Roane State Community College

Faculty

NOTE: (date) indicates date of last degree

ALFONSO JR., ROBERT, Associate Professor of English
B.A., Kent State University - English
M.A., East Tennessee State University - English (1992)

ANDERSON, ANDY, Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Southwestern at Memphis - English
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University - Psychology (1972)
LPSE, Licensed Senior Psychological Examiner, (Health Service Provider)
TN Health Related Boards

ANDERSON, KRYSTEN, Associate Professor of English
A.A., New River Community College - General Studies
B.S., Radford University - English
M.S., Radford University - English (2010)

AYO, CINDY, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Alabama - Birmingham
Ph.D., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (2017)
Occupational Therapist (OTR)

BACKSTROM, AMY, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi - Nursing
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi - Nursing (2003)
Registered Nurse

BADGER, ROGER A, Instructor, EMT - Paramedic Program
A.A.S., Hocking Technical College - Emergency Medical Technology (1982)
Licensed Tennessee State Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator (P-I/C)

BARANOWSKI, ATHENA M., Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - English
B.S., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Biochemistry
M.S., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Chemistry (2013)

BENITEZ-RAMIREZ, ISABEL, Assistant Professor of Biology
M.D., Universidad de Los Andes, Venezuela (1999)

BLEVINS, DAVID, Associate Professor and Director, EMT and Paramedic Programs
A.A.S., Roane State Community College - Paramedic
B.P.S., University of Memphis - Fire Administration and Fire Prevention Technology
M.A., Military University - Emergency & Disaster Management (2018)
Licensed Tennessee State Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator (P/IC)
National Registered Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P)

BOLES, MONICA L., Associate Professor and Department Coordinator of, Exercise Science, Health and Wellness
B.S., Carson Newman College - Computer Science
M.A., Tennessee Technological University - Exercise Science, Phys Ed, Wellness (2011)

BONE, ALEXANDRIA, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Maryville College - Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Inorganic Chemistry (2023)

BOULDIN, MARGARET, E., Associate Professor of English
B.A., Lipscomb University - English
M.A., Miami University - English

BOWLING, TURNER, Associate Professor of English
B.A., Lincoln Memorial University - English
M.A., University of Tennessee - English
Ed.S., Lincoln Memorial University - Educational Leadership

BOXELL, DONNA, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., King University - Nursing
M.S.N., King University - Nursing
D.N.P., King University - Nursing Practice (2020)
Registered Nurse

BRADSHAW, STACIE, Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Multidisciplinary Studies, Elementary Education K-6
M.S., University of Tennessee - Teacher Education (2010)

BRANSTETTER, JOSEPHINE, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Secondary Education-Math
M.S., University of Tennessee - Chattanooga - Secondary Education-Math (2015)

BROWN, JOHN, Professor of Political Science
B.A., University of Tennessee - Political Science
M.A., Appalachian State University - Political Science
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University - Educational Leadership  (2021)

CARRIGER, STEVEN P., Professor of History
B.A., East Tennessee State University - History, World History, Appalachian History (2005)
M.A., East Tennessee State University - History, Early Modern Europe (2007)
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - History (2020)

CASH, MICHELLE, Assistant Professor Of Nursing & Nursing Program Director
A.A.S., Roane State Community College - Nursing
B.S.N., Kaplan University - Nursing
M.S.N., Kaplan University - Nursing
D.N.P., King University- Nursing Practice (2019)
Registered Nurse

CHAMBERS, JESSICA H., Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Mathematics
M.M.,University of Tennessee - Mathematics
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (2011)

COBB, CASEY, Associate Professor of History
B.A., University of North Carolina - History
M.A., University of Tennessee - U.S. Race Relations History (2002)

COONEY, MIKAELA, D., PAssistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga - Criminal Justice
M.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga - Criminal Justice (2009)

CUMMINGS, CLAUDIA C., Associate Professor of Biology/Phi Theta Kappa Coordinator
B.A., University of Tennessee - Microbiology
M.S., University of Tennessee - Microbiology (1979)

DALTON-CARRIGER, JESSICA, Associate Professor of Anthropology
B.A., East Tennessee State University - History
M.S., University of Tennessee - Anthropology
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Anthropology (2016)
M.A., New Mexico State University - Sociology (2020)

DANIEL, JALA, Associate Professor and Coordinator, Biology
B.A., The College of Wooster - Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
M.S., East Tennessee State University - Biomedical Sciences (2009)

