Faculty & Staff

Senior Staff

Academic Deans

Faculty

LESLIE ADAMCZYK—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Chemistry, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

KATHLEEN AFFHOLTER—Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Geology, University of New Mexico
M.S. in Geology, University of New Mexico
Ph.D. in Geological Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

GREGORY ARMOUR—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, Architectural Design Technology
Engineering and Media Technologies
A.A.S. in Visual Communications, Northwestern Michigan College
B.A. Columbia College Chicago
M.A.R.C. in Architecture, University of Illinois

CYNTHIA ARNOLD—Associate Professor, Computer Science and Information Technology
Business and Computer Technology
B.S. in Liberal Arts, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Computer Science, Vanderbilt University

MINOO ASKARI—Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology, Worcester State College
M.S. in Biological Science, University of Lowell
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee

LORA BAGWELL—Associate Professor/Assistant Dean
English
A.S. in Education, Roane State Community College
B.S. in Education, Tennessee Technological University
M.A. in Education, Tennessee Technological University

ROBERT BAIRD—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, Scheduling
English
B.A. in English, University of Tennessee
B.A. in Religious Studies, University of Tennessee
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee

TYRA BARRETT—Associate Professor
Business and Computer Technology
B.A. in Economics, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Economics, University of Tennessee

REZA BASIRI—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.A. in Physics, Georgetown College
B.S. in Business Administration and Economics, Georgetown College
M.S. in Mathematics, Eastern Kentucky University

ROXANA BEACH—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. in Biology, University of California
M.S. in Secondary Education, Long Island University

MORVARID BEJNOOD—Associate Professor, Discipline Chair, Life Science
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biochemistry, University Pierre et Marie Curie
M.S. in Biochemistry, University Pierre et Marie Curie
A.M.D. in Physiology of Reproduction, University of Paris
Ph.D. in Life Sciences, University of Tennessee

SAEED BEJNOOD—Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Tennessee

JESSICA BELNAP—Associate Professor/Dean
Nursing/Health Sciences
A.A.S. in Nursing, Roane State Community College
B.S. in Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S. in Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
D.N.P., King University

WENDY BENNETT-TURNER—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Psychology, University of Tennessee
B.A. in Spanish, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Education, University of Tennessee

BRIAN BERCHTOLD—Instructor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Psychology, Northern Illinois University
M.A. in Psychology, Northern Illinois University

DEBORAH BERNHARDT—Associate Professor
English
B.A., Sarah Lawrence College
M.F.A. in Writing, University of Arizona

JOSEPH BLAUVELT—Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, Culinary Arts
Business and Computer Technology
A.S. in Culinary & Pastry Arts, Sullivan University
A.S. in Culinary Art, Sullivan University
B.S. in Leadership & Organizational Administration, Austin Peay State University

TAMMIE BOLLING—Professor
Business and Computer Technology
A.S.A. in Business Administration, Mountain Empire Community College
B.S. in Business, University of Virginia
M.B.A. in Health Care Management, Bristol University
M.S. in Psychology, Kaplan University
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, University of Phoenix

ASHLEY BOONE—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, West Virginia Wesleyan College
M.A. in Mathematics, Appalachian State University

ANNA BOYD—Instructor 
Liberal Arts
B.F.A. in 2D Drawing, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Art Education, University of Tennessee
M.F.A. in Painting, Savannah College of Art & Design

RON BRIDGES—Professor/Interim Dean, Chair of Pre-Health Sciences
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology, Florida Southern College
M.S. in Biology Education, Troy State University
M.S. in Chemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Research, University of Tennessee

CARMEN BROWN—Associate Professor
English
B.A. in Communications, Carson-Newman College
M.S. in Teacher Education, University of Tennessee

LISA BROWN—Assistant Professor
Nursing/Health Sciences
B.S. in Education, King University
M.S. in Nursing Education, Tennessee State University

WILLIAM BUCK—Associate Professor/Campus Librarian
Library Services
A.S. in English Literature, Pellissippi State Community College
B.A. in English Literature, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Library and Information Science, University of Tennessee

REGINA BUCKLEY—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, Healthcare Management
Business and Computer Technology
B.S. in Business Education, Mississippi State University
M.Ed. in Business Education, Mississippi State University

JERRY BURNS—Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. in Chemistry, Carson-Newman College
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Tennessee

AMY CAPONETTI—Associate Professor/Discipline Chair, Business & Hospitality
Business and Computer Technology
B.A. in Psychology, Maryville College
M.S. in Human Resource Development, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Tennessee

CRISTINA CARBAJO—Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator, Water Quality Technology
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology, Tennessee Technological University
M.S. in Earth & Atmospheric Science, Purdue University

AMANDA CARR-WILCOXSON—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in History, University of Illinois
M.A. in History, East Tennessee State University

DAVID CARTER—Associate Professor/Coordinator, Scheduling
Mathematics
B.A.T. in Mathematics, Sam Houston State University
M.A. in Mathematics, Sam Houston State University

JAMA CHARLES—Instructor 
Business & Computer Technology
B.A. in Computer Science, Maryville College 
Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Tennessee

ANNA CHILDS—Assistant Professor
English
B.A. in English, University of Tennessee
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee

MARGARET CHOKA—Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. in Sociology, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Social Science, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Education, University of Tennessee

SPENCER CHRISTENSEN—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Communication Studies, University of Kentucky
M.A. in Communication Studies, University of Kentucky
M.F.A. in Acting & Directing, University of Missouri

MELISSA CLARK—Assistant Professor
Engineering and Media Technologies
M.F.A. in Interior Design, Savanna College of Art and Design
B.S. in Consumer Services, Carson-Newman College 

LESLIE COFFMAN—Assistant Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in History, University of Nebraska - Omaha
M.A. in History, University of Nebraska - Omaha

PATRICIA COLLINS—Associate Professor
English
B.S. in History, East Tennessee State University
M.A. in English, East Tennessee State University

TARA COLLINS LYNN—Associate Professor
English
B.A. in Psychology, Lipscomb University
M.A. in English, Abilene Christian University

MANDY COMES—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology, King University
M.S. in Biology, University of Toledo

MOIRA CONNELLY—Associate Professor/Composition Coordinator/Writing Center Liaison
English
B.A. in History, McGill University
M.A. in English, Professional Writing and Editing, George Mason University

CAROLINE COVINGTON—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, Art
Liberal Arts
B.F.A. in Sculpture, University of Georgia
B. A. in Art/Art History, University of Georgia
M.F.A. in Sculpture, Maryland Institute College of Arts

JESSE CRAGWALL—Assistant Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. in Political Science, Maryville College
M.A. in Political Science, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Biblical Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
M.P.A., University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Tennessee

CARLENA CRASE—Instructor
English
B.A. in English, California State University
M.A. in English, American Literature, Theatre, California State University

TONY CROSSLAND—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, University of Alabama
M.A. in Mathematics, University of Alabama

SUSAN CROWE—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S. in Secondary Education, Texas A&M University

CHRISTOPHER CULLITON—Associate Professor, Lead Instructor Coordinator
Mathematics
A.A., Harper College
B.S. in Media Studies, Northern Illinois University
M.S. in Teacher Education, University of Tennessee

