| Jeanette White,
Civil Engineering Technology Instructor,
start 8/12/08
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Ms. White received
an associate's degree from Florida
Community College at Jacksonville
and a bachelor's degree in civil
engineering at University of North
Florida. Ms. White was employed
as an engineering associate by M.
Anderson Engineering, P.A. She was
previously employed as an engineering
associate by Cavanaugh and Associates,
P.A. While enrolled at University
of North Florida, Ms. White also
worked as an engineering intern
by Taylor Engineering, P.A. and
as a teaching assistant by University
of North Florida. |
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| Robert Price,
Automotive Systems Technology Instructor
- Franklin High School,
start 8/12/08.
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Mr. Price received
a certificate in electrical technology
from Southwestern Community College.
Mr. Price was most recently employed
as a part-time automotive systems
technology instructor by Southwestern
Community College. Mr. Price has
also served on the Automotive Systems
Technology Advisory Council since
1988. In addition, Mr. Price was
the owner of Supri Auto Service.
He was also employed as a service
manager by Anderson Auto Center
and a line technician by P&M
Automotive. |
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| Diania McRae,
Accounting Instructor/Program Coordinator,
start 8/12/08
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Ms. McRae received
an associate of arts degree from
Tri-County Community College and
an associate of applied science
degree in paralegal studies from
Southwestern Community College.
Ms. McRae also received a bachelor's
degree and master's degree in accounting
from Western Carolina University.
Ms. McRae was most recently employed
as an adjunct accounting instructor
by Tri-County Community College,
Graham County Center. In addition,
she was previously employed as an
accounting manager by Cheoah Construction
Company, Inc, a tax collector by
Graham County, and a stockroom manager/expediter
by Dale Electronics. |
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| Arnold Brooks,
Carpentry Instructor - Swain High
School,
start 8/12/08. |
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Mr. Brooks received
his high school diploma from Sylva-Webster
High School. He has also taken continuing
education classes at Southwestern
Community College. Mr. Brooks was
most recently employed as a commercial
underground utilities installer,
carpenter, mason, and plumber by
Buchanan National, Inc. He was previously
employed as a job superintendent
and safety representative by H&M
Constructors, an extruder by Belden
Wire & Cable, and a journeyman
carpenter, mason, painter, and crew
leader by BE&K Construction. |
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| Camille Tuttrup,
GEAR UP College Readiness Coach
- Macon,
start 8/12/08. |
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Ms. Tuttrup possesses
a B.S. in Art Education from Western
Carolina University. Ms. Tuttrup
has been working with the GEAR UP
program in Macon county on a part-time
basis since Fall of 2007. |
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| Kathlyn Johnson
Farmer, GEAR UP College Readiness
Coach - Jackson,
start 8/12/08. - resigned -
effective 10/21/08 |
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Ms. Farmer possesses
a Bachelors in Biology and a M.A.Ed.
in Curriculum Instruction/ Biology
from Western Carolina University.
Ms. Farmer has been previously by
the college in various capacities
with the GEAR UP program. She was
also employed by Jackson County
Schools as a Science Teacher for
Jackson County School of Alternatives.
Ms. Farmer has five years of full-time
experience as an Academic Advisor
at the WCU Advising Center. Prior
to the Advising Center, Ms. Farmer
was a part-time Biology Instructor
for four years at Western Carolina
University. Ms. Farmer was also
employed by SCC from 1989-1993 in
the position of Director/ Medical
Laboratory Technology Instructor. |
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| Pamela Judson,
College Access Liaison/New Century
Scholars Coordinator, start
8/1/08. |
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Ms. Judson received
a bachelor's degree from Ohio University
and a master's degree from Indiana
University. Ms. Judson was previously
employed by the college as a full-time
Upward Bound Academic Advisor and
as a part-time Concurrent Enrollment
Specialist. |
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| Guy Hall,
Cleaning Technician,
start 8/1/08 |
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Mr. Hall received
an associate's degree in business
administration from Southwestern
Community College. Mr. Hall was
most recently employed as a press
operator by Consolidated Metco.