DAVIDSON, JESSICA A., Instructor, Surgical Technology
A.A.S., Roane State Community College (2017)

DELOZIER, EMILY A., Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, Physical Therapist Assistant Program
A.A.S., Roane State Community College - Physical Therapist Assistant
B.S., University of Tennessee - Transportation (1982)
M.P.S., Tennessee Technological University (2017)
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

DENTON, RACHEL, Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., University of Puerto Rico - Plastic Arts
M.A., University of Tennessee - Spanish (2014)

DRAKE, GLORIA, Associate Professor of Business
A.S., Pearl River Junior College - Business
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi - Business Education
M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi - Business Education (1989)

ELLIOTT, TAMMY, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., Roane State Community College - Nursing
B.S.N., King University - Nursing
M.S., Western Governors University - Nursing (2022)
Registered Nurse

FARMER, WILLIAM, Associate Professor and Director, Accounting/Business
B.S., University of Tennessee - Accounting
M.B.A., University of Tennessee - Business Administration (1976)

FIELDS, BECKY L., Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee - Nursing
M.S.N., University of Tennessee - Psychiatric Mental Health
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Nursing (2002)
Registered Nurse

FELDER, KRISTIN, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Academic Field Coordinator (OTA)
A.A.S., Wallace State Community College
B.S., St. Joseph's University (2022)
Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

FINN, ROGER, P., Assistant Professor of English 
A.S., Roane State Community College - Education
B.A., Tennessee Technological University - English
M.A., Tennessee Technological University - English (2011)

FISHEL, JASON, L., Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Coastal Carolina University - English
B.A., Coastal Carolina University - Philosophy 
M.A., Washington State University - Philosophy
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Philosophy (2014)

FLOERSH, SOPHIA, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., South College - Nursing
M.S.N., South College - Nursing (2018)
Registered Nurse

FOX, BRADLEY, Associate Professor of Business
B.S., Salem State College - Management
M.B.A., DePaul University - International Business (1986)

GALLOWAY, ASHLEY B., Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Victoria - Biology
Ph.D., Virginia Tech - Entomology (2005)

GARCIA, GUILHERME, Assistant Professor of Mechatronics
B.S., University of Sao Joao Del-Rei (Brazil) - Mechanical Engineering
M.S., University of Tennessee - Industrial Engineering (2019)

GENOVISE, ELIZABETH, Associate Professor of English
B.A., Hillsdale College - English
M.A., McNeese State University - English (2009)
M.F.A., McNeese State University - Creative Writing (2009)

GIBSON, HALI, Program Director and Instructor, Vision Care Technology
A.A.S., Roane State Community College - Opticianry
A.S., Roane State Community College - General Technology 
B.S., King University - Healthcare Administration (2023)

GILL, MELINDA, Associate Professor and Director, Dental Hygiene Program
B.S.D.H., University of Southern Indiana - Dental Hygiene Education
M.P.A., Indiana State University - Public Administration (1998)
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

GOINS, KARYN, Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator, Respiratory Care Program
A.A.S., Roane State Community College - Respiratory Therapy Technology
B.S., East Tennessee State University - Allied Health (2012)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

GOLDER, KEENAN, Assistant Professor of Geology
B.S., Central Connecticut State University - Earth Science
M.S., Wesleyan University (Connecticut) - Earth and Environmental Science
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Geology (2023)

GOLEBIEWSKI, MICHAEL, Associate Professor of Speech/Theatre
B.S., Troy State University - Speech and Theater
M.F.A., University of Tennessee - Acting (Performance) (1995)

GRAVELY, GARY,  Associate Professor of English
B.A., Tennessee Technological University - History and English 
M.A., Tennessee Technological University - English
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University - English (2015)

GREENLEE, GEOL A., Professor of Music, Music Department Coordinator, Interim Dean of Humanities
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Music
M.M., University of Tennessee - Music
D.M.A., University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music - Composition (1997)

GREGG, HEATHER, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Thomas Edison University - Nursing
M.S.N., Capella University - Nursing
D.N.P., Capella University - Nursing Practice (2022)
Registered Nurse

HALL, JULIE, Professor and Director, Radiologic Technology Program
A.A.S., Roane State Community College - Radiologic Technology
B.S., University of Tennessee - Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology
M.P.H., University of Tennessee - Public Health
Ph.D, University of Tennessee - Educational Psychology and Research (2018)
Registered Radiologic Technologist RT(R) (CT)

