Administration & Faculty Credentials

Administration

Dr. Craig R. Wentworth (2015)
President

Ed.D., University of Georgia

M.S., Valdosta State University

B.A., Valdosta State University

Jim Glass (2015)
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

M.Ed., Georgia Southwestern

B.A., Augusta State University

Roston Cox (2015)
Vice President for Administrative Services

B.B.A., Valdosta State University

M.Acc., Kennesaw State University

Leigh Wallace (2015)
Vice President for Student Affairs

M.Ed., University of Georgia

B.B.A., Georgia Southern University

David Evans (2015)
Vice President for Operations

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.S., Valdosta State University

A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Diploma, Ben Hill-Irwin Technical College

Amy Maison (2015)
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Marketing

M.B.A., Thomas University

B.S., Florida Metropolitan University

Dr. Deborah L. Goodman (2015)
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness

Ed.D., Oklahoma State University

M.S., Oklahoma State University

B.S., Oklahoma State University

Additional Graduate Studies:

Central State University,

Indiana University at Perdue University,

Troy State University at Dothan

Dennis Lee (2015)
Vice President for Economic Development

M.B.A., Valdosta State University

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology

Tina Strickland (2015)
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean for Academic Affairs

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.B.A., Valdosta State University

Carla Barrow (2015)
Dean for Academic Affairs

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.B.A., Valdosta State University

Kathryn Kent (2015)
Dean for Academic Affairs

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.S.Ed., Georgia Southern University

Abigail Carter (2015)
Dean for Academic Affairs

M.B.A., Brenau University

B.S., Auburn University

Christa Herring (2015)
Executive Assistant to the President

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.S., Valdosta State University

Full Time Faculty

Chris Anderson (2015)
Automotive Technology

A.A.S., Broward Community College (GM ASEP Program)

Certification, A.S.E

Beverly Bailey (2015)
Adult Education

M.A.T., Valdosta State University

B.S., Valdosta State University

A.A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Jessica Barfield (2015)
Early Childhood Care and Education

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.S., University of Georgia

Thamantha (Tammy) Barnes (2015)
Drafting Technology

A.A.S., Southwest Georgia Technical College

Jennifer Bennett (2016)
Practical Nursing

B.S., Valdosta State University

A.S.N., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Athalena Benton (2015)
Associate of Science in Nursing

M.S.N., Thomas University

B.S.N., Medical College of Georgia

B.S., Georgia Southern University

Rebecca Blalock (2015)
Marketing Management

M.B.A., Georgia Southwestern State University

B.B.A., Georgia Southwestern State University

Dr. Heidi Bivins (2015)
Natural Sciences

D.C., Life University

B.S., Berry College

Christy Brown (2016)
Emergency Medical Responder

TCC, Moultrie Technical College

Mark Brown (2015)
Paramedicine

Diploma, Southwest Georgia Technical College

Tamara Lanae Bryant (2015)
Associate of Science in Nursing

M.S.N., Walden University

B.S.N., Brenau Women’s College

Certificate, Swainsboro Technical College

David Buckholts (2015)
Mathematics

B.S.Ed., Valdosta State University

Sandra Buckholts (2015)
Early Childhood Care and Education

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.S., Thomas University

Jill Burnette (2015)
Medical Assisting

A.A.S., Moultrie Technical College

Diploma, Moultrie Technical College

Patricia D. Christian (2015)
Business Technology

M.Ed., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

B.S., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Additional Graduate Studies:

Valdosta State University

MOUS Certification

CHTS-TR (Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist Trainer)

Jeffery Christopher (2017)
Automotive Technology

ASE Master Certified

Andrew Clark (2015)
Electronics Technology

A.A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Diploma, Moultrie Technical College

