Academic Catalog

Midlands Technical College places a primary value on helping students succeed. All employees of the college perform services for students daily, and the college is proud of each employee. While we wish this catalog could list all employees, the purpose of the following list of names is to record the academic credentials of those faculty and administrators who hold primary responsibility for teaching and delivering other programs and services to students. Each entry contains the year when the employee began service with the college and their academic credentials, professional certifications and licensures.

Executive Council and President’s Staff

Rhames, Ronald L. (1990), President; A.A., Midlands Technical College; B.S., Benedict  College; M.S., Central Michigan University; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University.

Bates, Starnell K. (1987), Vice President for Institutional Support; B.F.A., M.Ed., University of South Carolina.

Bias, Joseph P. (2019), General Counsel, B.A., Wofford College; J.D. University of South Carolina School of Law.

Boatwright, Kimberly S. (1995), Executive Assistant to the President, University of South Carolina.

Goebeler, Stefanie L. (2014), Assistant Vice President for Marketing Communications; B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Columbia College.

Holloway, Mary H. (1982), Vice President for Student Development Services; A.S., Piedmont Technical College; B.S., Lander University; M.Ed., Clemson University; Ph.D.,  University of South Carolina; National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional  Counselor, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, University of South Carolina.

Kirk, Barrie B. (1995), Provost; B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of South Carolina.

McKinney, Nancy L. (2018), Associate Vice President for Philanthropy and CEO, Midlands Technical College Foundation; B.A., Iowa State University; MPA, Drake University.

Walker, Debbie M. (1997), Vice President for Business Affairs; B.S., University of South  Carolina; MBA,  Southern Wesleyan University; CGFO, Government Finance Officers Association of South Carolina/University of South Carolina.

Whipple, Charlton L. (2016), Executive Director for Economic Development, Enterprise Campus Authority; B.S., South Carolina State University; M.S.E.D., The University of Southern Mississippi; Graduate Certificate in Banking, The Graduate School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University.

Faculty Emeriti

Frick, Theodore M. (1966-1999), Instructor, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Diploma, South Carolina Area Trade School; B.A., University of South Carolina (1999).

Hanks, Martha H. (1989-2018), Associate Vice President of Career Programs; B.S., M.A.T. University of South Carolina; D.D.S.; University of North Carolina; Licensed Dentist. (1980).

Holland, Reid A. (1987-2015), Instructor, Humanities; B.A., Northwestern State College; M.A., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University (2021).

Lowry, Beverly F. (1973-1992), Instructor, Developmental Studies English; B.A., M.A., University of New Hampshire (1994).

Luce, Dianne (1984-2007), Instructor, English; B.S., University of Minnesota, Duluth; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of South Carolina (2013).

Sallman, John B. (1964-1989), Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology; B.S.M.E., University of South Carolina (1989).

Thomas, Darlene J. (1974-2005), Instructor, Developmental Studies Reading; B.A., M.Ed., University of South Carolina (1996).

Stuart, Frances C. (1966-1984), Librarian/Director, Library, B.A., University of South Carolina; BLS, Peabody, MLS, Vanderbilt University (2003).

VanSeters, Virginia (1969-1984), Instructor, Developmental Studies Mathematics; B.A., Columbia College; M.Ed., University of South Carolina (1997).

Faculty

Abercrombie, Wesley C. (2000), Program Director and Professor, Sociology, B.A., M.C.J., Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Adams, Joey (2021), Professor, History; B.A., Lander University; M.A., Liberty University; M.S., Walden University; M.A., Liberty University.

Albritton, Erica S. (2020), Program Director and Professor, Medical Assisting; A.D., B.S., South University; M.H.A., Webster University; D.H.A., Virginia University of Lynchburg.

Alva, Luis H. (2018), Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Engineering Transfer; B.S., National University of Trujillo; M.S., University of Puerto Rico; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Alvarado, Glenda (2020), Interim Program Director and Professor, Marketing; B.A., Angelo State University; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.

Amick, Stacey C. (1993), Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., M.N., C.S. ACNP, University of South Carolina; Registered Nurse.

Antley, Candyce F. (1988), Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., M.N., University of South Carolina; Registered Nurse; Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, University of South Carolina.

