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, Purchasing and Contracts, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance

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

Samuel Actie, Network Administrator, Communication Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

Lydia Adams, Technical Clerk, Student Accounts, Bursar Office, Business and Finance
A.A.S., Business, Nashville State Community College, 2022

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 and Workforce Development 
B.B.A., Economics, Austin Peay State University, 1996
M.S., Management, Troy University, 2006

Jeffrey Alexander, Police Officer, Police and Security Services, Business and Finance

Melvin Alexander, Police Officer, Police and Security Services, Business and Finance

Tamara Allen, Administrative Associate, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 

Howard Anderson, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Management, Business and Finance

Yvonne Anderson, Senior Administrative Associate, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development      

Jessie Angel, Library Assistant III, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development

Noraa Ataher, Systems Analyst II, Enterprise Applications and Infrastructure, 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, Lab Assistant, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Biological Sciences, Mississippi State University, 2019

Victoria Bates, Security Guard, Police and Security, Business and Finance

Candace Battles, Sterile Processing Trainer, Workforce Development and Continuing Education, Academic Affairs & Workforce Development

Jameson Bear, Director, Student Billing & Account Services, Accounting and External Reporting, Business and Finance, Finance and Accounting
A.A.S., Computer Information Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2005
A.A.S., Accounting, Nashville State Community College, 2021

Suzanne S. Belcher, Receptionist, Police/Security Services, Business and Finance

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

Erin Black, College Coach, Welcome Center, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., English Fisk University, 2020
B.A., Political Science, Fisk University, 2020

​Diana Blackburn, Online Systems and LMS Support Administrator, Online Learning, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Literature, University of Central Florida, 2011
B.A., Advertising and Public Relations, University of Central Florida, 2011
M.A., Linguistics, Florida Atlantic University, 2013

Christopher Bledsoe, Manager of Facilities, Facilities Management, Business and Finance

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

Tatyana Bristol, Development Associate, College Foundation, President’s Office

Cory Brunson, Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S., Political Science, Middle Tennessee State University, 2011

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

Matthew Burdette, Security Guard, Police and Security Services, Business and Finance
A.A., Criminal Justice, Nashville State Community College, 2018

Andrew Burton, Student Success Advisor, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2015
M.E., Middle Tennessee State University, 2023

Kenisha Burke, Student Support Manager, Student Success Center/NashGRAD, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
M.A., Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Syracuse University, 2008
Ed.D., education, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2017

Andrew Burton, Student Success Advisor, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2015
M.E., Middle Tennessee State University, 2023

David Butler, Testing Technician II, Testing Center, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Psychology, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2004  

Jeralyn Butler, Recruiter/Completion Advisor, Academic Affairs & Workforce Development
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 Technician, 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

Jeremy Calico, Director of High School Initiatives, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
A.S., University Parallel, Shelby State Community College, 1999
B.A., Communication, University of Memphis, 2002

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

Bonnie Campbell, Institutional Research Analyst, Strategic Analytics and Planning, President Office
B.A., English, Middle Tennessee State University, 2014 

Tiarra Cantrell, Administrative Assistant, Presidents Office

Tiarra Cantrell, Admission and Records Specialist, Admissions, Admissions and Records, Enrollment Management, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Jonathan Carey, , Systems Administrator, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

Rosalinda Carpenter, Student Support Specialist I, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 

Jaclen Christian, Financial Aid Technical Clerk, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 

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

Martail Clayborn, Assistant Director of Technology Operations, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance
B.S., Tennessee State University, 2009

Kaylyn Cole, Admissions & Records Specialist, Admissions & Records, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management

Antonio Coleman, Security Guard, Police and Security, Business and Finance

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

Jayla Crawford, Records Clerk, RAdministrative Assistant, Workforce Development, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development

J. David Crawford, Media Specialist,  Communication 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

John Cunningham, Director of Healthcare Partnership Solutions, Workforce Development, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Business Administration Human Resources Management, Tennessee Technological University, 2011
M.P.S., Professional Studies Health Care Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 2022
Certificate, Health Care Informatics, Tennessee Technological University, 2022

Trey Dalton, Computer Analyst, Enterprise Applications and Infrastructure, 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

Connie Daniel, Sr Administrative Assistant, Human Resources, Presidents Office

TaMecca Dansby, Student Services Specialist I, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development