CHRISTIE CUNNINGHAM—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Psychology, Lincoln Memorial University
M.S. in Psychology, University of Tennessee

MARIA DAVILA—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
B.S. in Education, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Tennessee
Ed.S. in Education, University of Tennessee

DANNISHA DAVIS—Assistant Professor
Nursing/Health Sciences
B.S. in Nursing, East Tennessee State University
M.S. in Nursing Education, Western Governors University

HOPE DENNY—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Education
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. in Communication Studies, Lee University
M.S. in Child and Family Studies, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Child and Family Studies, University of Tennessee

SERGIO DEPRES—Assistant Professor
Business and Computer Technology
M.S. in Biomedical Informatics, Nova Southeastern University
M.S. in Computer Information Systems, Nova Southeastern University

AMBER DERKSEN—Assistant Professor
Nursing/Health Sciences
B.S.N. in Nursing, Armstrong Atlantic State University Georgia
M.S.N. in Nursing, Armstrong Atlantic State University Georgia
Ph.D. in Nursing, Hampton University

MELISSA DOS SANTOS—Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator, Design for Web and Print
Engineering and Media Technologies
A.A.S. in Media Technologies - Communication Graphics Technology, Pellissippi State Community College
B.A. in Psychology, University of Tennessee
B.F.A. in Graphic Design, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Education, University of Tennessee

JOSHUA DUNN—Instructor
Business and Computer Technology
B.S. in Computer Engineering, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Computer Science, University of Tennessee

TRENT EADES—Associate Professor
English
B.S. in News Writing/Editorial, University of North Texas
M.A. in English, University of North Texas

CHRISTINA ELLIOT—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, Earlham College
M.S. in Teacher Education, University of Tennessee

ALLISON ENGLAND—Instructor 
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology, Birmingham-Southern College 
M.S. in Biology, University of Nevada at Reno

KURT ESLICK—Professor
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.M. in Music, North Carolina School of the Arts
M.F.A. in Art, Ohio State University

SUZANNE ETHERIDGE—Associate Professor, Assessment Coordinator 
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Secondary Education, Belmont College
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

LISA FALL—Professor
Business and Computer Technology
B.A. in Journalism, Central Michigan University
M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, University of South Carolina
Ph.D. in Communication Arts and Sci-Mass Media, Michigan State University

TRACEY FARR—Associate Professor
Business and Computer Technology
B.A. in Political Science, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Organizational Management, Tusculum

ALLEN FARVIN—Professor, Physical Sciences
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Physics, Isfahan University
M.S. in Engineering Sciences and Mechanics, Tennessee Technological University
Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics, Tennessee Technological University

CAROLYN FELLHOELTER— Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, Carson Newman College
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

DAVID FEY—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Rice University
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Houston
Master of Management, Northwestern University

ALEX FITZNER—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, English Composition I & II
English
B.A. in English, University of North Carolina
M.A. in English, University of Georgia

GEOFFREY FOGLEMAN–Assistant Professor
English
B.A. in English Literature, Ohio State University
M.A. in Literacy & Cultural Studies, Carnegie Mellon University

LUCINDA FOWINKLE–Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Coordinator 
Engineering & Media Technologies
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Memphis State University
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Memphis State University

JONATHAN FOWLER—Professor/Dean, Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts
B.A. in History, Furman University
M.A. in History, Clemson University
Ph.D. in History, University of Tennessee

MARK FUENTES—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, Accounting
Business and Computer Technology
B.S. in Accounting, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Master of Accountancy in Accounting, University of Tennessee
Certified Public Accountant

TERESA FULCHER—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology, Middle Tennessee State University
M.S. in Biology, Middle Tennessee State University

BRANDI FUNK—Assistant Professor
Business and Computer Technology
A.A. in General Business, Hawkeye Community College
B.S. in Human Services, Upper Iowa University
M.B.A. in Organizational Development, Upper Iowa University

RAMZI GHEZAWI—Professor, Civil and Construction Engineering Technology
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.A. in Political Science, University of Tennessee
M.S.P. in Urban Planning, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee

SAMI GHEZAWI—Professor/Program Coordinator, Civil and Construction Engineering Technology
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee

INES GIBSON—Dean, English/Associate Professor
English
B.A. in English Language and Literature, University of Maryland
M.A. in English, Pennsylvania State University
M.S. in Education, Long Island University

TERRY GIBSON—Professor, Assistant Dean
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Savannah State University
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee Technological University
M.S. in Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D. in Education Psychology and Research, University of Tennessee    

STEPHANIE GILLESPIE—Associate Professor/Reference Librarian
Library Services
B.A. in English Writing, University of Pittsburgh
M.S. in Library Science, Clarion University

APRIL GLATT—Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. in Psychology, Christian Brothers University
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee

RACHEL GLAZENER—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Chemistry, Winthrop University
M.S. in Organic Chemistry, University of Tennessee

SAMUEL GLEASON—Assistant Professor
English
B.A. in English, University of Tennessee
M.A. in English, University of the South

MISCHA GOLDMAN—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, Audio Production Engineering
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.M. in Music, University of Tennessee
M.Ed. Lincoln Memorial University

RONALD GOODRICH—Associate Professor/Discipline Chair, Media Technologies/Program Coordinator, Photography
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University
M.A. in Photography, Syracuse University

ANNIE GRAY—Professor
English
B.A. in English, Troy State University
M.A. in English, Tennessee State University
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Research, University of Tennessee

ELIZABETH HAMBLEN—Instructor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Environmental Science and Engineering, University of North Carolina 
M.S. in Environmental Toxicology, University of Tennessee

ANA HANSEN—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Personnel Administration, Instituto Antonio José de Sucre
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Tennessee

TERRY HANSEN—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Spanish, Utah State University
M.A. in Languages and Literature, University of Utah

CLAUDE HARDY—Professor
Liberal Arts
B.S. in Communication Arts, Indiana Wesleyan University
M.F.A. in Fine, Performing and Communication Arts

MARILYN HARPER—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Spanish, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Education II, University of Tennessee

VIDA HASHEMIAN—Professor
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.F.A. in Graphic Design, University of Southwest Louisiana
M.F.A. in Graphic Design, University of San Francisco

LISA HENDERSON—Assistant Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
M.A. in Psychology, University of West Georgia
B.S. in Psychology, Jacksonville State University

NICOLE HERGOTT—Assistant Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Biological Science, University of Mississippi

CONSTANCE HERINKOVA—Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Government, Centre College of Kentucky
J.D. in Law, Stetson University College of Law

MARGARET HINKLE—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Music, Lee College
M.M. in Music, University of Tennessee

CURTIS HOLMES—Associate Professor
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Tennessee

WARD HOOKER—Associate Professor
Computer and Information Technology
B.S. in Business Administration, Lander University
M.A. in Economics, Kansas State University

JENNIFER HORN—Associate Professor
English
B.A. in English, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Shakespeare Studies, University of Birmingham
Ph.D. in English, Kings College of London

JEFFREY HORNER—Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology with Minor in Humanities, East Tennessee State University
M.S. in Biology with Emphasis in Biochemistry, East Tennessee State University
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, East Tennessee State University

MEAGAN L. HUMPHREYS—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Music, Birmingham Southern College
M.M.U. in Music, University of Tennessee 

