Administrative Faculty
Blankenbecler, Nora
Project Director, Health Information Management Grant
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S., Milligan College
M.B.A, King College
Advanced Study, Weber State University
Boggs Kelly, Beth
Counselor, Career & Transfer Services
A.S., Southeast Community & Technical College
A.A., Southeast Community & Technical College
B.A., Lindsey Wilson College
M.Ed., Lindsey Wilson College
Bradshaw, Lelia
Dean, Student Services
B.S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.A., Ashbury Theological Seminary
Brownsberger, William
Vice-President, Academic Affairs and Workforce Solutions
S.T.D., Pontifical Gregorian University
S.T.L., Pontifical Gregorian University
M.A., The Catholic University of America
B.A., University of Dallas
Clarkston, Deborah
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Michigan
M.S.N., University of Virginia
Deel, Ritchie
Chief Information Officer/Director of Information Technology
Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.S., Western Governors University
Dorton, Kim
Dean, Health Sciences
B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.A., Lenoir-Rhyne University
Edwards, Kemper
Counselor, Student Support Services
B.S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.A., East Tennessee State University
Greear, Amy M.
Vice President, Institutional Advancement
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University
Ed.D, University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Hall, Kristy
Dean, Enrollment Services & Financial Aid
B.S., Radford University
M.S., University of Nebraska
Ketron, Jessica
Project Director, TRIO/Student Support Services
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M. A., East Tennessee State University
Lee, Dale
Counselor, Disability Services
A.A., Anne Arundel Comm. College
B.A., University of Maryland
M.Ed., Lincoln Memorial University
Ed.D, Lincoln Memorial University
Lee, Valerie
Director, Human Resources
A.A.S., Hiwassee College
B.S., Virginia Intermont College
M.B.A., King University
Mullins, James W., RRT-NPS
Assistant Dean, Business Information and Technology
A.A.S., Roane State Community College
B.B.A., King College
M.B.A., King College
O’Quinn, Becki
Director, Small Business Development Center
Rose, Matthew
Dean, Applied Science & Technology
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.S., Old Dominion University
M.A.T.M. Welch College
Tabor, Natasha
Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness
B.S. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.B.A. King University
Vicars, Ron
Vice President, Financial and Administrative Services
B.S., University of Virginia at Wise
M.B.A., King College
Ed.S., Lincoln Memorial University
Westover, Kris
President, Mountain Empire Community College
A.S., Colby Community College
B.S., Fort Hays State University
M.S., Fort Hays State University
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Whisman, Derek
Dean, Arts and Sciences
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ed.D., Northwestern University
President Emeritus
Suarez, Terrance E.
Faculty
Arnold, Bethany
Professor, English and Education
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.A., East Tennessee State University
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University
Baker, Smitty
Instructor, Psychology
B.S., Lincoln Memorial University
M.A., Union College
Bott, William
Instructor, Chemistry/Mathematics
B.S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.S., Washington State University
Advanced Study, South Dakota State University
Advanced Study, University of North Alabama
Bowen, Emily
Assistant Professor, Dental Assistant
B.S., Virginia Tech
D.D.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Advanced Study, Clemson University & Stanford University
Brown, Sylvia A.
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University
Advanced Study, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign & South
Carolina State University
Camponovo, Crystal
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S. University of Tennessee
M.S. New York University
Ph.D. East Tennessee State University
Cluesman, Donna H.
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Radford University
M.S.N., Walden University
Coeburn, Fred
Instructor, Information Systems Technology
A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S., Clinch Valley College
Cooke, Rosa-lee
Instructor, Water/Wasterwater
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S., Oregon State University
M.S., University of Idaho
Cowden, Sabrina
Professor, Practical Nursing
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S.N., King College
M.S.N., Aspen University
Davis, Amanda
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S.N., King University
M.S.N., Frontier Nursing University
Edwards, Philip
Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.A., Virginia Tech
M.S., University of Tennessee
Graduate Certificate, Valdosta State University
Advanced Study, Valdosta State University
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
England, Robert C.
