Student Catalog and Handbook 2025-2026

Faculty

Abbot, Gregory Program Director Air Conditioning Technology; Diploma, West Georgia Technical College
Acevedo, Luis Program Director Electrical Engineering; M.S.E.E., Farleigh-Dickinson University
Adkins, Sara Psychology; M.A., Morehead State University
Alu, Ann Ejimole Chemistry; M.S., East Tennessee State University
Andrews, Iris Cosmetology; Diploma, Chattahoochee Technical College
Aoa, Sandra  LPN / ADN Bridge Program; M.S.N., Grand Canyon University 
Bacud, Raymond Mathematics; M.S., University of West Georgia
Bailey, Dereck Commercial Truck Driving; A.A.S., Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Barnes, Timmy Criminal Justice; M.S., Columbia Southern University
Barr, Williams Jeff Welding
Bates, Nicol
Program Director, Surgical Technology; B.S., Northern Kentucky University
Beach, Matthew Precision Manufacturing & Maintenance; B.S., South University
Bishop, Jessica Allied Health; Diploma, West Georgia Technical College
Brake, Mary Registered Nursing; B.S.N., Clayton State University
Brazier, Christina Registered Nursing; M.S.N., University of West Georgia
Britt, John  Welding; Diploma, Southern Crescent Technical College
Brooks, Terri Austin  Adult Education Lead Instructor; M.A., Liberty University
Brown Jr., Curtis  Business Management; M.B.A., Arizona State University
Byrd-Johnson, Tanya Business Technology; M.Ed., University of West Georgia
Cade, Margaret Mathematics; M.Ed., University of West Georgia
Caldwell, Brandy Program Director, Radiologic Technology; M.A., University of Alabama 
Cardenas, Ysidora  Adult Education
Callaway, John Industry and Automation System; A.A.S., Arkansas College of Technology
Carter, Jason Mathematics; M.S., University of West Georgia
Cherry, Margaret  Practical Nursing; B.S., Albany State University
Cole, Christy Program Director Clinical Laboratory Technology; B.S., Auburn University
Conner, Tyler  Culinary Arts; A.A.S, Walters State Community College
Cook, Stephanie  Biology; M.S., University of West Georgia
Copeland, Angie  Speech Communication; PhD., Howard University
Cordero, Edwin  Program Director, Commercial Construction Management; B.S., Gordon State College
Crane, Kathleen  Computer Information Systems; M.S., Kennesaw State University
Davidson, Marschell
Accounting; M.A., Western Governors University
Edwards, Dennis Culinary Arts; A.O.S., Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Edwards, Francisca
Computer Information Systems; Ph.D., Capella University
Farmer, Jerald  Automotive Technology 
Fincher, Shanna  Adult Education; M.S., Jacksonville State University
Finkelstein, Jacob Wayne Precision Manufacturing 
Flail, Gregory English, Program Chair, Humanities; Ph.D., Georgia State University
Freeman, Joyce  Early Childhood Education; M.A., Arkansas Tech University
Freeman, Karen Early Childhood Education; M.Ed., LaGrange College
Frempong, Harriet  Culinary Arts; A.A.S., West Georgia Technical College
Frost, Tammera Computer Information Systems; M.S., University of West Georgia
Garner Jr., Billy Air Conditioning Technology; Diploma, South Georgia Technical College
Gore, Shannon Practical Nursing, A.S., Chattahoochee Technical College
Green, Brittany  Psychology;  M.A., University of West Georgia
Grey, Wendy Early Childhood Education; Ed.S., West Georgia College
Haines-Pruitt, Rhonda Biology; D.C.; Life University
Harper Jr., Gregory  Program Director, Electrical Construction and  Maintenance; Diploma, West Georgia Technical College
Harper, Crystal  Clinical Coordinator Medical Laboratory Technology & Phlebotomy; B.S., Thomas University
Hatch, Heather Biology; M.S., Jacksonville State University
Hickman, Stephanie  Program Director, Nurse Aide/ALHS; A.D.N., West Georgia Technical College
Hodge, Leonard Commercial Truck Driving; Technical Certificate, West Georgia Technical College
Hollon, R. Ross Welding; Diploma, West Georgia Technical College
Holvey, Joseph Program Director, Commercial Truck Driving
Hunter, Cynthia  Adult Education
Hutson, Daiyaan English; M.A., University of West Georgia
Iruku, Phani  Computer Information Systems; M.S.,  Sri Venkateswara University
Jackson, Jennifer  Adult Education
Kendrick, Kristen  Nurse Aide/ALHS; A.D.N., West Georgia Technical College
Kennedy, Jason History; M.A., University of West Georgia
Kirkland, Derek Eugene  Adult Education 
Knickel, Gunther Precision Manufacturing & Maintenance; B.S., Meisterschule der HWK–Kaiserslautern
Knowles, Rebecca  Cosmetology; Diploma, Total Image Hair Design
LaFleur, Jean Mathematics; Ed.S., Nova Southeastern University
Laver, Kimberly  Biology; M.S., University of West Georgia
Lawal, Abiola K. Mathematics; M.S., Central Missouri State University
Lawrimore, Melissa J. Registered Nursing; M.S.N., University of West Georgia
Layton, Tyler  Welding; Certificate, West Georgia Technical College
Le, Khoi Nguyen Mathematics; M.S., Boise State University 
