Jun 30, 2025

2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

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2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Directories

Tennessee Board of Regents
DSCC Foundation Board of Directors
Administration

Staff
Faculty

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

Mr. Miles Burdine	1st Congressional District
Ms. Deanne DeWitt	6th Congressional District
Mr. Mark George	Memphis, West TN At-Large
Mr. Jeremy Harrell	Middle TN At-Large
Mr. Shane Hooper	4th Congressional District
Mr. Todd Kaestner	7th Congressional District
Mr. Cayden Keltgen	Student Regent, Walters State Community College
Ms. Nisha Powers	9th Congressional District
Ms. Angela Richardson	Faculty Regent (Non-Voting)
Mr. Ross Roberts	Faculty Regent (non-voting), Northeast State Community College
Mr. Kyle Spurgeon	8th Congressional District
Mr. Barry Stephenson	3rd Congressional District
Ms. Danni B. Varlan	2nd Congressional District
Mr. Tom White	East At-Large

Ex-Officio Members

Dr. Steven Gentile	Executive Director at Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Mr. Charles Hatcher	Commissioner of Agriculture
Ms. Lizzette Reynolds	Commissioner of Education

DSCC Foundation Board of Directors

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

Mr. Danny Walden, Retired Educator, Director PDC, Dyersburg
Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of DSCC Foundation

Ms. Melissa Koffman, Interim VP of Finance, DSCC, Dyersburg
Treasurer of the Board of Directors of DSCC Foundation

Dr. Amanda Walker, DSCC, Dyersburg

Secretary of the Board of Directors of DSCC Foundation

Mr. JeffAgee, First Citizens National Bank, Dyersburg

Mr. Scott Barber, CEO, Dyersburg Hospital, Dyersburg
Mr. Bill Boehmler, Baird Private Wealth Management, Dyersburg
Ms. Tena Bryan, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare-North, Atoka

Mr. Troy Buttery, FirstBank, Paris

Mr. Danny Cook, Mayor of Tiptonville
Dr. Scott Cook, President, DSCC, Dyersburg
Mr. Matt Duggan, DOT Foods, Inc., Dyersburg

Mr. Ed Eller, Retired Educator, Troy
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. Carlton Gerrell, Former Mayor of Paris
Mr. David Hayes, Security Bank, Dyersburg

Mayor Jan Hensley, City of Covington

Mr. Carter Kirk, Kirk Nissan, Dyersburg
Mr. John Lannom, Attorney at Law, Dyersburg
Ms. Judy Long, First Citizens National Bank, Dyersburg

Ms. Jennifer Nunley, Security Bank, Dyersburg
Mr. Warren Nunn, Bank of Halls, Halls
Ms. Lana Orchard, RapidCare, Dyersburg
Ms. Kari Luckey, D & B Properties-Sonic, Dyersburg

Mr. John Penn Ridgeway, President TCAT Henry/Carroll, Paris
Mr. Paul Rose, Rose Construction, Covington
Mr. Bill Sanderson, White Squirrel Winery, Kenton

Mr. Tim Stokely, INSOUTH Bank, Brownsville

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 Martin	Director of Human Resources
Chrystal Pittman	Director of Internal Audit

Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Success

Dr. Amy Johnson	Vice President for Academic Affairs and Stdent Success
Jackie Cherry	Executive Secretary to the Vice President
Deica Disney	Dean of Effectiveness, Planning, and Research

Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services

Melissa Koffman	Interim Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services
Selester Sampson, C.A.P.	Executive Secretary to the Vice President