HENSLEY, VICKIE, Associate Professor, Radiologic Technology Program
A.S., Roane State Community College - Radiologic Technology
B.S., College of St. Francis - Health Arts (1992)
Registered Radiologic Technologist RT(R)

HERD, VALERIE, Associate Professor of Sociology 
B.S., East Tennessee State University - Communications
M.S., University of Tennessee - Sociology (1995)

HERRON, THOMAS, JR. R., Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic Programs 
Certificate, Community College of Allegheny County - EMT - Paramedic
A.A.S., Davidson County Community College - Emergency Medical Services (2009)
Licensed Tennessee State Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator (P/IC)
National Registered Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P)

HIBBARD, MADELINE, Program Director, Medical Laboratory Technology
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Biology
B.S., Austin Peay State University - Medical Technology
M.S.N., East Tennessee State University - Public Health (2019)
Medical Technologist

HILDEBRANDT, MELANIE C., Associate Professor of Speech
B.F.A., Austin Peay State University - Art
M.A., Austin Peay State University - Communication Arts  (2013)

HOLMES, STEFANIE L., Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga - Mathematics
M.M., University of Tennessee - Mathematics (2018)

HYUN, PHILLIP JIN-KEE, Associate Professor of Engineering/Physics
B.S., Yonsei University, Korea - Biochemistry
M.S., Washington State University - Physics
Ph.D., Washington State University - Physics (1996)

INSCO, APRIL, Associate Professor and Director, Health Information Management Program, Perkins Coordinator
A.S., Roane State Community College - Health Information Management
B.S., U.T. Health Science Center, Memphis - Health Information Management
M.S., U.T. Health Science Center, Memphis - Health Informatics/Information Management 
Ph.D., U.T. Health Science Center, Memphis - Doctor of Philosophy (2022)
Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)
Certified Professional in Health Informatics (CPHI)
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Certified Professional Coder - Instructor (CPC-I)

JACOBS, JENNIFER, Program Director and Assistant Professor, Surgical Technology
Certificate - Tennessee Technology Center - Surgical Technology
A.A., Martin Methodist College
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University - Human Resources Management
M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University - Organizational Leadership (2020)
Certified Surgical Technologist

JACOBS, STACY, Professor of Art and Coordinator, Computer Art and Design
B.A., Austin Peay State University - Fine Arts
M.F.A., University of Tennessee - Fine Arts (2002)

JENKINS, PATRICIA, Professor of Nursing and Dean of Health Sciences
B.S.N., University of Tennessee - Nursing
M.S.N., University of Tennessee - Nursing
Ed.D., University of Tennessee - Educational Administration & Policy Studies (2001)
Registered Nurse

JONES, JOHNNY, Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Health and Wellness
A.A., Martin College - Health/Physical Education
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Physical Education
M.S.S., United States Sports Academy - Fitness Management
Licensed Tennessee State Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator (P/IC)
National Registered Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P)
Critical Care Paramedic

KEY, TINISHA, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Interdisciplinary Studies: Organizational Development/Psychology/Human Behavior
M.A., Liberty University, Virginia - Applied Psychology: Developmental Psychology (2020)

KITTS, ELIZABETH, Associate Professor of History/Honors Program Coordinator
B.A., University of Tennessee at Martin - History
M.A., Auburn University - History (2006)

LAMAN, MICHAEL A., Professor and Director, Health Sciences Program
B.S., University of Central Florida - Respiratory Therapy
M.S., Indiana University, Purdue University at Indianapolis - Allied Health Education
Ph.D., University of North Texas - Higher Education Administration (1989)

LANE, DAVID, Athletic Director, Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Middle State University - GeoScience
M.A., Tennessee Tech University - Health and Physical Education (1997)

LAYNE, DANIELLE, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee - Chattanooga - General Math
M.S., University of Tennessee - Chattanooga - Pre-Professional Mathematics (2021)

LEWISON, TOM, Assistant Professor of Mechatronics
B.S., Massachusetts Maritime Academy - Marine Engineering
M.S., North Carolina State University - Mechanical Engineering (2005)

LUCAS, TERESA, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., University of Tennessee - Engineering
M.S.N., University of Tennessee (1993)
Registered Nurse

LUGGIE, BRENDA M., Professor of Music/Choral Director
B.M., University of Akron - Music
M.M., Ohio University - Music (2001)

