Apr 27, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook

Directories


 

 

Tennessee Board of Regents

The College System of Tennessee

The Honorable Bill Lee
Governor of the State of Tennessee, Ex-officio, Chairman

Ms. Emily J. Reynolds, Vice Chairman

Dr. Flora Tydings, TBR Chancellor

Members

Dr. MaryLou Apple

Tullahoma

Mr. Miles Burdine

Kingsport

Ms. Layah Garton

Student Regent, TCAT Nashville 

Mr. Mark George

Memphis, West TN At-Large

Mr. Mark Gill

Middle TN At-Large

Mr. Shane Hooper

Chattanooga 

Mr. Todd Kaestner

Nashville 

Ms. Vanessa Pilkinton

Faculty Regenr, TCAT Dickson 

Ms. Nisha Powers

Memphis

Mr. Ross Roberts

Faculty Regent (non-voting), Northeast State Community College 

Mr. Kyle Spurgeon

Jackson

Ms. Danni B. Varlan

Knoxville

Mr. Tom White

Chattanooga, East At-Large

Ex-Officio Members

Dr. Steven Gentile

Interim Executive Director at Tennessee Higher Education Commission

Mr. Charles Hatcher

Commissioner of Agriculture 

Ms. Lizzette Reynolds

Commissioner of Education

DSCC Foundation Board of Directors

Mr. Jeff Agee, First Citizens National Bank, Dyersburg
  Chair of the Board of Directors of DSCC Foundation

Dr. Kevin Cook, C & C Pharmacy, Dyersburg
     Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of DSCC Foundation

Dr. Amanda Walker, DSCC, Dyersburg
Secretary of the Board of Directors of DSCC Foundation

Mr. Horace Chase, DSCC, Dyersburg
     Treasurer of the Board of Directors of DSCC Foundation

Mr. Scott Barber, CEO, Dyersburg Hospital, Dyersburg
Mr. Bill Boehmler, Baird Private Wealth Management, Dyersburg
Mr. Charles Brasfield, Patriot Bank, Covington
Ms. Tena Bryan, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare-North, Atoka
Mr. Danny Cook, Mayor of Tiptonville
Dr. Scott Cook, President, DSCC, Dyersburg
Mr. Matt Duggan, DOT Foods, Inc., Dyersburg
Mr. Joe Emery, ERMCO, Dyersburg
Ms. Patsy Fee, Retired, Tipton County Schools, Brighton
Mr. John Ford, Ford Construction, Dyersburg
Ms. Julie Frazier, Retired DSCC, Dyersburg
Mr. David Hayes, Security Bank, Dyersburg
Mr. Bob Kirk, Retired, Board of Mayor and Alderman, Dyersburg
Mr. John Lannom, Attorney at Law, Dyersburg
Ms. Judy Long, First Citizens National Bank, Dyersburg
Mr. Warren Nunn, Bank of Halls, Halls
Ms. Lana Orchard, RapidCare, Dyersburg
Mr. Eugene Pugh, Mayor of Halls, Halls
Ms. Kari Romero, D & B Properties-Sonic, Dyersburg
Mr. Paul Rose, Rose Construction, Covington
Mr. Bill Sanderson, White Squirrel Winery, Kenton
Dr. Buck Tarpley, Retired DSCC, Dyersburg
Mr. Danny Walden, Retired Educator, Director PDC, Dyersburg
Mr. Danny Watson, Simmons Bank, Dyersburg
Mr. Larry White, White and Associates, Dyersburg
Mr. Jim Wyatt, Simmons Bank, Atoka

 

Board Members Emeritus
Mr. Bill Cloar
Ms. Sami Dietrich
Mr. M.E. Magee
Mr. Glenn Thurman

 

Gifts and Bequests to the Dyersburg State Community College Foundation

The Dyersburg State Community College Foundation welcomes gifts and bequests to further its educational purposes. The College is empowered to receive gifts and bequests of cash, property, life insurance, equipment, and facilities to strengthen its academic programs and provide scholarships for its students. Opportunities for gifts in memory or in honor of an individual range from purchase of a library book or a customary memorial gift to the establishment of an endowed scholarship or underwriting the cost of a facility.