Mike Clements (2015)
Air Conditioning Tech

Diploma, Moultrie Technical College

Neil Clements (2015)
Business Management

Ed.S., Valdosta State University

M.B.A., Thomas University

B.S., Georgia Southern University

Mary Evelyn Conger (2015)
Horticulture

M.Ed., University of Georgia

B.S., University of Georgia

Penny Copeland (2015)
Esthetician

Diploma, Southwest Georgia Technical College

Theresa Corker (2015)
Associate of Science in Nursing

M.S., Thomas University

B.S., Thomas University

A.A.T., Southern Regional Technical College

Diploma, Cosmetology

Ruth Crockett (2015)
Patient Care Assisting/Nurse Aide

B.S.N., Thomas University

A.S., Darton College

Susan Davis (2015)
Business Technology

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.B.A. Georgia Southwestern State University

A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Robert Day (2015)
Criminal Justice Technology

M.S., Valdosta State University

B.S., Thomas University

A.A.S., Southwest Georgia Technical College

LaDonna Delk (2015)
Adult Education

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.S., Albany State College

Ann Dunn (2015)
Early Childhood Care and Education

M.Ed., Mercer University

B.A., Agnes Scott College

Charles Everett (2015)
Computer Information Systems

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.S., Thomas College

MCSE Certification

A+ Certified Service Technician

CCNA and CCNP Certification

Fred Ewell (2015)
Criminal Justice Technology

M.Ed., Troy University

B.A., Old Dominion University

Chad Faircloth (2015)
Electrical Construction and Maintenance

A.A.T., Southern Regional Technical College

Diploma, Southern Regional Technical College

Sandy Fletcher (2015)
Surgical Technology

Diploma, Wiregrass Technical College

Ed Fritz (2015)
Computer Information Systems

M.S., Bellevue University

Poulomi Ghatak (2016)
Mathematics

B.S., University of Calcutta

M.S., University of Calcutta

Ubaldo Gonzalez (2015)
Industrial Systems Technology

Diploma, East Central Technical College

Mattie Grant (2015)
Adult Education

M.S., LaGrange College

B.S., LaGrange College

Ronald Greer (2015)
Commercial Truck Driving

C.D.L., Department of Motor Vehicles

Certified Third Party CDL Eximiner, State of Georgia

Cori Griffin (2016)
Mathematics

M.Ed., Thomas University

B.S.Ed., Valdosta State University

A.S., Bainbridge College

Ralph Griffith (2015)
Drafting Technology

B.S.Ed., Valdosta State University

A.A.S., Bainbridge State College

Diploma, Southern Regional Technical College

Claudia Grooms (2015)
Associate of Science in Nursing

M.S.N., Valdosta State University

B.S.N., Valdosta State University

Terry Harper (2015)
Associate of Science in Nursing

M.S.N., University of Phoenix

B.S.N., University of Phoenix

A.D.N., Darton College

Diploma, Thomas Technical College

Sherry Harrison (2016)
Medical Assisting

A.A.S., Southwest Georgia Technical College

Diploma, Southwest Georgia Technical College

Bobbie Hester (2016)
Associate of Science in Nursing

M.S.N., Thomas University

A.S.N., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Steven Hewitt (2015)
Automotive Technology

Certification, A.S.E.