MABRY, MARIANNA, Associate Professor and Director, Pharmacy Technician Program
B.B.A., East Tennessee State University - Marketing and Spanish (1982)
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

MAGILL, DEBORAH, R., Associate Professor of Speech
B.A., Auburn University - Communications
M.A., Auburn University - Communications (1991)

MALEKPOUR, SUSAN, Assistant Professor of Biology, Dean of Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Northern Illinois University - Medical Technology
M.S., Northern Illinois University - Biological Sciences
Ph.D., National Louis University - Education (2003)

MANIS, TERESA, Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology Program
A.S., Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College - Radiologic Technology
B.S., East Tennessee State University - Radiography (2011)
Registered Radiologic Technologist RT (R)

MCATEER, GABRIEL, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee - Nursing
M.S., Clemson University - Family Nurse Practitioner (2019)
Registered Nurse

MCDONALD, MATTHEW R., Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Vanderbilt University - English
M.A., University of Rochester - English
Ph.D., University of Rochester - English (2021)

MCELROY, BRET, Assistant Professor, EMT Paramedic Program
B.S., Columbia Southern University - Emergency Medical Services Administration (2018)

MEGHABGHAB, GEORGE, Professor of Computer Science 
B.S., Institut Superieur d’ Electroniqie du Nord, Lille, France-Computer Engineering
M.S., University of Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France - Computer Science
Ph.D., University of Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France - Computer Science
Ph.D., Florida State University - Computer Science (1988)

MILES, DEBORAH L., Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Louisiana State University - Mathematics Education
M.M., University of Tennessee - Mathematics (1990)

MILLER, JILLIAN, M., Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Keene State College - Pure Mathematics
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Mathematics (2014)

MILLER, JIMMY E., Associate Professor of Mathematics and Coordinator of Honors Program 
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Mathematics
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Mathematics Education
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Mathematics
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Mathematics Education (2020)

MILLER, SUSANNA C., Professor of Education
A.S., Roane State Community College - General
B.A., Brigham Young University - History
M.A., Tennessee Technological University - Curriculum and Instruction
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Cultural Studies of Educational Foundations (2020)

MINTON, COURTNEY, Assistant Professor of Theatre and Manager of RSCC Theatres
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Speech and Theatre Education
M.S., St. Thomas University - Educational Leadership
M.A., Regent University - Theatre

MONDAY, RALPH, Professor of English
B.S., University of Tennessee - English Education
M.A., University of Tennessee - British and American Literature
Ed.D., Northcentral University - Educational Leadership (2012)

MORPHEW, ANN, S., Associate Professor of Speech
B.S., University of Tennessee - Education
M.Ed., National-Louis University - Interdisciplinary Studies Curriculum and Instruction (2011)

MORRIS, BLAKE, Assistant Professor
B.S., Tennessee Wesleyan University - Nursing
M.S.N., Western Governors University - Nursing (2018)
Registered Nurse

NAIR, JAYME, W.,  Assistant Professor of English 
B.A. - University of Tennessee - Classics (Latin Concentration)
B.A. – University of Tennessee - English Literature
M.A. – University of Tennessee - English Literature (2013)

NEALON, MONTANA, Instructor, Vision Care Technology
A.A.S., Roane State Community College - Opticianry (2017)

NEUDENBERGER, AMANDA L., Intructor of Biology
B.S., Coastal Carolina University - Marine Science
M.S., Coastal Carolina University - Coastal and Mine Wetland Science (2021)

NEWBERRY, NIKKI, Associate Professor, Health Information Management Program
A.S., Roane State Community College - Medical Records
B.S., Tusculum College - Organizational Management (2006)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

NOTO, JOHN J, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A., Maryville College - Biochemistry
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Genetics and Molecular Biology (2017)

PARKER, JENNIFER, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., - University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Music
M.A., - University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Education
M.M., - University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Mathematics (2016)

PASTOR, SYLVIA, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Chemistry/Honors Program Coordinator
B.S., Marist College - Chemistry
M.S., University of California - Chemistry
Ph.D., University of California - Chemistry (2003)

PAYNE, JASON T., Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Biology/Marine Biology
M.S., Tennessee Technological University - Microbiology/Aquatic Ecology
Ph.D., University of Mississippi - Biological Science (2019)

PELFREY, DAWN, Medical Laboratory Technology Faculty
A.A.S. Fortis Institute (2010)
Medical Laboratory Technician