PATRICIA IRELAND—Associate Professor
English
B.A. in English–Creative Writing, University of Tennessee
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee

JOAN JACKSON—Associate Professor/Chair of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Physical Education, Hampton Institute
M.S. in Physical Education, Pennsylvania State University

JOHN JACKSON—Instructor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Education, Tennessee Technological University
M.S. in Education, Tennessee Technological University

ROBERT JACKSON—Associate Professor
Mathematics
Associate of Arts, Florida Community College
B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida
M.S.T. in Mathematics, University of Florida

MARGARET JANSEN—Associate Professor
Mathematics
A.A.S. in Engineering, Southwest Virginia Community College
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S. in Teacher Education, University of Tennessee

MARGARET ANN JEFFRIES—Professor/Dean/Program Coordinator, General Technology and Interior Design Technology
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.S. in Interior Design, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Interior Design, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Human Ecology, University of Tennessee

WILLIAM JOBE—Associate Professor
Business & Computer Technology
B.S. in Language and World Business, University of Tennessee
B.S.S. in Systems Sciences, University of Trollhättan/Uddevalla
M.S. in Informatics, University of Gothenburg
Ph.D. in Computer and System Sciences, Stockholm University

DONNA JOHNSON—Instructor
Nursing/Health Sciences
A.S. in Biology, Roane State Community College
B.S. in Nursing, Tennessee Wesleyan College
M.S. in Nurse Education, Tennessee Technology University
M.S. in Family Nurse Practitioner, Tennessee Technology University

LAUREN JORDAN—Assistant Professor, Associate Professor/Coordinator, Reading/College Success/Interim Coordinator, COLL 1000 (First-Year Seminar)
English
B.S.Ed in Multidisciplinary Studies, Tennessee Tech University
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee Tech University

DANNY KAHLER—Instructor
Engineering and Media Technologies
A.A.S. in Audiovisual Production Services, Air University - Community College of the Air Force
B.A. in History, Thomas Edison State College
B.A. in Communications, Thomas Edison State College
M.F.A. in Motion Pictures & Television, Academy of Art University

LISA KEITH—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology/Art double major & Chemistry minor, Berry College
M.S. in Biological Sciences, Wright State University

MERVE KESTER THOMAS—Dean, Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Uludag University Bursa, Turkey
M.S. in Mathematics, TOBB University of Economics and Technology Ankara, Turkey
Ph.D. In Mathematics, University of Memphis

ELIZABETH KINARD—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Child & Family Studies, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Early Childhood Education, East Tennessee State University

DONNELL KING—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Communications, Freed-Hardeman University
M.S. in Communications, University of Tennessee

LYNN KLETT—Associate Professor, Engineering Science (Transfer) Program Coordinator
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University
M.S. in Engineering Mechanics, Clemson University

DANIEL KORIE—Instructor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
A.A. in Social Science, Eastfield College
B.S. in Public Administration, University of Texas at Dallas
B.A. in Sociology, University of Texas at Dallas
M.S. in Sociology, Texas A&M University-commerce
Ph.D. in Family Science, Texas Woman’s University

NOAH KOVER—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology, University of Albany
D.C. in Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College

JONATHAN LAMB—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Milligan College
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

CASEY LAMBERT-HEATH—Associate Professor
English
B.A. in English, Wofford College
M.A. in English, Oklahoma State University

KIERSTYN LAMOUR—Instructor
English
B.A. in English, Michigan State University
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in English, University of Tennessee

GAIL LAMBERT—Associate Professor
Business and Computer Technology
A.S. in Business Management, Penn Foster College
B. S. in Organization Management, Tusculum College
M.S. in Computer Education, Fontbonne University
M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University

CHRISTOPHER LAUDERDALE—Assistant Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. in Sociology, Jacksonville State University
M.A. in Sociology, University of South Florida

AMY LAVELLE—Associate Professor/Discipline Chair, Business Information Technology
Business and Computer Technology
B.S. in Exercise Science, Furman University
M.P.H. in Health Promotion and Education, University of South Carolina

LAURA LAWSON—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, Teacher Education
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. in Liberal Studies with Elementary Education, Carson Newman University
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Carson Newman University

MARY LEACH—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, Electrical Engineering Technology and Electromechanical Technology
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology

SEUNGHEE LEE—Professor
Mathematics
B.S. in Physics, Korea University
M.E. in Physics, Korea University
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Physics, Kansas State University

COURT LEWIS—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
A.A. in Social Sciences, Jones County Junior College
B.A. in Philosophy, University of Southern Mississippi
B.A. in History, University of Southern Mississippi
M.A. in Philosophy; M.A. Minor in History, University of Southern Mississippi
Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Tennessee

SALLY LIGHTER—Associate Professor/Internship Coordinator, Internship Programs
Business and Computer Technology
B.S., Saint Louis University
J.D. in Law, University of Tennessee

ROBERT LLOYD—Associate Professor
English
A.S., Tompkins Cortland Community College
B.A. in English Literature, University of New Hampshire
M.A. in English, University of New Hampshire

JEFFREY LOCKETT—Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Art, Rollins College
M.F.A. in Art, University of Tennessee

TERESA LOPEZ—Associate Professor
English
B.A. in English, University of Rochester
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee

KATIE LOVETTE—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, Video Production Technology 
Engineering and Media Technologies
A.A.S. in Video Production Technology, Pellissippi State Community College
B.S. in English, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Education Media Design and Technology, Full Sail University

SILENCE LUMEN—Associate Professor
Mathematics
A.S. in General Transfer, Chattanooga State Community College
B.S. in Applied Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

ANGELA LUNSFORD—Associate Professor, Level 2 Coordinator 
Nursing/Health Sciences
A.S. in Nursing, Pensacola State College
M.S. in Nursing, Spring Hill College
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Educational Leadership, American Sentinel University

ANITA MADDOX—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
A.A. in Liberal Arts, Hiwassee College
B.S. in English, Middle Tennessee State University
M.A. in Speech and Theatre, University of Tennessee

OLGA MALKINA—Assistant Professor
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, South Ural State University
M.S. in Linguistics, Southern Ural State University
M.S. in Physics, Florida Atlantic University
Ph.D. in Physics, Florida Atlantic University

JONATHAN MANESS—Assistant Professor
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.M. in Music Performance Guitar, Appalachian State University
B.S. in Music Industry Studies, Appalachian State University
M.M. in Music Production, Berklee College of Music

LINDA MANNING—Associate Professor
Business and Computer Technology
B.S. in Business Administration, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Business Education, University of Tennessee

SHAQUILLE MARSH—Associate Professor/Discipline Chair, Communication & Language Studies 
Liberal Arts
A.S in General Studies, Enterprise State Community College
B.S. in Communication/Broadcast Journalism Troy University
M.A in Communication, Auburn University
Ph.D. in Adult Education, Auburn University

SUSAN MARTEL—Associate Professor/Circulation Reference Librarian
Library Services
A.A. in General Education, American River College
B.A. in English, University of Maryland University College
M.S. in Information Studies, Florida State University

HOLLY MARTIN—Associate Professor
Business and Computer Technology
B.B.A. in Management, University of Texas of the Permian Basin
M.S. in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management, Texas Tech University