He was previously employed as a
grinder operator and a fork truck
operator by Dayco Corporation. |
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| Andrea Woolum,
College Access Liaison – Jackson
County, start
8/1/08 |
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Ms. Woolum received
a bachelor's degree in psychology
and Spanish from University of South
Carolina. Ms. Woolum is currently
employed by Stone Ridge Tavern.
She was previously employed as the
director of career services and
as the job placement coordinator
by Chaminade University of Honolulu.
She was also employed as an account
staffer by Carolina Personnel Services,
Inc. and a bookseller by Barnes
and Noble Booksellers. |
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| Dominique
Benson, Admissions Officer,
start 6/26/08
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Ms. Benson received
a bachelor's degree in sociology
and a master's degree in educational
leadership/two-year college administration
from Western Carolina University.
Ms. Benson was employed as a project
manager and administrative director
by Rice Communications. She was
previously employed as a manager
by Sugar Bowl Resort, an assessment
specialist by Chattahoochee Technical
College, and a records coordinator
by Kennesaw State University. While
enrolled at Western Carolina University,
Ms. Benson also worked as a graduate
assistant. |
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Cindy Amster,
Respiratory Technology Instructor/Clinical
Coordinator,
start 6/12/08.
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Ms. Amster received
a bachelor's degree from Western
Carolina University in biology.
She is also a graduate of the
respiratory therapy program at
Southwestern Community College.
Ms. Amster was most recently employed
as a respiratory therapist by
Westcare Health Systems. She was
previously employed as a part-time
instructor by Southwestern Community
College. |
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| Lonnie Dockery,
GEAR UP College Readiness Coach
- Macon,
start 9/1/08 - resigned 11/13/08 |
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Mr. Dockery received
an Associate of Arts degree from
Tri-County Community College and
a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western
Carolina University. Mr. Dockery
was most recently employed as a
Youth Case Manager by Southwestern
Planning Commission. He was previously
employed as a Director of Evening
and Special Events, Job Placement
Officer, and Human Resource Development
Instructor by Tri-County Community
College and a Security Guard at
MOOG Components in Murphy, NC. He
active duty in the United States
Marine Corps for seven years and
as a Marine Corps Reservist for
an additional 14 years until his
retirement in December of 1992. |
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| Tonya Nifong,
Grounds Worker,
start 5/5/08. |
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Ms. Nifong received
two AAS degrees from Haywood Community
College, one in Forest Management
Technology and one in Horticulture
Technology. Tonya Nifong was hired
by Southwestern Community College
on a part-time basis Fall 2007 primarily
to coordinate the installation of
the landscaping at the new Macon
Campus. Upon completion of the Macon
project, Tonya continued to work
part-time for SCC at the Jackson
Campus. Ms. Nifong's previous experience
includes employment as a horticulture
technician at Haywood Community
College and as a Park Ranger for
Hanging Rock State Park. |
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| Latresa Downs,
Facilities Maintenance/Cleaning
Technician,
start 5/1/08 |
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Prior to this position,
Ms. Downs was employed by Southwestern
Community College on a part-time
basis as the evening administrative
public safety training center assistant
for approximately one year. Ms.
Downs was previously employed as
a cashier/produce clerk at Ingles
in Franklin and also worked for
The Beach as a cleaning technician. |
| Lettie White,
Administrative Assistant - Instructional
Services, start
5/1/08 - end 9/8/08 |
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Ms. White has as
received two diplomas from Niagara
College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Ms. White was most recently employed
as part-time computer applications
instructor by Southwestern Community
College and concurrently she was
employed as an office manager for
Premiere Marketing. She is also
owner of Great Stuff. Ms. White
was previously employed as an executive
assistant for Fort Erie Race Track
and an executive assistant for Canadian
Niagara Hotels. |
| Cheryl Renfro,
Upward Bound Academic Advisor,
start 2/15/08 |
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Ms. Renfro received
her Bachelor of Arts degree in
Education from Mars Hill College.
