Catalog 2024-2025

Faculty

William Abney
Instructor, English
B.A, M.Div., Mercer University
M.A., The University of Georgia; Western Michigan University
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
M.F.A., Bay Path University
M.L.A., Texas Christian University
M.S. University of Ohio

Grace Pokoo-Aikis 
Instructor, Engineering Technology and Applied Science
B.A., Austin College
M.S., Texas A&M University

Lisa Allgood 
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University
M.S.N., South University

Katie Archer
Instructor, First Semester Seminar / Employability Skills
B.S., Emmanuel College
M.S., University of North Alabama

Jogia Bandyopadhyay 
Instructor, Mathematics
B.Sc., University of Calcutta
M.Sc., Indian Institute of Technology

 

John Barner 
Instructor, Social Work Assistant
B.S., M.S.W., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Brent Beall 
Instructor, Chemistry
B.S., Piedmont College
Ph.D., East Carolina University

Teresa Bowles 
Program Chair, Cosmetology
Diploma, Athens Technical College
B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia

Cara Bradberry 
Instructor, Health & Anatomy
B.S., Kennesaw State University
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Paul Brookshire 
Instructor, Health & Anatomy
B.S., M.S., North Georgia College & State University

Olivia B. Brown 
Program Chair, Business Management and Marketing
A.S., B.A.S., Clayton State University
M.S.M., Tory University

Jamie Bruce 
Instructor, Automotive Technology
B.S., Emmanuel College

John Bryan 
Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology
B.A., M.S., DVM, The University of Georgia

Matthew Burkhalter 
Instructor, DAP History
B.A., The University of the South
M.A., Florida State University

Billy Byrd 
Program Chair, Commercial Truck Driving
Diploma, Akers Computer Institute
Technical Certificate of Credit, Athens Technical College

Diana Carman 
Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant
B.A., Furman University
B.S., Georgia State University
D.P.T., University of South Alabama

Doris Clark 
Instructor, Nursing
Diploma, Buffalo General School of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Daemon College

Candace Coker 
Instructor, Dental Programs
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
B.A., Clayton State University

Harry Cole 
Instructor, Computer Programming
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Ph.D., Andersonville Seminary

Kimberly David 
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., East Tennessee State University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix-Honolulu
Ed.D, Chamberlain University School of Nursing

Jennifer Davis 
Program Chair, Dental Programs
A.S., Darton College
B.A.S.D.H., St. Petersburg College
M.S.A.H.. East Tennessee State

Maria Davis 
Instructor, Adult Education
B.S., Mercer University

Charles Dawson 
Program Chair, Diesel Equipment Technology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certification
Ford Senior Master Technical

John Ebert
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., Stockton University
M.S., University of Texas Rio Grande
Ph.D., University of Memphis

Jeremy Fajman
Instructor, History, Communication Studies, and Theater
B.S., Wayne State College
M.A., University of Central Missouri
M.A., University of South Dakota

Randall Joseph Fameree II 
Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic

Michael Fleming 
Instructor, Industrial Systems
Diploma, Athens Technical College

Carrie Fowler 
Instructor, Economics
B.S.A., M.S., The University of Georgia

Gerry Lynn Franks 
Instructor, Health Information Management Technology
B.S., Macon State College
RHIA, Registered Health Information Administrator Certification
CTR, Certified Tumor Registrar Certification
AHIMA, American Health Information Management Assoc-Approved Revenue Cycle Trainer
CPC-A, Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice Certification

Stuart Frew 
Dean, Life Science and Public Safety
A.S., M.S., Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital College of Nursing and Allied Health
A.S., Lewis and Clark Community College
B.F.A., Quincy University

Shamala Gallagher 
Instructor, English and Humanities
B.A., Stanford University
M.F.A., University of Texas
Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Alexia Goodman 
Program Chair, Conservation Law Enforcement
B.S., The University of Georgia
M.S., Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

Felicia Grier 
Instructor, Cosmetology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College

Helen Hall 
Program Chair, Computer Information Systems Technology
B.B.A., Valdosta State University
M.B.A., Kennesaw State University