KIM MARTIN—Associate Professor/Coordinator, Math Success
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, East Tennessee State University
M.M., University of Tennessee

EMMETT MASHBURN—Professor
Liberal Arts
B.B.A. in Accounting, University of Georgia
M.A.C. in Accounting, University of Tennessee
M.D.I.V. in Divinity, Columbia International University
M.A. in Philosophy, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Tennessee

ELLEN MATHENY—Associate Professor/Career Community Coordinator for Education
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, East Carolina University
M.S. in Teacher Education, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Tennessee   

ANNA MATSEN CANTRELL—Assistant Professor
English
B.A. in English Literature, Ohio State University
M.A. in English, Belmont University

ELIZABETH MCCOWAN—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, Lab  
Business and Computer Technology
B.S. in Nursing, University of Tennessee
B.A. in History, University of Tennessee
J.D. in Law, University of Tennessee

RONDA MCCOWN—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, Lab
Nursing/Health Sciences
A.S. in Nursing, Roane State Community College
B.S. in Nursing, King University
M.S. in Nursing, Western Governors University

MARGARET MCCRARY—Associate Professor
English
B.A. in English, Emporia State University
M.A. in English, Emporia State University

ERICA MCDONALD—Instructor 
Nursing/Health Sciences 
A.S. in Nursing, Pellissippi State Community College 
B.S. in Nursing, King University College 
M.S. in Nursing, Chamberlain University

BRIGETTE MCCRAY—Associate Professor
English
B.A. in Mass Communications; English, Emory & Henry College
M.A. in English, Virginia Commonwealth University
M.A. in Creative Writing, Louisiana State University
Ph.D. in English, Louisiana State University

AMANDA MCREYNOLDS—Instructor
Business & Computer Technology 
A.S. in Business, Pellissippi State Community College
A.S. in Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Institute of America

ALLISON MCKITTRICK—Campus Librarian/Assistant Professor
Library Services
B.A. in Liberal Arts, Evergreen State College
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Warren Wilson College
M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee

ANTHONETTE MCDANIEL—Professor/History and Philosophy Chair
Liberal Arts
B.A. in History, Bridgewater College
M.A. in History, James Madison University
Ph.D. in History, University of Tennessee

FRANK MCQUILKIN—Assistant Professor/Program Chair, Animation
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.S. in Business Administration, University of Tennessee
M.F.A. in Graphic Design, University of Tennessee

MARTHA MERRILL—Professor/Program Coordinator, Web Technology
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.A. in Individual Directions, Carson-Newman College
M.S. in Technological and Adult Education, University of Tennessee
Ed.D. in Education, University of Tennessee

GALYA MICEK—Assistant Professor
Nursing/Health Sciences
A.A.S. in Nursing, William Rainey Harper College
B.S.N., Purdue University
M.S.N. in Nursing Education, Olivet Nazarene University

DEANNE MICHAELSON—Professor
Business and Computer Technology
B.S. in Accounting, University of Tennessee
M.A.C.C. in Accounting, University of Tennessee
Certified Public Accountant
D.B.A. in Management, Lincoln Memorial University

CHARLES MILLER—Professor/Program Coordinator, Theatre
Liberal Arts
B.F.A. in Theatre, University of Idaho
M.F.A. in Theatre/Directing, Southern Methodist University

CHRISTOPHER MILNE—Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. in Biology, Lycoming College
M.S. in Plant and Soil Science, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Science, University of Tennessee

GRANT MINCY—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Geology, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Geology, University of Tennessee

MICHAEL MINIC—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University
M.S. in Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University

MARY MONROE-ELLIS—Professor
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics Education, University of Tennessee
M.Ed. in Mathematics Education, University of Tennessee
Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Tennessee

MICHAEL MOODE—Instructor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Organizational Communications, Murray State University
M.A. in Organizational Communications, Murray State University
Ph.D. in Communication Studies, University of Texas

NICHOLAS MORGAN—Associate Professor
English
B.A. in Psychology, University of Tennessee
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, University of Houston

KATHERINE MORRIS—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. in Sociology, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Sociology, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Tennessee

STEPHANIE MORRIS—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Chemistry, Florida State University
M.S. in Chemistry, University of Tennessee

DONALD MUELLER—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in English, Texas State University
M.A. in Spanish, Texas State University
M.A. in Foreign Languages and Literature, Purdue University

JAMES MICHAEL MURPHY—Associate Professor
English
B.A. in English, University of Tennessee
M.A. in English, University of Memphis

DAMON MURRAH—Associate Professor 
English
B.A. in English, University of Houston
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee

CHESTER NEEDHAM—Associate Professor
English
B.S. in Marketing, University of Wisconsin
M.A. in English, University of Minnesota

EKATERYNA O’MEARA—Associate Professor, ESOL Coordinator 
English
B.A. in French and Russian, Harvard University
M.Ed. in International Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education  

RICK OSTER—Associate Professor
Business and Computer Technology
B.S. in Accounting, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Accounting, University of Tennessee
Certified Public Accountant

JULIUS OYIER—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, University of Nairobi
M.S. in Mathematical Sciences, Tennessee State University
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Management Science, University of Tennessee

ANGELA PARTELOW—Associate Professor/Learning Materials and Dual Credit Coordinator 
Mathematics
A.A.S. in Management, Pellissippi State Community College
B.S. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Pre-Teaching Mathematics, University of Tennessee

RICHARD PATTON—Associate Professor/Student Success Coordinator, Magnolia
English
B.A. in English and Mathematics, Adrian College
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee

GARRY PENNYCUFF—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Education, Bowling Green State University
M.S. in Chemistry, Middle Tennessee State University

JASON PENWELL—Collections Librarian/Instructor
Library Services
 A.S. in University Parallel, Northeast State Community College 
 B.S. in Mass Communication, Middle Tennessee State University 
 M.S. in Information Sciences, University of Tennessee  

DENISE PENZKOFER—Associate Professor/Student Success Coaching Coordinator
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
A.S. in General Education, Montreat-Anderson College
B.A. in Physical Education, Maryville College
M.S. in Exercise Physiology, University of Tennessee

ELIZABETH PETTIT—Associate Professor
Nursing/Health Sciences
B.S. in Nursing, University of Wisconsin
M.S. in Nursing, East Tennessee State University

ANNE PHARR—Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, College 1000
English
B.A. in English, Baylor University
M.A. in English, Baylor University

JENNIFER PRIANO—Assistant Professor
Nursing/Health Sciences
A.A.S. in Nursing, Sinclair Community College
B.S. in Nursing, King University
M.S. in Nursing, King University

JONATHAN RAVENSCROFT—Instructor    
Mathematics    
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee     
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee    
Ed.D in Education. South College     

KARA RAYMOND—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics Education, University of Central Florida
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

RACHEL REED—Instructor
Business & Computer Technology
B.S. in Computer Science, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Computer Science, University of Tennessee

TRACY REES—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. in Communications, University of Pittsburgh
M.S. in Educational Psychology, University of Tennessee

LINDA REEVES—Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. in Biology, Washington and Jefferson College
M.S. in Biological Science, Kent State University
Ph.D. in Botany, University of Tennessee