Angela K Davis, Accounting Associate, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance
Administrative & Business Technology, TCAT – Dickson, 2017

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

Michael Dismore, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Management, Business and Finance

Carolyn Douglas, Administrative Associate, Welcome Center and Career Services, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

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

Vince Dy, Police Officer, Police and Security Services, Business and Finance
B.S., Criminal Justice Administration, Columbia Southern University, 2012

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

Evan J. Espey, Director Access Center, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
M.S., Strategic Communication and Leadership, Belmont University, 2023

Jill Ferrand, Executive 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, Career Services, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S., Liberal Studies, Organizational Leadership and Communication concentration, Middle Tennessee State University, 2020
A.A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2006
Certified Administrative Professional, 2009

Kathy Flick, Director of Accounting and External Reporting, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance 
B.S., Business, Administration, Math and Accounting, Trevecca Nazarene College, 1980
M.A., Accounting, The University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1981
D.B.A., Administration and Dissertation, Columbia Southern University, 2014

Angela Fountain, Associate Vice President Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance
B.S., Accounting, Tennessee Technological University, 2008
M.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 2009

TaShunda Franklin, Manager Professional Learning & Development, Human Resources, President’s Office
B.S., Professional Studies of Organizational Leadership, Lipscomb University, 2014
M.S, Organizational Psychology, University of Hartford, 2024

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

Carly Freeman,  Library Assistant III, Learning Resources Center, Academic Affairs  and Workforce Development 
A.A.  Arts, Western Piedmont Community College, 2018 
B.A. History, Univeristy of Tennessee Knoxville, 2020                                                                                                                                

Gabe Fulgenzio, Media Specialist, Communication Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

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

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

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

Valerie Gomez, Counselor, Welcome Center, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

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

Janessa Graham, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center/NashGRAD, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
M.S., Higher Education, Arkansas State University, 2024

Ruth L. Green, Senior Administrative Assistant, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 

Chuck Hackney, Enterprise System Administrator & Data Analyst, Enterprise Application and Infrastructure, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance
A.A.S., Computer Information Systems, Nashville State Community College, 2009

Rosemary Hackney, Director of Testing, Financial Aid and Regulatory Compliance, Testing Ceneter, 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, Director, Welcome Center, 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, Supervisor, Operations, Facilities Management, Business and Finance
A.A., Secretarial Science, Western Kentucky University, 1976

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

Jenny Heath, Senior Administrative Assistant, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development

Elizabeth Heffington, Librarian, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
M.L.I.F., Rutgers University, 2006

Carol Hines, Senior Administrative Associate, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 

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

Henry Ho, Director of Internal Audit, 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

Scotty Hobbs, Police Officer, Police and Security, Business and Finance

Lakiyra Holt, Dual Enrollment & Federal Work Study Coordinator, Financial Aid, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
M.H.A., Health Care Administration, Austin Peay State University, 2023

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

Kelsie Huffman, 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

Hannah Hurdle, Instructional Designer, Online Learning, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
M.L.I.S., Communication Information Studies, The University of Alabama, 2020

Hurahman Hussain, Student Services Specialist I, Welcome Center and Career Services, Student Services and Enrollment Management

Brad Hyde, Manager, User Support Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

Miranda Inman, Customer Relations Management Administrator, Enrollment Services, 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

Aimee Irvine, Allied Health Educator, Center for Workforce Development & Continuing Education, Academic Affairs & Workforce Development
B.S, Middle Tennessee State University, 2024

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

Jared Irvine, Assistant Director Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs
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

Elizabeth Jerrolds, Access Services Coordinator, Access Center, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S., Education, The University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1998
M.S., Special Education, University of West Florida, 2004
M.S., Education, University of Tennessee Martin, 2009
PhD., Special Education, Liberty University, 2013

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, Officer, Police and Security Services, Business and Finance

Joseph Johnson, Executive Director,Center Workforce Development and Continuing Education, Academic Affairs and Center Workforce Develpment and Continuing Education 
B.S., Biology, Cumberland University, 2002

Sabrina Johnson, High School Initiatives Specialist, High School Initiatives and Dual Enrollment, President’s Office
B.S., Sociology, Murray State University, 2018

Theresa Jolly, Technical Clerk, Dickson Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 