Office of the Vice President of External Affairs

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

Office of the Vice President for Information Technology

Josh Duggin	Vice President for Information Technology
Barbara Moody	Executive Secretary 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
Bernice Anderson Custodian, JNC	Rabecca Bray Administrative Support Staff, HCC
Raseen Asad One Stop Assistant	Hannah Austin Financial Aid Counselor-Clerk 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
Constance Bonds TECTA Specialist B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin	Phyllis Boone Secretary II, Arts and Sciences A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Brenda Bowles Custodian	Drake Box Public Relations Specialist B.M.M., University of Tennessee, Martin
Gary Box Custodial & Grounds Supervisor	Hanna Box Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.A., Blackburn College
Clay Boyd Youth Career Advisor B.S., Murray State University	Amber Brandau Financial Coordinator, Workforce B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
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 Advisor B.A., Arkansas State University M.S., Arkansas State University
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 Secretary for Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College	Constance Clay Executive Aide II, Alumni Affairs A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.P.S., University of Memphis
Veneitta Claybrooks Business Financial Services Clerk-Accounts Payable Specialist	Sara Clifft Administrative 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 A.S., Motlow State Community College B.A., Middle Tennessee State University M.L.S., Fort Hays State University Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Joy Cooper Career Advisor, Workforce A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College	Steven Cornelison Athletic Director B.S., Austin Peay M.S., Austin Peay
Linda Crouch Library Assistant II	Jennifer Cruz Financial Aid Counselor B.S., The University of Memphis M.B.A., University of Memphis
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	Deica Disney Dean of Effectiveness, Planning, and Research B. S., University of Tennessee, Martin M.B.A., University of Memphis
Candie Doss Math Laboratory Coordinator B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin	Josh Duggin Vice President of Technology and Facilities Management B.A., Union University M.B.A., Union University
Adam Dunlap Lead Testing Technician A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin M.B.A., Troy University	Corey Edingburgh Campus Police Officer, TCAT Stanton
Nikki Erickson Eagle Access Program Director B.S., University of Memphis M.A., University of Memphis	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-Executive Aide II Arts and Sciences
Marcia Fields GROWWTH Coordinator B.S., University of Tennessee Southern	Otis Fields Custodian

Tyrone Franklin Campus Police Officer, TCAT Stanton	Larenda Fultz Dean, Student Services A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S., Bethel College M.S., Western Governors University
Mary Faulk Recruiter B.S., University of South Alabama	Emily Gilstrap Assistant Women’s Softball Coach B.S., University of Tennessee M.S., University of Tennessee
Erin Goff Administrative Services Clerk A.S., Dyersburg State Community College	R. Blake Gourley Computer Programmer/Analyst A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
James Green Workforce Development Program Specialist B.S., University of Southern Mississippi	Julie Griggs Assistant Dean of Student Services B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin M.S., The University of Memphis
John Grijavla Helpdesk & Support Technician A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College	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	Kayla Hall WIOA Career Advisor M.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
Krista Ham Administrative Assistant, Nursing	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	Kendall Hernandez Administrative Assistant, Health Sciences
Carl Hicks Custodian	Jane Hicks Computer Programmer II A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Joe Hill Custodian	Misty Howell Financial Aid Clerk