HERBERT RIETH—Professor
Liberal Arts
B.F.A. in Fine Arts, Indiana University
M.F.A. in Art, University of Cincinnati

DIANE RILEY—Associate Professor
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.S. in Interior Design, University of Tennessee

KELLY RIVERS—Professor
English
A.B. in English and History, Elon University
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in English, University of Tennessee

HAROLD ROWLAND—Associate Professor
English
B.A. in English, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Applied Linguistics, Georgia State University

AARON ROY—Instructor, Welding Technology Program Coordinator 
Engineering & Media Technologies
A.A.S. in Welding Technology, Pellissippi State Community College
A.S. in General Associate of Science, Pellissippi State Community College

NICHOLAS RUMMELL—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Classical Civilization, University of Cincinnati
B.A. in History, Kent State University
M.A. in History, College of Charleston and The Citadel

JEFFREY RUSSELL—Associate Professor
English
B.S. in Mass Communication, Middle Tennessee State University
M.A. in English, Belmont University
Ph.D. in Educations Psychology and Research, University of Tennessee

TOBY RUSSELL—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Logan University
D.C. in Chiropractic, Logan College of Chiropractic

GEORGETTE SAMARAS—Instructor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology, University of Colorado
M.S. in Behavioral Psychology, Walden University

PAULA SAWYER—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Berry College
M.S. in Applied Mathematics, University of Tennessee

HOLLY SAYNE—Professor/Program Coordinator, Paralegal Studies
Liberal Arts 
B.S. in Criminal Justice, University of Tennessee
J.D. in Law, University of Tennessee

JOSEPH SCHMITZ—Assistant Professor​
Liberal Arts
B. S. in Criminal Justice, Kaplan University
M.S. in Criminal Justice, Kaplan University

HEATHER SCHROEDER—Associate Professor
English
A.A., Rock Valley College
B.A. in Art History, Beloit College
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, University of Wisconsin

ALLISON SCRIPA—Campus Librarian/Professor
Library Services
B.S. in Zoology, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Information Sciences, University of Tennessee

MICHAEL SEAMAN—Instructor
Engineering & Media Technologies
A.S. in Recording Arts, Full Sail University

PAULUS SHELBY—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Agricultural Science, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Plant and Soil Science, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Science, University of Tennessee

JERRY SHERROD—Associate Professor
Business and Computer Technology
B.S. in Education, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Industrial Education, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Education Policy, Planning and Analysis, Florida State University

JULIE SHUBZDA—Associate Professor
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.S. in Interior Design, Florida State University
M.S. in Interior Design, University of Tennessee

JUDITH SICHLER—Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. in Anthropology, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Anthropology, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Tennessee

LINDA SMITH-STATON—Associate Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Animal Science, University of New Hampshire
M.S. in Animal Science, University of Tennessee

MARY ELLEN SPENCER—Associate Professor/Dean
Library Services
B.A. in English Literature, University of Tennessee
M.L.S. in Library Science, Indiana University

LISA STAMM—Professor/Program Coordinator, First Level
Nursing/Health Sciences
B.S. in Nursing, East Tennessee State University
M.S. in Nursing, University of Tennessee

ALLISON STEIN—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
A.S., Wayne County Community College District
B.A. in History, University of Michigan
M.A. in History, Eastern Michigan University

LINDA STREEBECK—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Tennessee

ADAM STREICH—Associate Professor
Engineering and Media Technologies
A.A.S. in Industrial Welding Technology, Fox Valley Technical College
B.A.S. in Leadership and Organizational Stds., University of Wisconsin

CLAIRE SUDDETH—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, University of Michigan
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

WENDY SUKOSD—Instructor
English
B.A. in English, University of Louisiana LaFayette
M.A. in Latin American Studies, University of New Mexico
Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, University of New Mexico

DEBRA SZWARC—Associate Professor
Business and Computer Technology
B.S. in Finance, Bentley University
M.S. Accounting, Strayer University

AMY TANKERSLEY—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Tennessee

MARCELLA TEFFETELLER—Associate Professor
English
B.A. in English, Maryville College
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Tennessee

SHANE TERRY—Instructor 
Engineering and Media Technologies
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University

DARYL THOMAS—Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Tuskegee University
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

ANDREW TINKER—Instructor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Broadcast Communications, Westminster College
M.A. in Theology, Pittsburg Theological Seminary
M.Th. in Theological Ethics, University of Edinburg
M.Phil. in Christian Ethics and Practical Theology, University of Edinburg
Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Duquesne University

JESSIE TIPTON—Instructor 
Engineering & Media Technologies
A.S. in Video Production, Pellissippi State Community College 
B.S. in Communication, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Communication, Austin Peay State University 

KELLIE TOON—Associate Professor/Vice-President, Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs
B.A. in Government, University of Texas
M.A. in Mass Communication, University of North Carolina

DONNA TROGDON—Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice
Liberal Arts
B.S. in Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Austin Peay State University
M.S. in Criminal Justice/Homeland Security Administration, Tiffin University

BARBARA VEITH—Assistant Professor/Discipline Chair, Physical Sciences 
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Chemistry, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S. in Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Rutgers University
Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University

LARRY VINCENT—Associate Professor, Music Program Coordinator
Liberal Arts
B.M. in Music, University of Tennessee
M.M. in Music, University of Tennessee

JACQUELINE WATKINS—Assistant Professor
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Teacher Education, University of Tennessee
Education Specialist in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

CINDY WAWRZYNIAK—Professor
Natural and Behavioral Sciences
B.S. in Biology, Grand Valley University
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee

ELIZABETH WEAVER—Associate Professor 
Mathematics 
B.A. in Mathematics, Carson-Newman University
M.A. in Mathematics, Wake Forest University 
Ph.D. in Community College Leadership, Ferris State University

ANNA WELLS—Instructor
Nursing/Health Sciences
A.S. in Nursing, Lincoln Memorial University
B.S. in Nursing, King University
B.S. in Health Arts, University of St. Francis

CHARLES WHITE—Professor
English
B.A. in English, Western Carolina University
M.A. in English, Western Carolina University
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Spalding University
Ph.D. in English, Texas A&M University

LANE WHITESIDE—Instructor     
Engineering & Media Technologies    
A.S. in Electrical Engineering technology, State Technical Institute at Knoxville     
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Tennessee    

NATHAN WIDENER—Assistant Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Music and History, Maryville College
M.A. in History, Appalachian State University

CALEB WILLIAMSON—Assistant Professor
Engineering & Media Technologies
B.S. in Computer Engineering, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Computer Engineering, University of Tennessee

GRECHEN WINGERTER—Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in Theatre, Illinois State University
M.F.A. in Theatre Arts, University of Idaho

KERI WITHINGTON—Associate Professor
English
B.A. in English, Brigham Young University
M.A. in Creative Writing, University of Winchester

MICHAEL WOLFE—Associate Professor/Dean
Business and Computer Technology
B.S. in Biology and Psychology, Heidelberg University (College)
M.B.O.L., Defiance College
Doctor of Management, Case Western Reserve University

AMYE WOMBLES—Assistant Professor
English
B.A. English Literature, University of Tennessee
M.S. Curriculum & Instruction in English Education, University of Tennessee