Kiana Jones, Part Time Regular Admissions and Records Clerk, Admissions, Admissions and Records, Enrollment Management, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Lyle Jones, Financial Aid Counselor, Extended Campus, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S., Agricultural Sciences, Tennessee State University, 1995
M.S., Agricultural Sciences, Tennessee State University, 1998

Margaret F. Jones, Dean, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
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

Christopher Karr, Student Services Specialist I, Welcome Center, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Reginald Keller, Maintenance Technician, Operations, Business and Finance

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

Evan Klimko, Network Technician, User Support Services, Business and Finance

Helen Kunkel, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs and Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education 

Mary Caroline Langdon, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center/NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
M.A., International Affairs, Middle Tennessee State University, 2022

Keri Laprairie, Assistant Director, 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

Sierra Leach, Director, Donor Relations and Programs, College Foundation, President’s Office
B.A., Environmental Studies, Pace University, 2019

Brian Lee, Student Resource Manager, Student Success Center, 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, Computer Technician, User Support Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

Elbatoul Lemssaadi, Library Assistant II, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development

Laura Lifsey, Coordinator, Student Loans, 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, Technical Systems Coordinator, Communication Servicess, 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

Sebastian Lower, Security Guard, Police & Security, Business & Finance

Jacob Ludden, Computer Technician, Technologies Services Division, Business and Finance

Peter Lyon, Librarian, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
M.L.I.S., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2020

Steven Magee, Graduation Specialist, Records, Admission and Records, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., Religion, Point Loma Nazarene University, 1989
M.H.R.D., Human Resources Development, Azura Pacific University, 1993

Stephanie Mallonee, Student Success Advisor, Dickson Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Kimberly Malone-Haddox, Director/Associate Dean, North Davidson Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Mamie Martin, Student Account Associate, Student Billing & Account Services,
A.A.S., General Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2016

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

Cassandra Marbury, Senior Administrative Associate, Vice President Academic Affairs and Workforce Development

Dumitru Marin, HVAC Maintenance Mechanic, Facilities Management, Business and Finance

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

Reginald McLain, Computer Technician, User Support Services, Technologies Services Division, Business and Finance 
B.S., Networking Management - Virginia College at Huntsville - Huntsville, Alabama, 2006
M.S., Cyber Security, MS - Virginia College Online, 2010

John Miller, Veterans Affairs Specialist, Records, Admissions and Records, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Ritu Mishra, Human Resources Administrator Recruiting and Compensation
M.S., Business Management, Middle Tennessee State University, 2021

Ryan Moses, Lab Assistant, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
A.A.S., Health Sciences, Volunteer State Community College, 2021

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

Cynthia Moore, Admissions and Records Clerk, 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, 2000
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

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

Louisa Murray, Technical Clerk, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Megan Murray, Business Operations Coordinator, Workforce Development and Continuing Education, Workforce Development, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Communications, Media Studies, California State University Dominguez Hills

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

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

Maryellen Nash, Instructional Designer, Online Learning, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
M.S., Educational/Instructional Media Design, Florida State University, 2006

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

Valerie Olivas, Student Services Specialist I, Welcome Center, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

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

Ryan Parker,Executive Director of Foundation, Presidents’s Office 
A.S., Business Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2019

Sharneka Parker, Enterprise Business Analyst, 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 Supervisor, Police and Security Services, Business and Finance

Seanna Petr, Student Services Specialist III, Welcome Center, 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

Thomas Phelps, Chief of Police, Police and Security Services, Business and Finance
A.A.A., Law Enforcement, Middle Tennessee State University, 1987
B.S., Criminal Justice Administration, Middle Tennessee State University, 1987

Christine Plummer, Account Clerk Supervisor, Student Accounts, , Bursar’s Office, Finance and Accounting, Business and Finance

Alexis S. Pope, Vice President, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S. Education, Tennessee Tech University, 2004
Masters, Education, Tennessee Tech University, 2008
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, Tennessee State University, 2018

Haleigh Portillo, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center/NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.A., International Studies, The University of Alabama, 2019
M.E., International Education Policy and Management, 2023

Emily Qualls, Student Success Advisor, Access Center, Student Life and Student Success
Masters, Professional Studies, Tennessee Tech University, 2024

Rai, Budhi M., Security Guard, Safety and Security, Business and Finance

Charvis Rand, Chief Information Officer, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance
B.B.A., Business Information System, Tennessee State University, 1999

Bazyan Rasheed, Officier, Police and 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