Aull, Jennifer W. (2015), Professor, Mathematics; B.S., Winthrop University, M.Ed., Cambridge College; Ed.S., Nova Southeastern University.

Aun, Mariana (2022), Professor, Music; B.M., New Mexico State University; M.M., Royal Northern College of Music.

Bailey, Richard S. (1991), Professor, Mathematics; B.S., University of Wisconsin at Madison; M.A.T., University of South Carolina.

Baker, Laura (1998), Library Director; B.A., M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina.

Barton, Richard R. (2017), Professor, Information Systems Technology; B.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., University of Illinois.

Beard, Holly (2006), Program Director and Professor, Psychology; B.A., University of North Texas; M.S., Clemson University.

Beaty, Karin (1993), Professor, Mathematics; B.S., North Carolina State University; M.A.T., Winthrop University; C.A.G.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Bellamy-Coletrain, Renee (1999), Program Director and Professor, Human Services; B.S., Lehman College; M.S.W., University of South Carolina; Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, University of South Carolina.

Belton, Elaine M. (2016), Professor, Psychology; B.A., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Bennett, Patrick (2015), Professor, Speech; B.A., Georgia Southern University; M.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Bobo, Valli (2005), Professor, Respiratory Care; B.S.R.T., Respiratory Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina; Registered Respiratory Therapist-Adult Critical Care Specialist, R.R.T.-A.C.C.S.; Registered Respiratory Therapist, R.R.T.; Respiratory Care Practitioner, R.C.P.

Bothur, Eric C. (2010), Professor, Information Systems Technology; B.S., M.S., Rutgers University; M.Div., D.Min., Columbia International University.

Brock, MaryAnne B. (2017), Professor, English; B.A., Furman University; M.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Brown, Adrian R. (2014), Professor, Information Systems Technology; B.S., Limestone College; MBA, Webster University.

Buchanan, Christina L. (1999), Professor, Architecture Engineering Technology; B.S., M. Arch, Clemson University.

Burger, Evelyn (2010), Associate Librarian; B.A., Gordon College; M.L.I.S., Simmons University.

Burwick, Wanda (2009), Professor, Information Systems Technology; B.A., Columbia College; M.B.A., Webster University; PMP, Project Management Institute.

Campbell, Elnora (2015), Program Director and Professor, Administrative Office Technology; A.S. Trident Technical College; B.S., Southern Wesleyan University; M.B.A., Strayer University; M.A. Webster University;  IAAP.

Carraway, Shawn (2001), Associate Librarian; B.S., M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina.

Carter, Perry (1997), Professor, Biology; B.S., University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

Casper, Drew H. (2015), Professor, Psychology; B.A., Presbyterian College; M.S., Georgia Southern University.

Castro, Sarah K. (2016), Professor, English; B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.F.A., Naropa University; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina.

Chaplin, Doris V. (1985), Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., M.N., University of South Carolina; Registered Nurse.

Childress, Kristyn J. (2021) Program Director and Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., University of Saskatchewan; M.S.N., APRN, FNP-C, Walden University; Registered Nurse.

Coates, Mandi (2017), Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., University of South Carolina, M.S.N., Grand Canyon University; Registered Nurse.

Colley, Gregory L. (2019), Professor, Mathematics; M.E., Auburn University; M.M., University of South Carolina.

Compton, Daniel Scott (2014), Professor, English; B.A, College of Charleston; M.A., The Citadel and University of Charleston; M.A.T., The Citadel; National Board Certified, AYA/English Language Arts.

Converse, Bruce (2009), Professor, Speech; B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.A., Northeastern Illinois University.

Cook, Tracy (2014) Director of Clinical Education and Professor, Respiratory Care: A.S., Midlands Technical College; B.A., Columbia College; M.S., Northeastern University; Registered Respiratory Therapist, R.R.T; Respiratory Care Practitioner, R.C.P.

Corning, Lisa (2018), Program Director and Professor, Early Childhood Development, B.S.; Bowling Green State University; M.S.; East Carolina University; Certified Master Trainer, South Carolina Endeavors; SC Teacher Certification in Early Childhood.

Cornwell, Charlene L. (2018), Professor, Business Education/Administration; B.S., South Carolina State University; M.A, Webster University; IT Certifications, PMI-PMP, IIBA-CBAP, CSM, ITIL, PMI-ACP, IIBAECBA, CompTIA Project+.

