Faculty

Adams, Alina
Program Director, Physical Therapist Assistant
B.S., University of South Alabama; M.S., Capella University

Anderson, Jason
Welding 
A.A.S., Calhoun Community College

Arnold, Melissa
Mathematics
A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University; M.S., Nova Southeastern University; Ed.S, Nova Southeastern University

Ashley, Heather
Nursing
A.D.N., Wallace State Community College; B.S.N., University of Alabama in Huntsville; M.S.N., University of North Alabama

Autry, Dean
Mechatronics, Electronics & Robotics
B.S., Murray State University

Ayers, Terry
Department Chair, Computer Science
B.S., University of Alabama; M.B.A., University of Alabama; M.S.S., United States Army War College

Bailey, Paul
Athletic Director/Department Chair, Sports Medicine/Physical Education
B.S., Auburn University; M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Ball, Andrew
Philosophy
B.A., University of Detroit Mercy; M.A., University of Windsor; Ph.D., University of Alberta; M.A.T.S., Beeson Divinity School, Samford University; Th.M., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Ball, Ashley
Nursing
B.N., University of Calgary; M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Barnett, John
Adult Education
A.S., Snead State Community College; B.A., M.S., Jacksonville State University; M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Baulch, Samantha
History
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Beck, Susan
Psychology
A.S., Snead State Junior College; B.S., Jacksonville State University; M.S., Ed.S, Alabama A & M University

Blubaugh, Lori
Program Director, Health Information Technology
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S, Athens State University; R.H.I.A., C.C.S.

Brewer, Susan R.
Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene, Interim Program Director
B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham; M. Ed., Athens State University

Brock, Laura
Nursing
A.D.N., Wallace State Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P. Jacksonville State University

Buckelew, Kathy
Department Chair, English and Humanities
B.S., University of North Alabama; M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D., University of Alabama

Burks, Ricky
Department Chair, Fine and Performing Arts
B.S. Ed., M.A. Ed., University of North Alabama

Burnett, Justin
Machine Tool Technology and Computer Numerical Control 
B.S., Athens State University

Burtram, Amy
Nursing
A.D.N., Wallace State Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., University of North Alabama

Bynum, Christopher
Nursing
A.D.N., Wallace State Community College; B.S.N., University of Alabama; M.S.N., University of Alabama in Huntsville

Bynum, Jason
Department Chair, Agribusiness/Horticulture
A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University

Calvert, Darana
Machine Tool Technology
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College

Cleghorn, Christopher
Program Director, Medical Laboratory Technician
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., M.H.A., University of Cincinnati

Copeland, Susan
Nursing, Clinical Coordinator
B.S.N., University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa; M.S.N., University of Alabama in Huntsville

Cordell, Leesa
Radiation Therapy 
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Daniel, Ramon
Art
B.S., M.Ed., Alabama A&M University

Daniel, Randy
Biology/Volleyball Coach
B.S., University of Alabama; M.S., Montana State University

Davis, Krystal
Mathematics
A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University; M.A., Nova Southeastern; M.S., University of North Alabama; Ed.D, University of Phoenix

Desnoës, Brooke
Dance
B.A., Brenau University; M.A., Middlesex University

Donaldson, Jacqueline
Biology
B.S., University of Georgia; M.Ed., University of West Alabama

Doss, Angela
Mathematics
A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., University of Alabama Huntsville; M.S., University of Alabama

Draper, Dalton
Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management
A.S., Valencia College; B.S., Florida International University

Eaton, Kristin
Business 
A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University; E.M.B.A., University of North Alabama

Eisner, Stephanie
Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., M.Ed., Athens State University

Flack, Jorden
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; RDMS, RVT,RCS

Flanigan, Sabrina
Department Chair, Salon and Spa Management/Cosmetology
A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Alabama A&M; M.S., Alabama A&M University

Frazar, Adam
Advanced Automotive
Certificate Automotive, Bevill State Community College

Gibbs, Logan
Nursing
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S.N., University of Alabama; M.S.N., University of North Alabama

Glasscock, Melanie
Biology
B.S., D.V.M., Auburn University

Glasscock, Teresa
Adult Education
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University

