Mar 18, 2026

2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook

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2026-2027 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, Chair

Ms. Emily J. Reynolds, Vice Chair

Dr. Flora Tydings, TBR Chancellor

Members

Mr. David Bradshaw	At-Large
Ms. Chrisiti Branscom	2nd Congressional District
Mr. Miles Burdine	1st Congressional District
Ms. Makena Davis	Student Regent, TCAT Upper Cumberland
Ms. Deanne DeWitt	6th Congressional District
Mr. Mark George	Memphis, West At-Large
Mr. Jeremy Harrell	Middle At-Large
Mr. Matt Herriman	4th Congressional District
Mr. Todd Kaestner	7th Congressional District
Ms. Nisha Powers	9th Congressional District
Ms. Angela Richardson	Faculty Regent
Vacant	Faculty Regent (non-voting)
Mr. Kyle Spurgeon	8th Congressional District
Mr. Barry Stephenson	3rd Congressional District
Mr. Tom White	East At-Large

Ex-Officio Members

Dr. Steven Gentile	Executive Director at Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Mr. Andy Holt	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, Retired Baird Private Wealth Management, Dyersburg
Ms. Tena Bryan, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare-North, Atoka

Mr. Troy Buttery, FirstBank, Paris
Dr. Scott Cook, President, DSCC, Dyersburg
Mr. Matt Duggan, DOT Foods, Inc., Dyersburg

Mt. Jim Duke, Retired Haywood County Commissioner, Brownsville

Mr. Ed Eller, Retired Educator, Troy
Mr. Joe Emery, ERMCO, Dyersburg
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, Retired 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, Retired 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
Chrystal Pittman	Director of Internal Audit

Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Success

Dr. Amy Johnson	Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Success
Jackie Cherry, C.A.P.	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	Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services
Amy Martin	Director of Human Resources
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
DiAnne Jackson	Executive Secretaty II for External Affairs
Beth Feith	Advancement Officer

Office of the Vice President for Information Technology and Facilities Management

Josh Duggin	Vice President for Information Technology and Facilities Management
Barbara Moody, C.A.P.	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
Crystal Allen Director, Marketing & Public Relations A.S., Dyersburg State Community College	Bernice Anderson Custodian, JNC
Rabecca Bray Administrative Support Staff, HCC	Raseen Asad One Stop Assistant
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 of Admissions and Records B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Brenda Bowles Custodian	Gary Box Custodial & Grounds Supervisor
Clay Boyd Workforce Development Assistant Director 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 of the Learning Resource Center M.L.S., University of Buffalo
Kristen Carver Financial Aid Clerk, JNC	Jackie Cherry Executive Secretary for Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
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
James Cox Custodian	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
Jared Davidson Athletics Web and Content Design B.M.M.S.C. University of Tennessee, Martin	Darrin Devault Director of Workforce Development B.A. University of Memphis M.A. University of Memphis
Candie Doss Math Laboratory Coordinator B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin	Josh Duggin Vice President of Information 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 Advancement Officer 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
Heather Fiddelke Upward Bound Counselor B.A. Buena Vista University B.S. Wayne State College	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	Emily Gilstrap Assistant Women’s Softball Coach B.S., University of Tennessee M.S., University of Tennessee
Cooper Goen Men’s Baseball Coach B.A. Texas Christian University	Erin Goff Administrative Services Clerk A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
R. Blake Gourley Computer Programmer/Analyst A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Rachel Green Campus Police Officer, TCAT McKenzie	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 Bursar 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	Cyndi Harper Clerk, Administrative Services
Donna Hartman Computer Technician A.S., Dyersburg State Community College	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	Valerie Hinson Custodian, JNC
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 A.S. Dyersburg State Community College	DiAnne Jackson Executive Assistant II for External Affairs A.A.S. Sinclair Community College
Christie Jones WIOA, Career Advisor B.S., Bethel College College	Deborah Jones, C.A.P. Payroll Manage
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 Chief of Police and Security	Melissa Koffman Vice President of Finance & Administrative Services B.S., Union University M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Timothy Koonce Maintenance Supervisor	Amy Kratochvila Financial Aid Counselor B.A., Lee University
Nathan Lafayette Institutional Research Analyst B.B.A. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh	Amber Lee Custodian
Leah Lents Interim Library Assistant III 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 Director of Advising B.S., Mississippi State University M.Ed., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Nancy Lott Custodian	Deonza Lovell Career Advisor B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Terry Lovell Grounds Worker	Timothy Lownsdale Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach B.B.A. University of Tennessee, Martin
Julie Lynch Student Services Specialist, HCC 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
Jeannie Mathis Director of Career Services B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin	Kelly Maupin Director of Grants & Resource Management A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.A., The University of Tennessee, Martin M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin EdD., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Richard Maupin Campus Police Officer, TCAT Ripley	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	Thomas McNabb Assistant Men’s Baseball Coach A.A. Crowder College B.I.S. Murray State University
John Murrell Director of EMS A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College B.S., Grand Canyon University M.S., Grand Canyon University Ph.D., Grand Canyon University	Cortnee Montroy Student Services Coordinator, JNC A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Barbara Moody, C.A.P. 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
Jacob North Security Guard	William Northcutt Director of Correctional Education Initiative B.A., Tennessee State University M.A., University of Connecticut PhD, Miami University
Linda Norvell Admissions and Records Specialist A.A., Freed-Hardeman University	Alisha O’Dell Campus Police, TCAT Newbern
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 Advisor 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
Wesley Pittman Men’s Basketball Coach B.S., Wingate University M.S., University of Florida	Jason Pitts Custodian
Micki Poe Financial Aid Counselor B.S., Murray State University M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin	Nick Price Painter/Utility Maintenance Worker
Carrie Pritchard WIOA Employment Specialist	Stacie Purvis Secretary II Executive Aid, Math and Learning Support A.A.S. Dyersburg State Community College
Lisa Rhamy Employment Specialist	Jeffrey Rhodes 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
Campbell Rickers Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach B.S., Kennesaw 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	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
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	Regina Schrader Custodian, HCC
Nicole Shanklin Academic Coordinator 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 B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville	Ashley Smith Secretary II, English A.A., Dyersburg State Community College
James “Buddy” Smithson Grounds Worker	Howell Starnes Campus Police Officer, TCAT Covington
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 Interim Librarian II A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin	James Taylor Recruiter, JNC 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., Jackson State Community College B.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Lanny Tidwell Grounds Worker	Gwendolynn Todd Upward Bound Counselor A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin M.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
Amanda Tittle Administrative Assistant, A, S, &T	Kyle VanLeuven Custodian, JNC
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, 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 Ward Human Resources Specialist B.S., Middle Tennessee State University M.S., Middle Tennessee State University	Wendy White Enrollment Services Clerk Specialist
Jeramye Whitaker Campus Police Officer, HCC	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	Madelyn Woods Head Coach, Volleyball B.A., Bethel University
Connie Wright Career Advisor, Workforce	Ryan Wright Lead Mechanic
Will Wright Maintenance Utility Worker	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
Mary Younger Account Clerk II, Student Financial Services