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 and Workforce Development
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 and Workforce Development 
B.S., Biology, Pacific Lutheran University, 1999
Ph.D., Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas, 2004

Elizabeth Rogers, Assistant Director, Enterprise Applications and Infrastructure, Technology Services Division, 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

James Rooks, Officer, Police and Security Services, Business and Finance

Ebony Rose, Student Services Specialist III, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
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 and Workforce Development 
M.S.M., Austin Peay State University, 2006
M.A.Ed, Austin Peay State University, 2011

Dondi Sanders, Student Services Specialist II, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
B.S., Elementary Education, Middle Tennessee State University, 2011

Ranae Schurbon, Student Success Advisor, Student Success /Nash GRAD
B.S., Psychology, Iowa State University, 2012

Hailee Schweickhardt, Sr Administrative Associate, Academic Affairs & Workforce Development

Curtis Scott, Police Lieutenant, Police and Security Services, Business and Finance

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

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

Janine Sherman, Student Services Specialist II, North Davidson Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 

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

Jovanni Shreves, Security Guard, Police and Security, Business and Finance

James M. Shrum, Manager, Communication Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

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

Jarvis Sims, Mail Courier, 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

Lindsay Smith, Student Services Specialist II, Southeast Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development

Mia Sneed, Human Resources Administrator Employee Relations and Equity, 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

Michael Sostre, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center/NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
M.A., Education, Western Kentucky University, 2022

Kati Stafford-Murphy, Student Success Advisor, Student Success Center/NashGRAD
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kentucky, 2020Karen L. Stevenson, Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and WorkfJimmy Su

Samuel Stringfellow, Computer Technician, Communication Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

Jimmy Sugg, Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Management, Business and Finance

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

Danielle Sullivan, Coordinator, Learning Resources Center, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Psychology, Bellarmine University, 2017
M.E., Higher Education Administration, Vanderbilt University, 2020

Michael Sundblad, Dean, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
B.A., Music, North Central College, 2003
M.M., Music, Illinois State University, 2005
D.M.A., Music Education, Boston University, 2020

Anthony Swafford, MaintenanceTechnician, Maintenance and Operations, Facilities Management, Business and Finance

Christina Bou Tayeh, Student Services Specialist, Welcome Center and Career Services, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Sonia Teles, Account Clerk III, Student Accounts, Bursar’s Office, Business and Finance

Alissa Thacker, Student Success Advisor, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 

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

Jenna Thompson, Access Services Coordinator, Access Center, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
B.S., Special Education, University of Illinois Urbana. 2015

Randa Thompson, Senior Administrative Associate, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 

Tammy Thorne, Senior Administrative Assistant, 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

Jeannita Tolbert, Scholarship Coordinator, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S., Business Administration, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2005

Timothy Torok, Police Officer, Police and Security Services, Business and Finance

Bryan Trout, User Support Services, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

John Truong, Executive Director of Facilities, Business and Finance
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Memphis, 2003

Susan L. Tucker, Senior Administrative Associate, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Developments
Certified Administrative Professional, 2006

Robert Tudor, Director, Information Technology/Partnership Solutions and Student Placement, Center of Workforce Development and Continuing Education, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Management Information Systems, Western Kentucky University, 1985

Robert Turnbow, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Management, Business and Finance

Lance Edenhofer, Testing Technician II, Southeast Campus
B.A., English, Belmont University, 2012

Lance Umenhofer, Testing Technician II, Southeast Campus
B.A., English, Belmont University, 2012

Kathleen Urciuoli, Financial Aid Clerk, Financial Aid, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Patricia Vargas, Student Success Advisor, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 

Travis Voorhies, Information Security Officer, Enterprise Applications and Infrastructure,

Technology Services Division, Business and Finance
B.S., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1998

Eric Walker, Central Plant Supervisor, Facilities Management, Business and Finance

Hong Wan, Lab Assistant, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Worforce Development                                                                        
M.S., Chemistry, Middle Tennessee State University, 1997

Jordan Weinstein, Director Grants Development, College Foundation, Presidents Office
B.P.A., Public Administration. University of San Antonio, 2021

Sheryl White-Barnhart, Recruiter/Completion Advisor, Ready to Connect, Center for Workforce Development, Academic Affairs & Workforce Development
B.S., Social Welfare, Behavioral Science, Trevecca Nazarene College, 1986