Administration

Office of the President

Dr. Scott Cook President
Edith Carlton, C.A.P. Administrative Assistant II
Amy West Director of Human Resources
Michael Peeler Police Chief and Safety Director
Vacant Director of Internal Audit
Connie Stewart Executive Director of Workforce Services
Paul Stewart Director of TRIO Program

Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Success

Dr. Amy Johnson   Vice President for Academic Affairs and Stdent Success
Judy Stover Executive Secretary II to the Vice President
Deica Disney Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research

Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services

Mr. Horace Chase Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services
Selester Sampson, C.A.P.  Executive Secretary II to the Vice President

Office of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Continuing Education

Dr. Amanda Walker Vice President of External Affairs
Beth Feith Executive Secretary II to the Vice President

Office of the Vice President for Information Technology

Josh Duggin Vice President for Information Technology
Luciana Shaw, C.A.P. Executive Secretary II to the Vice President

 Staff

Noah Adair
Custodian
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
Jeffery Alford
Computer Technician
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
Rodney Alford
Director, Workforce Development
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., The University of Memphis
 
Crystal Allen
Coordinator, Marketing & Public Relations
Shirley Armstrong
Custodian
Hannah Austin
Financial Aid Counselor
B.S., Milligan College
 
Shaun Awtry
Business Financial Services Coordinator
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Sherry Baker
Counselor, Career Services & ADA Coordinator
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
 
Duntavis Beard
Recruiter, Dyersburg Campus
A.S., Tidewater Community College
 
April Boals
Assistant Director, Admissions and Records
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Phyllis Boone
Secretary II, Arts and Sciences
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
Brenda Bowles
Custodian
Gary Box
Custodial & Grounds Supervisor
Hanna Box
Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.A., Blackburn College
 
R. Kay Brawner
Account Clerk II Student Financial Services
 
Allye Brimm
Enrollment Services Clerk
B.S., Mississippi State University
 
Jeremiah Brooks
Campus Police Officer, TCAT McKenzie
P.O.S.T. Certification
Tyler Brown
Instructor, Physical Education
Interim Men’s Baseball Coach
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., Delta State University
M.S., Delta State University
 
W. Rob Brown
Career Advisor, Workforce
B.S., Union University
 
Jacob Burg
Computer and Telephone Technician
B.I.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Lindsey Campbell
Secretary II, Athletics
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Laci Capps
Tutor Coordinator, Student Support Services
B.A., Arkansas State University
M.S., Arkansas State University
 
Olivia Capps
Career Advisor, Workforce
Wilma Capps
Career Advisor, Workforce
B.S., Bethel College
 
Edith Carlton, C.A.P.
Administrative Assistant II
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.A., Bethel College
Susan Charley
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
 
Jackie Cherry
Executive Aide, Nursing
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
Constance Clay
Executive Aide II, Alumni Affairs
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
Veneitta Claybrooks
Business Financial Services Clerk
Catelyn Cochran
Director of Distance Education & Instructional Development
B.A., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Shayanne Cole
Graduation Analyst I
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
Lou Cook
Computer Technician
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
R. Scott Cook
President
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
 
Joy Cooper
Career Advisor, Workforce
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Travis Copeland
Custodian
 
Linda Crouch
Library Assistant II
 
Jennifer Cruz
Financial Aid Counselor
B.S., The University of Memphis
M.B.A., University of Memphis
 
Chris Currie
Campus Police Officer, TCAT Ripley
P.O.S.T. Certification
Jerry Darnall
Academic Specialist
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Nathan Daume
Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
B.S., University of Missouri, Columbia
 
Linda Davis
Custodian
Howard Dillard
Men’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Murray State University
 
Deica Disney
Director, Institutional Effectiveness and Research
B. S., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.B.A., University of Memphis
 