Gooch, Rachel
Interim Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University

Green, Angela
Theatre
B.S., Troy University; M.F.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro

Hackney, Casey
Emergency Medical Services Clinical Coordinator
A.A.S., Bevill State Community College

Hall, Thea
Department Chair, Criminal Justice
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S, Jacksonville State University; M.S., Auburn University-Montgomery; Ph.D., Walden University

Hammond, Randy
Department Chair, Welding
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College

Harbin, Casey
Psychology
B.A., Auburn University; M.A.Ed., University of West Alabama

Hardman, Todd
Department Chair, Engineering Technology
Diploma, Wallace State Community College; B.S., M.S., Athens State University; ADDA Certified Drafter, MSSC Certified Production Technician

Hasenbein, William
English
B.A., University of Montevallo; M.A., University of Montevallo

Heinze, Susanna
Biology
B.S., George Fox University; M.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Hendrix, Joe
Department Chair, Industrial Electronics 
M.Ed., Alabama A & M; B.Ed., Athens State University

Herfurth, Babs
Physical Therapist Assistant
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; Certificate, Red Mountain Institute; CNMT, CMLDT, CCI LEVEL 1

Hiatt, Meredith
Nursing
B.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.S.N., D.N.P., Samford University

Hill, Juanita
Outreach and AAESAP
B.S., Athens State University

Hood, Amanda
Nursing
A.A.S., Bevill State Community College; B.S.N., Jacksonville State University; M.S.N., University of North Alabama

Howard, Tammy
Instructor/Clinical Coordinator, Health Information Technology
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., M.Ed., University of Alabama at Birmingham; R.H.I.A., C.P.C.

Iversen, Ryan
Heating and Air Conditioning
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.B.A., Western Michigan University

Jackson, La Tisha
Chemistry 
B.S., Auburn University; B.S., Athens State University; M.S., University of Alabama  

Kilpatrick, Jaime
Medical Laboratory Technician
B.S., Auburn University

Knight, Gregory
Computer Science
A.A.S., Southern Institute; B.B.A., Faulkner University; M.Eng., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Lancaster, Ashley
Program Director, Respiratory Therapy
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University

Lawrence, Gregory
Program Director, Emergency Medical Services
A.S., University of Phoenix; B.S., University of South Alabama

Ledbetter-Crocker, Gayle
English/Speech
B.S., Troy University; M.A., University of West Florida; M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Leggett, Vikki
Adult Education
A.S., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., University of South Carolina

Lipsey, Linda
Adult Education
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University; M.B.A., Walden University

Malone, James
Associate Dean of Health Sciences/Program Director, Diagnostic Imaging
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Florida Hospital College of Health Science; M.H.Sc., Nova Southeastern University, PhD, Faulkner University

Marty, Renee
Head Librarian
A.S.A., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University; M.L.I.S., University of Alabama

McGee, Katie
English
B.S., Athens State University; M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham; Ed.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham

McKenzie, James
Mechatronics, Electronics & Robotics
A.A.S., Gadsden State Community College; B.S. Ed., Athens State University

Melton, Halli
Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene
B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Messersmith, Thomas
History
B.S., Auburn University; M.A., Northern Illinois University

Metrock, April
Adult Education
B.B.A., University of Montevallo

Moore, Amy
Salon & Spa Management
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University; M.S., Athens State University

Morris, Karen
English
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College; M.A., University of Alabama-Huntsville

Nicholas, Rita
Program Director, Paralegal
B.A., Faulkner University; J.D., Cumberland School of Law

Nichols, Aaron
Culinary Arts
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College

Nix, Haley
English
B.A., Athens University; M.A.T.; University of West Alabama; Ed.S., University of Alabama; Ed.D., Samford University

O’Leary, Christine
Physics
A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State College; M.A. Ed., University of Alabama at Birmingham; Ed.S., Ph.D. North Central University

O’Rear, Susan
Psychology/Sociology
B.S., University of North Alabama; M.S., Auburn University, Ed.D., University of Alabama

Pair, Sydney
Certification Instructor
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College

Parker, Brandi
Criminal Justice
APOST, Jefferson County Sheriff Department; A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University; M.S., Faulkner University

