College, 2018
B.A., History, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2020

Rosalinda Carpenter, Technical Clerk, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

John Cherry, Technical Clerk, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Jaclen Christian, Student Services Specialist I, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Charles Clark, Associate Vice President, Planning and Research, President’s Office
B.A., Sociology, Western Illinois University, 1996
M.A., Sociology, Western Illinois University, 1998

Kelsie Clement, Student Services Specialist II, Welcome Center and Career Services, Enrollment Services, Student Services and Enrollment Management
B.A., Social Work, Salisbury University, 2014
M.S., Social Work, University of Maryland, 2016

Raul Colon Moreno, Student Success Center and NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Brad Corcoran, Director/Associate Dean, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
A.S., Management, Temple Jr. College, 1986
B.S., Management, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1991
M.P.A., Criminal Investigation, City University Bellevue Washington, 1998
POST Certified Police Officer, 1986

J. David Crawford, Multi-Media Specialist, User Support Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance
A.S., Communication Radio and Television, Volunteer State Community College, 2004
B.A., Broadcasting Television and Video Production, Western Kentucky University, 2007

Emily Curtis, Director, Student Accounts, Bursar’s Office, Business and Finance
B.S., Business Administration, Bryan College, 2007 
M.P.S., Professional Studies-Strategic Leadership, Middle Tennessee State University, 2013

Trey Dalton, Computer Analyst, Information Services and Systems,Technology Services Division, Business and Finance
A.S., Information Systems, Volunteer State Community College, 2015
B.B.A., Computer Information Systems, Middle Tennessee State University, 2017

Yukita Dandridge, Technical Clerk, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Heather Davis, Analyst, Budget, Travel and Special Contracts, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance
B.S., Accounting, Cumberland University, 2005

Karina Davis, Student Services Specialist I, Student Success Center and NASH Grad, Student Affairs,Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Janet Dennis, Employment Specialist-Records, Human Resources, President’s Office
Certified Administrative Professional, 2009

Wendy Dierberger, English as a Second Language Program Coordinator, English, Humanities and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., Communications, and Spanish, Michigan State University, 1991
M.A., Teaching English to Speakers Other Languages-TESOL, Michigan State University, 1999

Michael Dismore, Electrician, Maintenance Worker, Operations, Business and Finance

Carolyn Douglas, Secretary II, Welcome Center and Career Services, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Katrina Dubree, Director, Access Center Services, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Sociology, Western Kentucky University, 2008
M.E., Rehabilitation Counseling, Auburn University, 2015
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, 2015

Derrick Dupuis, Director, Institutional Research, Planning and Research, President Office
B.S., Biology, University of Buffalo, 2003
M.S., Computational Biology, University of Buffalo, 2005

James Edwards, Director, Online Learning, Academic Affairs
Ph.D., Education, Indiana State University 2017
MAED, Education, Austin Peay State University, 2011

Tracy Eaves, Security Guard II, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Yasmine Fakhar, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center/NashGRAD, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., English, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2017

Gwendolyn Falin, V.A. Support Specialist, Records, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.S., Pre-Nursing, Nashville State Community College, 2014
B.S., Speech Pathology and Audiology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2017

Jill Ferrand, Director/Affirmative Action, Human Resources, President’s Office
B.A., Paralegal Studies, Saint Mary of the Woods College, 2000

Lisa Fletcher, Secretary II, Career Services Specialist, Welcome Center and Career Services, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S., Liberal Studies, Organizational Leadersihp and Communication concentration, Middle Tennessee State University, 2020
A.A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2006
Certified Administrative Professional, 2009

Angela Fountain, Director, Accounting and External Reporting, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance
B.S., Accounting, Tennessee Technological University, 2008
M.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 2009

Fred Frazier, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center and NASH Grad, Student Affairs, Student Affairs, and Enrollment Management
B.S., Healthcare Management, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1992

Pamela R. Gadd, Library Assistant III, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs 

Shannon Gammon, Assistant Director, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A.A., Family Studies, Central Michigan University, 2002

Carol A. Gentry, Systems Analyst II, Information Services and Systems, Technology Services, Business and Finance
A.S., Data Processing, Nashville State Community College, 1983

Rebecca Girgenti, Administrative Secretary, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Student Affairs Division

Karen Goodman, Assistant Director, Testing Center, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Management and Human Relations, Mid America Nazarene University, 2010 

Adriane D. Gordon, Admissions Lead Worker, Admissions, Admissions and Records, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.S., Computer Accounting Technology, Nashville State Community College, 1997
Certificate of Career Advancement, Accounting Clerk, 2002
Certificate of Career Advancement, Microcomputer Application Specialist, 2002

Donna Gorlier, Technical Clerk, Accounting and External Reporting, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance

Rodney Grayson, Financial Manager, NashGRAD, Student Success Center and NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.A., Accounting, Northeast Mississippi Community College, 2002
B.B.A., Management, Mississippi State University, 2005

Ruth L. Green, Secretary III, Division of Business, Management and Hospitality, Academic Affairs

Chris Griffith, Employment Specialist-Recruitment, Human Resources, President’s Office
B.S., Health and Sport Studies, Miami University, 2004
M.Ed., Secondary Education, Northern Arizona University, 2010

Chuck Hackney, Systems Analyst II, Information Services and Systems, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance
A.A.S., Computer Information Systems, Nashville State Community College

Rosemary Hackney, Scholarship Coordinator, Financial Aid Office, Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., English, Aquinas College, 2009

Evelyn T. Hadley, Special Assistant to the Vice President, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Management and Human Relations, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1996
M.S., Guidance and Counseling, Tennessee State University, 2005

Lindsay Hager, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center and NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.A.S., Political Science, Nashville State Community College, 2016
B.S., Political Science and Public Relations, Belmont University, 2018

William Hamm, Security Guard II, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Brenda K. Harriford, Office Manager, Operations and Maintenance, Business and Finance
A.A., Secretarial Science, Western Kentucky University, 1976

Aaron Hawley, Testing Technician II, Testing Center, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S., Organizational Leadership, Waldorf College, 2015
M.S., Public Administration, Waldorf College, 2019

Thomas Hayden, Associate Vice President, Marketing and Public Information, President’s Office
B.A., History, Hiram College, 1999

Carol Hines, Secretary III, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Jamica Hines, Director/Associate Dean, Southeast Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs 
B.S., Mass Communications, Middle Tennessee State University, 2003
M.Ed., Education-Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University, 2006

Henry Ho, Internal Auditor, Internal Audit, President’s Office
B.B.A., Professional Accounting, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2008
M.P.A., Professional Accountancy, Georgia State University, 2009

Mark Hodges, Manager, Purchasing and Contracts, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance
B.B.A., Economics, Sam Houston State University, 1982
M.B.A., Business Administration, Sam Houston University, 1984

Bill Houston, Manager Maintenance Operations, Operations, Business and Finance
Certificate, Law Enforcement, College of the Redwoods, 1994

Nicole Hubbs, Director, Welcome Center and Career Services, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Psychology, University of Louisville, 2006
M.Ed., Counseling and Personnel Services, University of Louisville, 2008