Scott Dodge
Campus Police Officer, TCAT Covington
P.O.S.T. Certification
Josh Duggin
Vice President of Technology and Facilities Management
B.A., Union University
M.B.A., Union University
 
Eula Dyson
Custodian
Jess Evans
Executive Aid II, Student Services
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Elizabeth Feith
Executive Secretary II, Foundation
B.A., Furman University
M.A., Furman University
 
Tiffany Felkner
Secretary III Arts and Sciences
 
Otis Fields
Custodian
 
Taylor Follis
Assistant Women’s Softball Coach
A.S., Motlow State Community College
Larenda Fultz
Dean, Student Services
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., Bethel College
M.S., Western Governors University
 
Benjamin Gilkey
Campus Police Officer, TCAT Newbern
P.O.S.T. Certification
 
Mary Gillespie
Recruiter
B.S., University of South Alabama
 
Erin Goff
Administrative Services Clerk
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
R. Blake Gourley
Computer Programmer/Analyst
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
John Grijavla
Helpdesk & Support Technician
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Julie Griggs
Assistant Dean of Student Services
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., The University of Memphis
 
Karen Gruggett
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
 
Kenneth Gullett
Campus Police Officer, DSCC
P.O.S.T. Certification
Krista Ham
Custodian
 
Micah Hardin
Dual Enrollment Specialist
 
Kacee Hardy
Director, Financial Aid
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.A., Union University
 
Donna Hartman
Computer Technician
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Nathaniel Hayes
Campus Police Officer, TCAT Paris
P.O.S.T. Certification
Melisa Haymore
Distance Education Coordinator
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.Ed., The University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Peter Henson
Maintenance/Utility Worker
 
Tanzy Henson
Administrative Clerk II, JNC
Joe Hill
Custodian
 
Carl Hicks
Custodian
Jane Hicks
Computer Programmer II
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
H. Elaine Hollingsworth
Tutoring Coordinator
B.A., The University of Memphis
 
Christie Hudnall
Dean of Jimmy Naifeh Center
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., Bethel University
M.Ed., Tennessee State University
 
Anthony Jones
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
 
Christie Jones
Specialist, TECTA
B.S., Bethel College
 
Deborah Jones, C.A.P.
Payroll Manager
 
 
Margaret Jones
Assistant Director of Enrollment Services
B.A., The University of Memphis
S. Tyler Jones
Advisor, JNC
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Tracie Keith
Director of Enrollment Services
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.B.A., The University of Memphis
M.A., Union University
 
Melissa Koffman
Comptroller
B.S., Union University
Amy Kratochvila
Financial Aid Counselor, JNC 
B.A., Lee University
 
  Nathan Lafayette
  Institutional Research Analyst
  Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin-Osh Kosh
 
Leah Lents
Information Research Technician, TECTA
 A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
Shannon Lipker
Account Clerk II Student Financial Services
B.S., University of Phoenix
 
C. Renee Long
Assistant Director/Academic Coordinator
B.S., Mississippi State University
M.Ed., The University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Nancy Lott
Custodian
Terry Lovell
Grounds Worker
Robert Luttrell
Women’s Soccer Coach
B.A., The University of Memphis
 
Julie Lynch
Specialist, TECTA
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Rebecca Marvin
Upward Bound Counselor
B.S., Union University
M.S., Arkansas State University
 
Jeannie Mathis
Director of Career Services
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Shannon Mayo
Director of Henry County Center
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., Benedictine University
 
Kelly Maupin
Site Director, TECTA
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.A., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Ginny McGavock
TRIO Program Assistant
Donna Mealer
Director Student Financial Services
B.A., Tennessee Technology University
Rhonda Mitchum
Career Advisor, Workforce
B.S., Bethel University
M.B.A., Bethel University
 
Ashley Miles
Enrollment Services Clerk
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
 
Barbara Moody
Accounts Payable Specialist
Cortnee Montroy
Student Services Coordinator, JNC
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
Lizabeth Mullins
Director, Administrative Services
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Paul Moss
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
 