Professor, Administration of Justice
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.A., East Tennessee State University
M.A.Ed., Virginia Tech
Advanced Study, Virginia Tech
Fleming, Noelle
Assistant Professor, Phlebotomy
B.S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
MLS Certificate, Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Fritts, Shannon
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., Virginia Intermont College
D.C., Life University
Garland, Jim
Assistant Professor, Electromechanical & Manufacturing
A.S., KCTCS-Kentucky
B.S., Morehead State University
Gilliam, Sarah
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M. A., East Tennessee State University
Gilly, Jacob
Associate Professor, Computer-Aided Drafting & Design
B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.S., Penn State University
Jones, Jane
Associate Professor, Administrative Support Technology
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S., Tusculum College
M.A.T., East Tennessee State University
Advanced Study, Virginia Tech CEHRS Certification
Jones, Mitzi
Associate Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S.N., King College
M.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
Lane, Terri
Associate Professor, Information Systems Technology
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S., Clinch Valley College
M.S., East Tennessee State University
Long, Dora
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Technician
B.S.N., East Tennessee State University
Martinez, Brandi
Instructor, English
B.A., Northern Arizona University
M.A., Northern Arizona University
McMurray, Eric L.
Associate Professor, Manufacturing/Electronics
A.A.S., Virginia Highlands Community College
A.S., Northeast State Community College
B.S., Milligan College
B.S., Old Dominion University
Oakes, Jada
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S.N., King University
M.S.N., Aspen University
Oaks, Miranda
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.A.T., University of Idaho
Ogbonnaya, Chuks
Professor, Environmental Science
B.S., University of Nebraska
M.S., Northwest Missouri State University
Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Pittman, Jimmy
Instructor, Welding
Ramey, Jerry
Associate Professor, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
Certificate, Mountain Empire Community College
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Ramsey, Adam
Assistant Professor, Biology
A.S., Pellissippi State Community College
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.S., University of Memphis
Ph.D., University of Memphis
Rasnick, Kimberly C.
Assistant Professor, Simulation Lab Coordinator, Health Sciences
B. S. N. Radford University
M. S. N. Aspen University
Ringley, Cynthia
Associate Professor, Administration of Justice
B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.A., East Tennessee State University
Advanced Study, East Tennessee State University
Robbins, Mandy G.
Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S. Mountain Empire Community College
B.S.N., King College
M.S.N., Aspen University
Rose, Michael
Instructor, Power Lineman Program
Scanlan, Kyle T.
Assistant Professor, History and Political Science
B.A., King College
M.A., East Tennessee State University
Advanced Study, Virginia Tech
Shular, Bryce
Instructor, Energy Technology
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Snodgrass, Elizabeth P.
Professor, Legal Assisting
B.A., Clinch Valley College
J.D., Washington and Lee University
Thompson, Roger G., RRT-ACCS-NPS, CPFT, AE-C
Professor, Respiratory Therapy
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.B.A, King College
Tucker, Kendall
Professor, Sociology and Geography
B.S., Lambuth College
M.A., East Tennessee State University
Ph. D., Ecole Superieure Robert de Sorbon
Ward, Sabrina K.
Professor, Administrative Support Technology
B.S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.B.A., King College
M.S. College of St. Scholastica
Whisenhunt, Lena
Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S.N., Old Dominion University
MSN,RN-FNP-BC, King University
Wright, Deborah
Associate Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.A., University of Virginia
B.S.N., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.S.N., Old Dominion University
Wright, Frank
Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Physics
B.S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.S., University of Tennessee
M.A., University of Virginia
Yates, Joe
Coordinator, CDL Program
A.A.S., Southwest Virginia Community College
Professor Emeriti
Bliese, Rhoda
Brown, Patricia
Bumgarner, Gary
Carter, William (deceased)
Carroll, Perry
Davis, Margaret Ann
Durham, James
Durham, Peggy
Fisher, Sharon
Harris, William
Hicks, Leah
Reynolds, Carolyn
Ringley, Shuler
Rose, Van Perry
Rusek, Peggy (deceased)
St. Clair, Reginald Dr.
