Directories

James N. Adair (2007)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B. S., Southeast Missouri State University
B.S.Ed., Southeast Missouri State University
M.N.S., Southeast Missouri State University

Dennis Anderson (2007)
Director, Distance Education and Instructional Development
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., The University of Memphis
M.S., Western Governors University

Sherry Baker (2012)
Counselor and Coordinator, ADA
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., Trevecca Nazerne University

Alan W. Barnett (1995)
Associate Professor, Physical Education
Athletic Director/Coach, Men’s Basketball
A.A., Three Rivers Junior College
B.S., East Missouri State University
M.Ed., The University of Memphis

James Beel, Jr. (2016)
Counselor, Financial Aid
A.A.S., Rogers State University
B.S., Excelsior College
M.A., The University of Memphis
M.A.T., The University of Memphis

Karen A. Bowyer (1984)
President
B.A., Knox College
M.A., Rutgers University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Jessica Cannon (2015)
Counselor and Coordinator, Career Services
M.S., Boston University
M.S., Argosy University
B.S., Austin Peay State University

Edith Carlton
Administrative Assistant I
A.A.S. Dyersburg State Community College
B.A. Bethel College

Susan Charley (2007)
Dean, Learning Resource Center
A.A., Jefferson Community College
B.A., State University College at Oswego
M.L.S., The University of New York at Buffalo

Michelle Davis (2016)
Instructor, Paramedic to RN
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S.N., Walden University

Susan Davis (2010)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Mississippi State University
M.A.T., Mississippi State University

Kimberly Dew (2014)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S.N., Regis University

Desiree Dolan (2016)
Instructor, Music
B.A., Austin Peay State University
M.M., Austin Peay State University

Karin Featherston (2012)
Instructor, EMT/Paramedic
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Paramedic Certification, Jackson State Community College
B.S.N., The University of Memphis

Teresa Evans (2005)
Educational Opportunity Advisor
B.P.S., The University of Memphis

Amy Finch (2013)
Director, Public Information
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Andrea Franckowiak (1997)
Associate Professor, English
Coordinator of English, Writing & First Year Experience
B.A., SUNY Geneseo State College
M.A., Clemson University

Larenda Fultz (1994)
Dean, Student Services
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., Bethel College

Sheila Gillahan (2004)
Director, Human Resources and AA/EEO Officer
B.B.A., Lambuth University

Anne Gregory (2016)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Kaplan University
M.S.N., Kaplan University

Karen Gruggett (2009)
Coordinator, Accounts Receivable & Student Financial Services
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.B.A., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Kacee Hardy (2007)
Director, Financial Aid
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.A., Union University

Jane Hicks (1983)
Computer Programmer II
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College

Lowell “Bud” Hoffmann (2010)
Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services
B.S., West Chester University
M.B.A., Drexel University

Akm Hoque (1996)
Professor, Chemistry
B.S., Dahaka University
M.S., Dahaka University
M.S., Texas Tech University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Kent Jetton (2002)
Director, Physical Plant, Safety & Security
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College

Brandi Leonard (2006)
Professor, English
B.A., Austin Peay State University
M.A., The University of Memphis
Ed.D., The University of Memphis

C. Renee Long (2015)
Academic Coordinator, TRIO
B.S., Mississippi State University

Aklilu Maasho (2008)
Assistant Professor, Physics
M.S., Indiana University

Angela Martin (2015)
Instructor, History
B.A., Lambuth University
M.A., The University of Memphis

Kimberly Martin (2015)
Vice President, Institutional Advancement
& Continuing Education
B.B.A., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Bethel University
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University

Rob Martin (2007)
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., Louisiana Tech University
M.S., Louisiana Tech University

Roger McDiffett (2013)
Director, EMT/Paramedic Program
A.S., American Intercontinental University
B.A., American Intercontinental University
M.B.A., American Intercontinental University

Tracy McLaughlin (2015)
Assistant Professor, Speech Communication & English
B.A., Lambuth University
M.A., The University of Memphis
Master’s Certification, University of Wisconsin

Donna Mealer (2005)
Manager, Business and Student Financial Services
B.A., Tennessee Technological University

Susan Osborne (1996)
Associate Professor, Health Information Management
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Health Science Center, Memphis
M.S., The University of Memphis

Dusty Paulsen (2011)
Counselor, Financial Aid
A.A.S, Dyersburg State Community College
B.A., Florida State University