Erin Newsom
Coordinator of Special Projects
B.I.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Brooklyn Nanney
Assistant Coordinator, Academic Success Center
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
Dalton Osborne
Network/Security Analyst
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
Linda Norvell
Admissions and Records Specialist
A.A., Freed-Hardeman University
 
 
Michael Peeler
Chief of Police
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.S., Kansas State University
 
Dusty Paulsen
Financial Aid Counselor
A.A.S., Gulf Coast Community College
 
Heather Pepple
Tutor Coordinator, Student Support Services
A.A., Gods Bible School and College
B.A., Gods Bible School and College
M.A., The University of Memphis
 
Dana Penn
TECTA Coordinator
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Cruz Perea
Coordinator Student Life, Dyersburg & Henry County Center
B.S., Delta State University
M.A., University of West Alabama
 
Dana Penn
TECTA Coordinator
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Carol Pham
Career Counselor
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Carmen Pfeifer
Counselor/Career Services Coordinator
B.S., The University of South Florida
M.A., The University of South Florida
 
Ken Pittman
Computer Programmer II
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
K. Paige Phipps
Secretary II, Nursing
Micki Poe
Financial Aid Counselor
B.S., Murray State University
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Jason Pitts
Custodian
Paul Rhodes
Director of Computer Services
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.P.S., The University of Memphis
 
Penny Reasons
Custodian
Steve Robey
Print and Purchasing Clerk (PT)
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
A.A.S., Jackson State Community College
 
Edwin Richerson
Multimedia Specialist
B.S., Murray State University
 
Wynette Ross
Administrative Clerk, JNC
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
Dina Ross
Academic Success Coordinator
B.S.W., Union University
M.S.W., Union University
 
Selester Sampson, C.A.P.
Executive Secretary II, Finance and Administrative Affairs
A.A.S., Jackson State Community College
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
 
Mike Samples
Director, Physical Plant
Nicole Shanklin
Advisor, Dyersburg Campus
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Amber Samoussev
Librarian II
B.A., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
B. Lynn Sikes
Interim EMS Director
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.A., The University of Tennessee, Martin
E.D.D., Liberty University
 
Luciana Shaw
Executive Secretary, Information Technology
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., Southern New Hampshire University
 
Ashley Smith
Secretary II, English
A.A., Dyersburg State Community College
 
Joanna Simonton
Academic Coordinator, Student Support Services
Connie Stewart
Executive Director, Workforce Services
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
 
James “Buddy” Smithson
Grounds Worker
Paul Stewart 
Director, TRIO
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.Ed., The University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Deborah Stewart
Advisor, Dyersburg Campus
A.A.S., Chattanooga State Community College
B.B.A., Bryan College
 
Robin Summers
Custodian
Judy Stover
Executive Secretary II, Academic Affairs and Student Success
David Tate
Library Assistant III
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Bryan Sykes
Maintenance Utility Worker
Jamie Taylor 
Database Manager/Analyst
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
 
James Taylor
Family Care Specialist, Family Care
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
 
John Thomas
Custodian
Krista Taylor
Recruiter, Henry County Center
A.A.S., Business Administration
B.S., Business Administration
 
Amber Walker
Financial Coordinator, Workforce
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
 
 
Amanda Walker 
Vice President of External Affairs
B.A., University of Mississippi
M.A., University of Mississippi
Ed.D, Delta State University
 
Amy Ward
Human Resources Specialist
Patricia Walker 
Registrar and Director, Office of Admissions and Records
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
 
Amy West 
Director, Human Resource and AA/EEO Officer
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., Utah State University
Grace Watts
Custodian
 
Khristy Williams, C.A.P.
Administrative Assistant, Physical Plant
 
George White 
Coach, Women’s Softball
B.S.S., United States Sports Academy
M.Ed., William Woods University
 
Deonza Woods
Specialist, TECTA
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Emily Wilkinson
Financial Aid Clerk
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.B.A., University of Memphis
 