Cortese, Vincent J. (2012), Professor, English; B.A., University of California, Berkeley, M.A., San Jose State University.

Courtney, Justin (2022), Program Director and Professor, Automotive Technology; A.S. Auto Diesel Technology, Universal Technical Institute.

Cox, C. Brad (2001), Professor, Management; B.S., Jacksonville State University; M.B.A., University of South Carolina.

Craig, Lee (2012), Professor, Physics; B.S., University of North Carolina; M.S., Clemson University.

Croft, Joseph B. (1997), Program Director and Professor, Commercial Graphics Technology; B.S., Clemson University; Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, University of South Carolina.

Culler, Douglas L. (2006), Professor, Mathematics; B.S., Presbyterian College; M.Ed., South Carolina State University.

Cusaac, Terrance L. (2017), Professor, Management; B.S., Benedict College; M.P.A., Troy State University; Ph.D., Capella University.

Danzler, Russ (2016) Professor, Academic and Clinical, Radiologic Technology; B.S., Midlands Technical College. Registered Radiographer, A.R.R.T., and credentialed In Computerized Tomography.

Demick, Jared (2016), Professor, English; B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut, Storrs.

Dempsey, Georgina M. (2016), Librarian; B.S., Winthrop College; B.A., Benedict College; M.A., Columbia College; M.L.I.S, University of South Carolina.

Desautels, Rhonda L. (2013), Professor, Mathematics; B.S., Kansas State University; M.S., University of Oklahoma; Ph.D., Ohio State University.

Downing, Timothy (T.J.) (2018), Professor, Physics, B.A. Clemson University, M.A. University of California Riverside.

Doyle, Candace (2008), Dean, School of Health Care; Certificate, Perfusion Technology, Shadyside Hospital School of Perfusion Technology; B.S., University of Pittsburgh; M.S.Ed, Certificate in Health Care Ethics, Duquesne University. Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionist Emeritus C.C.P. Emeritus. American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Duncan, Rhonda (2006), Professor, Mathematics; B.S., M.A.T., University of South Carolina.

Dunley, Kathleen (2021), Professor, English; B.A., Rhode Island College; M.A., Boston College; Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder.

Eargle, Michelle S. (2015), Professor, Human Services; B.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., Springfield College School of Human Services, Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner.

Earn, Patricia (2003), Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina; M.S.N., University of South Carolina; Registered Nurse; Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Educator.

Ellington, Melissa (2016), Professor, English; B.A., M.A.T., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., New York University.

Evans, Elaine G. (2008), Program Director and Professor, Expanded Duty Dental Assisting; B.H.S., Medical University of South Carolina; Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).

Fadel, Sherry L. (2015), Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education and Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant; B.A., Wheaton College; M.S., Duke University; Physical Therapist, PT.

Ferguson, Heléna L. (2018), Professor, Anthropology; B.A., M.A., University of South Carolina; Museum Management Certificate, University of South Carolina.

Fernández, Jordi (2022), Professor, Biology. B.S., Erskine College; P.S.M., University of South Carolina.

Fernandez, Steven (2020), Professor, Automotive Technology; A.O.S., Hudson Valley Community College; A.A., Daytona State College; A.S.E. Certified Master Technician.

Fins, Ilene (2015), Professor, Theatre; B.A., Clemson; M.F.A., University of North Carolina, Greensboro.

Flint-Martin, Kelsey (2021), Professor, English; B.A., University of New Mexico; M.A., Syracuse University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Flynn, Brian (2014), Professor, English; B.A. University of North Carolina, Wilmington; M.A., University of North Carolina, Wilmington; M.A., East Carolina University.

Franken, Alina S. (2016), Program Coordinator and Professor, Electronics Engineering Technology and Engineering Transfer; B.S., M.E., Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Frost, Donald (2019) Program Director and Professor, Mechatronics Technology; A.O.T., Tri-County Technical College; Journeyman’s card in Machine Tool Technology.

Fulwood, Caleb (2014), Professor, Welding Technology; A.A.S., Midlands Technical College; AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE); NCCER Core Curriculum Certified in Welding.