Donna G. Whitehouse, Dean, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
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

Dyamond Williams, Student Specialist II, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
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, Vice President of Academic Affairs, President’s Office
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

Rochelle Williams, Human Resources Administrator Benefits and Leave, Human Resources, President’s Office
M.B.A., Human Resources Management, Strayer University, 2022

Jeff Winsett, Jr., Technical Systems Coordinator, Enterprise Applications and Infrastructure, Technology Services Division, Business and Finance

Rebekah Witemeyer, Student Services Specialist I, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs

Courtney Woodard, Student Support Manager, Student Success Center / NashGRAD, Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
B.S., Social Work, Austin Peay State University, 2020

Michael Wood, Student Services Specialist III. Dickson and Humphries Extended Campus
B.M., Music Education, Belmont University, 2012

Kevin Woods, Webmaster and Graphic Designer, Communications and Marketing, Business and Finance
B.S., Art, Tennessee State University, 1995

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

Telania Wrigley, Director/Associate Dean, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
M.S., Management, Troy State University, 2005

Nicholas Yancy, Admissions and Records Clerk, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Genna Yonge, Grant Manager, Gear up Grant
B.A., International Studies, University of Alabama, 2020

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

Elizabeth Youngblood, Director of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
A.S., Nursing, Belmont University, 1989
B.S., Nursing, Belmont University, 1991
M.S., Perinatal Nursing, Vanderbilt University, 1992
E.D.D., Professional Practices, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2003

Ellen L. Zink, Director, Marketing, Communications and Marketing, 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, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affair and Workforce Development  
B.S., Agricultural Business, Austin Peay State University, 1996
M.A., Education, Tennessee Technological University, 2011

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

Haleigh Andrews, English Instructor, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Psychology, The University of Tennessee Chattanooga, 2016
M.A., English Literary Studies, The University of Tennessee Chattanooga, 2020

Belkis Barrios, Instructor, Spanish, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affair and Workforce Development 
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, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
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

T. Van Bates, Associate Professor, Surgical Technology, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., English, David Lipscomb University, 1990
Technical Certificate, Surgical Technology, Nashville State Community College, 1995
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Wesley Baxter, Associate Professor, Mathematics, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development   
B.S., Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University, 1995
M.Ed., Administration and Supervision, Middle Tennessee State University, 2005
M.S.T., Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University, 2006
Ed.S. Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership, Middle Tennessee State University, 2009

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

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

Bir Bohara, Assistant Professor Physics, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development      
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, Dickson Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., English, Middle Tennessee State University, 1986
M.A., 20th Century English Literature, University of Sussex, Falmer, England, 1988

Kristen Bradley, Associate Professor, English, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Amy Bryant, Associate Professor, Communication Studies, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Mass Communications, Lipscomb University, 2005
M.S., Mass Communications, Middle Tennessee State University, 2008

Cary Bunt, Associate Professor, Business, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., International Relations, University of California at Davis, 1990
M.Ed., Secondary Education, Vanderbilt, 1997

Jay Chambers, Assistant Professor, Surgical Technology, School of Health Sciences, 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, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Mathematics, William Jewell College, 1979
M.S., Mathematics, Kearney State College, 1982

Guy Coffin, Assistant Professor, Art, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.B.A., Office Administration, Belmont University, 1994
M.B.E., Business Education, Middle Tennessee State University, 1995

Jill Cooksey, Assistant Professor, History, Dickson Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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 and Workforce Development
B.S., Psychology, Union University, 1988
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2000

Audrey Cross,Assistant Professor, Reading, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Bethel University, English, 2005
M.A., Belmont University, English, 2009

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

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

Alexander Daniel, Instructor, Industrial Process Control Technology, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
A.A.S., ICPT, Nashville State Community College, 2014

Robert Donaldson, Associate Professor, Civil and Construction Engineering Technology, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1969
J.D., Law, University of Tennessee School of Law, 1970

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

Thomas Druffel, Director/Instructor, Hospitality, School of Business and Professional Studies, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Hospitality Management, Florida State University, 1975
M.B.A., Business Administration, California State Long Beach, 1991

Sheryl Dusek, Assistant Professor, Economics, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Arts and Humanities, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., French, University of Illinois, 1983
M.A., English as a Second Language, University of Illinois, 1989

David Edgington, Associate Professor, Music, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Music Performance, Charleston Southern University, 1996
M.M., Music Education, Belmont University, 2007