Timothy Hurt, Maintenance Worker, Maintenance and Operations, Operations, Business and Finance

Hurahman Hussain, Security Guard II, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Mario Hussey,  Police Chief, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance
B.S., Criminal Justice Administration, University of Phoenix, 2019
Certificate, Peace Officer Standards Training-POST, State of Tennessee, 2013

Brad Hyde, Computer Technician II, User Support Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

Miranda Inman, Assistant Director, Admissions, Admissions and Records, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.A., History, Nashville State Community College, 2012
A.S., Middle Grades Education, Nashville State Community College, 2012
B.S., Business Management, Western Governors University, 2017

Howard Ivy, Clerk, Shipping and Receiving, Purchasing and Contracts, Finance and Accounting, Finance and Administrative Services

Jared Irvine, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center and NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
M.A., Psychology-Counseling, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2007

Deanna M. Jackson, Payroll Specialist, Payroll, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance
A.S., Elementary Education, Nashville State Community College, 2006

Kelsey Johansen, Director, Student Life, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Communication and Journalism, Suffolk University, 2015. ME, Higher Education and Student Affairs, University of South Carolina, 2017

Gregory Johnson, Security Guard II, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Joseph Johnson, Executive Director, Workforce Development, Academic Affairs
B.S., Biology, Cumberland University, 2002

Renee Johnston, Admissions and Records Clerk, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Theresa Jolly, Technical Clerk, Renaissance Center-Dickson Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Margaret F. Jones, Dean, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
B.A., Journalism, University of Alabama, 1981
M.A., Reading, University of Alabama, 1985
M.A., English, Tennessee State University, 1992
Ph.D, Literature, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2003

Robin Jones, Secretary II, Marketing and Public Information, President’s Office
Catalog Basic Certification, Digarc University, 2020
Certified Catalog Manager, Digarc University, 2021

Scott Jones, Security Guard II, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Paul A. Kaminsky, Director, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance
B.Sc., Music, Hunter College, 1974
M.B.A., Finance/Information Systems, New York University, 1998

Reginald Keller, Security Guard II, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Bennie Kemp, Police Officer I, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance
Certificate, Law Enforcement, Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy, Virginia, 2011
Certificate, Law Enforcement Officer, Common Wealth of Virginia, 2011
Certificate, Law Enforcement, Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy, 2019
Certificate, Law Enforcement Officer, Peace Officer Standards Training-POST, Tennessee, 2019
A.S., Business Administration, American National University, 2007

Charles Kirkland, Security Guard II, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Bernice Knight, Custodian, Operations, Maintenance and Operations, Business and Finance

Tracy E. Kortuem, Office Supervisor, Workforce Development, Academic Affairs
A.S., Computer Information Processing, Draughons Jr. College, 1996
Microsoft Office User Specialist for Word, 2002

Helen Kunkel, Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs

Keri Laprairie, Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid and Regulatory Compliance, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S., Criminal Justice, Middle Tennessee State University, 2019

Kendred Laws, Financial Aid Clerk, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Brian Lee, Coordinator, Dual Enrollment/Federal Work Study, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Psychology, Western Kentucky University, 2009
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Western Kentucky University, 2011
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Western Kentucky University, 2018

Theodore Lehr, Help Desk Support Technician, User Support Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

Sylvia Lewis, Library Assistant II/Media Technician, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Laura Lifsey, Coordinator, Student Loan, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.A.S., General Education, Lansing Community College, 1998
B.S., Business Administration, Excelsior College, 2009

David E. Lipschutz, Coordinator Technical Systems, Information Services and Systems, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance 
A.S., Computer Accounting Technology, Nashville State Community College, 1984
A.S., Business Data Processing Technology, Nashville State Community College, 1985

Safiullah Lodhi, Instructional Research Analyst, Institutional Research, Planning and Research, President’s Office
B.B.A., Information Systems, Middle Tennessee State University, 2018
M.S., Information Systems, Middle Tennessee State University, 2018

Mary Louis, Assistant Director, Financial Aid and Regulatory Compliance, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S., Business Administration, University at Albany, 2008

Stephanie Mallonee, Technical Clerk, Dickson County Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Kimberly Malone-Haddox, Director/Associate Dean, North Davidson Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Consumer Science Education, Tennessee State University, 1989
M.A., Counseling Psychology Trevecca University, 1989
E.M.B.A., Jack Welch Management Institute, 2018
Ed.D., Organizational Leadership, Argosy University, 2011

Larry Mangrum, Contract, Workforce Solutions, Workforce Development, Academic Affairs
B.A., Psychology, Lipscomb University, 1977
M.Ed., Rehabilitation Counseling, Mississippi State University, 1983

Gregory Manogin, Manager, GEAR UP Grant, Academic Affairs
B.S. Business Administration, Jackson State University, 2009
M.E., Leadership and Organizational Change, Belmont University, 2015

Dumitru Marin, HVAC Maintenance Mechanic, Central Plant, Operations, Business and Finance

Gloria Marshall, Testing Technician II, Testing Center, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.A.S., Computer Science, Elgin Community College, 1976

Carol J. Martin-Osorio, Vice President, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Student Affairs Division
B.S., Social Work, Manchester College, 1980
M.S., Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1992
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Northern Illinois University, 2009

William Matsunaga, Police Sergeant, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance
B.S., English, Middle Tennessee State University, 1997
M.C.J., Criminal Justice Administration, Middle Tennessee State University, 2003

Charles M. May, Librarian, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
B.A., Geography, University of North Carolina, 1974
M.L.S., Library Science, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1976

Paula R. McCord, Secretary III, Workforce Development, President’s Office
A.S., Business Data Processing, Nashville State Community College, 1988

Reginald McLain, Computer Lab Technician, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs 
B.S., Networking Management - Virginia College at Huntsville - Huntsville, Alabama, 2006
M.S., Cyber Security, MS - Virginia College Online, 2010

Matthew McLean, Director/Associate Dean, Renaissance Center-Dickson County Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs 
B.S., Physical Education and Health, Union University, 1992
M.S., Education Administration and Supervision, University of Tennessee at Martin, 2005
Certificate, Community College, Leadership, East Tennessee State University, 2018

Misti D. Meeks, Graduation Specialist, Records, Admissions and Records, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.A., Office Management, Lincoln Christian College, 2004
B.A., Management and Leadership, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2020

Thomas L. Melton, Coordinator, Video Productions, Marketing and Public Information, President’s Office
A.S., Commercial Art, Jackson State Community College, 1981
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College, 1997
Certificate in Audio Visual Technology, Nashville State Community College, 1982

Vicki R. Mendenhall, Computer Technician II, User Support Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance
A.A.S., Communications, Nashville State Community College, 1998

John Miller, Admissions Clerk, Admissions, Admissions and Records, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Franklin (Lee) Mooneyhan, Accounts Payable Associate, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance

Cynthia Moore, Records Clerk, Records, Admissions and Records, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Dawne Moore, Student Success/Veterans Advisor, Student Success Center and NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.S., General Studies, Central Texas College
B.S., Management, Columbia College, 2017

