Board of Trustees
C. Wayne Ansley, 2015
D. Bradley Drake, 2014
Michael M. Flynt, Sr., 2014
Rachel R. Gillis, 2013
Brian S. Pennington, 2011
Marijo Strauss, 2013
Hayward Dykes, Attorney for the Board
Ty J. Handy, Corporate Secretary
President’s Office
Ty J. Handy, President
B.S. – Western Kentucky University
M.B.A. – Drexel University
Ed.D. – University of Memphis
Carolyne Laux, Executive Assistant to the President
Certificate – Northwest Florida State College
Academic Affairs
Sasha L. Jarrell, Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. – Auburn University
Patricia Mann, Senior Administrative Assistant
A.S., A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Institutional Research
Diane Hodgins, Director, Institutional Research
B.A. – University of Florida
M.Ed. – State University of West Georgia
Ph.D. – Florida State University
Collegiate High School
Anthony Boyer, Principal, Collegiate High School
A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
B.A.S., M.P.A. – Troy University
C.P.M. Certification – Florida State University
Ed.S. – University of West Florida
Lisa Amesbury, Learning Lab Supervisor/Coordinator Tutorial Services
A.A. – University of Florida
B.B.A. – University of North Florida
JuliAnne Boretsky, Assistant Professor of History, Collegiate High School
B.A. – University of Southern Mississippi
M.A. – University of Georgia
Sandra Caudill, Records/Reports Specialist
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Diane “De” Cook, Professor, Mathematics
B.S. – University of Manitoba
M.A.T. – University of Alaska Fairbanks
Margrit Cripe – Bus Driver
B.S. – University of West Florida
Christine Cruickshank, Assistant Principal, Collegiate High School
B.A. – Millersville University of Pennsylvania
M.S. – North Carolina A&T State University
Ed.S. – University of West Florida
Alicia Franklin, Coordinator – Collegiate High School Learning Lab
B.S. – Auburn University
M.A. – University of Alabama
Amy Krafcik, Assistant Professor of English, Collegiate High School
B.A. – Purdue University
M.Ed. – Texas Tech University
Sean Psujek, Assistant Professor of Science, Collegiate High School
B.S. - Virginia Tech
Ph.D. - Case Western Reserve University
Elizabeth Ritter, Program Specialist
B.A. – University of Alabama
M.A., Ph.D. – Southern Illinois University
Mary Jane Robertson, Staff Assistant II
B.A. – Winthrop College
Robert Schrader, Coordinator – Collegiate High School Student Services
B.S. – University of Wyoming
M.A. – Western Kentucky University
Therese Sweeney, Assistant Professor of Reading, Collegiate High School
B.A., M.Ed. – University of West Florida
Developmental Studies
Priscilla McAlister, Chair, Developmental Studies and Math Lab
B.S. – Oklahoma State University
M.A.T. – University of West Florida
Christopher Snellgrove, Assistant Professor of Developmental English
B.S. – Troy University
M.A., Ph.D. – Auburn University
Iris Strunc, Assistant Professor of Reading/Coordinator, Academic Services Center
B.S. – University of Nebraska
M.S. – Valdosta State University
Administrative Services
Gary Yancey, Vice President – Administrative Services
B.S. – Florida State University
M.B.A. – Florida State University
Ed.D. – University of Florida
Maria “Mia” Checkley, Facilities Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Business Services
James Adams, Business Office Manager/Analyst
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.A. – University of West Florida
Tamara “Tammy” Adams, Accountant
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S.B.A. – University of West Florida
Wendy Ates, Fiscal Assistant, Accounts Payable
A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
Nabanita Bhattacharya, Accountant
B.A., M.A. – University of North Bengal
M.Acc. – University of West Florida
Mary Blanchet, Senior Staff Assistant, Financial Services
Serena Brown, Accountant
B.S.B.A. – Missouri Southern State University
Elizabeth “Beth” Dunn, Purchasing Support Specialist
Pamela Kaby, Controller
B.B.A. – Pittsburg State University
Dedria Lunderman, Purchasing Coordinator
B.S. – Southern University
M.S. – Troy University
Ed.S. – University of West Florida
Sharon Marsh, Cashier Supervisor, Business Office
Sharon Oehler, Fiscal Assistant/Accounts Receivable
A.A. – University of Alaska Anchorage