Van Wylie 
Director, Small Business Development Center
B.S., The University of Kentucky
Connie Wright
Career Advisor, Workforce
 
Hannah Yawn
Coordinator, Student Life JNC                  
B.A., The University of Mississippi
M.P.A., The University of Mississippi
 

Faculty

James N. Adair (2007)
Chair of Humanities/Social Science
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
B.S.Ed., Southeast Missouri State University
M.N.S., Southeast Missouri State University
 
Janet L. Adair (2020)
Instructor, English
A.S. Dyersburg State Community College
B.A. University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S. Arizona State University
 
Shawna Adams (2017)
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., Murray State University
M.S., Murray State University
 
Jimmy Barham (2011)
Dean of Arts, Sciences & Technologies
Professor, Communications & Information Technology
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.B.A., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Ed.D., The University of Memphis
 
Jeff Bidwell (2023)
Director of Surgical Technology
A.A., Madisonville Community College
B.S., University of Southern Indiana
M.A., Murray State University
 
Rebecca Bobbitt (2020)
Instructor, English
B.A., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., Murray State University
Teresa Boswell (2016)
Assistant Professor, 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
 
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
 
Wayne Corlis (2017)
Chair, Business & Technology
Assistant Professor, Business and Accounting
B.S., Davenport University
M.B.A., Davenport University
Ph.D., Capella University 
Lauren Daniels (2023)
E.M.S. Instructor
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Michelle Davis (2016)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
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
 
Anthony Deason (2021)
Instructor of Health Sciences
LPN, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Newbern, TN
Kimberly Dew (2014)
Associate Professor, Assistant Director of Nursing 
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S.N., Regis University
 
Desiree Dolan (2021)
Instructor of Speech Communications
M. Mu, Austin Peay State University
B.F.A., Austin Peay State University
Kathryn Eudy (2021)
Laboratory Instructor, Natural Sciences
B.S., Union University
Jonathan Fonville (2016)
Assistant Professor, Psychology
A.A.S., Jackson State Community College
B.A., The University of Memphis
M.S., The University of Memphis
 
Andrea Franckowiak (1997)
Associate Professor, English
Chair, Language Arts & First Year Experience
B.A., SUNY Geneseo State College
M.A., Clemson University
 
Thomas Frost (2021)
Instructor, Music
B.S., Tennessee State University
M.S.M., Southern Illinois University
 
Kevin Gallimore (2023)
Instructor of Biology
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.A., Bethel University
M.S., Clemson Unviersity
Ph.D. Tennessee Tech University
 
Brittany Gatlin (2021)
Instructor, Nursing
M.S., Western Governors University
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Darren George
E.M.S. Instructor
A.S., Jackson State Community College
 
Christie Hamilton (2012)
Director of Nursing
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S.N., The University of Phoenix
Ph.D., Walden University
 
Christie Hamm (2015)
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S.N., The University of Phoenix
 
Timothy Hathcock (2022)
Instructor, Engineering Systems Technology
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Lisa Hayden (2017)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
M.S.N., Walden University
 
Katherine Hiebert-Brumley, (2020)
Instructor, Mathematics
A.A.S., Crowder
B.S., Missouri Southern State University
M.S., Pittsburg State University
Tammy Hines (2012)
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S.N., Union University
Darian Hudson
Instructor of Nursing
A.A.S, Dyersburg State Community College
B.S.N., University of Memphis
M.S.N., Arkansas State University
 
Leslie Hughes (2022)
Biology Lab Instructor
B.A., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Daniel Inghram (2021)
Associate Professor, Math and Orientation
M.S., University of Central Florida
B.S., University of Central Florida|
A.A, Seminole State College, Sanford, Florida
 
Amy Johnson (2009)
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Success
Associate Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S.N., The University of Jacksonville
M.S.N., South University
D.N.P., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville 
 
Brandi Leonard (2006)
Professor, English
B.A., Austin Peay State University
M.A., The University of Memphis
Ed.D., The University of Memphis
Aklilu Maasho (2008)
Associate Professor, Physics
M.S., Indiana University
Ed.D., The University of Memphis
 