Laura P. Moran, Executive Director, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S., Marketing, Lipscomb University, 2003
M.B.A., Management, Middle Tennessee State University, 2014

Dennis Morgan, Office Manager, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Eric Morgan, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center and NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Psychology, Lyon College, 2011
M.Div., Divinity, Vanderbilt University, 2017
Global Career Development Facilitator, 2018
Certified Professional Resume Writer, 2019

John Murray, Computer Technician I, User Support Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

Jeffrey L. Myers, Security Guard II, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance
A.S., Law Enforcement, Aquinas Junior College, 1982

John Myers, Security Guard II, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Lia Nagge, Student Services Specialist I, Welcome Center and Career Services, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Bachelor of Arts in History, Rhodes College, 2021

Vijay Naik, Manager of Budget, Travel and Special Contracts, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance
B.S., Engineering Physics, Southwestern Oklahoma, 1995
M.B.A., Marketing, University of Memphis, 1998

Terry Naylor, Secretary III, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
Certificate, ACALOG Basic Certification, DIGARC, 2020
Certificate, Certified Catalog Manager, DICARC, 2021

Nikki Nichols, Testing Technician II, Testing Center, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.S., Nashville State Community College, 2020

 Natalie Olsen, Executive Administrative Assistant to the President, President’s Office
B.A., Communications, California State University Fullerton, 1990M.S., Journalism, Northwestern University, 1991

Ryan Parker, Development Officer, Foundation, President’s Office
A.S., Business Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2019

Sharneka Parker, Secretary III, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance
A.S., Business Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2019

DeAndrea Patterson, Student Success Center and NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs, and Enrollment Management

Frank Perry, Security Guard Supervisor III, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Seanna Petr, Student Services Specialist III, Welcome Center and Career Services, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Houston- Clear Lake, 2020
M.S. Ed., Student Affairs Administration, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 2021

Christine Plummer, Account Clerk Supervisor, Student Accounts, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance

Anne Pouliot, Coordinator of Accessible Technology, Access Center, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Visual Arts Management, Notre Dame College of Ohio
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Maegan Puzas, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center and NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S., Biology, University of Massachusetts, 2013
M.A., Teaching, Mount Holyoke College, 2016

Isabella Putman, Web Content Editor/Graphic Designer, Marketing and Public Information, President’s Office
B.S., Web Development, Belmont University, 2018

Bazyan Rasheed, Security Guard II, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Jennifer Rector, Vice President, Business and Finance, President’s Office
B.A., Accounting, Belmont University, 1987
M.B.A., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1995

Andrea Regg, Technical Clerk, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Laurie W. Rhoton, Accountant II, Accounting and External Reporting, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance
A.A.S., Business Management, Nashville State Community College, 1996
A.S., Computer Accounting, Nashville State Community College, 1983
Certified Professional Secretary, 1987

Jeani Rice-Cranford, Science Laboratory Technician, Biology, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, and Dickson Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Biology, Friends University, 1996
MDiv, Vanderbilt Divinity School, 2016
MSE Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kansas, 2018

Sarah Roberts, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Academic Affairs
B.S., Biology, Pacific Lutheran University, 1999
Ph.D., Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas, 2004

Sally A. Robertson, Librarian, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
B.S., History, Belmont University, 1978
M.L.S., Library Science, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1979

April Robinson, Social Services Manager, NashGRAD, Student Success Center and NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Psychology, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2014
M.S., Social Work, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2016

Lauren Robinson, Work Bases Learning Coordinator, Welcome Center and Career Services, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.M.E., Music Education, University of Mississippi, 2008

Elizabeth Rogers, Assistant Director, Computer Services, Business and Finance
B.S., Computer Sciences, Langston University, 1991
M.S., Business Administration-Management Information Systems, California Baptist University, 2002

Justina Rogers, Director, Student Success and NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Communication, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2013
M.S., Higher Education, Florida State University, 2015
Ed.D., Higher Education Leadership and Policy, Vanderbilt University, 2021

Ebony Rose, Student Services Specialist III, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Criminal Justice, University of Alabama, 2012
M.S., Leadership and Management, Amridge University, 2018

Sharley Ross, Technical Clerk, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
M.S.M., Austin Peay State University, 2006
M.A.Ed, Austin Peay State University, 2011

Carol Rothstein, Vice President of Academic Affairs, President’s Office
B.S., Education, Liberty University, 2010
M.A., Management and Leadership, Liberty University, 2012
Ed.D., Educational Leadership: Higher Education Leadership, Frostburg State University, 2016

Courtney “Alexis” Sample, Coordinator, Access Services, Access Center, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., History and Political Science, Rutgers University, 2011
M.Ed., Special Education, Vanderbilt University, 2018

Dondi Sanders, Student Services Specialist II, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S.,

Chris Saunders, Executive Director Operations, Facilities, Business and Finance
B.S.DES., Interior Designer, University of Cincinnati, 1981
M.A., International Business, Webster University, 1998

Leslie Searcy, Security Guard II, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Dianna Shanks, Technical Clerk, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Lisa Shaw, Scholarship Coordinator, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A.A., University Parallel, Nashville State Community College, 2011
B.S., University College, Middle Tennessee State University, 2021

Alhassan N. Sheriff, Database Administrator, Information Services and Systems, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance
A.A.S., Computer Information System Main Frame, Nashville State Community College, 2005
A.A.S., Computer Information System Micro Option, Nashville State Community College, 2006
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Sierra Leone Fourah, Bay College Freetown West Africa, 1993

G. Derrek Sheucraft, Director, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

Shari Shields, Secretary III, Division of Healthcare Professionals, Academic Affairs

Alexander Shotomide, Police Officer I, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance
Certificate, Law Enforcement, Walter State Community College, 2017
Certificate, Peace Officer Standards Training-POST, State of Tennessee, 2018

James M. Shrum, Computer Lab Technician II, User Support Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

Kim Silverman, Associate Vice President, Extended Campuses, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., Economics, Binghamton University in New York, 1988

Jarvis Sims, Clerk, Mail Courier/Copy Center, Purchasing and Contracts, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance

Brent Smith, Student Success Advisor, Student Success and NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., History, Houston State University, 2002
M.S., History, Southern New Hampshire University, 2016

Judy A. Smith, Technical Systems Specialist, Information Services and Systems, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance
A.S., Computer Technology, Nashville State Community College, 1983

Mia Sneed, Compliance and Diversity Officer, Human Resources, President’s Office
B.S.W., Social Work, Belmont University, 2003
M.S.S.W., Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, 2005

Chelsea Spence, Director, Development, Foundation, President’s Office
B.A., Public Relations and Advanced Public Relations, University of West Florida, 2009
M.S., Leadership and Organizations, University of Denver, 2015

Karen L. Stevenson, Dean, Division of Business, Management and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
B.S., Business Education, Ohio State University, 1980
M.A., Educational Policy and Leadership/Business Education, Ohio State University, 1987