Faye Perkins (2002)
Evening Coordinator, Jimmy Naifeh Center at
Tipton County
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Trenna Richardson (2013)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
L.P.N, Texarkana Community College
A.D.N, Texarkana Community College
B.S.N, The University of Texas
M.S.N, The University of Tennessee, Health Science Center, Memphis

Brenda Rivera (2012)
Instructor, EMT/Paramedic
EMT Certificate, Shelby State Community College
EMT Certificate, University of Memphis
A.A.S., Northwest Mississippi Community College
A.A.S., State Technical Institute in Memphis
B.S., The University of South Alabama

Mike Samples (1988) 
Assistant Director, Physical Plant

Brigham Scallion (2014)
Instructor, Biology
B.S., Lambuth University
M.S., The University of Memphis
D.O., Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Nathan Segars (2013)
Assistant Professor, Philosophy and Coordinator, Humanities
B.A., Freed-Hardeman
M.A., The University of Mississippi
M.A., Memphis Theological Seminary
Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Shirley Smith (2013)
Coordinator, Academic Success Center
B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University

Rene Stanley (2007)
Associate Professor, Health Information Management
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Health Science Center
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Health Science Center

Paul Stringham (2008)
Specialist, Multi-media

Charles Taylor (2015)
Coach, Women’s Basketball
A.A., Southwest TN Community College
B.A., The University of Memphis
M.A., The University of Memphis

Jamie Taylor (1990)            
Database Manager/Analyst
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Stephen Thomas (2017)
Coordinator, Tutor
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin

Patricia Walker (1993)
Assistant Director, Human Resources
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Jaclyn Watson (2012)
Associate Professor, Nursing
A.S.N., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S.N., The University of Memphis
M.S.N., The University of Phoenix

Charlene White, CPA (2009)
Manager, Finance
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A.C.C., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Robert White (2002)
Coach, Men’s Baseball and Assistant Coordinator, Student Life
B.S.S., United States Sports Academy

Deanne Williams (2012)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
Interim Director, Learning Support Program and Coordinator, Mathematics
B.S., The University of Oregon
M.A., Nicholls State University

Mary Lee Alford (2006)
Computer Programmer Analyst
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Marilyn Armstrong (1987)
Counselor, Upward Bound
B.S., University of Tennessee, Health Sciences Center, Memphis
B.S., Lambuth College
M.Ed., Memphis State University

Shaun Awtry (2010)
Financial Analyst
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

James Barham (2011)
Dean of Arts & Science
Assistant Professor
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.B.A., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Ed.D., The University of Memphis

Teresa Boswell (2016)
Instructor, English
B.A., The University of West Georgia
M.Ed., Columbus State University

Michael Bowen (2010)
Associate Professor, Economics
B.B.A., The University of Mississippi
M.A., The University of Mississippi

Nigel Bradley (2016)
Instructor, English
A.A., Jackson State Community College
B.S., Kennesaw State University
M.Ed., Valdosta State University

Michael Brooks (2011)
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
B. S., West Illinois University
M.S., California State University

Kellie Dawn Chalk (2002)
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Union University

J. Clint Clifft (2001)
Professor, History
A.S., Jackson State Community College
B.A., The University of Memphis
M.A., The University of Memphis
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Josh Duggin (2008)
Vice President of Technology
B.A., Union University
M.B.A., Union University

Brenda Fincher (2000)
Associate Professor, Computer Information Technology
B.A., Union University
M.S., The University of Memphis

Jonathan Fonville (2016)
Instructor, Psychology
A.A.S., Jackson State Community College
B.A., The University of Memphis
M.S., The University of Memphis

James T. Frakes (1994)
Dean, Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County
B.A., Arkansas State University
M.S., Southeast Missouri State University
Ed.D., The University of Memphis

Julie Frazier, CPA (2000)
Dean of Business, Technology, & Allied Health
Associate Professor, Accounting
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.B.A., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.B.A., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Julie Griggs (1994)
Director, Gibson County Center
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., The University of Memphis

Christie Hamilton (2012)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S.N., The University of Phoenix

Christie Hamm (2015)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S.N., The University of Phoenix

Tammy Hines (2012)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S.N., Union University

Ellaine Hollingsworth (1990)
Coordinator, Tutor
B.A., Memphis State University

Amy Johnson (2009)
Dean of Nursing
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., The University of Jacksonville
M.S.N., South University

Margaret Jones (1988)
Assistant Director, Admissions
B.A., The University of Memphis