Angela Martin (2015)
Assistant Professor, History
B.A., Lambuth University
M.A., The University of Memphis
Megan Matheson (2021)
Instructor, Nursing
M.S., Vanderbilt University
Jeannine McMahon (2003)
Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S., Hillsdale College
M.Ed., Sul Ross State University
 
Charles Norsworthy (2015)
Instructor, Engineering Systems Technology
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Abigail O’Neal
Instructor of Nursing
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., Western Governor 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
 
Danny Parker (2019)
EMS Clinical Coordinator
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Joanne Phillips-Edley (2017)
Instructor, Computer Information Technology
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S., The University of Memphis
 
Zachary Pinner (2022)
Instructor, EMS
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Christopher Posadny (2022)
Instructor, English
B.A., University of Toledo
M.A., University of Illinois, Champaign
 
Devalyn Reynolds (2003)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., The University of Memphis
 
Willie Robinson (2019)
Clinical Nursing Instructor
A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S.N., The University of Memphis
 
Brigham Scallion (2014)
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., Lambuth University
M.S., The University of Memphis
D.O., Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sonia Scott (2017)
Instructor, Reading
B.S., Bethune, Cookman University
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Nathan Segars (2013)
Associate Professor, Philosophy Coordinator of Humanities: Fine Arts
B.A., Freed-Hardeman
M.A., The University of Mississippi
M.A., Memphis Theological Seminary
Ph.D., The University of Georgia 
 
Patty Sharp (2018)
Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education
Coordinator of Early Childhood Education
B.S., Union University
M.A., Union University
 
Darla Smith (2016)
Assistant Professor, Sociology
B.A., The University of Memphis
M.A., The University of Memp
Bobby L. Solmon (1989)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
 
Nathan Sonderman (2010)
Associate Professor, Biology
B.A., Ohio State University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State 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
Andrea Stephenson (2017)
Assistant Professor, Math
Chair of Fine Arts & Mathematics
B.S.Ed., Arkansas State University
M.S., Arkansas State University
M.S., The University of Memphis
 
Jackie Watson (2012)
Dean of Health Sciences
Associate Professor, Nursing
A.S.N., Dyersburg State Community College
B.S.N., The University of Memphis
M.S.N., The University of Phoenix
 
Lori Turner (2022)
Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., Wayne County Community College
B.S.N., Wayne State University
M.S.N., Western Governors University
Rebecca Wiley (2018)
Assistant Professor, Art
B.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
M.F.A., Memphis College of Art
Franklin Brian Wells (2010)
Professor, Biology
Chair of Natural Sciences and Physical Education
B.S., Ohio State University
M.S., Texas A & M, Commerce
Ed.D, Texas A & M, Commerce
 
 
Cindy Williams (2004)
Associate Professor, English
B.A., The University of Memphis
M.A., The University of Memphis
 
 

Emeritus Faculty

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
Helen Bell (1969-1970) (1984-1996)
Professor, 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)
 
H. Blair Bentley (1973-1987)
Professor, History
B.A., Bob Jones University
B.D., Bob Jones University
M.A., University of Denver
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
 
Carol Ann Feather (1969-2016) (Deceased)
Professor, Music and Speech
A.B., Morehead State University
M.A., Morehead State University
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
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)
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
Billy Williams (1969-2010)
Professor, Biology
B.S., Memphis State University
M.Ed., The University of Virginia
Ed.D., Auburn University
 
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
 
Kay Patterson (1990-2013)
Professor, English and Reading
B.A., Bethel College
M.S., The University of Tennessee at Martin
EdD, University of Memphis

Emeritus President

Karen Bowyer (1986-2021)
President, Retired
B.A., Knox College
M.A., The State University
PhD., University of Alabama
 
Edward Bobbitt Eller,Sr. (1969-1981) (Deceased)
President, Retired
B.A. Erskine College
M.A. - George Peabody College for Teachers
Ed.D. - University of Tennessee