Genevieve El Chaer, Assistant Professor, Surgical Technology, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Lisa Elliott, Instructor, Mathematics, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Mathematics & Professional Education, Austin Peay University, 2012
M.S., Mathematics, Curriculum &  Instruction, Austin Peay University, 2017

Pam Esposito, Instructor, Visual Communications, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.F.A., Design Communication, University of Illinois Chicago, 1988

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

Christie Ferguson, Director/Assistant Professor, Paralegal Studies, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Business, Management and Hospitality, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Courtney Foley, Instructor, Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S.N., Nursing, Harding University, 2019

Kirsten Ford, Instructor, Surgical Technology, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
A.A.S, Nashville State Community College,
B.S., Exercise Science, University of Tennessee at Martin

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

David Gerth, Professor, Business, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Michelle Gillis, Instructor, English, School of Arts and Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A, Mass Communication, Bethune-Cookman University, 1991
M.A., Psychology, University of Florida, 2005
M.A., Fine Arts, Sierra Nevada College, 2019

Doug Godwin, Assistant Professor, Psychology, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Psychology, University of Chicago, 2009
Ph.D., Psychology, Vanderbilt, 2016

Jennifer Goncalves, Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
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, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.F.A., Photography, University of Georgia, 1994
M.F.A., Art, East Tennessee State University, 2011

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

Gail Harris, Assistant Professor, Communications, School of Arts and Humanities, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
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, Assistant Professor, Dual Enrollment, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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 and Workforce Development
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

Janessa Jacobs, Assistatn Professor, Biology, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, 2008
M.S., Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, 2010

Julie R. James, Instructor, Accounting, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.B.A., Accounting, Jackson State University, 2003
M.P.A., Accounting, Jackson State University, 2005

Leslie Kayla James, Instructor, Surgical Technology and Central Processing, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
A. S., General Education, Snead State Community College, 2017
A.A.S., Surgical Technology, Calhoun Community College, 2020

David Jehle, Instructor, Mathematics, School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
M.B.A, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1981
M.A., Mathematics, University of Buffalo, 1976

Molly Jensen, Instructor, Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
A.S., Pre-Nursing, Nashville State Community College, 2017
B.S.N., Nursing, Hardeman University, 2019

Fred C. Jordan, Associate Professor, History, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Karen A. Kendrick, Associate Professor, Administrative Professional Technology, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Arts and Humanities, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Science, Tachnology, Engineering and Mathematics, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Biology, Roanoke College-Virginia, 1992
Ph.D, Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Nevada-Reno, 2008

Michael Knap, Instructor, Mathematics, School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
M.S., Mathematical Sciences, Tennessee State University, 2011

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

John Knox, Associate Professor, Art, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, Associate Professor, English, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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 and Workforce Development
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 and Workforce Development
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, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Nursing, Western Connecticut State University, 1990
M.S., Nursing, University of Hartford, 2015

Rachel Lewis, Instructor, Biology, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Worforce Development 
B.S., Biology, University of Tennessee Martin, 2007
M.S., Biology, Austin Peay State University, 2011

Leda Longwood, Associate Professor, English as a Second Language, School of Arts and Humanities, 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, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, Professor, Associate Professor, History, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

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

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

L. Scott McRoberts, Associate Professor, Art, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Zachary Mills, Instructor, Communications, Southeast Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Print Journalism, Western Kentucky University, 2003
M.Div, Homiletics/Rhetoric, Vanderbilt Univerisity, 2008
M.A., Homiletics/Rhetoric, Vanderbilt Univerisity, 2015
Ph.D., Communications, Northwestern University, 2017

Roslyn Mize, Assocaite Professor, Logistics Management, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University, 1987
Occupational Therapist, Registered, NBCOT; Current Tennessee license

Barbra Mullaney, Assistant Professor, Mathematics, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
M.S., Mathematics Sciences, Tennessee State University, 2006
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Loyola, University, 1995

Emily R. Naff, Associate Professor, Photography, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
B.S., Universal Studies in College of Liberal Arts, Middle Tennessee State University, 1997

Allie Nicole Ndaira, Instructor, OTA, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Health & Rehabilitation Psychology, Faulkner University, 20016

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

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

Laryta Norals, English Instructor, Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
B.A., English, Tennessee State University, 2003
M.A., English, Belmont University, 2005