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	Shawna Adams (2017) Assistant Professor, Biology B.S., Murray State University M.S., Murray State University Ed. D., 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
Abigail l Brundige (2023) Instructor, Nursing B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin M.S., Western Governors University D.N.P., Arkansas State	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 Ph.D., 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) Coordinator of Healthcare Technician Program 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	Michael Embry (2025) Instructor Nursing A.A.S. Dyersburg State Community College B.S.N. University of Memphis M.S.N., Arkansas 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
Heidi Gardiner (2025) Surgical Technology Clinical Coordinator B.A., Bethel Uni9versiyt M.S., Bethel University	Brittany Gatlin (2021) Instructor, Nursing M.S., Western Governors University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University D.N.P., Arkansas 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	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

Miranda Hilliard (2025) Instructor, Reading B.B.A., Harding University M.B.A., Harding 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 M.S., American College of Education	Daniel Inghram (2021) Associate Professor, Math and Orientation A.A., Seminole State College, Sanford, Florida B.S., University of Central Florida\| M.S., University of Central 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	Ashley Lewellyng (2025) HIM Coordinator A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
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
Abbie Malone (2025) Instructor, Nursing B.S., Arkansas State University M.S., Arkansas State University	Angela Martin (2015) Assistant Professor, History B.A., Lambuth University M.A., The University of Memphis
Brian Mason (2025) Instructor, Math B.S., University of Wisconsin Platteville M.S., University of West Florida	Megan Matheson (2021) Instructor, Nursing B.S.N. Lipscomb University M.S., Vanderbilt University D.N.P., 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	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	John Murrell (2025) Director of EMS A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College B.S., Grand Canyon University M.S., Grand Canyon University Ph.D., Grand Canyon University
Michael Newman (2025) Instructor, Reading B.S., Murray State University M.A., Murray State University Ed.S., Murray State University	Danny Parker (2019) EMS Instructor A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
Courtney Patrick (2025) Instructor, Criminal Justice B.A., Lane College M.S., Purdue University	Kelly Paschall (2025) Instructor, English B.A., Union University M.A., Murray State University Ed.D., Union University
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
Hunter Seymour (2025) Instructor, EMS A.A.S., Dyersburg State Community College	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	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
Janet L. Sykes (2020) Instructor, English A.S. Dyersburg State Community College B.A. University of Tennessee, Martin M.S. Arizona State 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
Chris Wages (2025) Instructor, EMS A.A.S., Florida Southwestern State University A.S., Dyersburg State Community College B.S.N. West Governors University	Amy Walker-Adcock (2026) Instructor, EMS B.A. Columbia College M.A. Columbia
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..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			Michael Brooks (2011 - 2025) Associate Professor, Criminal Justice B.S., West Illinois University M.S., California State University
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			Brenda Fincher (2000 - 2020) Associate Professor, Management Information Systems B.A., Union University M.S., University of Memphis
James Flatt (1973-2009) (Deceased) 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			AKM Hoque (1993 - Present) Professor, Chemistry M.S., Texas Tech University PhD., Texas Tech University
Meleia Lewis (1991 - 2022) Associate Professor, Communications & Theater B.A., Arkansas State University M.A., University of Memphis			Rob Martin (2001 - 2022) Associate Professor, Biology B.S., Louisiana Tech University M.S., Louisiana Tech University
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)			Susan Osborne (1996 - 2024) Associate Professor, Director HIT B.S. The University of Tennessee, Health Science Center, Memphis M.S., The University of Memphis
Kay Patterson (1990-2013) Professor, English and Reading B.A., Bethel College M.S., The University of Tennessee at Martin EdD, University of Memphis			Jane Theiling (1989-2010) Associate Professor, Mathematics B.A., Furman University M.S., The University of Tennessee, Martin
Dave Strong (1979-2015) Professor, Reading and History B.A., Union University M.Ed., Memphis State University Ed.D., Memphis State University of Tennessee, Martin		Billy Williams (1969-2010) Professor, Biology B.S., Memphis State University M.Ed., The University of Virginia Ed.D., Auburn University
Linda Weeks (1989-2013) Associate Professor, English B.S., Memphis State University M.A., The University of Memphis	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

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