Wells, Shirley
Wheless, Benjamin (deceased)
Staff
Adams, Megan
Education Support Specialist III, Career Navigator
B.S., East Tennessee State University
Artrip, Donnie L.
Trades Technician II, Facilities
Asher, Jennifer
Retail Specialist II, Bookstore
Austin, Susie
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Financial and Administrative Services
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.B.A., King College
Baker, Sierra
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Dual Enrollment
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Beverly, Roderick
Housekeeping/Apparel Worker I, Facilities
Bevins, Becky
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Business Office
B.S., Clinch Valley College
Bolling, Windell
Trades Technician III, Facilities
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Bowling, Kayla
Education Support Specialist III, Enrollment Services
B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Lindsey Wilson College
Brummett, W. Chris
Printing Technician III, Printing Services
Campbell, Rebecca
Administrative and Office Specialist III,Fiscal Tech, Business Office
Clarkston, Sarah
Education Support Specialist III, Health Sciences
B.A., History, University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Clendenon,Cindy
Administrative and Office Specialist III,Fiscal Tech, Business Office
Clendenon, Todd
Education Support Specialist III, Recruiter, Enrollment Services
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.A., Lindsey Wilson College
M.S.C.E., University of West Alabama
Collins, Denise
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Student Services
A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Certification, Mountain Empire Community College
Certification, Mountain Empire Community College
Cooke, Brandi
Policy & Planning Specialist I, Financial Aid
B.S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Cothram, Grayson
Campus Police Officer, Campus Police
Professional Leadership Certificate Mountain Empire Community College
A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Crabtree, Sally
Business Office Manager, Business Office
B.S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Cupp, Tina
Education Support Specialist III (Tutor Coordinator), Student Support
Services
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
A.A. & S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S., Old Dominion University
Darnell, Cory
Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.A., East Tennessee State University
Davidson, Tamara
Education Support Specialist III, Workforce Solutions
Davis, Lee
Workforce Coordinator
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Davis, Pauline
Education Support Specialist III, Industrial Technology
QMHP-A, Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Counseling
Virginia Career Coach Certification, VCCS
B.S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
DeFoor, Dana
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Arts & Sciences
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Dingus, Lori A.
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Workforce Solutions
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Durham, Belinda
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Facilities
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Dye, Shamra
Education Support Specialist II, Financial Aid
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Comm. College
B.A., Old Dominion University
Egan, Patricia L.
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Business Office
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Ely, Cliff
Information Technology Specialist II, Center for Computing & Information
Technology
University of Virginia’s College at Wise
A.A.S. Mountain Empire Community College
Fields, Matt
Educational Support Specialist III, Talent Search
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S., University of Virginia College at Wise
Fig, Jennifer
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Talent Search
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
A.A.&S., Mountain Empire Community College
Fraley, Christina
Great Expectations/Single Stop Coordinator
B.S., Coastal Carolina University
M.S., Missouri State University
Fritz, Henry
Housekeeping/Apparel Worker I, Facilities
Fuller, Matthew
Information Technology Specialist II, Center for Computing & Information Technology
B.S. East Tennessee State University
Gibson, Doug
TRiO Talent Search Advisor
B.A., History UVA Wise
M.Ed., Lincoln Memorial University
Gibson, Megan
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Foundation
Gibson, Peggy
General Administrative Coordinator, President’s Office
Gilliam, Linda
Administrative and Office Specialist II, Bookstore
Grace, Lena
Education Support Specialist II, Veterans Affairs, Enrollment Services
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Grizzel, Sarah
Education Support Specialist III, Student Outreach and Success
B.S., Liberty University
M.B.A., Liberty University
ED.S., Educational Leadership Liberty University
Guthe, Donald
Housekeeping/Apparel Worker I, Facilities
B.A. University of Tennessee
Hale, Cindy
Education Support Specialist II, Financial Aid
Hale, Jonathan
Housekeeping &/or Apparel Worker I, Facilities
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Harper, Dawn
Education Support Specialist III, Student Outreach and Success
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Old Dominion University
M.S., Education, Old Dominion University
Harvey, Arietta
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Health Sciences
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Hay, Courtney
Education Support Specialist II, Library
A.A.&S., Mountain Empire Community College
Hickman, Krisanne
Library Specialist I, Library
Hill, Dora
Retail Manager II, Bookstore
A.A.S., Virginia Highlands Community College
B.B.A., King University
M.B.A., King University
Jobe, Kerstein
Administrative and Office Specialist II, Human Resources
Kelley, Amy
Housekeeping & Apparel Services Worker I, Facilities
Kennedy, Lana L.