Gallagher, Kelly (2021),Professor, Philosophy. B.A., Benedictine College; M.A., University of Arkansas.

Galloway, Debra (2017), Interim Program Director and Professor, Paralegal Studies; B.A., J.D. University of South Carolina School of Law.

Gantt, (Jonathan) Wes (2016), Professor, History; B.A., M.A. University of North Carolina, Wilmington; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Gasparik, Rob (2015), Professor, Computer and Information Technology; B.S., Western Reserve University; M.B.A., John Carroll University; M.S., Emporia State University. IT certifications: CISCO CCIE, CCNP, CCDP, CCNA, CCDA, & CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, ITF+, Cloud Essentials, Server+, CASP+, Cloud+, PenTest+, CySA+, Linux+.

Gaston, Benjamin (2013), Dean, School of Science Information Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; B.S, Clemson University; M.E., University of South Carolina; Registered Professional Engineer.

Geiger, Candice (2006), Program Director and Professor, Corporate and Continuing Education; B.S., University of South Carolina. Nationally and State Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT.

Gillespie, Ellyn M. (1996), Professor, Mathematics; B.S., West Virginia Institute of Technology; M.A.T., The Citadel.

Gilliam, Doris (2017), Professor, Spanish; B.A., Winthrop University; M.A., University of Florida; Ph.D., Florida State University.

Gilliam, Jeremy (2022), Professor, Machine Tool Technology; Tool and Die Technician; A.S., Northwest Community College, MS.

Gilmer, Robert (2014), Department Chair, Humanities, and Professor, History; B.A., University of North Carolina – Asheville; M.A., Western Carolina University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.

Goff, Eric E. (2020), Professor, Biology, University of South Carolina; B.S., John Hopkins University, M.S., University of South Carolina, Ph.D.

Grabbatin, Brian C. (2013), Professor, Geography; B.S., M.S., College of Charleston; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.

Graves, Jessica (2011), Professor, English; B.A., Columbia College; M.A., Winthrop University.

Green, Marilyn A. (2012), Associate Librarian; B.A., Talladega College, M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina.

Grego, Rhonda (2006), Dean, School of English and Humanities; B.A., College of Charleston; M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.

Griffin, Angela M. (2013), Professor, Psychology; B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin.

Hagar, Janel (2015), Professor, Biology; B.S., M.S., Grand Valley State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Hall, Chris (2021), Professor, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration; A.S., Midlands Technical College.

Hames, William R., Jr. (1978), Professor, Mathematics; A.S., Midlands Technical College; B.S., South Carolina State University; M.Ed., University of South Carolina.

Harmon, Ann (1981), Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., University of South Carolina; M.S.N./ FNP, Medical College of Georgia; PNP University of Virginia; Retired Lt. Colonel SCANG; Registered Nurse.

Harrison, Larry (2022), Professor, Information Systems Technology. Associate in Professional Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University; Associate in Network Administration and Support, Central Piedmont Community College; B.S., Strayer University; M.S., Strayer University.

Hausser, Amy (2003), Professor, English; B.A., Duquesne University; M.A., University of South Carolina.

Hayes, Sylvia (2021), Professor, English; B.A., West Virginia University; M.A., Southern New Hampshire University; M.Ed., Columbia College; M.Ed., American InterContinental University.

Haynes, Keith (2014), Professor, Information Systems Technology; B.S., Hofstra University; M.S., Golden Gate University; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School; Ph.D., Florida State University; M.S., University of South Carolina; Graduate Certificate, University of Maryland University College.

Henderson, Joseph (2017), Professor, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; A.S., Midlands Technical College; NATE Certified.

Hendrix, Cayce (2013), Professor, Respiratory Care; A.S., Midlands Technical College; B.A., Columbia College; M.A., Columbia College; Registered Respiratory Therapist, R.R.T.; Respiratory Care Practitioner, R.C.P.; Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist, N.P.S., Certified Asthma Educator, AE-C.

Higgins, Sean D. (2006), Program Coordinator and Professor, Civil Engineering Technology and Engineering Transfer; B.S., University of Dayton; M.S., University of South Carolina.

Hook, Stacey (2004), Professor, Surgical Technology Program; Diploma, Midlands Technical College; Certified Surgical Technologist, C.S.T.; A.O.T., Midlands Technical College.