She was most recently employed
with the Upward Bound program
at Mars Hill College where she
has also worked in several different
capacities for the past seven
years. She is also an Upward Bound
student alumnus from Eastern Kentucky
University. |
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| Karmen Reis,
Business and Industry Training Coordinator,
start Friday,
2/1/08 |
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Ms. Reis received
a bachelor's degree from North Carolina
State University in textile engineering
and a master's degree from North
Carolina A&T State University
in industrial technology/manufacturing
systems. She was most recently employed
as an operations manager by Coiltek,
LLC. Ms. Reis was previously employed
as an assistant human resources
manager/safety manager/training
and education manager by National
Textiles, LLC. She was also employed
as a process engineer by Carolina
Mills. |
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| Jeff Brush,
Network Support Technician,
start 1/28/2008 |
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Mr. Brush received
an associate in applied science
degree (information systems) from
Coastal Carolina Community College.
Mr. Brush was employed with Onslow
County Schools as a technician assistant.
He was previously employed as a
sales associate with Old Navy and
a customer service representative
with Convergys. Mr. Brush was also
in the United States Marine Corps. |
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| Del Ruff,
GEAR UP Director, start
01/16/2008 |
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Del Ruff received
a bachelor's degree from Fayetteville
State University in biology. He
is currently employed as an Early
College liaison by Fayetteville
State University. Mr. Ruff was previously
employed as a science educator,
school improvement chairperson,
and science department chairperson
by Edgecombe Early College High
School. Concurrently, he was employed
as an adjunct biology instructor
by Edgecombe Community College.
Prior to Mr. Ruff's employment with
Edgecombe Early College High School,
he was employed as a science teacher,
advanced placement coordinator,
assistant football coach, and football
academic advisor by Halifax County
Schools/Northwest Halifax High School.
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| Eric Sarratt,
Human Services/Substance Abuse Instructor,
start 01/03/08 |
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Eric Sarratt received
a bachelor's degree from Western
Carolina University in social work
and received a master's degree from
Appalachian State University in
community counseling with a substance
abuse concentration. Mr. Sarratt
was most recently employed part-time
as an instructor by Southwestern
Community College. He is also self-employed
as a therapist. Mr. Sarratt was
previously employed as a psychiatric
intake social worker by Mission
Hospitals and as a therapist by
Western Carolina Treatment Center.
Eric Sarratt was also employed as
a part-time instructor by Western
Piedmont Community College and Asheville-Buncombe
Technical Community College. |
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| Kenneth Wheeler,
Therapeutic Massage Program Coordinator/Instructor,
start 11/13/07 |
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Mr. Wheeler received
his bachelor's degree from the University
of Phoenix in health care service
and is a registered massage therapist.
Mr. Wheeler was employed as a part-time
therapeutic massage instructor by
Southwestern Community College.
In addition, he was previously employed
full-time by the Cullasaja Club
as a fitness director. Highland
Cashiers Hospital also employed
Mr. Wheeler previously as a physical
therapy assistant. |
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| Kathy Owens,
Administrative Assistant - Enrollment
Services, start
11/1/07 |
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Ms. Owens was previously
employed as a new employee trainer
at the Fruit of the Loom plant in
Georgia. Ms. Owens has been employed
as a workstudy student in the Financial
Aid office for the past year while
attending Southwestern Community
College. |
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| Victor Agraz,
GEAR UP Resource Teacher - Cherokee,
start 10/15/07 |
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Mr. Agraz received
a bachelor of science degree from
Western Carolina University and
is currently enrolled in their
master's program. Mr. Agraz was
employed with Upward Bound Math
and Science as a director and
previously as an instructor. He
was also employed as a laboratory
instructor with Western Carolina
University and a tutor with Fairview
Elementary School. |
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| Mike Ramsey,
Coordinator of Procurement,
start 9/10/07
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Mike Ramsey has an
Associate of Arts degree from Gaston
College and a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Business Administration from
Belmont Abbey College. He was most
recently employed as Assistant Controller
with Consolidated Metco Corporation
in Bryson City. He was also employed
as the Senior Manufacturing Consultant
with Epicor in Ervine, California.