PIERCE, VICKIE F., Associate Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., Fayetteville Technical Community College
B.S., University of St. Francis - Health Science
M.S.N., University of Phoenix - Nursing (2006)
Registered Nurse

PLUMLEE, DONNA W., Assistant Professor and Director, Polysomnography Program
A.A.S., Draughons Junior College - Business (1985)
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (REEGT)

POSTOLAKI, SERGEY, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., - California State University - Math
M.S., - California State University - Education-Educational Technology
M.S., - University of West Florida, Pensacola - Mathematical Sciences (2021)

PRICE, CYNTHIA, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., Roane State Community College
B.S.N., Chamberlain School of Nursing
M.S.N., Chamberlain University (2024)
Registered Nurse

PUZEY, LINDA, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering Technology
B.S., University of Missouri - Chemical Engineering
M.B.A., Oakland University - Business Administration 
M.S., Lawrence Technical University - Information Systems (2009)

RAHMANIAN, M. SAEED, Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Tennessee - Animal Science
M.S., University of Wyoming - Reproductive Physiology
Ph.D., Louisiana State University - Animal Science (1996)

RAINES, B. DIANE, Professor of English
B.S., University of Tennessee - English Education
M.A., Tennessee Technological University - English 
Ed.D., University of Tennessee - Instructional Technology and Educational Studies (2003)

RATH, DAVID E., Associate Professor of Business
A.A.S., Genensee Community College - Travel & Tourism
B.S., State University College at Buffalo - Marketing and Distributive Education
M.S., State University College at Buffalo - Multi Disciplinary Studies (1982)

ROBERSON, VALERIA, Associate Professor of Speech and Theatre
B.A., Berea College - History
M.F.A., University of Tennessee - Theatre (1991)

ROCKWELL, JESSICA, Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator
A.S., Roane State Community College
B.S., East Tennessee State University (2016)
Dental Hygienist

SCHOOLFIELD, ABIGAIL E., Associate Professor of English, Coordinator of LS Reading and Writing
B.A., Bob Jones University - History
M.A., Bob Jones University - English (2010)

SCHRAMM, WILLIAM, Professor of Economics
B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Geology
M.S., Louisiana State University - Geology
M.B.A., University of Texas - Concentration in Environmental Economics
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Ecology (1997)

SEXTON, DANA, Program Director of Speech Language Pathology
B.A., University of Tennessee
M.A., University of Tennessee (1999)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification Status
Speech Language Pathologist

SEXTON, MARY ANN, Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Biology
M.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney - Biology (2016)

SIERGIEJ, PAMELA, Professor of Biology
B.A., Seton Hill University - Biology
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Biomedical Sciences (1994)

SIMMONS, REBECCA, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Chamberlain University - Nursing
M.S.N., Western Governors University - Nursing (2022)
Registered Nurse

STANLEY, CHARITY, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., Pellissippi State Community College 
B.S.N., Western Governors University - Nursing
M.S.N., Western Governors University - Nursing
Ph.D., University of Tennessee (2006)
Registered Nurse

STARNES, DANIEL, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Western Kentucky University - Agriculture
M.S., Western Kentucky University - Biology
Ph.D., University of Kentucky - Philosophy, Integrated Plant and Soil Science (2016)

STEPHENS, DEANNA, D., Associate Professor of English 
B.S. - Tennessee Technological University - Secondary Education, English
B.S. - Tennessee Technological University - English, Journalism
B.A. - Tennessee Technological University - English
M.F.A. - George Mason University - Creative Writing (2003)

STILES, SAUNDRA, Associate Professor and Program Director, Early Childhood Education
B.A., University of Maryland University College - Psychology
M.A., University of Concordia - Early Childhood Education (2005)

STOWE, JENNIFER R., Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Furman University - Interdisciplinary Neuroscience
M.S., Florida State University - Psychology (2003)

STRYK, THEODORE, Associate Professor of Philosophy and English
B.A., Carson Newman College - Religion and Philosophy
M.A., University of Tennessee - Philosophy
M.A., Northern Arizona University - English (2006)

STUTTS, DUSTIN, K., Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Tennessee - Biological Sciences
M.S., University of Tennessee - Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology (2010)

TAYLOR, P. MARK, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., - Westminster College, Fulton, MA - Mathematics
M.S.T., University of Missouri - Mathematics
Ph.D., University of Missouri - Curriculum & Instruction; Mathematics Education (2001)