Hopkins, Jeffrey L. (1985), Professor, Physics; B.S., P.C.S., M.S., University of Georgia.

Horn, Kelly (1999), Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., University of Maryland; M.S.N., Clarkson College; Registered Nurse-Board Certified, Gerontological Nursing.

Horton, Michael A. (2017), Professor, English; B.A., Butler University; M.A., University of Missouri.

Huff, Erica (2019), Associate Librarian; B.A., University of South Carolina; M.S.L.S, University of North Texas.

Hutchinson, Laura (2021), Department Chair, Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades; B.A., University of South Carolina -- Aiken; M.Ed., University of South Carolina.

Jackson, Eddie R. (1988), Program Director and Professor, Respiratory Care; A.S., Midlands Technical College; B.A., University of South Carolina; Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, University of South Carolina; M.H.A., Webster University; Registered Respiratory Therapist, R.R.T.; Respiratory Care Practitioner, R.C.P.; Neonatal/ Pediatric Specialist, N.P.S.

Jamerson, Sharonda, M. (2016), Professor, Nursing; A.D.N., Piedmont Technical College; B.S.N., M.S.N., Chamberlain College; Registered Nurse.

Jones, Darryl B. (2018), Professor, Civil Engineering Technology and Engineering Transfer; B.S., M.S., Clemson University.

Joseph Holter, Christina M. (2018), Department Chair and Professor, Engineering Technologies and Engineering Transfer; B.S., Muhlenberg College; M.S., University of South Carolina.

Kea, Luanne N. (2015), Professor, Psychology; B.A., Columbia College; M.A., The Citadel; Licensed Professional Counselor.

Kendall, Kristen W. (2021), Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.S.N., Western Governors University; Registered Nurse.

Kenison, Dale C. (2015), Professor, Biology; B.S., Cornell University; M.S., Ph.D., Texas A&M University.

Kimel, T. J. (2017), Professor, Political Science; B.A., North Carolina State University; M.A., Ph. D., University of South Carolina.

Knight, Thomas (2008), Professor, Industrial Trades; Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology, Midlands Technical College.

Kreiner, Mauren H. (2006), Professor, Nuclear Medicine Technology; C.H.S., Midlands Technical College; B.S., University of South Carolina; Masters in Health Science Education with a concentration in Higher Education, Nova Southeastern University; Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist, A.R.R.T., Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, N.M.T.C.B.

Kronk, Janie (2020), Program Director and Professor, Architectural Engineering Technology; B.S., Architecture, The Ohio State University; M.Arch, Clemson University.

Lambdin, Robert T. (2005), Professor, English; B.S., M.A., Old Dominion University; Ph.D., University of South Florida.

Lari, Mohsen B. (2003), Professor, Electronics Engineering Technology and Engineering Transfer; B.S., M.S., University of South Carolina.

Lass, Susan H. (2013), Professor, Mathematics; B.A., M.Ed., Clemson University.

Lee, M. Dwayne (2005), Program Director and Professor, Criminal Justice; B.A., M.C.J., University of South Carolina.

Legg, Nicolas (2017), Professor, Welding; A.S., Midlands Technical College.

Lema, Michael (1996), Professor, Biology; B.A., Trinity College; M.S., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

Lester, Matthew (2013), Professor, Industrial Trades; A.O.T., Tri-County Technical College.

Ligons, Alexander (2017), Professor, Management; B.A., University of South Carolina; M.B.A., North Greenville University; M.C.M., Anderson University.

Long, John R. (1971), Professor, Mathematics; B.S., M.A., Appalachian State University.

López-de-Victoria, Geralyne (2003), Department Chair, Science and Professor, Biology; B.S., M.S., University Puerto Rico; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Mack, David A. (2013), Professor, English; A.S., Rutledge College; B.S., Benedict College; M.A.T., University of South Carolina; M.Ed., Cambridge College.

Maluck, Huyen (2012), Associate Librarian; B.A., M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina.

Martínez-Vidal, Elena (2000), Professor, Speech and Theatre; B.A., Dickinson College; M.F.A., Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, University of South Carolina.