Meleia Lewis (1991)
Associate Professor, Speech/Theatre
B.F.A., Arkansas State University
M.F.A., The University of Mississippi

Julia Lynch (2016)
TECTA Specialist
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Teri Maddox (2013)
Vice President for the College
B.A., Lambuth University
M.A., The University of Memphis
M.A.T., The University of Memphis
Ed.D. The University of Memphis

Tanga McCullough (1994)
Librarian, DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County and Technician, Computer Laboratory
B.S., Morehead State University

Jeannine McMahon (2003)
Associate Professor, Psychology
B. S., Hillsdale College
M.Ed., Sul Ross State University

Lizabeth Mullins (2016)
Director, Administrative Services
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Charles Norsworthy (2015)
Instructor, Advanced Integrated Industrial Technology

William Northcutt (2004)
Professor, English
B.A., Tennessee State University
M.A., The University of Connecticut
Ph.D., Miami University

Angela O’Brien (2016)
Coordinator and Instructor, Early Childhood Education
B.S. The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Heather Page (2016)
Director, Admissions & Records
B.S., The University of North Georgia
M.Ed., The University of Georgia, Athens

Dana Penn (2011)
Evening Coordinator, Gibson County Center
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Heather Pepple (2015)
Tutor Coordinator
A.A.S., God’s Bible School and College

Mickie Poe (2016)
Financial Aid Counselor
B.S., Murray State University

Ken Pittman (1986)
Computer Programmer II
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Terri Pike (2015)
Assistant Professor, Reading
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., The University of Memphis
Ed.S., The University of Arkansas

Micki Poe (2016)
Counselor, Financial Aid
B.S., Murray State University

Emily Pope (2015)
Instructor, Agriculture and
Coordinator, International Studies
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Texas A&M

Sandra Pruett (2014)
Director, Internal Audit
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Internal Auditor Certificate
B.S., Union University
M.B.A., Union University

Rebecca Reeves
Coordinator, Adult Student
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.A., The University of Memphis

Lisa Reilly (2015)
Coordinator, Instructional Design
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.A., Ashford University

Devalyn Reynolds (2003)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., The University of Memphis

Mary Ricks (2004)
Director, Institutional Research
B.S., Iowa State University
M.S., The University of Memphis

Denise Schoen (2010)
Counselor, Financial Aid
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Gina Seratt (2008)
Associate Professor, Nursing
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S.N., The University of Memphis
M.S.N., The University of Phoenix

Darla Smith (2016)
Instructor, Sociology
B.A., The University of Memphis
M.A., The University of Memphis

Joanna Simonton (2015)
Academic Coordinator
B.S., Crichton College
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Bobby L. Solmon (1989)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Nathan Sonderman (2010)
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.A., Ohio State University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Deana Stevens (2007)
Counselor, Financial Aid
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Paul Stewart (2011)
Director, TRIO
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S. Ed., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Kelly Tivey (2006)
Site Director, TECTA
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.A., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Franklin Brian Wells (2010)
Professor, Biology
Coordinator, Science, Agriculture, Physical Education, Health & Wellness
B.S., Ohio State University
M.S., Texas A & M, Commerce
Ed.D, Texas A & M, Commerce

George White (2012)
Coach, Women’s Softball
B.S.S., United States Sports Academy
M.Ed., William Woods University

Cindy Williams (2004)
Associate Professor, English
B.A., The University of Memphis
M.A., The University of Memphis

Van Wylie (2013)
Director, Small Business Development Center
B.S., The University of Kentucky

Dr. Erskine Ausbrooks, III (1996-2016) (Deceased)
Professor, Psychology
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S., Brigham Young University
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Dr. Helen Bell (1969-1970) (1984-1996)
Chemistry
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
B. A., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., Memphis State University
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
F.A.I.C. (Fellow, American Institute of Chemists)

Dr. Carol Ann Feather (1969-2016)
Professor, Music and Speech
A.B., Morehead State University
M.A., Morehead State University
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi

Dr. James Flatt (1973-2009)
Professor, Biology
B.A., Bethel College
M.A., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Ed.S., The University of Georgia
Ed.D., The University of Southern Mississippi

Emma Mays-Reynolds (1974-2010)
Associate Professor, Administrative Office Support
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.Ed., Memphis State University
C.O.A.P. (Certified Office Automation Professional)