TERWILLIGER, RICK, Assistant Professor and Program Director of Respiratory Care Technology
M.S., Youngstown State University - Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

THOMAS, ELIZABETH, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., Saint Louis Community College - Nursing
B.A., Wellesley College
M.S.N., Saint Louis University - Nursing (2017)

VOWELL, MARIBETH, Professor and Program Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program
B.S., Physical Therapy (with Honors), University of Tennessee Memphis-Health Science Center
M.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville - Public Health
Ed.D, University of Tennessee Knoxville - Teacher Education (2004)
Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)

WARD, A. STEVEN, Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A., West Virginia University - Chemistry
M.S., West Virginia University - Chemistry (1985)

WATERS, MATTHEW, TV Station Manager-Channel 15 and Associate Professor of Mass Communications
B.S., University of Tennessee - Communications
M.S., University of Tennessee - Communications
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University - Educational Leadership (2016)

WIBKING, KATHRYN, Associate Professor Biology
B.S., University of Tennessee - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
B.S.N., University of Tennessee - Nursing
D.V.M., University of Tennessee - Veterinary Medicine (2010)

WILKERSON, BRYAN S., Professor of Art
B.F.A., University of Tennessee - Ceramics
M.F.A., University of Tennessee - Ceramics (1999)

WINDHAM, DONALD L., Professor of Psychology
A.A., Macon College - Social Science and Psychology
B.S., Berry College - Psychology
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Psychology (1989)

WINSTON, VICKI, Assistant Professor and Interim Program Director of Massage Therapy
C.O.R.E. Massage Institute
B.S., South College - Health Sciences (2017)
Licensed Massage Therapist

YORK, DARREN, Associate Professor of Psychology
A.A., Roane State Community College
B.A., Tennessee Technological University - English
M.A., Austin Peay State University - Psychology (1996)

YOUNG, MARTIN, Associate Professor, EMT-Paramedic Program
B.A., Mississippi State University - Communications (1989)
Licensed Tennessee State Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator (P-I/C)

ZHANG, Z. STEVEN, Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Jilin University - Physics
M.S., Chinese Academy of Sciences - Solid State Physics
M.Eng., National University of Singapore - Electrical Engineering
M.S., Mississippi State University - Computer Science
Ph.D., University of California Irvine - Electrical and Computer Engineering (2007)

PRESIDENT EMERITUS

GOFF, GARY, President Emeritus, 2012
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Political Science
M.B.A., Southwest Missouri State University - Management
Ed.D., University of South Florida - Education Leadership (2004)

PROFESSOR EMERITUS

MINTER, ANNE P., (Deceased), Professor Emeritus, 1988
B.S., Georgia College at Milledgeville - Chemistry
M.A., Duke University - Microbiology
Ed.D., University of Tennessee - Science in Higher Education (1973-1988)

GLOVER, IRVING T., (Deceased), Professor Emeritus, 2003
B.S., University of North Carolina - Science Education
M.Ed., University of North Carolina - Education
Ph.D., University of Virginia - Chemistry (1964)

HOWARD, BENJAMIN S., (Deceased), Professor Emeritus, 2003
B.A., University of Tennessee - English
M.A., University of Tennessee - German
Ph.D., University of Georgia - Comparative Literature (1972)

KIRKPATRICK, MELVIN A., Professor Emeritus, 2004
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Mathematics, Secondary Education
M.S.T., Middle Tennessee State University - Mathematics
Ed.D., University of Tennessee - Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics
Education (1978)

CHARTON, FRANK (PETE), Professor Emeritus, 2008
B.A., George Peabody College - Social Studies
M.A., Michigan State University - Geography
Ph.D., Michigan State University - Geography (1972)

MANNING, WANDA H., Professor Emeritus, 2008
A.S., Roane State Community College - Education
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Secondary Education, Biology
M.S., Tennessee Technological University - Secondary Education
Ed.D., University of Tennessee - Curriculum and Instruction (1997)

SMITH, CHARLES E., (Deceased), Professor Emeritus, 2012 
Ed.D., University of Tennessee - Educational Administration (1981)

BAILEY, PATRICIA. Professor Emeritus, 2013
A.S., Roane State Community College - General
B.A., University of Tennessee - Biology
M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee - Social Work
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Instructional Theory and Practice in Mathematics (1996)