Media Specialist II, Printing Services
Certificate, Clinch Valley College
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.A., Lindsey Wilson College
Kilgore, Jason
Media Specialist III, Center for Computing & Information Technology
Layne, Preston
Trades Manager I, Facilities
Lee, Christy
Instructional Technologist, Center for Computing & Information Technology
A.S., Southwest Virginia Community College
A.A.S., Southwest Virginia Community College
B.S., Mars Hill College
M.S., East Tennessee State University
Advanced Study, Liberty University
Lee, Kevin D.
Policy & Planning Specialist I, Institutional Effectiveness
B.S., Appalachian State University
Lester, Angie
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Business & Information Technology
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S., Western Governors University
Mabe, Ashley
Food Service Supervisor, Red Fox Grill
Mabe, David
Trades Technician III, Facilities
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
McCarty, Alison
Education Support Specialist II, Enrollment Services
B.A., Berea College
McDonough, Ernest J. “Dougal”
Security Officer I, Campus Police
McGuire, Deborah
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Business Office
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
McKinney, Melissa
Education Coordinator I, Dual Enrollment and Governors School
Coordinator
B.S., Virginia Tech
M.A., Union College
McLaughlin, Robert
Information Technology Specialist I, Center for Computing & Information Technology
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Mosier, Cindy
Administrative and Office Specialist II, Switchboard
Mullins, Emma
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Workforce Solutions
Mullins, Hannah
Education Support Specialist III, Arts and Sciences
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.A., Virginia Intermont College
M.Ed., Lindsey Wilson College
New, Stephanie
Education Support Specialist III, Workforce Solutions
B.A., Old Dominion University
M.Ed., University of Oklahoma
Owens, Christy Lee
Talent Search Advisor, Education Support Specialist III
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.Ed., Liberty University
ED.S., Liberty University
Palmer, Shane
Food Server, Red Fox Grill
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B.S., King University
Parton, Thelma Jane
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Center for Computing &
Information Technology
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Pearcy, Vicki
Education Support Specialist III, Assistant Registrar
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Pierson, Kathy
Administrative and Office Specialist II, Business Office
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Phillips, Karen
Food Server, Red Fox Grill
Reynolds, Angelia
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Vice President of Academic Affairs
and Worforce Solutions
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Rhoton, Connie
FCCLA Program State Advisor, Workforce Solutions Facilitator
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Advance Study, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Roberson, Karen
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Student Support Services
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Roberts, Joe
Housekeeping and/or Apparel Worker I, Facilities
Roberts, Joseph
Housekeeping and/or Apparel Worker I, Facilities
Roberts, Shelli
Education Support Specialist II, Financial Aid
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Rutledge, Vicki
Administrative and Office Specialist III, Industrial Technology
A.S.T. Mountain Empire Community College
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Scarberry, Nikki
Admissions Officer, Enrollment Services
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Smith, Suzette
Operational and Administrative Support, Small Business Development
Center
B.A., Murray State University
A.S., University of Kentucky
Stallard, Deborah
Education Support Specialist III, Career Navigator
B.S., Radford University
Stanley, Farrell
Housekeeping & Apparel Services Worker I, Facilities
Stanley, Kevin
Information Technology Specialist II, Center for Computing &
Information Technology
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
B. S., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Stewart, Jason
Housekeeping & Apparel Services Worker I, Facilities
Tankersley, Cheryl C.