Jimmy Sugg, Electrician, Maintenance and Operations, Operations, Business and Finance

Billie J. Sullivan, Dual Enrollment Specialist, High School Initiatives and Dual Enrollment, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Tammy Sullivan, Coordinator, Clinical Placement and Enrollment, Division of Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs

Kathryn Sutton, Technical Clerk, Student Accounts, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance

Anthony Swafford, Maintenance Worker, Maintenance and Operations, Operations, Business and Finance

Alissa Thacker, Student Success Center and NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Kevin Thomas, Director, Admissions and Records, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs, and Enrollment Management
B.S., Religious Studies, Tennessee Temple University, 2001
B.A., History University of Alaska Anchorage, 2007
M.Ed., Administration and Supervision, MTSU, 2018

Candida Thompson, Assistant Director Student Accounts, Bursar’s Office, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance
B.B.A., Business Administration, Belhaven University, 2011
M.B.A., Business Administration, Jackson State University, 2018

Randa Thompson, Secretary III, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Tammy Thorne, Administrative Secretary, Business and Finance
A.S., Banking Technology, Nashville State Community College, 1984

Priscilla D. Tibbs, Assistant to the Director, Welcome Center and Career Services, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee State University, 1987
M.S., Guidance and Counseling, Tennessee State University, 1995
Paralegal Certificate, 2000

Bryan Trout, Computer Technician I, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Academic Affairs

Susan L. Tucker, Secretary III, English, Humanities and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
Certified Administrative Professional, 2006

Robert Tudor, Maintenance Worker, Maintenance and Operations, Operations, Business and Finance
B.S., Management Information Systems, Western Kentucky University, 1985

Troy L. Valentine, Academic Systems Specialist, Information Services and Systems, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

Patricia Vargas, Admissions and Records Clerk, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Ashley Vaughn, Secretary II, President’s Office

Cynthia Waller, Dean, Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs 
B.S., Nursing, Bethel College, 1982
M.S., Nursing, Vanderbilt University, 1997
Ph.D, Nursing, Vanderbilt University, 2011
Certified Critical Care Nurse, 1982

Dyamond Williams, Technical Clerk, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
A.S., Associate of Science, Hopkinsville Community College, 2017
B.S., Healthcare Management, Austin Peay State University, 2019
M.S.M., Austin Peay State University, 2006

Johannah Williams, Dean, Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.A., Computer Science, The University of Mississippi, 2010
M.S., Management and Leadership, Western Governors, 2019
M.S., Computer and Information Science, Alcorn State University, 2004
Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, The University of Southern Mississippi, 2010

Julie Williams, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Student Affairs
B.S.E., Elementary Education, Henderson State University Arkansas, 1987
M.S.E., Early Childhood Education, Henderson State University Arkansas, 1988
Ed.D, Higher Education Administration, Northeastern University Massachusetts, 2013

Paige Williams, Student Services Specialist III, Welcome Center and Career Services, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A. History, Austin Peay State University, 2011

Jeff Winsett, Jr., Technical Systems Coordinator, Information Services and Systems, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

Hong Wan, Lab Assistant, Southeast Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
M.S., Chemistry, Middle Tennessee State University, 1997

Jasema Wordlaw, Scholarships Coordinator, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., History, Tennessee State University, 2008

Telania Wrigley, Campus Coordinator, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
M.S., Management, Troy State University, 2005

Anna Young, Instructional Designer, Online Learning, Academic Affairs
B.A., History and French, Western Kentucky University, 2015
M.A., History, Vanderbilt University, 2017

Heath Ziebell, Testing Technician II, Testing Center, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Political Science, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2017
M.S., Social Science, Troy University, 2020

Kim Zills, Director/Associate Dean, Humphreys County Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
A.S., Administrative Services, Draughons Junior College, 1996
A.S., Psychology, Nashville State Community College, 2005
B.S., Management and Organizational Development, Bethel College, 2007

Ellen L. Zink, Director, Marketing, Marketing and Public Information, President’s Office
B.F.A., Graphic Design, Louisiana Tech University, 1981
M.A.M.S., Biomedical Visualization, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1995

Faculty

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

David Adams, Assistant Professor, Economics, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
B.S., Agricultural Business, Austin Peay State University, 1996
M.A., Education, Tennessee Technological University, 2011

Jesmin Akther, Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.Sc., Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University Dhaka Bangladesh, 2002
M.Sc., Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University Dhaka Bangladesh, 2004
M.S., Chemistry, Tennessee State University, 2007

Eleonora Alvarado, Assistant Professor, Healthcare Management, Division of Business, Management and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
R.N., Nursing, Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing, 1976
B.A., Political Science, Wright State University, 1982
M.H.A., Health Administration, Medical College of Virginia, 1986
Certified Professional Coder, 2005

Belkis Barrios, Instructor, Spanish, Division of English, Humanities and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., Hispanic Studies, York University, 2008
M.A., Hispanic Studies, University of British Columbia, 2011
M.A., Spanish, Vanderbilt University, 2017
Ph.D., Spanish, Vanderbilt University, 2018

René W. Bataille, Associate Professor, History and Geography, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.A., Arts and Civilizations, Lyon III University-France, 1981
M.A., History, Lyon III University-France, 1982
M.A., Geography, Ministre de I ‘Education-France, 1985
French National Certification for Teaching, Lyon III University-France, 1984

Michael R. Bates, Associate Professor, Computer Networking Technology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
A.A.S., Communication Technology, Nashville State Community College,  2003
B.S., MIS Trevecca Nazarene University, 2009
CompTIA A+ Certification, 2002
CompTIA Network + Certification, 2002
Cisco Certified Network Associate, 2016

T. Van Bates, Associate Professor, Surgical Technology, Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs
B.A., English, David Lipscomb University, 1990
Technical Certificate, Surgical Technology, Nashville State Community College, 1995
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Valerie S. Belew, Associate Professor, Division of English, Humanities and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., English/Journalism, Union University, 1982
M.A., English, Tennessee Technological University, 1985

Vickie Bissinger, Assistant Professor, Nursing, Division of Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs
B.S.A., Nursing, Tennessee Technological University, 1990
M.S., Nursing, Austin Peay State University, 2011

Heidi Blaisdell, Associate Professor, Division of English, Humanities and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., English, Ohio University, 2003
M.A., Creative and Media Writing, University of Wales-Swansea, 2007

Amy Blum, Instructor, English, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., English, Radford University, 1996
M.A., English, Radford university, 2000

Bir Bohara, Instructor, Physics, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs      
M.S., Physics, Southern University and A&M College, 2016
Ph.D., Physics, Alabama A&M University, 2019

D. Michelle Bowen, Associate Professor, Associate Professor, English, Renaissance Center-Dickson County Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., English, Middle Tennessee State University, 1986
M.A., 20th Century English Literature, University of Sussex, Falmer, England, 1988

Kristen Bradley, Assistant Professor, English, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Anthropology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2006
M.A., Folk Studies, Western Kentucky University, 2009
Ph.D, English, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2014

Paul Brennen, Director/Assistant Professor, Culinary Arts, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
Associates, Culinary Arts, Pennsylvania Culinary, 1998
B.S., Recreation and Park Management, Pennsylvania State University, 2004
M.S., Sports Studies, High Point University, 2008
Ed.D., Northeastern University, 2017.