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| Cynthia DeLance,
Administrative Assistant - Extension
Education, start
9/10/07 |
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Ms. DeLance was most
recently employed as a Sales &
Marketing Assistant with Ultima
Carolina, LLC (a development in
Macon County). Other prior work
experience includes seven years
as Administrative Assistant for
the athletic department at Sebastian
River High School and as an administrative
assistant for several other employers.
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| Robin Hall,
GEAR UP Resource Teacher - Jackson,
start 8/20/07
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Ms. Hall possesses
a Bachelors degree in Computer Information
Systems and a Masters degree in
Education from Western Carolina
University. Ms. Hall was most recently
employed as a Computer Technologies
Instructor by SCC at the Macon Annex.
In addition, she was previously
employed by Rabun Gap-Nacoochee
School as the Academic Technology
Coordinator and Webmaster. Prior
to this, she was employed part-time
for several years with the Upward
Bound program at WCU. |
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| Jeffrey Todd
Doster, EMS Facilitator/Coordinator,
start 8/13/07 |
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Todd Doster has
an AAS degree in Business Administration
from Southwestern Community College.
He was previously employed by Southwestern
Community College on a part-time
basis as an EMS Coordinator/Instructor.
In addition, Mr. Doster was previously
employed full-time by Macon County
as an EMT/Paramedic. He holds numerous
professional certifications and
credentials. |
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| Keith Allen,
Instructor: Building and Grounds
- start
7/16/07 |
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Keith Allen |
LBJ Job Corps, Franklin, NC
524-1440
keitha@southwesterncc.edu |
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| Patty Kirkley,
Career Planning & Placement
Coordinator - start
9/1/07 |
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Ms. Kirkley has a
BA degree in English and Psychology
and a MA degree in Counseling from
Western Carolina University. She
received an M.B.A. from Angelo State
University. She was most recently
employed at Haywood Community College
as the Coordinator of Counseling
for three years. Prior to that,
she worked for GTE and Verizon in
marketing and managerial positions. |
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| Robert Holt,
Real Estate Program Coordinator/Instructor,
start 8/1/07
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Graduate and
undergraduate degrees from Virginia
Tech University. Previously employed
as a part-time instructor the
NC Academy of Real Estate and
is also self-employed as owner/broker
of a full service real estate
firm. Prior real estate experience
also includes that as a property
manager and as a property consultant. |
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| Lesley Roper,
Accountant - Receivables,
start 8/1/07.
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Ms. Roper possesses
a Bachelor of Science degree in
Accounting. Ms. Roper was recently
employed by Jacksonville State University
as a clerical assistant and also
as a student assistant. |
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| Erin Kelly,
Human Resources Specialist,
start 7/2/07
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Ms. Kelly received
an Associate of Arts Degree from
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from
the University of North Florida.
Ms. Kelly was previously employed
as the Benefits Assistant for Spartanburg
County School District Number 7.
In this position she was the benefits
administrator for 1,200 employees.
She has previously been an office
manager, receptionist, and a grievance
coordinator for Blue Cross Blue
Shield of Florida. |
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| Melissa Hill,
Law Enforcement Program Coordinator/Instructor,
start 7/2/07
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Ms. Hill has an Associate
of Arts in Criminal Justice from
Broward Community College, Bachelor
of Arts in Organizational Management
from Warner Southern College, and
Master of Public Administration
from Troy State University. Ms.
Hill is a member of the American
Society of Law Enforcement Trainers
and the International Association
of Law Enforcement Trainers and
Educators. She has twenty-three
years of law enforcement experience
with many of those years as a coordinator
of training and as an instructor.
She has been employed with Indian
River Community College, Warner
Southern College, Indian River County
Sheriff's Office, and Coral Gables
Police Department. Her most recent
employment was as an Insurance Agent
with Cornerstone Insurance and Investments
in Murphy. |
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| Jody Woodring,
Administrative Assistant - Admissions,
start 7/2/07 |
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Ms. Woodring is a
graduate of Southwestern Community
College with two degrees and recently
graduated from Western Carolina
University with a BSBA in Management.