Jeff Hobbs (2015)
Commercial Truck Driving

C.D.L., Department of Motor Vehicles

Certified Third Party CDL Eximiner, State of Georgia

Hannah Holmes (2015)
Humanities and Fine Arts

M.A., Valdosta State University

B.A., Valdosta State University

Dr. Jorge Houed (2015)
Natural Sciences

M.D., Universidad Central del Este

Molly Jacobs (2015)
Patient Care Assisting/Nurse Aide

B.S.N., Georgia Southern University

Kimberly Johnson (2017)
Practical Nursing

B.S.N., Albany State University

A.D.N., Darton College

Alfred Jones (2015)
Radiologic Technology

M.S., Capella University

B.S., Valdosta State University

A.A.S., Valdosta State University

Diploma, Wiregrass Technical College

Carolyn Jones (2015)
Early Childhood Care and Education

M.A., Ashford University

B.S., Valdosta State University

Tony Jones (2015)
Paralegal Studies

J.D., University of Georgia

B.A., Fort Valley State University

Margie Keeling (2015)
Practical Nursing

R.N., Diploma; Highsmith-Rainey Memorial Hospital

Margaret Kelly (2015)
Adult Education

M.A., University of Massachusetts

B.S., Salem State College

A.A., Berkshire Community College

Sherry King (2015)
Surgical Technology

A.S.N., South Georgia State College

Diploma, Gulf Coast Community College

Ronda Kirkpatrick (2015)
Associate of Science in Nursing

M.S.N., Thomas University

B.S.N., Thomas University

Linda Lofton (2015)
Business Technology

B.S., University of Georgia

A.A., Virginia Intermont College

Barry Marshall (2015)
Business Technology

Diploma, Wiregrass Technical College

John Martin (2015)
Land, Forest, Wildlife Management

M.S., Clemson University

B.S., Clemson University

Dr. Jennifer Mathews (2015)
Veterinary Technology

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists

Ph.D., The Ohio State University

D.V.M., University of Florida

M.S., University of Florida

B.S., University of Georgia

Stephen Mathis (2015)
Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Certificate, Moultrie Technical College

Cary Mayer (2015)
Mechatronics

A.S., Manatee Community College

Sherri McBrayer (2016)
Practical Nursing

A.S.N., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Florence T. McCutchen (2015)
Associate of Science in Nursing

M.S.N., Florida State University

B.S.N., University of Pennsylvania

Diploma, Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing

Sonja McDonald (2015)
Cosmetology

License, Master Cosmetology

John McFarland (2015)
Carpentry

Diploma, Moultrie Technical College

Ross Mason Miller
Automotive Technology

ASE Master Certified

Tammy Miller (2015)
Respiratory Care

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.S., Berry College

Diploma, Thomas Technical Institute

Glen Mobley (2015)
Air Conditioning Technology

Diploma, Bainbridge College

Joel Moore (2015)
Natural Sciences

M.S., Florida State University

B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

A.S., Pearl River Community College

Carol Morgan (2015)
Practical Nursing

B.S.N., South University

A.S., Georgia Highlands College

Tim Morton (2015)
Collision Repair

Diploma, Wiregrass Technical College

Sharonda Murphy-Henton (2015)
Medical Assisting

M. Ed., Valdosta State University

A.A.S., Virginia College

Karen Murray (2015)
Criminal Justice Technology

M.P.A., Columbus State University

B.S., Thomas University

Matthew Nolan (2015)
Radiologic Technology

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.S. Medical College of Georgia

Kelly Oxley (2015)
Patient Care Assisting/Nurse Aide

A.S.N., ABAC

Diploma, Moultrie Technical College

Stephanie Pierce (2015)
Surgical Technology

A.A.S., Southwest Georgia Technical College

Diploma, Southwest Georgia Technical College

Ava Leigh Pannell (2015)
Mathematics

Ed.S., Kennesaw University

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.S. Valdosta State University

Gwen Pittman (2015)
Learning Support

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.S., Thomas University

Sharon Poitevint (2015)
Veterinary Technology

A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Missy Pullen (2015)
Paramedicine

B.S.N., University of Phoenix

A.S.N., Darton College

EMT/Paramedic Diploma, Valdosta Technical College

Deborah Quick (2016)
Patient Care Assisting/Nurse Aide

A.S.N., Southwest Georgia Technical College

Tara Rakestraw (2015)
Criminal Justice Technology

M.S., Regis University

B.S., Valdosta State University

A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Leigh Ann Reed (2015)
Practical Nursing

A.D.N., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
P.N., Shelton State Community College

Denik Revels (2016)
Business Management

M.B.A., Thomas University

B.S., Thomas University

A.S., Georgia Military College

Jennifer Reynolds (2015)
Social Work Assistant

M.S.W., Valdosta State University

B.S.W., Thomas University

License No. MSW006608

Ken Robison (2015)
Carpentry

Diploma, Moultrie Technical College

Eric Roney (2017)
Fire Science Technology

Diploma, Albany Technical College

Ron Rushing (2015)
Mathematics

M.S., Clemson University

B.A., Troy State University

Kerrie Salter (2015)
Paramedicine

A.A.S., Bainbridge College

Diploma, Southern Regional Technical College

Dr. Ron Paul Salutsky (2015)
Humanities and Fine Arts

Ph.D., Florida State University

M.F.A., University of Nerada, Las Vegas

B.A., Western Kentucky University

Christine Sanchez (2015)
Computer Information Systems

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.S., University of Georgia

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)