Amy Bryant, Associate Professor, Communication Studies, Division of English, Humanities and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., Mass Communications, Lipscomb University, 2005
M.S., Mass Communications, Middle Tennessee State University, 2008

Cary Bunt, Associate Professor, Business, Business, Management and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
A.A., Arts, Martin Methodist College, 1978
B.B.A., Management, Belmont, 1980
M.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1992

Laura Burridge, Associate Professor, English, Division of English, Humanities and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., English, Western Carolina University, 2007
B.S., Psychology, Western Carolina University, 2007
M.A., English, University Tennessee Knoxville, 2009

Kurstin Bush, Instructor, Education, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.A., International Relations, University of California at Davis, 1990
M.Ed., Secondary Education, Vanderbilt, 1997

Jay Chambers, Assistant Professor, Surgical Technology, Division of Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs
B.S., Recreation, Western Kentucky University, 1998
Technical Certificate, Surgical Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2013
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Michael L. Christensen, Instructor, Mathematics, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.A., Mathematics, William Jewell College, 1979
M.S., Mathematics, Kearney State College, 1982

Guy Coffin, Assistant Professor, Art, Division of Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.F.A., Graphic Design, Watkins College of Arts, 2009
M.F. A., Visual Art, Vermont College of Fine Arts, 2017

Beverly L. Collins, Associate Professor, Office Administration, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
B.B.A., Office Administration, Belmont University, 1994
M.B.E., Business Education, Middle Tennessee State University, 1995

Jill Cooksey, Instructor, History, Dickson Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Elementary Education, Mississippi State University, 1991
M.A., History, Mississippi State University, 2015

Robin Cooper-Wilbanks, Assistant Professor, Psychology, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Psychology, Union University, 1988
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2000

Yvonne Cornelius-Thompson, Associate Professor, History, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.A., History, Belmont University, 1977
M.L.A.S., Liberal Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1995

Chris Cosby, Assistant Professor, Mechatronics, Computer Networking Technology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.S., Mathematics and Computer Science, Friends University, 1992
M.B.A., Business Administration, Webster University, 1999
Ed.S, Industrial Education, Pittsburg State University, 2005

Audrey Cross, Instructor, Reading, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., Bethel University, English, 2005
M.A., Belmont University, English, 2009

Brian Curtis, Associate Professor, English, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., English, Austin Peay State University, 2002
M.A., English Literature, Texas Tech University, 2004

Valencia Darnell, Associate Professor, Mathematics, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.S., Computer Science, Murray State University, 2008
M.S., Mathematics, Eastern Kentucky University, 2011 

Robert Donaldson, Associate Professor, Civil and Construction Engineering Technology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering, University of South Florida, 1980
M.C.E., Civil Engineering, University of South Florida, 1999

G. Howard Doty, Professor, Business, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
B.S., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1969
J.D., Law, University of Tennessee School of Law, 1970

Hamid Doust, Associate Professor, Mathematics, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs      
B.S., Business and Banking, School of Banking, Iran, 1976
M.S., Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University, 1981

Thomas Druffel, Director/Instructor, Hospitality, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
M.B.A., Business Administration, California State Long Beach,1991
B.S., Hospitality Administration, Florida State University, 1977.

Sheryl Dusek, Assistant Professor, Economics, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
B.A., Economics, William Smith College, 1985
B.A., Psychology, William Smith College, 1985
M.A., Economics, Clemson University, 1986

Diane M. Eagle-Tunceren, Associate Professor, English as a Second Language, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., French, University of Illinois, 1983
M.A., English as a Second Language, University of Illinois, 1989

David Edgington, Associate Professor, Music, Division of English, Humanities and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., Music Performance, Charleston Southern University, 1996
M.M., Music Education, Belmont University, 2007

Genevieve El Chaer, Instructor, Surgical Technology, Division of Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs
A.A.S., General Technology, Nashville State Community College 2014
Technical Certificate, Surgical Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2011
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Certified National Surgical Technologist

Pam Esposito, Instructor, Visual Communications, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technologies, Academic Affairs
B.F.A., Design Communication, University of Illinois Chicago, 1988

Bryan L. Evans, Instructor, CAD Engineering Technologies, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
A.S., Mechanical Engineering, Nashville State Community College, 1994

Christie Ferguson, Director/Instructor, Paralegal Studies, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
A.A.S., Accounting, Utah Valley State University, 2000
B.B.A., Business Administration, Strayer University, 2010
J.D., Law, Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2014

Denise Farrell, Instructor, Psychology, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.S., Exercise Science, Belmont University, 1999
M.S.A., Sports Administration, Belmont University, 2007

Christie Ferguson, Instructor, Paralegal Studies, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality
A.A.S., Accounting, Utah Valley State University, 2000
B.B.A., Business Administration, Strayer University, 2010
J.D., Law, Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2014

Melissa Fleck, Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
A.S., Early Childhood Education, Nashville State Community College, 2005
B.S., Biology, Austin Peay State University, 2002
M.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Tennessee Martin, 2013

Kwaku Forkuo-Sekyere, Associate Professor, Mathematics, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Mathematics, Manchester College, 1981
M.S., Mathematics, University of Tennessee, 1982
M.S., Statistics, Ohio State University, 1987

Desiree Genter, Assistant Professor, Biology, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
M.S. Biological Sciences, California Polytechnical State University, 2019
B.A. Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkely, 2012

David Gerth, Professor, Business, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
B.E., Engineering Science, Vanderbilt University, 1972
M.B.A., Business Administration, Brigham Young University, 1977
Ed.D, Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee State University, 2014

Michael Glenn, Instructor, Surgical Technology, Division of Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs
A.A.S., Surgical Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2018
B.A., Psychology, The University of Memphis, 2008
Certificate Surgical Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2018

Doug Godwin, Instructor, Psychology, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.A., Psychology, University of Chicago, 2009
Ph.D., Psychology, Vanderbilt, 2016

Jennifer Goncalves, Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
A.S., Elementary Education, Volunteer State Community College, 2012
B.S., Liberal Studies, Middle Tennessee State University, 2013
M.S., Child and Family Studies, University of Southern Mississippi, 2015

Beth Gorham, Associate Professor, Photography and Visual Communications, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.F.A., Photography, University of Georgia, 1994
M.F.A., Art, East Tennessee State University, 2011

J. Jeffrey Green, Associate Professor, Biology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.A., Psychology, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 2002
B.S., Biology, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 2002
M.S., Biology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2004

Emma Greene, Assistant Professor, Nursing, Division of Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs
B.S.N., Nursing, Western Kentucky University, 2007
M.S.N., Nursing, Austin Peay State University, 2014

Gail Harris, Instructor, Communications Studies, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., Liberal Arts, Chicago State University, 2006
M.A., Communications, Governors State University, 2008
M.A., Higher Education and Administration, Governors State University, 2012