Ms. Woodring worked as a work study
and as a temporary office assistant
for SCC in Admissions, Student Records
and Financial Aid. Prior to that
she was an AmeriCorps VISTA Leader
at the Jackson County Family Resource
Center for three years. |
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| Tituschris
Cardona, Facilities Maintenance/Cleaning
Technician,
start 7/5/07 |
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Mr. Cardona completed
vocational training at the LBJ Job
Corps in Franklin. For approximately
the past year he was employed by
the Hampton Inn as Franklin. As
a breakfast host/standby person,
he was responsible for organizing
inventory, cleaning restrooms, performing
housekeeping and maintenance functions,
and making room reservations. |
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| Melissa Allison,
Medical Assisting Program Coordinator/Instructor,
start 7/2/07
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Ms. Allison received
an Associate of Applied Science
degree in Medical Assisting from
Haywood Community College. She is
a Certified Medical Assistant and
her primary previous work experience
is the field of medical records.
Ms. Allison was most recently employed
as Mediation Co-Director with Mountain
Mediation Services. |
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| Carol Coleson,
GEAR UP Administrative Assistant,
start 6/4/07
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Ms. Coleson was
previously an owner of a boutique
in downtown Sylva. Ms. Coleson
has 14 years of prior experience
as a legal secretary and approximately
four years of experience as an
Administrative Assistant for a
Real Estate Investments branch
of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
company. |
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| Matthew Cass,
Physics/Physical Science Instructor,
start
5/15/07 |
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Matthew Cass
received both Bachelor and Master
of Science degrees in Applied
Physics from Appalachian State
University. He has additional
graduate level course work in
mathematics and has expressed
a willingness to obtain 18 hours
in the field. Mr. Cass has teaching
experience at the high school,
community college, and university
levels.
Extension 384, Office 301A Balsam
Center |
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| Sherry Tilson,
GEAR UP Resource Teacher - Macon,
start
2/1/07 |
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Sherry Tilson received
her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
from the New Mexico State University.
She also received her Bachelor of
Arts in Education from the University
of North Florida. Ms. Tilson has
been employed as an elementary teacher,
remedial teacher, and tutor. She
was previously employed by SCC and
the GEAR UP program. |
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| Rickie Wesbrooks,
Fine Arts Instructor/Program Coordinator,
start
2/26/07. |
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Mr. Wesbrooks has
a Associate of Arts in Fine Arts
from Georgia Perimeter College,
a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Weaving
from Georgia State University, a
Master of Education in Art Education
from North Georgia College and State
University, and a Master of Fine
Arts in Fibers from East Tennessee
State University. Mr. Wesbrooks
was previously employed by Greenville
(SC) High School as an instructor,
teaching Foundations, Fibers, and
Art History. He previously has taught
craft studio courses at California
University of Pennsylvania, East
Tennessee State University, Brenau
University, and The American College.
Mr. Wesbrooks has been artist-in-residence
at the John C. Campbell Folks School
and the Touchstone Center for Crafts
among many other exhibits and juried
shows. |
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| Katie Quiring,
GEAR UP Resource Teacher - Swain,
start
3/5/07 |
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Ms. Quiring has a
B.A. in Applied Communication and
an M.A. in Elementary Education
from Appalachian State University.
Ms. Quiring was previously employed
as a 5th grade teacher for Caldwell
County Schools. Prior public school
experience includes work as a K-8
Substitute Teacher for Watauga County
Schools and as a teacher assistant/graduate
intern for Kannapolis City Schools
experience. |
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| Mitchell Fischer,
Respiratory Care Technology Instructor/Program
Coordinator, start
3/12/07 |
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Mr. Fischer has
an Associate of Applied Science
degree in Respiratory Therapy from
Brookdale Community College (where
he now teaches) and a Bachelor of
Arts degree in History from Thomas
Edison State College and a Juris
Doctorate from Widener University
School of Law. He is a licensed
Respiratory Care Practitioner in
New Jersey and a nationally Registered
Respiratory Therapist. Mr. Fischer
was previously employed as the Director
of Clinical Education at Brookdale
Community College. He has practiced
as an RRT since 1992 taking a short
stint off to practice law with the
district attorney's office. He has
a wide variety of experience as
a respiratory therapist and we believe
that he will make a fine addition
to our program. |
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| Henderson
Gilleland, Carpentry/Welding Instructor
- Jackson County Schools - HUB,
start
11/1/06. |
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Mr. Gilleland earned
a BS degree in psychology and theatre
from Western Carolina University.