KAREN WRIGHT—Assistant Professor
English
B. A. in English, University of Tennessee
M.A. in English, Middle Tennessee State University

AHMAD TODD YAZDI—Associate Professor
Liberal Arts
B.A. in History, Vanderbilt University
M.A. in History, East Tennessee State University

BROOKS ZIEGLER—Associate Professor 
Mathematics
A.S. in Science, Ohio University 
B.S. in Mathematics, Ohio University
M.S. in Mathematics, Ohio University

JOSEPH ZITKA—Associate Professor
Business and Computer Technology
B.A. in Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
M.A. in Economics, Wayne State University

Staff

STEVE ADAMS—HVAC Mechanic II
Facilities

JOHN AILOR—Police Officer
Campus Police

ANTIJA ALLEN—Associate Professor/Director
Pellissippi Academic Center for Excellence (PACE)

ALFORD-CHRISTIAN, ESMILSA—Licensed Counselor
Counseling Services

BOBBI ANDERSON—Testing Technician II
Academic Testing

REMONDA SWAFFORD ALLEYNE—Department Assistant
Engineering and Media Technologies

JILLIAN ATCHLEY—Technical Clerk I
Admissions and Communications Center

LISA KISER ATHERTON—Information Processing Specialist II
Disability Services

ADAM ATKINS—Police Officer 
Campus Police

JAMES AYERS—Analyst I
Applications Programming Support

REBECCA AYLING—Advisor
Advising

CHRISTINA BAILEY—Functional Support Technician
Payroll

LESLI BALES-SHERROD—Public Relations Specialist
Marketing and Communications

YVON BAPTISTE—Computer Technician II
Information Technology   

JON BARGER—Computer Technician II    
Information Technology   

VICTORIA BARNES—Financial Aid Coordinator
Financial Aid    

DAVID BARRETO—Financial Aid Coordinator
Financial Aid

MILES BASEHART—Assistant Dean of Students
Student Affairs

DONALD LARRY BATES—Chief Information Officer
Information Technology

SHERYLDINE BATES—Senior Analyst
Applications Programming Support

ALLYSON BECKMAN—Director, Title IX and Institutional Compliance
Institutional Compliance

JULIE BELL—Digital Media Specialist
Marketing and Communications

SCOTT BELL—AV Services Coordinator
Information Technology

DEBRA BENEDICT—Enrollment Services Coordinator
Enrollment Services

MARISOL BENITEZ RAMIREZ—Director, Institutional Research
Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment and Planning

MANDY BENTZ—Director, Fiscal Operations
Administrative Affairs

ERIC BOLLMANN—Manager, Information Technology Support
Information Technology

DALE BORCHARDT—Police Officer
Campus Police

GREGORY BOSTICK—Director, TSBDC
Tennessee Small Business Development Center

JASON BOWERMAN—Horticulture Technician II
Facilities

KRISTI BRABSON—Employment Specialist
Human Resources

SAMUEL BRACKETT—Print Shop Supervisor
Marketing and Communications

JUSTIN BRADEN—Administrative Assistant IV
Blount County Programs

KAITLYN BRANNON—Department Assistant
Nursing/Health Sciences

ANGELA BRANSON—Technical Clerk III/Project Coordinator
Workforce and Community Development

EFRAIN BRAVO—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

STELLA BRIDGEMAN—Campus Dean
Magnolia Avenue Campus

PAUL BRINE—Access Control and Logistics Manager
Facilities

RICHARD BRINTNALL—Police Corporal
Campus Police

HOPE BRISTOL—Manager
Student Account Services

AMANDA BUFFALO—Specialist II
Enrollment Services

SHERRI BYRD—Computer Technician II
Information Technology

MATTHEW CALDWELL—Event Technician Supervisor
Event Services

MICHAEL CANNADY—Analyst I - Systems and Operations
Information Technology

BRANDY CANTERBERRY—Case Manager
Student Care and Advocacy

JOSHUA CANTRELL—Manager, Technical Support
Information Technology

ASHLEY CAPPS—Specialist I
Financial Aid

AMANDA CARRASCO—Department Assistant
Liberal Arts

ANTOINE CARSON—Coordinator
Student Success

ANDREW CASTEEL—Computer Technician II
Information Technology 

RANDALL CLARK—Manager, Network Services
Information Technology

ROBERT CLARK—Systems Technician III
Information Technology

ALAN CLINGAN—Computer Systems Analyst
Information Technology

SYDNEY CAULFIELD—Specialist I, Enrollment Services 
Start Strong Center

ANN COFFEY—Manager, Budget
Administrative Affairs 

MARK COSTANTINO—Analyst I  
Applications Programming Support

JAMES DEAN COPPLE—Director, Applications Programming Support
Applications Programming Support

SHARON COUCH—Director 
Student Engagement and Leadership 

ASHLEY COULTER—Police Officer
Campus Police

CHRISTY COULTER—Library Assistant
Blount County Programs

EILEEN COURTNEY—Supervisor
Student Account Services

RACHAEL CRAGLE—Assistant Dean of Students, Director of Advising/Veterans 
Advising

TERRY CROWE—Chief of Police
Campus Police 

LORALEE DALIA—Director, Curriculum
Academic Affairs

WILLIAM DARBY—Help Desk Assistant III
Information Technology

CHARITY DAVENPORT—Specialist, Instructional Technology Accessibility
Pellissippi Academy of Excellence (PACE)

KRISTEN DAVIDSON—Laboratory Technician I
Natural and Behavioral Sciences

JESSICA DAVIS-CASTEEL—IT Purchasing/Inventory Specialist
Network and Technical Services

ROBIN DAVIS—Contract Specialist
Procurement Services

SANDRA DAVIS-BULLIS—Specialist
Student Care and Advocacy

SARAH DAVIS— Manager, Recruitment Services
Enrollment Services

STEFANIE DECKER—Associate Specialist     
Tennessee Small Business Development Center    

TIFFANY DEPORTER—Communication Voice Network Analyst
Information Technology

TERESA DIEHL—Senior Specialist
Small Business Development Center

DOUGLAS DEVANEY—Counselor
Counseling Services

MARIANA DIAZ-LOPEZ—Head Soccer Coach Women’s/Student Success Coordinator 
Athletics

CHELSEY DOUSIS—Dispatcher
Campus Police

DANIELLE DREEZSEN—Community Service Program Coordinator
Workforce Community and Development

JEFFREY DUNN—Police Officer
Campus Police

ESTHER DYER—Assistant Director
Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment and Planning

OLGA EBERT-HOLBERG—Assistant Director
Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment and Planning

NORMAN EASTERDAY—Stock Clerk 
Facilities

NANCY EDMONDS—Testing Technician II
Academic Testing 

ANNETTE ELDRIDGE—Academic Affairs Support Specialist
Academic Affairs

SONYA ELSBERRY—Library Assistant
Magnolia Avenue Programs

PHILIP EMS—Manager, Student Recreation Center
Student Life and Recreation

BROCK EVANS—Athletic Director
Athletics

DEBRA EVANS—Specialist I, Enrollment Services 
Start Strong Center

TODD EVANS—Director, Solutions Management
Workforce and Community Development

CLIFFORD FAULKNER—Engineering Lab Technician
Engineering and Media Technologies

LUKE FEKETE—Student Success Coordinator & Navigate Administrator
Stay Strong Success Center   