BROWN, PATRICIA, Professor Emeritus, 2013
A.S., Roane State Community College - Secondary Education/Mathematics
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Secondary Education/Mathematics
M.S., Tennessee Technological University - Secondary Education
Ed.D., University of Tennessee - Curriculum and Instruction/MathematicsEducation (1996)

MURRAY, WILLIAM. Professor Emeritus, 2013
B.S. University of Cincinnati - Chemical Engineering
M.S., University of Tennessee - Chemical Engineering (1970)

CONDON, JAMES B., Professor Emeritus, 2015
A.B., State University of New York at Binghamton
Ph.D., Iowa State University (1968)

FISHER, BRUCE., Professor Emeritus, 2015
B.S., Lincoln Memorial University - Biology
M.S., University of Tennessee - Zoology
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Zoology (1974)

MILLER, DONALD E., Professor Emeritus, 2015
B.S., Brigham Young University - Youth Leadership
B.A., Brigham Young University - Archaeology
M.A., Brigham Young University - Archaeology
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Education (1987)

BOULDIN, C. LARRY, Professor Emeritus, 2016
B.A., David Lipscomb College - Mathematics
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Mathematics
Ed.D., University of Tennessee - Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics Education (1982)

PUCKETT, DAVID, Professor Emeritus, 2016
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Accounting
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - Business
Ed.D., North Carolina State University - Adult and Community College Education (1994)

THOMAS, JOHN K., (Deceased), Professor Emeritus, 2018 (Awarded Posthumously)
B.S., Austin Peay State University - History
M.A., Austin Peay State University - History
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - History (1990)

HILLIARD, PEGGY, Professor Emeritus, 2021
B.A., Furman University - English Literature
M.A., University of Tennessee - English Literature

LANZA, DONALD L., Professor Emeritus, 2021
B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - History
M.A., University of Tennessee - History
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - History (1991)

PEAVYHOUSE, MYRA K., Professor Emeritus, 2021
A.S., Roane State Community College - Biology
B.S., Tennessee Wesleyan College - Biology
B.A., Tennessee Wesleyan College - English
M.A., East Tennessee State University - English
Ed.D., University of Tennessee - Educational Administration and Policy Studies (2002)
Certified Developmental Education Specialist

SAMMARTANO, LAURI J., Professor Emeritus, 2021
B.A., Saint Mary’s University - Biology
Ph.D., University of Illinois - Biology (1988)

DOYLE, JAMES, Professor Emeritus, 2023
B.A., Aquinas College-Psychology
M.A., Xavier University-Clinical Psychology
Ph.D., University of Saskatchewan-Social-Clinical Psychology (1973)

FACULTY EMERITUS

HOLDER, MABRE M., (Deceased), Faculty Emeritus, 2003
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Business (Marketing)
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - Business (Marketing) (1974)

KRING, JAMES B., Faculty Emeritus, 2007
B.A., Maryville College - Biology
M.S., University of Tennessee - Botany (1965)

GARNER, SUSAN, Faculty Emeritus, 2008
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Health, Physical Education, Recreation
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University - Health, Physical Education, Recreation (1974)

HOAGLAND, JUDY K., Faculty Emeritus, 2008
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Political Science
M.A., University of Tennessee - Political Science (1973)

HOWARD, REBECCA (BECKY) M., Faculty Emeritus, 2008
B.S., North Carolina State - Mathematics
M.A.M., North Carolina State - Mathematics (1968)

PHILLIPS, BARBARA (Deceased), Faculty Emeritus, 2008
B.S., St. Bonaventure University - Math
M.S., St. Bonaventure University - Mathematics Education (1973)

POWERS, ANNE S., Faculty Emeritus, 2008
B.F.A., University of Tennessee - Painting
M.S., University of Tennessee - Art Education
M.F.A., University of Tennessee - Graphic Design (Computer Enhanced Design) (1995)

HOAGLAND, WILLIAM M., (Deceased), Faculty Emeritus, 2011
M.S.S., University of Mississippi - History (1966)

ANDREWS, REBECCA L., Faculty Emeritus, 2012
M.S., Oklahoma State University - Accounting (1967)
C.P.A., State of Tennessee

BARTH, ROBERT C., Faculty Emeritus, 2012
B.S., Union University - Mathematics
M.S., University of Tennessee - Mathematics Education (1978) 