Anne Puette, Payroll Technician
A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
Jordan Ramos, Staff Assistant II, Business Office
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.A. – University of West Florida
Robin Stewart, Staff Assistant I, Business Office
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Facilities
Sam Jones, Facilities Director
James “Patrick” Booker, Skilled Craftsman III (Electrician)
Maria “Mia” Checkley, Facilities Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Heinz Falk, Assistant Facilities Director
Elbert Gore, Skilled Craftsman II
James Mayes, Clerk of the Works
B.S. – Livingston University
M.S. – Troy University
Richard Nadeau, Skilled Craftsman II
David Nance, Renovation Supervisor
David O’Keefe, Skilled Craftsman I
Thomas Schwarz, Skilled Craftsman I
William “Brett” Stewart, Trades Specialist
Dewey Wells, Skilled Craftsman I
Shane White, Renovation Coordinator
Human Resources
Nancy Murphy, Director of Human Resources
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.A. – St. Leo College
Shari Forfa, Human Resources Specialist
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S. – University of West Florida
M.S. – Troy University
Carol Hanley, Staff Assistant III
Kristine Reed, Staff Assistant II
A.A., B.A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
Information Technology
Greg Eller, Chief Information Officer
A.A. – Gulf Coast Community College
B.S. – University of West Florida
Donna B. Bouchard, Senior Programmer/Analyst
B.S. – University of Rhode Island
Robert “Shawn” Bowman, Web Developer/Programmer
J.P. Cooper, Web Designer
B.S. – Florida State University
Kenneth Frazier, Senior Programmer/Analyst
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S. – University of West Florida
Jessie Graves, Senior Network Specialist
A.S., A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
John Humphrey, Technology Support Services Manager
B.A. – University of West Florida
John C. Hutson, Enterprise Systems Services Manager/DBA
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S. – Florida State University
Leanne Jordan, Information Technology Specialist
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
E. Gregg Laird, Network Administrator
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S., M.B.A. – University of West Florida
Shelton “Woody” W. Mann, Jr., Technology Support Specialist
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
A.S. – Vernon Regional Junior College
B.S. – Wayland Baptist University
Raquel McKay, Database Specialist
B.S. – AMA Computer College
Robin McNeill, Senior Programmer/Analyst
A.A. – Lurlene B. Wallace State Junior College
B.S. – Troy University
Bruce Sava, Senior Systems Administrator
A.A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
A.A. – Community College of the Air Force
Lisa Spikes, SQL Analyst
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
George Stroh, Mainframe Technical Support Specialist
A.A.S. (2) – Northwest Florida State College
Regina Tucker, Staff Assistant II
B.S.W. – East Tennessee State University
Gregory Tulenko, SQL Analyst
B.A. – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
eCampus & Learning Technologies Support
Mike Van Dyke, Instructional Design & Learning Technologies Manager
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S., M.S. – Florida State University
Elizabeth Morgan, Technology Specialist
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S., M.S.M. – Troy University
Ed.S. – University of West Florida
John Patten, Distance Learning Specialist
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Educational Support
Michael Espeseth, Learning Lab Supervisor
A.A.S., B.A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
Physical Plant
John Rickard, Director, Physical Plant
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S. – Troy University
Louis Aucoin, Groundskeeper
Fernando Bahamonde, Custodial Worker
James Barfield, Physical Plant Attendant/Grounds
Johnny Bell, Custodial Worker
Gary Cassell, Senior Custodian
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Thomas Cole, Custodial Worker
Thomas Crum III, Custodial Worker
Sang Dang, Custodial Worker
B.S. – California State University
Marty Edwards, Senior Groundskeeper
Patrick Epps, Groundskeeper