Christie Hudnall Dean of Jimmy Naifeh Center A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S., Bethel University M.Ed., Tennessee State University DHP, Virginia University	Adriana Hawkins Assistant Coordinator of Academic Success Center
Christie Jones Director of Orientation, 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	Jordan Klutts Campus Police Officer, TCAT Paris
Melissa Koffman Interim Vice President of Finance & Administrative Services B.S., Union University	Timothy Koonce Maintenance Supervisor
Amy Kratochvila Financial Aid Counselor, JNC B.A., Lee University	Nathan Lafayette Institutional Research Analyst Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin-Osh Kosh
Leah Lents Administrative Assistant/Date Clerk, TECTA A.S., Dyersburg State Community College	Ryan Lewis Upward Bound Counselor
Shannon Lipker Student Financial Services Coordinator 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 Director of Child Development Associate, TECTA B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Amy Martin Director of Human Resources B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin M.S., Utah State University	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	Kelly Maupin Executive Director, TECTA A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.A., The University of Tennessee, Martin M.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	Jennifer Meyer Enrollment Services Assistant
Rhonda Mitchum Career Advisor, Workforce B.S., Bethel University M.B.A., Bethel University	Cortnee Montroy Student Services Coordinator, JNC A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Barbara Moody Executive Secretary for Vice President for Information Technology and Facilities Management	Brian Morton Campus Police Officer, Covington
Lizabeth Mullins Director, Administrative Services B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin	Erin Newsom Coordinator of Special Projects B.I.S., University of Tennessee, Martin M.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
John Norvell Maintenance Utility Worker	Linda Norvell Admissions and Records Specialist A.A., Freed-Hardeman University
Dalton Osborne Network/Security Analyst A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College	Dusty Paulsen Financial Aid Coordinator A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S., Florida State University
Dana Penn Coordinator of High School Initiatives, TECTA B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin	Heather Pepple Tutor -Academic Coordinator, Student Support Services A.A., Gods Bible School and College B.A., Gods Bible School and College M.A., The University of Memphis
Cruz Perea Coordinator Student Life, Dyersburg & Henry County Center B.S., Delta State University M.A., University of West Alabama	Carmen Pfeifer Counselor/Career Services Coordinator B.S., The University of South Florida M.A., The University of South Florida
Carol Pham Career Counselor A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin M.S., University of Memphis	K. Paige Phipps Administrative Assistant, Nursing
Chrystal Pittman Director of Internal Audit B.B.A., Lambuth University M.B.A., University of Tennessee, Martin	Ken Pittman Computer Programmer II B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Jason Pitts Custodian	Micki Poe Financial Aid Counselor B.S., Murray State University M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Carrie Pritchard WIOA Employment Specialist	Stacie Purvis Secretary II Executive Aid, Math and Learning Support A.A.S. Dyersburg State Community College
Penny Reasons Custodian	Lisa Rhamy Employment Specialist
Jeffrey Rhodes, Interim Head Women’s Softball Coach B.S., Bethel University	Paul Rhodes Director of Computer Services A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.P.S., The University of Memphis
Edwin Richerson Multimedia Specialist B.S., Murray State University	Connie Roberts Benefits Coordinator B.S., Bethel University M.B.A., Bethel University
Steve Robey Print and Purchasing Clerk (PT) A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College A.A.S., Jackson State Community College	Edward Robinson Campus Police, TCAT Ripley
Dina Ross Academic Success Coordinator B.S.W., Union University M.S.W., Union University	Wynette Ross Administrative Clerk, JNC A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.P.S., University of Memphis M.P.S. Middle Tennessee State University
John Sammons Academic Coordinator B.B.A., Austin Peay State University M.S., University of Memphis EdD, Trevecca Nazarene University	Amber Samoussev Librarian II B.A., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville M.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Vassily Samoussev Custodian	Mike Samples Director, Physical Plant
Selester Sampson, C.A.P. Executive Secretary II, Finance and Administrative Affairs A.A.S., Jackson State Community College B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University	Nicole Shanklin Advisor, Dyersburg Campus A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Luciana Shaw Instructional Designer A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin M.S., Southern New Hampshire University	Joanna Simonton Academic Coordinator, Student Support Services
Ashley Smith Secretary II, English A.A., Dyersburg State Community College	Teena Smith Bursar/Accounts Receivable Clerk
James “Buddy” Smithson Grounds Worker	Connie Stewart Executive Director, Workforce Services B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Paul Stewart Director, TRIO B.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville M.S.Ed., The University of Tennessee, Martin	Robin Summers Custodian