A+ Certified Service Technician

Charles (Andy) Semones (2015)
Adult Education

B.S. Millikin University

A.A. Richland Community College

Hope Sledge (2016)
Cosmetology

Diploma, East Central Technical College

Brad Simmons (2015)
Welding and Joining Technology

Diploma, Moultrie Technical College

Tarnishia Sirmans (2016)
Associate of Science in Nursing

M.S.N., University of Phoenix

M.H.A., University of Phoenix

B.S., Georgia Southern University

A.S.N., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Debra Smith (2017)
Practical Nursing

B.S.N., Thomas University

A.D.N., Darton College

Georgia Smith (2015)
Clinical Laboratory Technology

M.B.A., Ashford University

B.S., Thomas University

A.A.S., Southern Regional Technical College

Marvin Smith (2015)
Industrial Systems Technology

Diploma, Moultrie Technical College

Dr. Jay Snodgrass (2015)
Humanities and Fine Arts

Ph.D. Florida State University

M.F.A., Florida International University

B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University

Buffie Spencer (2015)
Radiologic Technology

M.S., Capella University

B.S., Valdosta State University

A.A.S., Thomas University

Diploma, Southwest Georgia Technical College

Kris Strawder (2015)
Computer Information Systems

B.A., LaGrange College

A.S., Darton College

Robert Stokes (2015)
Computer Information Systems

M.Ed., Trinity University

M.S., Webster University

B.S. University of Florida

Maria Studebaker-Coppage (2015)
Humanities and Fine Arts

M.A. Our Lady of the Lake University

B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University

Magan Swilley (2015)
Associate of Science in Nursing

M.S.N., Thomas University

B.S.N., Valdosta State University

Clifton Taylor (2016)
Welding and Joining Technology

Melody Tawzer (2015)
Accounting

M.B.A, Albany State University

B.B.A., Valdosta State University

A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Adriane Thomas (2015)
Computer Information Systems

M.S., Colorado Technical University

B.S., Albany State University

Jason Tillman (2015)
Humanities and Fine Arts

M.A, Valdosta State University

B.A., Valdosta State University

James Tompkins (2015)
Cosmetology

Diploma, Moultrie Technical College

Paul Tompkins (2015)
Cosmetology

Diploma, Moultrie Technical College

Anthony Turpin (2015)
Radiologic Technology

B.S., Georgia Southwestern State University

Diploma, Southwest Georgia Technical College

Rebecca Tyson (2017)
Adult Education

Michaela Underwood (2015)
Neuromuscular Massage Therapy

Diploma, Moultrie Technical College

Cora Ann Walden (2015)
Cosmetology

B.S., Valdosta State University

Diploma, Southwest Georgia Technical College

Angela Gwen Walker (2016)
Patient Care Assisting/Nurse Aide

A.S.N., Darton State College

Regina Ward (2016)
Patient Care Assisting/Nurse Aide

A.S.N., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Diploma, Moultrie Technical College

Donna Waters (2015)
Cosmetology

Diploma, East Central Technical College

Thomas Garrett Westbrook (2015)
Accounting

M.Acc., Georgia Southern University

B.B.A., Georgia Southern University

Gwen White (2015)
Patient Care Assisting/Nurse Aide

A.S., Darton College

Jayme Williams (2016)
Land, Forest, Wildlife Management Technology

M.S., University of Tennessee

B.S., University of Tampa

Erica Wilson (2017)
Health Information Management Technology

M.S., University of Phoenix

B.S., University of Phoenix

A.A., University of Phoenix

Kerrie Wilson (2015)
Commercial Truck Driving

C.D.L., Department of Motor Vehicles

Certified Third Party CDL Examiner, State of Georgia

Steve Wooten (2015)
Mathematics

Ed.S., Florida State University

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B. S., Valdosta State University

Ann Young (2015)
Accounting

B.S., DeVry University

M.S., Liberty University

Michael Young (2015)
Social and Behavioral Sciences

M.Ed., Valdosta State University

B.S., Valdosta State University

A.A., Los Angeles City College

A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force