John Feris, Skilled Craftsman II (HVAC Technician)
A.A. – ITT Technical Institute
HVAC Certificate – Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Daniel Fife, HVAC Technician
HVAC Certificate – Locklin Technical
Robert Freeman, Receiving/Shipping Specialist (Central Services)
A.A.S. – Community College of the Air Force
A.A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
Erin Glenn, Senior Custodian
Don Grace, Grounds Supervisor
Adam Guiles, Senior Custodian
B.S. – Crown College
Michael Hankish, Custodial Worker
Jean Harris, Custodial Worker
Stephen Hodges, Skilled Craftsman II (HVAC Technician)
HVAC Certificate – Northwest Florida State College
Christine Maggard, Custodial Worker
A.A. – USAF
B.A. – Thomas Edison State College
Sherry Miller, Senior Custodian
Brandon Monte, Custodial Worker
Chubbie Moore, Senior Custodian
Kevin Moore, Custodial Worker
Thomas Moore, Groundskeeper
Douglas Picklap, Supervisor of Plant Operations/HVAC
A.A. – Danville Area Community College
Anthony Pizzotti, Custodial Worker
Gary Plyler, Groundskeeper
Chris Polazzo, Custodial Worker
Certificate – Northwest Florida State College
Gabriele Prewitt, Custodial Worker
Benjamin Randolph, Bus Driver/Vehicle Maintenance
B.A. – Saint Leo University
Tammy Ricchio, Senior Custodian
Alexander Rich, Custodial Supervisor
A.A.S. – Community College of the Air Force
Deborah Rolison, Staff Assistant II
Mac Shepherd, Custodial Worker
Janet Strong-Floyd, Custodial Worker
Lee Roy Thomas, Groundskeeper
Deserae Trueman, Custodial Worker
Masaru Uezato, Office Assistant/Courier (Central Services)
Michael Wherrett, Custodial Worker
A.A.S. – Southwestern Community College
Carl Younger, Central Receiving/Mail Supervisor (Central Services)
A.A.S. – Community College of the Air Force
B.S. – University of Maryland
M.S., M.P.A. – Troy University
Athletics/Health and Fitness
Ramsey Ross, Athletic Director
B.S., M.S. – Florida State University
Andrew Bowman, Athletic Program Assistant
B.A. – University of Alabama
M.P.A. – Jacksonville State University
Jack Byerley, Women’s Head Softball Coach
B.S. – University of South Alabama
Steven DeMeo, Men’s Head Basketball Coach
B.S. - University of Buffalo
Nicholas Fletcher, Assistant Baseball Coach
B.S. – Falkner University
Kim Gibson, Instructional Support Specialist
Christina Hamilton, Assistant Fast Pitch Softball Coach
B.A. – Georgia State University
Patrick Harrington, Women’s Head Basketball Coach
B.A. – Rollins College
David Kiefer, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
B.S. – Kansas State University
W. Doug Martin, Head Baseball Coach
B.S., M.Ed. – Auburn University
Tamela McCorvey, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
B.A. – Auburn University
Michael Miller, Athletics, Health and Fitness Assistant
A.A.S. – Community College of the Air Force
A.A.S. (2) – Northwest Florida State College
B.S. – University of West Florida
John “Craig” Rodriguez, Assistant Baseball Coach
B.S. – University of Mississippi
Brett Stewart, Assistant Baseball Coach
A.A. – Tallahassee Community College
B.S. – Appalachian State University
Army ROTC – Military Science
John Brake, Jr., Captain, Florida Army National Guard
B.S., M.S. – University of West Florida
Career and Technical Education
Dennis Sherwood, Dean, Career and Technical Education
B.S. – Western Michigan University
M.Ed. – University of South Florida
Wanjiku Jackson, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education
B.S., M.S. – Troy University
Advanced Technology and Design
Raymond L. Rickman, Chair/Professor, Advanced Technology and Design
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S., M.Ed. – University of West Florida
Benjamin Gillham, Professor, Graphic Design
B.A. – Albion College
M.F.A. – Michigan State University
Business and Computer Technology
Heidi R. Gentry Kolen, Chair, Business and Computer Technology
B.S. – University of Maryland
M.S. – University of West Florida
Earl Eidem, Office Specialist II
B.A. – Auburn University of Montgomery
M.S. – University of Arkansas
Jay Bhattacharya, Professor, Economics
B.A. – Victoria College – India
M.A. – University of North Bengal
Ph.D. – University of Illinois
Gay Lynn Brown, Assistant Professor, Accounting
B.S., M.Ed., M.B.A. – Louisiana Tech University