Mr. Gilleland is a licensed contractor
and has managed his own construction
company for a number years. Most
recently, Mr. Gilleland was employed
as a teacher in the Jackson County
Schools, teaching carpentry, woodworking,
blacksmithing, and agriculture.
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| Darlene Peebles,
Administrative Assistant - Arts
& Sciences,
start 1/3/07 |
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Ms. Peebles was most
recently employed by E.R. Jahna
Industries, Inc. as an Executive
Administrative Assistant and also
have previous experience with Highland's
County Sheriff's Department as an
Administrative Assistant. |
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| Carolann Cartwright,
Administrative Assistant - Swain
Center, start
1/12/07 |
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Ms. Cartwright possesses
a Bachelors Degree from Western
Carolina University in sociology.
She was most recently employed with
the Swain County Health Department
as a processing assistant. Ms. Cartwright
was also previously employed as
a scheduler for Swain Medical Center,
as a service supervisor for First
Charter Bank, and as an office assistant
at Western Carolina University. |
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| Beatrice Buchanan,
Cleaning Technician - start
date - 9/25/06 |
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Bea Buchanan has
many years of experience as a Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA). Ms. Buchanan
received her CNA credential through
Southwestern Community College in
1989. In addition, Bea also has
numerous years of experience working
in various housekeeping positions. |
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| Vivian Honey,
GEAR UP Resource Teacher - Jackson
Start 8/21/06
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Ms. Honey possesses
a BA degree in Education and Art
Education from Mount Mary College
and a M.A.ED. in Reading from Western
Carolina University. Ms. Honey was
most recently employed as a full-time
7th grade teacher for Macon County
Schools. Ms. Honey was previously
employed as a part-time substitute
teacher for Kettle Moraine Schools
in Wisconsin and Lee County Schools
in Florida. Ms. Honey also has several
years experience as an Art teacher
at Myers Christian School, Florida
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| Angelia Noland,
GEAR UP Resource Teacher - Swain
Start
8/21/06 |
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Ms. Noland possesses
a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice
from Western Carolina University.
Ms. Noland was most recently employed
as a Child Care Social Worker for
Southwestern Child Development Commission.
In addition, Ms. Noland has several
years of experience as a program
manager for the high school alternative
learning program for Jackson County
Schools. |
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| Yvonne Price,
Administrative Assistant - Extension
Education Start
9/5/06. |
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Yvonne possesses
a Bachelors Degree from Western
Carolina University. Most recently,
Yvonne was co-owner of Sweet Dreams
Bakery & Café in Sylva.
Prior to that, Ms. Price was the
owner and manager of Allstate Insurance
in Sylva. She was employed by Western
Carolina University as a budget
officer for several years and also
worked as an accountant and receptionist
at WRGC Radio station. |
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| Elizabeth
Haynes, Office Systems Technology
Instructor/Coordinator
- start 8/14/06. |
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Dr. Haynes earned
her Bachelors of Arts in History
from Wake Forest University, Master
of Science in Management Information
Systems from Florida International
University, and Doctorate of Education
in Adult and Community College
Education from North Carolina
State University.
Dr. Haynes was previously employed
by Western Carolina University
as Director of Sponsored Research
and Programs. Previous experience
includes Haywood Community College
where she was an instructor in
Computer Information Systems and
Business Administration and later
the Director of Technology and
Learning Resources. Dr. Haynes
also taught as an adjunct at Asheville-Buncombe
Technical Community College. She
has been the Executive Director
of the W. H. Brady Foundation
in Maggie Valley. Her office experience
includes paralegal and secretarial
experience. She also has been
a technical writer and project
manager with Zurich-American Insurance
Group and Chase Federal Savings
and Loan. |
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| Amy Cunningham,
Administrative Assistant - Enrollment
Services -
start 8/3/06 |
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Amy has a high school
diploma from Suwannee High School
in Live Oak, Florida. She is currently
enrolled at SCC in the Associate
Arts College Transfer program and
is half-way through the program
for the position. Amy has over 20
years of clerical and work experience
and most recently worked as a college
work study in the SCC Financial
Aid Office and as a temporary employee
in the SCC Student Services area,
answering the telephone and assisting
walk-in guests with enrollment questions. |
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| Patricia Wall,
Network Services Specialist -
start 8/3/06 |
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Patty Wall received
associate degrees in Network Administration
and Microcomputer Systems Technology
from Southwestern Community College
and in addition completed the college's
Cisco Network Academy training.