Mark Helm, Instructor, Dual Enrollment, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technologies, Academic Affairs
B.A., Literature, Stockton State College, 1985
M.F.A., Creative Writing, The American University, 1989

Thomas Holmes, Assistant Professor, English, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., English, State University of New York College at Oneonta, 1992
M.A., English, The College at Brockport State University of New York, 1995
M.F.A., Creative Writing, Eastern Washington University, 2004
Ph.D., English, The University of Southern Mississippi, 2016

Luke Horsley, Instructor, Mathematics, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.S., Mathematics, Belmont University, 2009
M.S., Mathematics, University of Alabama, 2013

Janessa Jacobs, Instructor, Biology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.A., Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, 2008
M.S., Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, 2010

Fred C. Jordan, Associate Professor, History, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.A., History, University of Colorado, 1983
M.A., History, University of Tennessee, 1987
I.M.B.A., International Business, University of Memphis, 1996
M.A., Spanish, University of Tennessee, 1999

Jayasrividhya Kandasamy, Instructor, Mathematics, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.S., Mathematics, Bharadhidasan University, 1997
M.S., Mathematics, Bharadhidasan University, 1999
M.P.,  Mathematics, Bharadhidasan University, 2001

Ayesha Keller, Assistant Professor, Social Work, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.S.E.D., Secondary English Education, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2002
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004

Karen A. Kendrick, Associate Professor, Administrative Professional Technology, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
B.B.A., Business and Accounting, University of Montevallo, 1978
M.B.E., Business Technology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2002
Tennessee Teacher’s License, 2004
MOS Master, 2003

Michael A. Kiggins, Assistant Professor, English, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Psychology, University of Memphis, 1997
M.F.A., Creative Writing in Fiction, University of Memphis, 2002
M.T.S., Vanderbilt University Divinity School, 2010

Gracie King, Associate Professor, Biology, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Biology, Roanoke College-Virginia, 1992
Ph.D, Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Nevada-Reno, 2008

Jennifer A. Knapp, Associate Professor, Biology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.S., Zoology, Clemson University, 1989
Ph.D, Cell Biology, Vanderbilt University, 1997

John Knox, Associate Professor, Art, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., Sculpture/Printmaking, University of North Carolina, 1991
M.F.A., Painting, Savannah College of Arts and Design, 1997

Paul C. Koulakov, Associate Professor, Accounting, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
B.B.A., Business/Finance, Belmont University, 1980
M.B.A., Business/Accounting, Tennessee State University, 1986
Secondary Education Certification, Mathematics, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1991
Secondary Education Certification, Business, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1991
Real Estate Broker, Tennessee, 1986
Certified Professional Accountant, Tennessee, 1991

Robert Ladd, Assistant Professor, English, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., English, Austin Peay State University, 2010
M.A., English, Austin Peay State University, 2014

Robyn Leigh Lear, Assistant Professor, English, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., English, Belmont University, 2011
M.A., Austin Peay State University, 2016

Philip K. Lee, Associate Professor, Accounting, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., Religion, Freed-Hardeman University, 1983
B.B.A., Accounting, University of Memphis, 1987
M.A., Accounting/Information Systems, Middle Tennessee State University, 1995
Certified Public Accountant, 1990

Michelle C. Lenox, Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.S., Psychology, Tennessee State University, 1979
M.S., Clinical Psychology, Southern Illinois University, 1982
M.B.A, Marketing, Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University, 1988

Diane Leonard, Assistant Professor, Nursing, Division of Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs
B.S., Nursing, Western Connecticut State University, 1990
M.S., Nursing, University of Hartford, 2015

Rachel Lewis, Instructor, Biology, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Biology, University of Tennessee Martin, 2007
M.S., Biology, Austin Peay State University, 2011

Eric Limbird, Instructor, Biology, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Plant and Soil Science, Middle Tennessee State University, 2013
M.S., Biology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2017

Leda Longwood, Associate Professor, English as a Second Language, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., Religion/German, Earlham College, 1992
M.A., Teaching English as a Second Language, Northern Arizona University, 1998

Devora D. Manier, Associate Professor, English as a Second Language, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., German and Literature, University of Pennsylvania, 1990
M.S., Applied Linguistics and English as a Second Language, Georgia State University, 1995

David Markwell, Associate Professor, Associate Professor, History, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.A., History, University of Illinois-Springfield, 2002
M.A., History, University of Illinois-Springfield, 2004
Ph.D, Historical Studies, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 2010

J. Landon Mason, Assistant Professor, History, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Communications, Austin Peay University, 2007
M.A., Military History, Austin Peay University, 2010

Connie F. Mathews, Associate Professor, English as a Second Language, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., English/Spanish, Vanderbilt University, 1997
M.A., Linguistics/Teaching English as a Second Language, Ohio University, 2002

Dana (Dee) McGraw, Instructor, English, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.S., Psychology and English, Belmont University, 1975
M.A., English, Texas Tech University, 1979
M.T.S., Theological Studies, Vanderbilt University, 1990
Ph.D, Women’s Studies, Emory University, 2007

Richard G. McKinney, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.A., Physics/French, Middle Tennessee State University, 1979
M.S., Engineering Technology, East Tennessee State University, 1999

L. Scott McRoberts, Associate Professor, Art, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
A.A. / A.S., Commercial Arts, Dutchess Community College, 1990
B.F.A., Ceramics, Middle Tennessee State University, 1993
M.F.A., Ceramics, State University of New York-New Paltz, 2000

Agnetta Mendoza, Associate Professor, English, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., The Ethiraj College, University of Madras, 1981
M.A., English Literature, The Ethiraj College, University of Madras, 1983
M. Phil., English Literature, Madras Christian College, 1985

Gena Messersmith, Assistant Professor, English, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., English, Austin Peay State University, 2002
M.A., English, Austin Peay State University, 2006

Roslyn Mize, Assistant Professor, Logistics Management, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality
B.S., Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana State University, 1999
M.B.A., Business Administration, Middle Tennessee State University, 2007

Cynthia Morgan, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, Division of Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs
B.S., Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University, 1987
Occupational Therapist, Registered, NBCOT; Current Tennessee license

Barbra Mullaney, Instructor, Mathematics, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
M.S., Mathematics Sciences, Tennessee State University, 2006
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Loyola, University, 1995

Emily R. Naff, Associate Professor, Photography, Division of English, Humanities and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.S., Universal Studies in College of Liberal Arts, Middle Tennessee State University, 1997

Jim Needham, Associate Professor, Mathematics, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs      
B.A., Mathematics, Knox College, 1987
M.S., Mathematics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1989

Eli Nettles, Professor, Mathematics, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.S., Mathematics, University of Kentucky, 1992
M.S., Mathematics, University of Alabama, 1997
Ph.D, Mathematics, University of Alabama, 1999

Maayan Ornath, Instructor, English, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
A.S., Technology Education, State University of New York at Genesee Community College, 2003
B.A., Technology Education, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2003
M.A., Technology Education, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2005