D. Keith Burns, Professor, Economics and Management
B.S. – University of Alabama
M.S., M.B.A. – University of Texas at Dallas
Adele Levesque, Assistant Professor, Economics
B.A. – University of Washington
M.A. – Florida Atlantic University
Margaret “Meg” Herrick McManus, Professor, Computer Science
A.A., A.A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S., M.S., Ed.D. – University of West Florida
Vy Nguyen, Assistant Professor, Information Technology/Computer Science
B.S. – Louisiana State University
M.S. – University of West Florida
Lauren Rich, Assistant Professor, Project Management & Business Administration
B.S. – Florida State University
M.B.A. – University of Central Florida
Caisson M. Vickery, Professor, Bachelors of Applied Science in Project Management
B.A. – Harvard University
M.S. – Air Force Institute of Technology
Ph.D. – Florida State University
Donald R. Wilke, Assistant Professor, Accounting
B.S. – University of Missouri
M.B.A. – Monmouth College
Criminal Justice and Training Center
Renée Johnson, Director, Criminal Justice Training Center
A.A.S., B.A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
Phyllis Davis, Instructional Support Specialist
Certificate – Northwest Florida State College
Sean Lynch, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice/ Training Center Coordinator
Certificate, A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S., M.S. – Florida State University
Lynne Wetzell, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Technology
B.A. – University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.Ed. – University of Louisville
J.D. – St. Mary’s University School of Law
Dental Assisting
Julie M. Nelson, Dental Program Director
B.S. – University of Bridgeport
Holly Solaas, Instructional Support Specialist
A.A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S. – University of West Florida
Marnita Wilson, Assistant Professor, Dental Assisting Certified Dental Assistant – Gulf Coast Community College
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S. – University of West Florida
Emergency Medical Services
Barry Reed, Director - Emergency Services
A.A. (2) – Community College of the Air Force
B.S. – Midwestern State University
M.S. – University of West Florida
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Charlotte Kuss, Director, Associate Degree Nursing
B.S.N. – Ohio State University
M.S.N. – University of South Alabama
Tanya Beauregard, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. - Hardin Simmons University
M.S.N. - Angelo State University
Candis Carrillo, Professor, Nursing
B.S.N. – St. Louis University School of Nursing
M.S.N. – University of Alabama in Birmingham
Janet Flynn, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. - Baylor University
M.S.N. - University of Incarnate Word
Kathleen McNair, Instructional Support Specialist, Health Technology
A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
Henry Lee Moore, Professor, Nursing
A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S.N. – Florida State University
M.S.N. - Western Governor’s University
Leeann Peterson, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. - University of North Dakota
Pauline Powell, Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N. – University of South Carolina
M.S.N. – University of South Alabama
Elizabeth Robison, Professor, Nursing
B.S.N. – Duke University
M.S. – Troy University
M.S.N. – University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ed.D. – University of West Florida
Sherry Ward, Professor, Nursing
A.A., A.S.N. – Darton College
B.S.N. – Georgia Southwestern University
M.S.N. – Troy University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Beth Norton, Director, Bachelors of Science in Nursing
R.N. – Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N. – Vanderbilt University
M.S.N., D.N.P. – University of South Alabama
Teresa Ryan, Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S. – Troy State University
B.S. – Texas Christian University
M.S. – University of South Alabama
DNSc – Louisiana State University
Holly Solaas, Instructional Support Specialist
A.A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S. – University of West Florida
Marty Walker, Professor, Nursing
L.P.N. – Atlantic Vocational School