BROWN, JAMES E., Faculty Emeritus, 2012
B.A., Athens College - Art
M.A., University of Alabama - Art (1966)

KNOX, JAMES M., Faculty Emeritus, 2012
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Secondary Education, French
M.A., Tennessee Technological University - English (1978) 

SMITH, BILLY L., (Deceased), Faculty Emeritus, 2012
M.M., University of Tennessee - Mathematics (1974)

THAIS, DAVID F., Faculty Emeritus, 2012
M.B.A., Indiana State University - Business Administration (1974)

CORDELL, SHARON, Faculty Emeritus, 2013
B.S., Cumberland College - Education/English
M.S., Tennessee Technological University - Education/Reading (1974)

BORIN, BRUCE L, (Deceased), Faculty Emeritus, 2015
B.S., University of Nebraska - Education
M.A., East Tennessee State University - English and Speech (1975)

POULIN, GERALD D., Faculty Emeritus, 2015
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - French and English
M.A.C.T., Middle Tennessee State University - English (1971)

SEATON, MARY SUZIN, Faculty Emeritus, 2015
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - English
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University - English (1977)

SPITZER, PRISCILLA W., Faculty Emeritus, 2015
B.S.N., Emory University - Nursing
M.N., Emory University - Adult Health Nursing (1977)
Registered Nurse

TEETER, W. SCOTT, Faculty Emeritus, 2015
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University - Law Enforcement
M.S., Eastern Kentucky University - Criminal Justice Education (1976)

WORKS, LARRY P., Faculty Emeritus, 2015
B.S., East Tennessee State University - Health and Physical Education
M.S., University of Montana - Health, Physical Education and Psychology (1968)

CHITWOOD, DORIS, Faculty Emeritus, 2016 
B.S., Cumberland College - Mathematics
M.A., Cumberland College - Secondary Education
Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University - Administration and Supervision (1987)

EASTRIDGE, DARRELL M, Faculty Emeritus, 2016
A.S., Cleveland State Community College
B.A., Ottawa University - Health Care and Education
M.A.T., Carson Newman College
Ed.S., Lincoln Memorial University - Curriculum Instruction (1994)Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)

JORDAN-HENLEY, JENNIFER, (Deceased), Faculty Emeritus, 2017
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - English
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University - English Literature (1988)

WADDLE, JOETTE, (Deceased), Faculty Emeritus, 2017
B.A., Tennessee Technological University - English
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Secondary Education
M.A., University of Tennessee - English (1985)

HARJALA, DAVID, Faculty Emeritus, 2018
B.S., Northern Michigan University - Physics
M.A., Northern Michigan University - Mathematics Education (1980)

DENTON, JILL B., Faculty Emeritus, 2021
B.S., Ohio University - Electrical Engineering
M.S., University of Tennessee - Mathematics (2003)
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - English Literature (1989)

THOMASON, SARAH K., Faculty Emeritus, 2021
B.S., University of Tennessee - Education
M.S., University of Tennessee - English Education (1974)

GOGGIN, MIKE, Faculty Emeritus, 2022
A.A.S., Erie Community College-Ophthalmic Dispensing
B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo - Anthropology (1975) Licensed Optician (LDO)

WEST, WILLIAM, Faculty Emeritus, 2022
A.S., Walters State Community College - Nursing
B.A., University of Tennessee - Psychology
M.S.N., University of Tennessee - Nursing (1998) Registered Nurse

GOMEZDELCAMPO, STELLA, Faculty Emeritus, 2023
B.A., University of Mexico - History, Mathematics
M.A., University of Mexico - History, Art History (1969)

HILL, LESHA, Faculty Emeritus, 2023
A.S., Roane State Community College - Respiratory Therapy
B.S., Tusculum College - Applied Organizational Management (1991) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

FOLTZ-GRAY, DAN, Faculty Emeritus, 2024
B.S., University of Pennsylvania - English Literature
M.A., University of Chicago - English (1974)

MASCARO, MARILYN, Faculty Emeritus, 2024
B.S., University of Tennessee - English
M.A., University of Tennessee - English (1984)

WURTH, PATSY, Faculty Emeritus, 2024
B.S., Murray State University - Occupational Safety and Health
M.S., Murray State University - Geography/Geosciences (1991)

HYDER, DANIEL, Faculty Emeritus, 2024
B.S., East Tennessee State University - Environmental Health
M.E.S., University of Oklahoma - Environmental Science (1980)