WENDY FINTAK—Administrative Assistant IV
Strawberry Plains Programs

WENDY FLOYD—Director
Financial Aid

LISA FONDREN—Library Assistant 
Library Services

SHARLEEN FOSTER—Media Technologies Support Technician
Engineering and Media Technologies

RANDY FOUST—Systems and Operation Support Manager
Information Technology

SAMANTHA FOX—Administrative Assistant V
Tennessee Small Business Development Center

KELSY FRITTS—Coordinator and SCO Veterans Services
Veterans Services

MELANIE FRYE—Technical Clerk I    
Admissions and Records  

ALEXANDER FULLER—Helpdesk Technician II
Information Technology

ANDREW FULLER—Specialist, International Admissions 
Tennessee Consortium for International Studies

KATHERINE FULLERTON—Specialist, Instructional Systems
Distance Education 

MARK FRIEBUS—Creative Project Coordinator
Marketing and Communications

EDWARD GALL—Maintenance Worker    
Facilities 

LI GAO—Senior Accountant
Fiscal Reporting

JOYCE GARCIA—Laboratory Technician II
Natural and Behavioral Sciences

THOMAS GARNER—Maintenance Supervisor 
Facilities

JONATHAN GILBERT—Manager, Work-Based Learning
Career Development

CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN—Police Sergeant
Campus Police

THERESA GILKEY-CASTILLO—Assistant Director
Tennessee Consortium for International Studies

JEREMY GILLIAM—Custodial and Waste Management Coordinator
Facilities

BRIAN GILPIN—Nursing Advising Coordinator
Nursing/Health Sciences

KRISTINA GOODACRE—Director, Talent Management
Human Resources

ZOE GOODACRE—Coordinator
Financial Aid 

JUDITH GOSCH—Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs for Career Programs
Academic Affairs

ANNA GRAHAM—Dean
Blount County Programs

SCOTT GREENE—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

TIFFANY GREENLEE—Transcript Analyst
Records

JOSHUA GREENWELL—Technician, SEAMTN
Workforce and Community Development

MACKENSIE GROHMAN—Head Golf Coach
Athletics

LAURA GROSEK—Career Pathways 
Nursing/Health Sciences

GARY GRUBB—Graphic Arts Designer
Marketing and Communications

DYLAN HALL—Database Systems Technician
Information Technology

GINGER HAMBY—Accounts Payable Supervisor
Procurement Services

ANNA HANEY—Advisor
Advising

FELICIA HANKINS—Program Coordinator 
Tennessee Consortium for International Studies

REBEKAH HARLESS—Specialist
Student Account Services

DERRICK HARMON—Advisor
Advising

TRENNA HARRISON—Specialist, Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable 

JEFF HECKEL—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

CARL HENLINE—HVAC Mechanic III
Facilities

DANETTE HENNEKE —Director, Grant Development
Foundation

NANCY HENNINGER—Academic Completion Coordinator
Records

BEN HICKS—HelpDesk Technician II
Information Technology

CINDY HICKS—Systems Technician II
Information Technology

JEREMY HICKS—Instructional Media Technician
Information Technology

KATRENIA HILL—Nursing Skills and Simulation Laboratories Coordinator 
Nursing/Health Sciences 

GARY HINSHAW—HelpDesk Technician I
Information Technology

CHERYL HODGSON—Police Corporal
Campus Police

ANDREA HOLLOMAN—Executive Assistant I
Student Affairs

RUSSELL HOLT—Analyst I
Applications Programming Support

CALVIN HOUPPERT—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

TODD HOWARD—Supervisor, Grounds Maintenance
Facilities

ANGELA HUGHES—Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs for Parallel Programs/Professor
Academic Affairs

DAVID HURT—Advisor
Advising

JAMES HYDUSIK—Financial Aid Technical Analyst
Financial Aid

JACQUELINE INGRAM—Administrative Assistant III
Liberal Arts

TINA ISHAM—Enrollment Specialist II    
Blount County Programs    

ALEXANDRIA JACKSON—Specialist, Benefits
Human Resources

JARROD JACKSON—Laboratory Technician I
Natural and Behavioral Sciences

LAQUINTA JACKSON—Manager
Stay Strong Success Center

JORDON JENNINGS—HVAC Mechanic II
Facilities

SUSAN JOHNSON—Technical Clerk II
Enrollment Services

SPENCER JOY—Dual Enrollment Specialist
Enrollment Services

DANIELLE KAINRATH—Laboratory Technician I
Facilities

KEVIN KEITHLEY—Maintenance Scheduler
Facilities

SELENA KIMBER—Coordinator
Enrollment Services

HOLLY KING—Employment Specialist
Human Resources

PAMELA LAU—Coordinator, Academic Scheduling
Academic Services

AUSTIN LAWSON—Analyst I, IEAP
Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment and Planning

MARCIA LAWSON—Procurement Services Manager
Procurement Services

TANZA LEATHERWOOD—Functional Support Technician
Fiscal Reporting

JAIME LEMONS—Financial Aid Coordinator
Financial Aid

CHRISTIAN LOCKHART—Director
Student Care and Advocacy

MICHAEL LOONEY—Senior Computer Technician
Information Technology

TRAVIS LOVEDAY—Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Student Affairs

AMANDA LOVING—Information Processing Specialist III
Facilities

CARMON LOWE—Automotive Mechanic
Facilities

BROOK LOWRY—IT Security Analyst
Information Technology

TERRY LUND—Administrative Assistant IV
Pellissippi Academic Center for Excellence 

SCOTT MANN—Advisor
Advising

AMY MARGOLIS—Functional Support Technician 
Payroll

STEPHANIE MARKOWITZ—Instructional Technology (Emerging) Specialist    
Distance Education   

AMANDA MATTSON—Information Processing Specialist III
Tennessee Consortium for International Studies

EDDY MAYFIELD—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

KIMBERLY MCALVIN—Department Assistant
Natural and Behavioral Sciences

CYNTHIA MCCLEARY-NORTH—Student Success Coordinator
Stay Strong Success Center

RACHEL MCCLELLAND—Executive Director
Marketing and Communications  

BEN MCDANIEL—Horticulture Technician II
Facilities

KATRINA MCDANIEL—Manager, Payroll
Payroll

REBECCA MCDONOUGH—Director
Career Development

GEORGE MCFARLAND—Police Officer
Campus Police

LELAH MCMAHAN—Specialist, Database
Foundation

SARAH MCMURRAY—Director
Disability Services

REGINA MCNEW—Director, Facilities
Facilities

REBECCA MCPHERSON—Relational Advisor 
Advising

BRIDGET MESCHEN—Executive Assistant I
External Affairs

ANNA MEYER—Technical Clerk I
Enrollment Services

CONNIE MILLER—Coordinator
Enrollment Services

HEATHER MINCEY—Specialist, Accounts Payable
Procurement Services

NASHWA MOHAMED—Student Development Assistant 
TRIO Student Support Services

ANDREW MONTGOMERY—Computer Technician I
Information Technology

CHARLES MONTGOMERY—Computer Technician II
Information Technology  

PATRICIA MOORE—Advisor
Advising

RENEE MOORE—Assistant Vice President Administrative Affairs 
Administrative Affairs 