Peter Ortner, Instructor, Electrical Engineering, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
A.S., General Education, State University of New York at Genesee Community College, 2002
B.S., Technology Education, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2003
M.S., Technology Education, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2005

Robert S. Overall III, Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
A.S., Business Data Processing, Nashville State Community College, 1988
B.A., Management, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1993
B.S., Criminal Justice, Tennessee State University, 1994
MCJ, Criminal Justice Administration, Middle Tennessee State University, 2001
A+ Certification, POST Certification
CPP Certified Computer Forensics Examiner, 2005

Melissa Paty, Instructor, Nursing, Division of Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs
B.S.N., Nursing, Vanderbilt University, 1973
M.S.N., Psychology Nursing, Vanderbilt University, 1974
Psychology Nurse Practitioner Certificate, Meharry Medical College, 1976

Jennifer Paulk, Assistant Professor, History, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., Foreign Languages, Austin Peay State University, 2006
M.A., Military History, Austin Peay State University, 2009

Harlan Pease, Associate Professor, English, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., English Literature, University of Massachusetts, 2002
M.A., English Literature, Northeastern University, 2005

Donald R. Pelster, Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.E., Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1969
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1976
Ph.D, Control Systems, Vanderbilt University, 1980
Registered Professional Engineer, 1983

Nakisa Pergram, Assistant Professor, Speech, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., Communication Production, Morehead State University, 2004
M.A., Communication, Morehead State University, 2006

Marla A. Perry, Associate Professor, Sociology, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.A., Political Science, Iowa State University, 1997
B.S., Sociology, Iowa State University, 1997
M.S., Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University, 2000
M.S., Sociology, Iowa State University, 2004
Certification in Public Management, Iowa State University, 2001
Scholar in Preparing Future Faculty, Iowa State University, 2005

Janusz A. Polanowski, Associate Professor, Philosophy, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., Philosophy and Religion, University of Georgia, 1993
M.A., Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 2000
Ph.D, Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 2008

Karen Powers, Assistant Professor, Accounting, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality
A.A., Business, Cuvahoga Community College, 1979
B.A., Business, Baldwin-Wallace College, 1983
M.A., Business Education, Tennessee State University, 2003
Certified Public Accountant, 1985

Jessica Rabb, Professor, Biology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.A., Biology, Swarthmore College, 1992
M.A., Secondary Education, University of Mississippi, 1996
Ph.D, Biological Sciences of Public Health, Harvard University, 2000

Eleni Reid, Instructor, English, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., English, Philosophy, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2011
Ph.D., English, Baylor University, 2019

Quincy Rhoads, Assistant Professor, English, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., English, Austin Peay State University, 2009
M.A., English, Austin Peay State University, 2011

Anna Richards, Instructor, Nursing, Division of Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs
B.L.N., Biology, Baker University, 2013
M.A., R.N., Nursing, Vanderbilt University, 2016

Eric A. Richardson, Instructor, Music Technology, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
A.A.S., General Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2006
Master Recording Certification, Conservatory for Recording, Arts and Sciences, 1992
Digidesign Pro Tools HD 7 Operator Certification, Digidesign, 2006

Amelia Rinehart, Assistant Professor, Biology, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, 2005
M.S., Biology, Austin Peay State University, 2014

Dale R. Rogers, Assistant Professor, Visual Communications, Division of English, Humanities and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.S., Mechanical Drafting, Alabama A&M University, 1989
M.Ed., e-Learning Technology, Jones International University, 2006
Certificate, Master Reviewer Recertification, Quality Matters Program, 2015

James Rollins, Instructor, Psychology, Renaissance Center-Dickson County Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., Psychology, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1983
M.S., Psychology, Tennessee State University, 1993

Stanley Rose, Instructor, History, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Social Science, Coppin State University, 1969
M.A., History, Howard University, 1993
Ph.D, History, University of Illinois-Chicago, 2002

Ruben Saroukhanian, Assistant Professor, Computer Networking Technology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Cisco Academy Certification, CompTIA A+ Certifications, CompTIA Network+,CompTIA Security+
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
M.A., Radio Physics and Electronics, Yerevan State University Armenia, 1984
M.A., International Affairs, Comparative and Regional Studies, American University-Washington DC, 1998

John Savage, Instructor, Mechatronics, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
A.S., Electronics Technology, Nashville State Community College, 1984
B.S., Mathematics, Austin Peay State University, 2007
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 2011
M.S., Management, Austin Peay State University, 2009

Kassidy Schmidt, Instructor, Early Childhood Education, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.A., Human Development-Child Development Track, California State University-San Bernardino, 2016
B.A., Psychology, California State University-San Bernardino, 2016
M.A., Child Development, California State University-Los Angeles, 2018

Ellen Schoen, Assistant Professor, Nursing, Division of Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs
A.S., Nursing, Aquinas, 2001
B.S., Nursing, Georgetown University, 2013

Elizabeth Schoenfeld, Assistant Professor, Biology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.S., Microbiology, Mississippi State University, 2007
Ph. D., Microbiology, Immunity and Parasitology, Louisiana State University, 2012

Danny Sensing, Instructor, Industrial Process Control, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
A.A.S., Industrial Process Control Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2012
Certification, Craft Pipefitting Instructor, National Center of Construction Education and Research, 2018
Certification, Craft Millwright Instructor, National Center of Construction Education and Research, 2018
OTI-510, Standard for the Construction Industry, OSHA Training Institute Education Centers-Volunteer State Community College, 2014
OSHA 500, Trainer Course for Construction Industry, OSHA Training Institute Education Centers-Volunteer State Community College, 2017
Master Trainer, National Center of Construction Education and Research, 2020
Assessment Administrator, National Center of Construction Education and Research, 2020

Piper Sesnan, Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Occupational Therapy, Division of Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs
B.S., General Studies, Arkansas State University, 2000
O.T.D., Occupational Therapy, Belmont University, 2003
Occupational Therapist, Registered, AOTA; Current Tennessee license

Flora Setayesh, Professor, Chemistry, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs      
B.S., Chemistry, Middle Tennessee State University, 1992
M.S., Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, 1995
Ph.D, Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, 1997

Neely Ann Sheucraft, Associate Professor, Speech, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., Corporate and Organizational Communication, Western Kentucky University, 1993
M.A., Communication, Western Kentucky University, 1996

Robert Siegel, Instructor, Culinary Arts, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., Molecular Biology, Vanderbilt University, 1973
Certified Executive Chef, American Culinary Federation, Educational Institute, 1998

Yvonne Simerman, Assistant Professor, Sociology, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.A., Social Studies Teaching, University of Indianapolis, 1981
M.A., Sociology, University of Kentucky, 1996

Michele Singletary, Associate Professor, English, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.S., Business Administration Finance and Banking, University of Arkansas, 1990
M.F.A., Creative Writing, University of the South, 2019
M.A., English, Tennessee State University, 2002

Elizabeth Slade, Assistant Professor, Biology, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
A.S., Biology, Northeast State Technical Community College, 1996
B.S., Medical Technology, Austin Peay State University, 2010
M.S., Biology, Austin Peay State University, 2014