Education Support Specialist III, Career Navigator
A.A.S., Southwest Virginia Community College
B.A., Emory and Henry College
M.A., University of Virginia
Townsend, Nancy
Education Support Specialist III, Lead Career Navigator
B.A., Tennessee Wesleyan College
M.S., University of Tennessee
Wallen, Chelsey
Trades Tech I, Facilities
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
White, Cody
Education Support Specialist III, Career Navigator
B. A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Whitt, Kody
Library Specialist I, Library
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Whitaker, Sherry
Financial Aid Coordinator, Financial Aid
B. A., Berea College
Yates, Kevin
Campus Police Officer, Campus Police
Yates, Miranda
Education Support Specialist III, Student Outreach and Success
A.A.S., Southwest Virginia Community College
B.S., Bluefield College
Virginia Career Coach Certification, VCCS
Young, Joseph
Information Technology Specialist II, Center for Computing &
Information Technology
A.A.S., Southwest Virginia Community College
B.S., Bluefield College
M.A., Old Dominion University
Staff Emeriti
Beverly, Peggy
Buckles, Jamie
Gilbert, Russell
Givens, Joseph
Keith, Margaret
Kindle, Deborah
Lawson, Rickey
Nelson, Nita
Parsons, Pat
Rhoton, Martha
Rogers, Linda
Sloce, Braccle
Sturgill, Joyce
Wilson, Carolyn
Wilson, Glenda
Wilson, Neka
Southwest Virginia Paramedic Program Faculty
Akers, William R., NRP
Program Director
B.A., Emory & Henry College
M.S., Virginia Tech
Brown, Elizabeth, NRP, RN
Clinical Coordinator
A.A.S, Virginia Highlands Community College
B.S.N., King University
Brewer, Macy, NRP
Instructor
A.A.S, Mountain Empire Community College
Clark, Kevin, NRP
Instructor
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Cox, Jason, NRP
Instructor
A.A.S, Mountain Empire Community College
Cross, Michael, NRP
Instructor
A.A.S, Mountain Empire Community College
Hubbard, James, NRP
Instructor
A.A.S. Mountain Empire Community College
Jackson, Cody, NRP, FP-C
Lead Instructor
B.A., Emory & Henry College
Jones, Stephanie, R.N., NRP
Instructor
A.S., Lincoln Memorial University
B.S.N., Old Dominion University
M.S.N., King University
Massie, Sheffey B., RN, NRP
Lead Instructor
A.A.S., Mountain Empire Community College
Midkiff, Sara, NRP
Lead Instructor
B.S. Western Governor’s University
M.S. Jacksonville State University
Vincent, Eric, NRP
Instructor
A.A.S, Mountain Empire Community College
Respiratory Therapy Adjunct Clinical Staff
Canter, Douglas, RRT
Lecturer, Respiratory Therapy
B.B.A, King University
Crawford, Jason, RRT
Lecturer, Respiratory Therapy
B.B.A, King University
El-Minaoui, Wael, K., M.D.
Medical Director
M.D., Beirut University
Long, Heather, RRT
Lecturer, Respiratory Therapy
B.S., East Tennessee State University
Phillips, Alice, CRT
Lecturer
Certificate, Mountain Empire Community College
Pinnell, Jennifer, RRT
Lecturer, Respiratory Therapy
A.S. East Tennessee State University
Sharrett, Isaac, RRT
Lecturer, Respiratory Therapy
B.B.A, King University
Wilson, Robin, RRT
Lecturer, Respiratory Therapy
B.S., East Tennessee State University
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