Dr. Dave Strong (1979-2015)
Professor, Reading and History
B.A., Union University
M.Ed., Memphis State University
Ed.D., Memphis State University

Jane Theiling (1989-2010)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Furman University
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Linda Weeks (1989-2013)
Associate Professor, English
B.S., Memphis State University
M.A., The University of Memphis

Dr. Billy Williams (1969-2010)
Professor, Biology
B.S., Memphis State University
M.Ed., The University of Virginia
Ed.D., Auburn University

Dr. Richard Worley (1985-1992)
Professor, Physics
B.A., Hendrix College
M.A., The University of Arkansas
M.S., The University of Chicago
Ph.D., The University of California

Jennifer Barham, Business
M.B.A., Freed-Hardeman University

Elaine Barcroft, Nursing
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee

Gary Blankinship, History
M.A., Memphis State University

Angela Booze, Nursing
B.S.N., The University of North Alabama

Rebecca Bramlett, Nursing
M.S.N., The University of Memphis

Scott Brown, Biology
Ph.D., The University of Louisville

Michael Burt, Health Information Management
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College

Dana Carmack, Nursing
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Lynda Carter, Learning Support English
B. S., Indiana State University

Brandy Chandler, English
M.A., North Arizona University

Tim Clark, English
M.Ed., Union University

Rebekah Carman, Mathematics
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Amy Cates, Early Childhood Education
M.Ed., Union University

Katie Cepparulo, Nursing
M.S.N., Union University

Kim Collier, Mathematics
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Charyl Craddock, Mathematics
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Ashley Creasy, Nursing
D.N.P., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Judith Dierkes, Art
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Lindy Dunavent, Nursing
M.S.N., The University of Memphis

Pamela Garner, Nursing
B.S.N., Union University

Bill Gray, History
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Jeffey Hampton, Nursing
M.S.N., St. Louis University

William Hardy, AIIT
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College

George Hazlewood, EMT
Certificate, Dyersburg State Community College

Tammy Holcomb, Nursing
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Anita Honeycutt, Learning Support Reading/Orientation
M.Ed., The University of Memphis

Anne Houston, Mathematics
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Toya Howard, Orientation
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Donna Jenkins, Orientation
M.A., Webster University

Michelle King, Early Childhood Education
M.S., Oklahoma State University

Robert Masters, History
M.A., The University of Memphis

Guy Maxwell, Chemistry
M.A., Western Governors University

Joshua Meyer, English
M.A., The University of Memphis

Kathryn McBride, Learning Support Writing
M.S., Florida State University

Shirley McGuire, Computer Information Technology
M.B.A., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Donald Mosby, EMT
A.A.S. Southwest Tennessee Community College

Michael Moore, Theatre
M.F.A., Texas Tech University

Elaine Neal, Learning Support Mathematics
B.S., Memphis State University

Philip Newman, AIIT
M.A., Webster University

Patricia Nunally, Criminal Justice
M.A.T., The University of Memphis

Connie Oliver, Art Appreciation
M.A., The University of South Carolina

Linda Payne, Biology
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee, Health Science Center

Betty Sue Pennington, Psychology
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Michael Pounds, Orientation
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Rebecca Powell, English
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University

Ronald Rimovsky, History
M. Ed., Union University

Ashley Roberts, Nursing
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee, Martin

Todd Ross, Orientation
M.A., Murray State University

Anne Sain, Administrative Professional Technology
M.Ed., The University of Memphis

Jacqueline Sand, Learning Support Reading
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Melanie Sargent, English
Ed.S., Union University

Joanna Simonton, Orientation
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Dave Strong, History
PhD., The University of Memphis

Charles Taylor, Music
M.A., The University of Memphis

Jonathan Taylor, Physical Education/Health
M.A.Ed., Union University

Elizabeth Teer, Accounting
M.S., The University of Memphis

Daniel Tilly, Philosophy
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary

Lori Turner, Nursing
B.S.N., Wayne State University

Jared Walker, Health Information Management
M.B.A., Bethel University

Lana Warren, English
Ed.S., Union University

Terry Weatherford, Mathematics
M.Ed., The University of Memphis

Linda Weeks, English
M.A., The University of Memphis

Cicely Wilson, Speech
Ph.D., The University of Memphis

Sarah Winegardner, Orientation
M.A., Austin Peay State University

Wade Wright, Health Information Management, Orientation
M.A., Southwestern College Information Technology
M.B.A., Bethel University