Kelly Hall 
Instructor, Dental Programs
A.A.S., Lanier Technical College
B.S., Georgia Highlands College
RDH-Registered Dental Hygienist
CDA-Certified Dental Assistant

 

Trace Hall 
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S. Ed., The University of Georgia
M.S. Ed., Augusta University
Ed.S., Lincoln Memorial University

Arlen Hart 
Program Chair, Automotive Technology
Diploma, North Georgia Technical College
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certification
A.A.S., Athens Technical College

Aidan Harvel 
Instructor, Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College

Kye W. Haymore 
Program Chair, Paralegal Studies
B.A., J.D., The University of Georgia

Christopher Haston
Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving
TCC, Diploma, Athens Technical College

Elizabeth Heath 
Nurse Coordinator, Walton Campus
A.D.N, Athens Technical College
M.S.N., Walden University

Diane Hess 
Instructor, Paralegal Studies
B.A., Hamline University
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law

John Dean Heyen 
Instructor, DAP Mathematics
B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia
M.A., Piedmont University

Larissa Holm-Smith 
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., Ed.S., The University of Georgia
M.A. Piedmont College

Bonnie Bray Hopson 
Program Chair, Business Technology
B.S., Albany State College
M.B.E., Georgia State University
Ed.D., The University of Georgia

Melissa Hunt 
Instructor, Veterinary Technology
A.A.S., Central Carolina Community College

Michelle Jackson
Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., Atlantic Cape Community College
B.S.N., Walden University
M.S.N., University of Texas

Kevin James 
Instructor, Welding
A.A.S., Athens Technical College

Tracy Johnson 
Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving
Diploma, Athens Technical College

Robert Jones 
Program Chair, Accounting
B.B.A., MAcc., The University of Georgia
Certified Public Accountant

Brittni Kelley 
Instructor, Microbiology
B.S., University of North Georgia
Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Hayden Kelley 
Instructor, English 
A.B., M.A., The University of Georgia

John Kennedy 
Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving
Diploma, TCC, Athens Technical College

Krissy King 
Instructor, Radiography
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
B.S., Emory University

Edward Kiszka 
Program Chair, Machine Tool Technology
A.A.S., DeKalb Technical College
B.A., Florida Atlantic University
B.M.E., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S., University of Miami

Jeremy Kittle
Instructor, Welding
TCC, Athens Technical College

Allison Leake 
Instructor, Dental Programs
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
B.S., The University of Georgia

Jeffrey C. Light 
Instructor, Veterinary Technology
B.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
D.V.M., Oklahoma State University

Nathan Major 
Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College

Vicky Malone 
Instructor, Practical Nursing
A.D.N., Athens Technical College
B.S.N., M.S.N.-TESC, Thomas Edison State College

Carol Marsden
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N, D.N.D., Augusta University

Jesus Marsden
Instructor, Criminal Justice Technology
A.A.S, Athens Technical College
B.S., Regents College
M.A., Georgia College State University

Rafael Matiz
Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving
TCC, Northeast Technical Institute

Todd C. McCampbell 
Instructor, Computer Information Systems Technology
B.A., Southern Polytechnic University
M.S., Kennesaw State University

Melinda McGee 
Program Chair, Practical Nursing
B.S.N., Piedmont University

Leslie McKenzie 
Instructor, Early Childhood Care and Education
B.S., M.S., The University of Tennessee at Martin

William K. McNeely, Sr. 
Instructor, Business Management
B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia
M.B.A., Brenau University
M.D.I.V., Regent University

Coretta Miller 
Instructor, Adult Education
B.S., Georgia College and State University

Jennifer Minish
Instructor, Health Information Management Technology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
B.S., University of Cincinnati

Pat Moody 
Program Chair, Medical Assisting
A.D.N., North Georgia College and State University
B.S.N., M.S.N., Regis University

Kim Morris 
Instructor, Psychology
B.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
M.S., The University of Georgia
Additional graduate studies, The University of Georgia

Chris Morgan 
Program Chair, Agriculture Science
B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., University of Florida

Michael F. Mouat 
Instructor, General Science
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Billy Moyers 
Program Chair, Welding
Diploma, North Georgia Technical College