Lindsey, Patrick  Precision Manufacturing & Maintenance; A.A.S., West Georgia Technical College  
Love, Judaya Esthetics; Diploma, Minnesota School of Cosmetology
Madric-Morris, Taurus Marketing: M.S., Liberty University
Maffett, Loretta
Business Technology; M.Ed. University of West Georgia
Mann, Christopher  Welding 
Marshall, Mitchell  Welding; Diploma., West Georgia Technical College
Martin, Melondy
Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator; M.S. University of Tennessee
Massey, Chasity P. Practical Nurse; Diploma, West Georgia Technical College
Matlock, Savannah  Adult Education
McDonald Jr., Robert Electrical Lineworker 
McLendon, Mia Dental Assisting; Certificate, West Georgia Technical College 
Miles, Lindsey  Health Information Management Technology; B.S., Western Governors University
Miller II, Donald English: M.A., University of West Georgia
Moore, Stephen Physics; M.S., New Mexico State University
Morgan, Kristy Nurse Aide: Diploma, West Georgia Technical College
Mote, Salinda  Adult Education
Moye, Jessica
Pharmacy Technology; B.S., University of West Georgia
Murphy, Bryan  English; M.A., University of West Georgia
Nieto, Bernardo Mathematics; M.A., Georgia State University
Nolan, Kimberly Dental Assisting; Diploma, Everest Institute
North, Marilyn Registered Nursing; M.S.N., University of Texas in Austin
Olalere, Bolaji  Biology; M.S., Jacksonville State University
Parker Jr., Ricky Welding; West Georgia Technical College
Patterson, L. Dale Cosmetology; Diploma, West Central Technical College
Patterson, D. DeeDee Program Director, Cosmetology and Esthetics; Diploma, West Central Technical College
Payne, Amber  Program Director, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism; M.S., University of Alabama
Pennington, Joseph Welding; Diploma, West Georgia Technical College
Person, Schurita T. Cosmetology; Diploma, Osborne University
Pilon, Matt Mathematics; M.S., University of West Georgia
Posey, David Program Director, Diesel Technology; Certification, West Georgia Technical College
Radford, Andrea  Business Management; M.A.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University
Reed, Artesha  Cosmetology; Diploma, West Georgia Technical College
Regilus, Guerdy  Criminal Justice; D.S.L., Regent University
Reuter, Alexander Welding; Diploma, West Georgia Technical College
Rhodes, Nataki Practical Nursing; M.S.N., Chamberlain University 
Robertson, Tammy  Practical Nursing; B.S.N., Chamberlain University 
Robinson, Cindy Cosmetology; Diploma, Cedartown School of Cosmetology
Robinson, Lavurn  Practical Nursing; Diploma, Southern Crescent Technical College
Rogers, Edwin Taylor Emergency Medical Services; A.A.S., Ogeechee Technical College 
Rooks, Ronald
Commercial Truck Driving
Schillemat, Peder Psychology; M.A., University of West Georgia
Shackleford, Tara Computer Information Systems; M.I.T., American Intercontinental University
Shadrix, Brian Program Chair, Fire Science Technology; A.A.S. West Georgia Technical College 
Sharpe, Melinda Registered Nursing; M.S.N., Grand Canyon University
Shepard, Louis Criminal Justice; M.S., Troy State University
Smith, Emmanuel  CDL Examiner 
Smith, J. Austin  Surgical Technology Clinical Coordinator; B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery  
Stirman, Dana Program Director Health Information Technology; M.Ed., Western Governors University
Stoddard, Deanna Early Childhood Care and Education; Ed.D, Georgia Southern University
Strain, Melanie  Program Director Medical Assistant; B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summers, Oliver Rogie  Nursing Clinical & Lab; M.S., University of West Georgia
Taylor, D. Kyle English; M.A., University of West Georgia
Tedder, Anabelle Biology; M.S., University of West Georgia
Thomas, Maquissa Registered Nursing; M.S.N., Georgia State University
Thompson, Lori  Clinical Coordinator Dental Hygiene; B.S., Clayton State University
Thompson, Traci English and Reading; M.A., Virginia State University
Torres, Jesus Jesse Pharmacy Technology; B.S., Lee University
Vaughan, Hannah  English; M.A., Clemson University 
Watson, Adam  Program Director EMS; A.A.S., Southern Union State Community College
White, Tim Machine Tool Technology; A.A.S., West Central Technical College
White-Felde, Lori Program Director Registered Nursing; M.S.N., University of West Georgia
Whitman Jr., Richard Machine Tool Technology; Technical Diploma, West Georgia Technical College
Williamson, James Registered Nursing; M.S.N., Grand Canyon University
Willis, Laura  Practical Nursing; B.S., Jacksonville State University
Wilson Jr., Thomas Precision Machining; Technical Diploma, West Georgia Technical College
Wood, Ashley  Practical Nursing; A.D.N., West Georgia Technical College
Worsley, Sarah E. Nurse Aide; Diploma, West Georgia Technical College
Yarbrough, Joey G. Biology; M.S., University of West Georgia
Young, Justin S.  Computer Information System; M.S., Auburn University