Derek K. Smith, Professor, Mathematics, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs      
B.S., Mathematics, Manhattan College, 1995
M.S., Mathematics, University of Tennessee, 1998
Ed.S, Mathematics Education, Florida State University, 2001
Ph.D. Mathematics Education, Middle Tennessee State University, 2017

Maria C. Smith, Associate Professor, Mathematics, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Academic Affairs
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 1991
M.A., Education-Curriculum and Instruction, Austin Peay State University, 1994

Katherine Sorenson, Associate Professor, English, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., English and Education, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1992
M.S., Reading, University of Central Arkansas, 2005

Keith Steffens, Instructor, Computer Networking Technology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.S. Computer Networking, Strayer University, 2006;
CISCO Certified Network Associate
CompTIA A+ Certified

Elizabeth Stein, Professor, English as a Second Language, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., Art History/History, Trinity University, 1988
M.A., English/English as a Second Language, University of Memphis, 2001
Ph.D, English/Applied Linguistics, University of Memphis, 2010

Laurie L. Swanson, Associate Professor, Accounting, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
B.S., Accounting, Tennessee Technological University, 1986
M.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1988
Certified Public Accountant, 2005

Marylou Tate, Assistant Professor, Culinary Arts, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Academic Affairs
B.A.A., Business/Accounting, Cleveland State University, 1983
A.O.S., Culinary Arts, Johnson and Wales University, 1990

Donald L. Turner, Professor, Philosophy, Division of English, Humanities, and Creative Technology, Academic Affairs
B.A., Religion, The University of the South-Sewanee, 1993
M.S., Education, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1995
Ph.D, Philosophy, University of Denver, 2005

Jack Wallace, Associate Professor, Architectural/Civil Engineering Technology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.F.A., Studio Art, Ohio University, 1974
M.F.A., Studio Art, Northern Illinois University, 1978
M.A., Architecture, Miami University, 1984
Registered Architect, State of West Virginia, 1996 to present

Tim Walls, Instructor, PTEC, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 1982
Certificate, Instrumentation Technician, National Center for Construction Education and Research, 2015
Certificate, Industrial Electrician, National Center for Construction Education and Research, 2015

Rhonda Watson, Instructor, Healthcare Management, Division of Business, Management, and Hospitality, Academic Affairs
BMSc, Health Record Administration, Emory University, 1978
Library Media Specialist Endorsement, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2005
M.S., Library and Information Studies, Florida State University, 2003
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), AHIMA, 1978

Bridgette E. Weir, Associate Professor, English, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., English and Philosophy, Middle Tennessee State University, 1996
M.A., English, Southern Methodist University, 1998

David Welch, Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
A.A.S., Computer Information Systems, Nashville State Community College, 1996
B.S., Aerospace Technology, Middle Tennessee State University, 1983
M.S., Management information Systems, Strayer University, 2007
Microsoft® Certified Professional, 1998

Leah Welker, Instructor, Biology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
A.S., Science and Arts, Illinois Eastern Community College, 2010
B.A., Psychology, Eastern Illinois University, 2013
M.S., Biological Science, Eastern Illinois University, 2017

Christina Weston, Associate Professor, Mathematics, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs      
B.B.A., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1996
M.Sc., Mathematical Sciences, Tennessee State University, 2009

Donna G. Whitehouse, Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Division of Healthcare Professions, Academic Affairs
B.S.O.T., Occupational Therapy, University of Tennessee at Memphis, 1990
M.H.A., Health Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1996
Occupational Therapist, Registered, NBCOT; Current Tennessee license

Sandra Wills, Assistant Professor, Psychology, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.A., Management/Human Relations, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1998
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2002
Ph.D, Human Services/Counseling, Capella University, 2012

Dale Wilson, Instructor, Process Control Technology, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Rice University, 1980

Mary Wilson-Patton, Associate Professor, English as a Second Language, Southeast Campus-Anitoch, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
B.A., English, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1986
B.A., Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1986
M.A., Community Education, Appalachian State University, 1990
Ph.D, Multilingual/Multicultural Education (TESOL), Florida State University, 2000

Mary D. Womack, Instructor, Biology,Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs
B.A., Integrated Science/Mathematics, Northwestern University, 1982
Ph.D, Neurobiology, Harvard University, 1990

Shuli Zhang, Assistant Professor, Biology, Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs      
B.S., Agronomy, Beijing Agricultural College, 1985
M.S., Agronomy, Louisiana State University, 2000
M.S., Systems Science, Louisiana State University, 2003
Ph.D., Plant Pathology, Louisiana State University, 2004

Faculty Emeritus

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Louis J. Blecha, Professor Emeritus
B.A., English, Bethany College, 1958
M.A., English, University of Kansas, 1967

B. Alice Church, Associate Professor Emeritus
B.A., English and German, University of Tennessee, 1972
M.A., English, Vanderbilt University, 1973
Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Instructor, Certification, 1998

Lillian Dibblee, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Mathematics, Missouri Valley College, 1965
M.A., Mathematics, Purdue University, 1971

Samuel C. Gant, Professor Emeritus
B.A., English, David Lipscomb University, 1961
M.A., English, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1963
Ph.D, English, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1977

Barbara M. Gershowitz, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1974
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1983
Certified Public Accountant, 1980

Wanda T. Grissom, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1975
State of Tennessee Teachers License, 1975

Everett G. House, Professor Emeritus
B.A., Mathematics, Southern Illinois University, 1964
M.A., Mathematics, University of Cincinnati, 1970

Susan S. Jones, Professor Emeritus
B.A., Mathematics, Murray State University, 1969
M.S., Mathematics, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1978
Ed.D, Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee State University, 1994

Robert McDow, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Chemistry, Memphis State University, 1965
M.A., Physical Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, 1970
Ph.D, Physical Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, 1971

Linda H. Marable, Professor Emeritus
B.A., Mathematics, David Lipscomb University, 1967
M.A., Mathematics, Vanderbilt University, 1971
Ed.D, Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee State University, 1994

Charles E. McSurdy, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Mathematics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1964
M.S., Mathematics Education, Radford University, 1967
Ed.D, Mathematics Education, University of Virginia, 1975

Jim Pack, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University, 1966
M.S., Mathematics, Southern Illinois University, 1968

Arlene Pelton, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1974

Quenton Pulliam, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Economics, Belmont University, 1975
M.B.E., Economics, Middle Tennessee State University, 1977
State of Tennessee Teachers Certificate

Ursula Roden, Professor Emeritus
M.A., Mathematics, University of Texas, 1969

Joe R. Taylor, Professor Emeritus
A.S., Business Administration, Martin College, 1960
B.S., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1962
Certificate in Data Processing, Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals, 1973

Gwyn Tilley, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Office Administration, David Lipscomb University, 1964
M.A., Business Administration, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1968

Art Ward, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Physics, Texas Western College, 1964
M.S., Physics, Vanderbilt University, 1978

Wallace Wilson, Professor Emeritus
B.E., Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1957
M.S., Civil Engineering, Lehigh University, 1958
Ph.D, Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1967
Registered Professional Engineer, 1967