APRIL MORRIS—Specialist, Student Account Services 
Student Account Services

JOHN BRENT MORRISON—Director 
Event Services

DOUGLAS MYERS—Transcript Analyst
Records

KAREN WEBB NANCE—Scheduling Specialist III
Enrollment Services

MARIA NARANJO MARTIN—Laboratory Technician I
Natural & Behavioral Sciences

JOAN NEWMAN—Director, Academic Assessment
Academic Testing

CAROL NICOLLS—Functional Support Technician
Fiscal Reporting

LISA NIPPER—Technical Clerk III
Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment and Planning

MICHAEL NOE—HVAC Supervisor
Facilities

MIKE NORTH—Campus Dean
Strawberry Plains Campus

HOLLY OESTREICHER—Library Acquisitions Specialist
Library Services

AARON OVERALL—Student Affairs Support Specialist
Student Affairs

LAURA OVERTON—Functional Support Technician
Student Account Services

EZEKIEL OWENS—Recycled Material Handler
Facilities

LIDIA PALCU—Analyst I
Application Programming Support

MELANIE PARADISE—Director of Admissions and Records 
Records

TANYA PATRICK—Specialist, Scholarship
Foundation

JASON PATTERSON—Interim Director
Internal Audit

NANCY PICAULY-GLATT—Information Processing Specialist III
Foundation

KIMBERLY PIERCE—Financial Aid Coordinator
Financial Aid

ANDREW POLNICKI—Director, MegaLab
Workforce and Community Development

MELANIE PRICE—Manager, Start Strong Center
Start Strong Center

ANGELA PUGH—Alumni Coordinator
Foundation

CRYSTAL RAINES—Specialist I, Enrollment Services
Enrollment Services

PAUL RAMP—Director, Distant Education
Academic Affairs

MICHAEL ANDY RAYFIELD—Engineering Laboratory Technician
Engineering and Media Technologies

CHARLES RICHARDSON—Network Technician II
Information Technology

MARILYN RODDY—Director, Major Gift Development
Foundation

PATTI ROGERS—Administrative Assistant IV
Magnolia Avenue Programs

EMILY ROY—Head Cross Country & Half Marathon Coach
Athletics

JOHN RUPPE—Police Corporal
Campus Police 

RAUL SANCHEZ JR—Advisor
Advising

CERRIE SATTERFIELD—Coordinator
Financial Aid

CINDY SAUER—Advisor, Education
Advising

CHRISTY SCHNEIDER—Specialist I
Enrollment Services

JUSTIN SELZLER—Police Officer
Campus Police

JADA SHOEMAKER-GROOVER—Director, Culinary Support
Business and Computer Technology

BERRY SHUMPERT—Director
Stay Strong Success Center

ELIZABETH SCOTT—Administrative Assistant IV
Academic Tutoring Center

JAN SHARP—Director
Academic Tutoring Center 

KATHERINE SHAW—Test Administrator
Academic Testing

ELLIS SHROPSHIRE—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

KINSEY SHIFFLETT—Manager, Benefits   
Human Resources  

ELISA SIMMONS—Director, Fiscal Operations 
Fiscal Reporting

BRITNEY SINK—Director, Alumni and Donor Engagement    
Foundation    

NANCY SKEEN—Library Assistant
Library Services

BRIAN SLIGER—Computer Technician II
Information Technology

DAVID SMITH—Manager, Advertising
Marketing and Communications

LISA SMITH—Technical Clerk II 
Facilities

TRAVIS SNYDER—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

JOEL B. SOUTHERN—Publications Coordinator
Marketing and Communications

CATHERINE SPENCER—Administrative Assistant I
Advising

RYAN STAFFORD—Athletics Compliance Coordinator
Enrollment Services 

JENNIFER STRADER—Advisor, Nursing Pathways
Nursing/Health Sciences 

TERRI STRADER—Manager
Records

JESSICA STREICH—Director
Start Strong Center

MONICA STYLES—Administrative Assistant III
Student Engagement and Leadership

SHARMON SUIT—Grant Development Coordinator
Foundation

EUGENIA TAYLOR—Specialist I    
Enrollment Services    

BRIAN TEMPLETON—Police Officer
Campus Police

DONALD THOMAS—Police Sergeant
Campus Police

SONYA THOMAS-BROWN—Administrative Assistant III
Tennessee Consortium for International Studies

JOHN TINDELL—Computer Technician II
Information Technology

LEIGH ANNE TOUZEAU—Assistant Vice President
Enrollment Services

VELVA TRENT—Laboratory Coordinator
Natural and Behavioral Sciences

KEIGAN TROUTT—Helpdesk Technician II
Information Technology

NANCY TRUETT—Director 
Counseling Services

GEORGE UNDERWOOD—Executive Director
Institutional Compliance

PATRICIA VARGA—Technical Analyst/Report Writer, APS
Applications Programming Support

FONDA VICKERY—Retention Coordinator
TRIO Student Support Services

MELISSA VITTETOE—Manager
Financial Aid

PHYLICIA WASHINGTON—Academic Support Coordinator
Academic Tutoring Center

DARLENE WATERS—HelpDesk Assistant I
Information Technology

ERIKA WAYCASTER—Head Women’s Volleyball Coach/Cohort Advisor 
Athletics

GREGORY WEBB—Manager of Admissions
Enrollment Services

SUSAN WEBB-CURTIS—Executive Director
Workforce & Community Development

HEATHER WHITE—Licensed Counselor
Counseling Services

DAVID WILLIAMS—Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Facilities

SHAWNA WILLIAMS—Deputy Chief
Campus Police

VENETIA WILLIAMS—Director, TRIO
TRIO Student Support Services

BRITTNEY WILLIAMSON—Specialist II,
Enrollment Services

TARA WILLOUGHBY—Advisor
Advising

CANDACE WILSON—Executive Assistant III
President’s Office

LIAHNA WILSON—Specialist, Student Account Services
Student Account Services

TIMOTHY WILSON—Director, Sales
Workforce and Community Development

ELISSA WINZENBURG—Counselor
Counseling Services

PAUL WISE—Multimedia Specialist
Engineering and Media Technologies

SUSAN WOLFENBARGER—Specialist I
Enrollment Services

LAUREN ZIEGLER—Coordinator
Institutional Compliance

Misrepresentation of Academic Credentials (T.C.A § 49-7-133)

(a) A person commits the offense of misrepresentation of academic credentials who, knowing that the statement is false and with the intent to secure employment at or admission to an institution of higher education in Tennessee, represents, orally or in writing, that the person:

(1) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas from an accredited institution of higher education;

(2) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas from a particular institution of higher education; or

(3) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas in a particular field or specialty from an accredited institution of higher education.

(b) Misrepresentation of academic credentials is a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) Each institution of the University of Tennessee system and the state university and community college system shall include in any catalog, on the institution’s website and in any contract for employment in a position requiring academic credentials a warning that the offense of misrepresentation of academic credentials constitutes a Class A misdemeanor. The warning shall define the offense of misrepresentation of academic credentials.