Patterson, Melanie
Welding
B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Posey, Chris
Welding
A.A.S., Snead State Community College; A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; A.W.S. Certified Welding Inspector/Certified Welding Educator/Certified Welder

Putman, Randy
Physical Education/Men’s Baseball Coach
B.S., University of Alabama; M.A.E., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Quick, Chris
Machine Tool Technology, CNC
Certificate, Wallace State Community College

Quick, Renee
Mathematics
A.A., Wallace State Community College; B.S. Ed., University of North Alabama; M.A. Ed., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Quick, Shannon
Biology
B.S., Auburn University; M.S., Alabama A&M

Rich, Kelli
Diagnostic Imaging
A.A.S., Gadsden State Community College; B.S., MSRS, Midwestern State University

Richter, Jacob
Construction Management
B.A.,Covenant College; B.S., University of Alabama Huntsville

Richter, Tiffany
Music
B.A., Northeastern State University; M.A., Texas State University-San Marcos

Robinson, Justin
Music
B.M.E., Mississippi State University; M.M., Pennsylvannia State University; D.M.A, University of South Carolina

Robinson, Marcie
Program Director, Child Development
A.A., Northwest Alabama Community College; B.S., Athens State College; M.A.,Ed.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Roper, Katie
Nursing
A.A.S., Bevill State Community College; M.S.N., Samford University

Salerno, Michael
English
B.A., Skidmore College; M.A., University of North Alabama; M.F.A., Sarah Lawrence College

Scott, Adrian
Graphic Art & Design/Art
A.A., Wallace State Community College; B.A., Murray State University; M.A.E., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Shipp, Tiffany
Psychology
A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University; M.S., Grand Canyon University

Sibert, Kateland
Mathematics
A.S., Snead State Community College; B.S., Jacksonville State University; M.A., University of West Alabama

Sides, Kathy
Department Chair, Business
A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University; M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

Smith, Brandon
Department Chair, Mathematics
A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University; M.A., University of Alabama

Smith, Doran
English
B.S. Ed., M.S. Ed., Jacksonville State University; Ed. S., University of Alabama

Smith, Kelly
Physical Education
B.S., University of Alabama; M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham; Ed.D, University of Alabama 

Standridge, Alicia
Nursing
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S.N, Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama; M.S.N, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Stanley, Jennifer
Mathematics
B.S., Auburn University; M.Ag., Auburn University; M.S., Jacksonville State University

Stokes, Terrell
Aviation/Flight Technology
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College

Sutherland, April
Program Director, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
A.A.S., Snead State Community College; A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Grand Canyon University; M.H.Sc. Nova Southeastern University; PhD, Faulkner University; RDMS, RVT, RCS

Swann, Wyatt
Diesel Technology
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College

Swindall, Daniel
Diesel Technology
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College

Tarvin, Lisa
Program Director, Polysomnography
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Troy University

Tatum, Tabatha
Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Therapy
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Thompson, Sara
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College

Tillman, Amanda
Business
B.S., Athens State University; M.B.A., Faulkner University
M.Acc., Athens State University

Walker, Kelly
Nursing
A.S.N., Valencia Community College; B.S.N., Auburn University; M.S.N., University of Mobile; D.N.P., Samford University

Warren, Sally
English 
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Whited, Tammye
Dentist/Dental Hygiene & Dental Assisting Instructor
B.S., DMD, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Wilhite, Diane
Nursing
A.A.S., UAB-Walker College; B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Alabama; D.N.P., Samford University

Williams, Beth
Department Chair, Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Alabama in Huntsville; M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Williamson, Aletta
Psychology
B.A., Alabama A & M; M.S., Alabama State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Wilson, Kelly
Occupational Therapy Assistant
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University

Wilt, Jeremy
Computer Science
A.A.S.,Wallace State Community College; B.S., Athens State University; M.P.S., University of North Alabama; M.B.A., University of North Alabama

Wright, Cassidy
Biology
M.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham

Zhang, Dingguo
Biology
M.B. Xuzhou Medical University, China, P.H.D. University of Alabama at Birmingham