Massey, Millie (1993), Program Director and Professor, Radiologic Technology; Certificate, Providence Hospital, Southfield, Michigan; B.A., Siena Heights College; M.Ed., University of South Carolina; Registered Radiographer, A.R.R.T. and Cardiovascular and Vascular interventional Radiology.

McCollum, Benji M. (2020), Program Director and Professor, Paramedic Program; A.D.N., Excelsior College; B.S., University of South Carolina; Registered Nurse; Nationally Registered Paramedic.

McCoy, Tracy T. (2012), Professor, Mathematics; A.S., Midlands Technical College; B.S., M.S., Certificate of Higher Education Leadership, University of South Carolina.

McFarland, Devaun (2015), Professor, Information Systems Technology; B.S., St. Lawrence University; M.E., University of South Carolina.

McKenna, Thomas (2017), Professor, Mathematics; B.S., University of South Carolina; M.A., Webster University; M.S., Naval Post Graduate School.

McLeod, Elaine J. (2010), Professor, Information Systems Technology; B.S., Limestone University; M.A., Webster University; Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, University of South Carolina.

Moonan, Robert (2010), Professor, Spanish; B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Minnesota State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Mortensen, Chad C. (2015),Professor, Psychology; A.A., Ventura Community College; B.A., M.A., California State University, Chico; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.

Muga, Stephanie (2015), Professor, Biology; B.S. Biology, University of North Carolina; Ph.D., University of Texas.

Norris, Leah C. (2015), Program Director and Professor, Economics; B.S., Clemson University; M.A., University of South Carolina.

Nurse, Marian (2000), Professor, Administrative Office Technology; B.S., South Carolina State College; M.Ed., University of South Carolina; M.S., Baruch College of the City University of New York; Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, University of South Carolina.

O’Brian, Eva (2004), Professor, English; B.S., Frances Marion University; M.A., Lesley College.

Ogbonna, Damian U. (2018), Professor, Engineering Technologies and Engineering Transfer; B.S., College of Technology, Nigeria; M.S., North Carolina State University. Registered Professional Engineer.

Ormond, Gina H. (2006), Professor, Dental Hygiene Program; B.S., College of Charleston; D.M.D., Medical University of South Carolina; General Dental Residency, University of Kentucky; Licensed Dentist.

Osisek, Vincent J. (2017), Professor, Information Systems Technology; A.S., Broome Community College; B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Ouzts, William Curt (2009), Professor, Biology; B.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., University of South Carolina.

Patel, Maulik (2021), Professor, Mechatronics; B.S., Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, India; M.S., Charusat University, India.

Patnaude, Kathy H. (2003), Program Director and Professor, Surgical Technology; Diploma, A.O.T., Midlands Technical College; Certified Surgical Technologist; B.S., Walden University.

Petrarca, Laura R. (2017), Professor, Nursing; A.D.N., Midlands Technical College; B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Governors University; Registered Nurse.

Phillips, Abigail Anna (2017), Professor English; A.A., Midlands Technical College; B.A., M.Ed., Regent University.

Phillips, Lakisha (2018), Professor, Human Services: B.S.W. South Carolina State University, M.S.W. University of South Carolina, M.H.A., Webster University.

Pifer, Tim (2012), Professor, Automotive Technology; A.O.T., Midlands Technical College; B.S., Columbia International University; ASE Master Automobile Technician; SC Certified Professional Automotive Technology Teacher.

Pilkington, Lloyd R. (2000), Department Chair, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Professor, Psychology; B.S.M., Nyack College; M.Ed., Winthrop University; Ph.D., Georgia State University.

Presnell, Regina (2015), Professor, English; B.A., M.A., Converse College.

Price, Eileen R. (2000), Professor, Psychology; B.A., Winthrop University; M.Ed., The Citadel.

Price, Yvette (2021), Department Chair, Nursing. B.S.N., Cleveland State University; M.S.N., Clemson University.

Prunty, Bruce L. (2004), Professor, Mathematics; B.S., University of Pittsburgh; M.A.T., University of South Carolina.

Rabieh, Sara (2017), Department Chair and Professor, Mathematics; B.A., M.A.T., M.P.H., University of South Carolina.

Raju, Roopa (2010), Professor, Information Systems Technology; B.S., Malnad College of Engineering; M.E., University of South Carolina.