Phillip Myer 
Program Chair, Interior Design
A.A., Bucks County Community College
B.F.A., Philadelphia College of Art
M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design

Vidya Nahar 
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., University of Pune, India
M.S., Michigan State University

Ellen P. O'Keefe 
Program Chair, Physical Therapist Assistant
B.A., Northwestern University
M.P.T., Baylor University
D.P.T., Temple University

Nicole Parker 
Program Chair, Bioscience
B.S., Shorter College
Ph.D., University of Arkansas

Andraa' M. Perrin 
Program Chair, Nursing
B.S., Paine College
B.S.N., Medical College of Georgia
M.S.N., Georgia State University
Ed.D., The University of Alabama

Don Pruitt 
Program Chair, Emergency Medical Services
Diploma, Lanier Technical College
B.A., The University of Georgia

Keysa Rosas-Rodriquez
Instructor, DAP Science
B.S., University of Puerto Rico
M.S., Georgia Southern University

Tara Ross
Instructor, DAP English
B.A., The University of Georgia
M.F.A., University of Tennessee

Heather Shaw 
Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., Athens Technical College
B.S.N., M.S.M., Western Governors University

Coleman Simmons 
Program Chair, Air Conditioning Technology
Diploma, A.A.T., Athens Technical College
B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification

Andrea Speregen 
Program Chair, Health Information Management Technology
B.S., Medical College of Georgia
M.B.A., M.H.A., Georgia State University
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certification

Shawana Stanford 
Dean, General Education, Online Learning, and Dual Enrollment
B.S., Emmanuel College
M.L.S., Fort Hays State University

Amanda Stanley 
Program Chair, Radiologic Technology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College
R.T. (R) (ARRT)

Patricia Sterner 
Program Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies
Coordinator, Phlebotomy
A.S., B.S., Medical College of Georgia
M.Ed., The University of Georgia
Ed.D., Grand Canyon University
R.T. (R)

Cynthia Stinson 
Instructor, Nursing
B.S., Darton College
Ed.D., University of Alabama

Jonathan Swinsburg 
Program Chair, Industrial Systems Technology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College

Katina Tate 
Instructor, Adult Literacy
B.S., Emmanuel College

Cynthia Teddleton 
Instructor, Accounting
B.A., Clark Atlanta University
M.A., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., Northcentral University
CPA, CGFM, & Professional Financial Planner Certificate

Gregory M. Thomas 
Program Chair, Automotive Collision Repair
Diploma, A.A.S., Athens Technical College
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
I-CAR Platinum Individual Certificate

Anita Thompson 
Instructor, Sociology
B.A., Paine College
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Eileen Totter
Instructor, English
B.A., The University of Georgia
M.A., Georgia College and State University

Tonya Trapp 
Program Chair, Drafting Technology
A.A., Floyd College
B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University

Lara Vaughn 
Program Chair, Veterinary Technology
B.Sc., Arkansas State University
D.V.M., Tuskegee University
Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Lisa Vaughn 
Instructor, Cosmetology
Diploma, A.A.T., Athens Technical College
B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia

Heather Watson 
Instructor, Nursing
BS.N., University of West Georgia

Betty Watts 
Program Chair, Social Work Assistant
B.S., Presbyterian College
M.S.W., Washington University
Licensed Master Social Worker

Aaron Watwood 
Program Chair, Engineering Technology and Applied Science
B.S., The University of Georgia
M.E.M., Duke University
M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology

Alan Wheeler 
Instructor, English
B.A., M.A., The University of Georgia

Denelle White
Program Chair, Surgical Technology
A.A.S., Guilford Technical Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Lisa White 
Program Chair, Early Childhood Care and Education
B.A., Western Kentucky University
M.S., Miami University
Additional graduate studies, The University of Georgia

Janna Whitfield 
Instructor, Cosmetology
A.A.S., Athens Technical College

Christina Wolfe 
Dean, Business, Industry, and Technology
B.A., Louisiana State University
M.A., Pennsylvania State University
Additional graduate studies, University of West Georgia

Leslie Wright 
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University
M.S.N., South University
B.S.N., Georgia Regents University