Ms. Wall's previous work experience
was with Chicago Rawhide in Franklin. |
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| Filmore Powell,
Real Estate Instructor/Program Coordinator,
start 8/14/06 |
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Mr. Powell received
Bachelors degree in Business Education
from Appalachian State University.
Mr. Powell's most recent work experience
was as a Real Property Appraiser
for the County of Iredell in North
Carolina. Mr. Powell also has prior
teaching experience at Broughton
Hospital and Western Piedmont Community
College. In addition Mr. Powell
has been self-employed as an Owner/Broker/Appraiser. |
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| Christopher
Tiblier, Automotive Systems Technology
Instructor - Franklin High School,
start 8/14/06
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Mr. Tiblier has
an A.A.S. Degree in Automotive Technology
from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community
College, a B.S. and M.S., in Technical
Occupational Education from the
University of Southern Mississippi.
Mr. Tiblier's most recent work experience
has been as an Automotive Instructor
at the Ocean Springs School District
Keys Technology Center from 1997
to present. Prior to this, he was
employed as the Fleet Service Mechanic
for various Casinos in the Biloxi,
Mississippi area. |
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| Barbara Connell,
Nursing Instructor - start
07/14/06 |
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Ms. Connell has
an Associate in Science Degree in
Nursing from Valencia Community
College, a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Nursing and a Master of Science
Degree in Nursing Education from
Western Carolina University.
Ms. Connell was most recently
employed by WestCare Health Systems
as a staff registered nurse. For
the past eleven years she has
been in the Intensive Care Unit
and recently transferred to the
Emergency Room. Previously she
worked for Lucerne Medical Center
(Humana Lucerne) in Orlando, Florida.
She has over thirteen years of
experience in the nursing profession
and another ten years as a paramedic/
EMT before her switch to nursing. |
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| Tricia Ashe,
Administrative Assistant - Admissions
- started 6/5/06 |
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Tricia graduated
from Brevard High School and has
taken classes at several institutions
and intends to complete a degree
in the future. She was previosuly
employed at Western Carolina University
where she worked six months in
the Graduate Studies Office serving
as an administrative assistant
and since March has served as
a program assistant in the Reading
Center. In addition, she was employed
for three years at Blue Ridge
Community College at the Transylvania
Center in Brevard. |
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| Emily Moore,
GEAR UP Resource Teacher - Swain
Start
8/23/06. . . Ended 11/15/06 |
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Ms. Moore possesses
a bachelors and master degree in
English from Western Carolina University.
Ms. Moore was most recently contracted
by the Eastern Band of Cherokee
Indians for Curriculum Design/Material
Development of Cherokee Language
course materials. Prior part-time
experience includes administrative
assistant, research assistant and
web design positions. |
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Kathlyn Johnson,
GEAR UP Resource Teacher - start
3/1/06 - 8/24/07
(employed by GEAR UP part-time as
a GEAR UP High School Resource Teacher
- Jackson.)
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Ms. Johnson possesses
a Bachelors in Biology and a M.A.Ed.
in Curriculum Instruction/ Biology
from Western Carolina University.
Most recently, she was employed
by Jackson County Schools as a Science
Teacher for Jackson County School
of Alternatives. Ms. Johnson has
five years of full-time experience
as an Academic Advisor at the WCU
Advising Center. Prior to the Advising
Center, Ms. Johnson was a part-time
Biology Instructor for four years
at Western Carolina University.
Ms. Johnson was also employed by
SCC from 1989-1993 in the position
of Director/ Medical Laboratory
Technology Instructor. |
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