Rankin, Damian (2018), Program Director and Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program; B.S., Eastern Michigan University, D.P.T. University of Maryland - Baltimore.

Reeder, Mal (2013), Professor, Speech; B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Colorado State University.

Richardson, Gwen Stallings (1991), Professor, Nursing; Diploma, Orangeburg Regional Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N., M.S.N., University of South Carolina; Registered Nurse; Clinical-Specialist in Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification.

Robinson-Heyward, Ovetta D. (1991), Professor, Sociology; B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Clark-Atlanta University; M.Ed., University of Phoenix; Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, University of South Carolina.

Rogers, Terry M. (1998), Professor, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration; A.O.T., Midlands Technical College.

Rozier, James Travis (2022), Professor, English; A.A., Midlands Technical College; B.A., M.A., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Mississippi.

Salais, Michael L. (2000), Professor, Mathematics; B.S., Clemson University; M.A.T., University of South Carolina.

Saunders, Larry J. (1998), Dean, School of Education and Public Service and School of Social and Behavioral Sciences; A.A., B.A., M.C.J., University of South Carolina.

Schneider, Kimberly (2015), Professor, Dental Hygiene Program; B.S. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; M.S., University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill; Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH).

Scialabba, Sandra (2007), Professor, Early Childhood Development; B.A.; M.Ed., Columbia College; Certified Master Trainer, SC Endeavors.

Scott-Jeffries, Jessica (2021), Program Director and Professor, Dental Hygiene; B.S. Biology, University of North Carolina -- Charlotte; M.S., University of North Carolina -- Chapel Hill; D.H.Sc., Nova Southeastern University; Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH).

Scotti, Anthony (2007), Professor, History; B.A., Greensboro College; M.A., Wake Forest; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Scurry, Karen (2021), Professor, Commercial Graphics Technology; B.F.A., University of South Carolina.

Shannon, Emmira (1984), Professor, Mathematics; B.A., Pace College; M.A., City University of New York.

Shannon, Gary (2022), Program Director and Professor, Machine Tool Technology. Machine Tool Technology, Midlands Technical College.

Sharpe, Robert (2021), Program Director and Professor, Building Construction Technology; A.S., Building Construction, Midlands Technical College; Certificate in Business, Midlands Technical College; NCCER Certified Instructor; Licensed General Contractor; OSHA Certified Instructor.

Sigley, Jeff (2002), Professor, Corporate and Continuing Education; A.A., Midlands Technical College; Certified Esprit Instructor, Lean Six Sigma Green.

Simmons, Chaunta (2018), Program Coordinator and Professor, Nursing Assistant Program; B.S.N., University of South Carolina, M.Ed., Cambridge College.

Simuel, Edith C. (2017), Professor, Information Systems Technology; B.S., Limestone College; M.A., Webster University.

Slice, Clara (2005), Professor, Early Childhood Development; B.S., Newberry College; M.Ed., University of South Carolina; Certified Master Trainer, SC Endeavors.

Snow, Crystal S. (2021), Program Director and Professor, Nuclear Medicine Technology. A.A.S., Delaware Technical Community College, M.S., Wilmington University.

Snyder, Mary, Professor, Dental Hygiene Program, B.S. Charleston Southern University, A.A.S. Midlands Technical College; Registered Dental Hygienist; M.S., University of Bridgeport.

Solis, Ferdinand C. (2010), Professor, Chemistry; B.S., College of Charleston; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Spillman, J. Ryan (2012), Professor, English; B.A., M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Stallings, Angela M. (2020) Program Director and Professor, Accounting; A.A., Northwest Florida State College; B.B.A, M.B.A, M.S.T, University of Cincinnati.

Steen, Rachel E. (2018), Professor, Biology; B.A. University of South Carolina, M.S. Winthrop University.

Stewart, Derrick (2012), Professor, English; B.A., M.A., Tennessee Technological University.

Stilwell, Matthew A. (2018), Professor, Speech, B.A. Lee University; M.A, Auburn University.

Stokes, Debora (2005), Professor, Nursing; B.S., University of Pittsburgh; B.S.N., Duquesne University; M.S.N., D.N.P., Medical University of South Carolina; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

Stout, Cynthia (1999), Professor, Speech; B.A., M.A., Marshall University.