Maayan Ornath, Instructor, English, School of Arts and Humanities, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development 
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

Harlan Pease, Associate Professor, English, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., English Literature, University of Massachusetts, 2002
M.A., English Literature, Northeastern University, 2005

James Pegler, Instructor, History, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
A.S., History, Columbia State University, 2014
B.A., History, Middle Tennessee State University, 2016
M.A., History, Middle Tennessee State University, 2023

Donald R. Pelster, Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Meghan Perdue, Instructor, Music, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.M., Commercial Violin Performance, Belmont University, 2017
M.M., Commercial Violin Performance, Belmont University, 2019
Ed,D, Education, Lipscomb University, 2023

Marla A. Perry, Associate Professor, Sociology, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Nicholas Plowman, Instructor, Mathematics, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
M.S., Mathematics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2022

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

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

Laura Reid, Instructor, Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
M.S., Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2018

Quincy Rhoads, Assistant Professor, English, School of Arts and Humanities, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., English, Austin Peay State University, 2009
M.A., English, Austin Peay State University, 2011

Eric A. Richardson, Instructor, Music Technology, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, Associate Professor, Biology, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, 2005
M.S., Biology, Austin Peay State University, 2014

James Rollins, Assistant Professor, Psychology, School of Business and Professional Studies, North Davidson Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Psychology, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1983
M.S., Psychology, Tennessee State University, 1993

Stanley Rose, Instructor, History, School of Business and Professional Studies, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Kassidy Schmidt, Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Danny Sensing, Director/Instructor, Industrial Process Control, Humphreys County-Waverly Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development      
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, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Corporate and Organizational Communication, Western Kentucky University, 1993
M.A., Communication, Western Kentucky University, 1996

Yvonne Simerman, Assistant Professor, Sociology, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Social Studies Teaching, University of Indianapolis, 1981
M.A., Sociology, University of Kentucky, 1996

Michele Singletary, Associate Professor, English, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Clarksville Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development      
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

John A Smith, Instructor, Art, School of Arts & Humanities
B.A., English, University of Alabama, 1992
M.A., Art History, University of Alabama, 1999

Omari Smith, Instructor, Computer Science, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
M.S., Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 2020

Marian Soliman, Instructor, Biology, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
M.A., Applied Microbiology, Benha University, 2003

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

Robert Spencer, Instructor, Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
A.A.S, Nursing, Austin Peay State University, 1977
B.S., English, Austin Peay State University, 1977
M.S.N, Vanderbilt University, 1979

Elizabeth Stein, Professor, English as a Second Language, School of Arts and Humanities, Southeast-Antioch Campus, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Katherine Sugg, Instructor, Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
A.S., Nursing, Excelsior College. 2003
B.S., Nursing, University of Tennessee Martin, 2019

Laurie L. Swanson, Associate Professor, Accounting, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Accounting, Tennessee Technological University, 1986
M.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1988
Certified Public Accountant, 2005

Donald L. Turner, Professor, Philosophy, School of Arts and Humanities, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Stephen Wakefield, Instructor, Computer Networking, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
M.S., Computer Science, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 1993

Jack Wallace, Associate Professor, Architectural/Civil Engineering Technology, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affair and Workforce Development
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

Rhonda Watson, Instructor, Healthcare Management, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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 and Workforce Development
B.A., English and Philosophy, Middle Tennessee State University, 1996
M.A., English, Southern Methodist University, 1998

Carl Weitlauf, Assistant Professor, Biology, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.S., Psychobiology, Vanderbilt University, 1999
PhD., Neuroscience, Vanderbilt University, 2005

David Welch, Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems, School 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, Assistant Professor, Biology, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development    
B.B.A., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1996
M.Sc., Mathematical Sciences, Tennessee State University, 2009

Sandra Wills, Associate Professor, Psychology, School of Business and Professional Studies, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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

Mary Wilson-Patton, Professor, English as a Second Language, School of Arts and Humanities, Southeast Campus-Anitoch, Extended Campuses, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
B.A., Integrated Science/Mathematics, Northwestern University, 1982
Ph.D, Neurobiology, Harvard University, 1990

Shuli Zhang, Associate Professor, Biology, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development     
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

Phyllis C. Gobbell, Associate Professor, Emeritus
B.S., Education, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1971
M.A., English, Austin Peay State University, 2002

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

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

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

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