Bryan Sykes Maintenance Utility Worker	David Tate Library Assistant III 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	Jamie Taylor Director of Administrative Systems A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Krista Taylor Recruiter, Henry County Center A.A.S., Business Administration B.S., Business Administration	Lanny Tidwell Grounds Worker
Amanda Walker Vice President of External Affairs B.A., University of Mississippi M.A., University of Mississippi Ed.D, Delta State University	Patricia Walker Registrar and Director 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 Ward Human Resources Specialist	Grace Watts Custodian
Emily Wilkinson Financial Aid Clerk A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.B.A., University of Memphis	Khristy Williams, C.A.P. Administrative Assistant, Physical Plant
Tacara Williamson Admissions and Records Specialist B.S., Columbia Southern University	Starla Wilson WIOA Employment Specialist III
Deonza Woods Specialist, TECTA B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin	Madelyn Woods Head Coach, Volleyball B.A., Bethel University
Connie Wright Career Advisor, Workforce	Ryan Wright Lead Mechanic
Wendy White Enrollment Services Clerk	Van Wylie Director, Small Business Development Center B.S., The University of Kentucky
John Yates Custodian	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 Sykes (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	Nicolas Andrade (2024) Instructor of Music, Band Director A.A.S., Miami-Dade College B.M., University of Florida M.M., Florida International University D.A., Ball 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
Shannon Burcks (2024) Instructor, Biology B.S., University of North Carolina M.S., Missouri State University PhD, University of Missouri	Kellie Dawn Chalk (2002) Associate Professor, Nursing B.S.N., Union University M.S.N., Union University
Kimberly Chrestman (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	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	Renee Cyr (2024) Instructor of Drama & Theater B.A., Muhlenberg College M.A., University of Maryland M.A., University of Kansas PhD. University of Kansas
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, TN College of Applied Technology, Newbern, TN	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	Kevin Gallimore (2023) Instructor of Biology B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin M.A., Bethel University M.S., Clemson University Ph.D. Tennessee Tech University
Brittany Gatlin (2021) Instructor, Nursing M.S., Western Governors University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University	Tracy Giovanetti (2024) Associate Professor, Speech Communications B.A., Lambuth University M.A., University of Memphis Master’s Certification, University of Wisconsin EdD, University of Memphis
LaTosha Greer-Taylor (2024) Instructor, Healthcare Tech/Nursing A.S., Jackson State Community College B.S., University of Memphis B.S.N, Christian Brothers University M.S.N., Cumberland University	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	Holly Harrison (2024) Instructor, Early Childhood Education B.A., University of Mississippi M.A., Union University
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 (2024) 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
Cody Lake (2024) Instructor, EMS B.A.S., Waldorf University	Brandi Leonard (2006) Professor, English B.A., Austin Peay State University M.A., The University of Memphis Ed.D., The University of Memphis
Andrea LeSchack (2024) Assistant Professor, Biology B.S., Clemson University M.S., Auburn University	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 DNP, Arkansas State University
Steven McClain (2024) Assistant Professor, English and Technical Writer B.A, University of Virginia M.A., University of Madrid PhD., University of Madrid	Joseph McCool (2025) Interim Director of EMS
Jeannine McMahon (2003) Associate Professor, Psychology B.S., Hillsdale College M.Ed., Sul Ross State University	Craig Metcalf (2023) Instructor, Nursing A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S.N., The University of Tennessee, Martin M.S.N, Union University
Charles Norsworthy (2015) Instructor, Engineering Systems Technology A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College	Abigail O’Neal (2023) Instructor, Nursing B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin M.S., Western Governor University
William Northcutt (2025) Director of Correctional Education Initiatives PhD, Miami University, Ohio MA, University of Connecticut BA, TSU	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 Instructor 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
Brianna Reilly (2024) Instructor, Music and Choral Director B.M., Florida State University M.M., University of Memphis D.M.A., University of Memphis	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	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 Memphis
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
LaTosha Greer-Taylor (2024) Instructor, Healthcare Tech/Nursing A.S., Jackson State Community College B.S., University of Memphis B.S.N, Christian Brothers University M.S.N., Cumberland University	Lori Turner (2022) Instructor, Nursing A.A.S., Wayne County Community College B.S.N., Wayne State University M.S.N., Western Governors University
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	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
Rebecca Wiley (2018) Assistant Professor, Art B.A., Savannah College of Art and Design M.F.A., Memphis College of Art	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) (Deceased) 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) (Deceased) 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 (1984-2021)

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