Stuart, Kevin J. (2019), Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Engineering Transfer; B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University; M.E., Stevens Institute of Technology; Registered Professional Engineer.

Stratton, Derrick (2020) Program Director and Professor, Medical Laboratory Technology; A.S., Midlands Technical College; B.A.S., Waldorf University; B.A., Waldorf University, M.S., Clemson University, Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS; (ASCP).

Sutton, Mark W. (2015), Department Chair and Professor, English; B.A. University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Suber, Deanna (2016), Professor, Nursing; A.D.N, Midlands Technical College; B.S.N., Chamberlain University; M.S.N., Chamberlain; Registered Nurse.

Teachey, Michael (2016), Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program; A.H.S.P.T.A., Midlands Technical College, B.S.P.T.A, Pima Medical Institute.

Thao, Peng (2017), Professor, Mathematics; B.A., University of the Pacific; M.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Thomas, Ray (2014), Dean, School of Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades and School of Business; A.A.S., Texas State Technical College; B.S., Texas A&M University; M.B.A., Columbia International University; AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE).

Thompson, Alfreda (2017), Professor, Chemistry; B.S., M.S., Winthrop University.

Truong, Linh (2021). Program Director and Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., California State University; M.S.N., Grand Canyon University. Registered Nurse.

Tucker, John B. (2014), Professor, Criminal Justice; A.A., Midlands Technical College; B.A., M.C.J., University of South Carolina.

Turbyfill, Ashley (2018). Professor, Nursing; B.S.N, University of South Carolina; M.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing.

Viereck, Jennifer (2005), Professor, English; B.A., San Francisco State University; M.A., University of South Carolina.

Wagers, Barbara Brown (1989), Professor, Accounting; B.S., M.Acc, University of South Carolina; Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor.

Waters, Bryan (2022), Professor, Building Construction Technology; Certificate Mechanical Engineering, Midlands Technical College; Residential Contractor.

Watkins, Channon, Program Director and Professor, Pharmacy Technician Program; B.A., M.Ed., Columbia College; State Certified Pharmacy Technician, Midlands Technical College.

Weathers, Lindsay (2018), Professor, History; B.A., Clemson University; M.A., University of South Carolina.

West, Andrea (2010), Professor, English; B.A., M. A., University of South Carolina.

Wetzel, Jason T. (2006), Professor, Mathematics; B.S., M.A.T., University of South Carolina.

White, J.D. (2022), Program Director and Professor, Industrial Electricity; A.S., Columbus State Community College; Licensed Electrician and Fire Alarm Installer.

Whitehead, Bradley (2011), Associate Librarian; B.A., Rhodes College; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina.

Williams, Jr., Aleck (2014), Associate Librarian; B.S., Claflin University; M.L.S, North Carolina Central University.

Williams, Brandon (2021), Professor, Art; B.A., Fayetteville State University; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design.

Willis-Pautz, Joyce, E. (2017), Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., University of South Carolina, M.S.N., Wilkes University; Registered Nurse.

Wilson, Nadine (2004), Professor, Academic and Clinical, Radiologic Technology; A.A.S., Midlands Technical College; B.S.R.S., Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences; M.A., HSMF, Liberty University; Registered Radiographer, A.R.R.T.

Witkowski, Christine (2013), Professor, Sociology and Geography; B.S., M.S., Northern Illinois University; M.A., Northeastern Illinois University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Witkowski, Robert (1998), Professor, Speech; A.A., Wilbur Wright College; B.S., Northern Illinois University; M.A., Northeastern Illinois University.

Wyndham, Melissa (2022), Professor, English; B.A., Columbia College; M.A.T., The Citadel.

Zalewski, Rebecca (2008), Professor, Mathematics; B.A., Anna Maria College; M.Ed., University of South Carolina.

Zambrano, Elizabeth (2017), Professor, Management and Marketing; B.A., M.B.A., University of Texas Pan American.

Zeek, Donna J. (1998), Director of Curriculum and Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies; A.S., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Zeigler, Robert (2022), Professor, Industrial Electricity; A.S., Midlands Technical College; B.S., University of South Carolina; Master Electrician; NCCER Certified Instructor; OSHA Outreach Trainer.

Zitzman, Rachel L. (2013), Associate Librarian; B.A., Baylor University; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina.

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