A.D.N. – Broward Community College
B.S.N. – Florida International University
M.S.N. – Barry University
Post Master’s Certificate
Family Nursing Practice – University of South Alabama
D.N.P. - University of South Alabama
Radiography
Grace Stewart, Radiography Program Director
A.A., A.S. – Pensacola Junior College
B.S. – Adventist University of Health Sciences
M.L.S. – Fort Hayes State University
Franklin Sauls, Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator, Radiography
Certificate – Academy of Health Sciences
B.S. – Texas State University
M.H.A. – Chapman University
Welding Technology
Scottie Smith, Assistant Professor, Welding Technology
A.A.S. – Chattahoochee Valley Community College
A.A.S. – Southern Union State Community College
Brianna Gray, Grants Program Assistant
A.A.S., B.A. – University of Alaska Fairbanks
College Advancement
Cristie Kedroski, Vice President of College Advancement
B.S. – University of Florida
M.B.A. – University of West Florida
Patrice Coffman, Staff Assistant II, Office of College Advancement
B.S. – Colorado State University
Rosalyn Wik Iovieno, Foundation Office Manager/Analyst
B.A. – University of Texas at Austin
Carla Reinlie, Associate Director, Resource Development & College Foundation
B.M. – University of Southern Mississippi
M.M. – University of Louisville
Marketing, Public Relations
Stephanie Pettis, Director - Marketing and Public Relations
B.A. - Troy University
M.B.A. - Columbia Southern University
Theresa A. Comeau, Graphic Services Manager
Marketing Certificate – Northwest Florida State College
A.A.S. - Northwest Florida State College
Gloria Paris, Staff Assistant I
Tara Sikes, Graphic Designer
A.A.S. – Hallmark Institute of Technology
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
General Education and Grants
Anne Hay Southard, Dean, General Education and Grants
B.A., M.A., Ed.D. – University of West Florida
Penny Cox, Coordinator, Educational Assessment and Grants
B.A. – Coker College
Academic Success Center
Iris Strunc, Assistant Professor of Reading/Coordinator, Academic Services Center
B.S. – University of Nebraska
M.S. – Valdosta State University
English/Communications and Social Sciences
Deborah Fontaine, Professor, Chair, English/Communications and Social Sciences
B.A. – Stetson University
M.Ed., M.A. – Eastern New Mexico University
Ph.D. – Texas Tech University
English and Communications
Jon Brooks, Professor, English
B.A., M.A. – University of South Dakota
Ph.D. – University of Alabama
Jack Gill, Professor, English
B.A. – Berea College
M.A. – Eastern Kentucky University
Beverly Holmes, Professor, English
B.S. – Bowling Green State University
M.S.E. – University of Central Arkansas
M.A. – University of Denver
Ph.D. – Florida State University
Vickie G. Hunt, Professor, English
B.A. – Georgia State University
M.A., Ph.D. – Florida State University
Amy Junger, Instructional Support Specialist
Maria Helena López, Professor, Spanish
B.A. – Interamerican University
A.B.D. – Florida State University
Deborah Nester, Professor, English
B.S. – Florida State University
M.A. – University of West Florida
Ph.D. – University of Miami
Dory O’Brien, Professor, English/Foreign Languages
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – University of Iowa
Donna Pierson, Assistant Professor, American Sign Language
B.S. – Auburn University at Montgomery
M.A. – University of West Florida
Cheryl C. Powell, Professor, English
B.A. – Auburn University
M.A., Ph.D. – Florida State University
Deidre Price, Professor, English
B.A., M.A. – University of South Alabama
Ph.D. – Florida State University
Amy Riddell, Professor, English
B.A., M.F.A. – University of Alabama
Ronnie Stanley, Professor, Speech
A.A. – Copiah-Lincoln Community College
B.A., M.S. – University of Southern Mississippi
James Suderman, Professor, English
B.A. – Earlham College
M.A. – South Dakota State University
Social Sciences
Theodore “Ted” A. Barker, Professor, Social Science
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. – Florida State University
Amy Junger, Instructional Support Specialist
Aven Lofquest, Professor, Social Science
B.A., M.A.T. – College of Notre Dame
A.V. “Ginger” Maddox, Professor, History
A.A. – Indian River Community College
B.S. – University of West Florida
M.S. – Naval Postgraduate School
Ed.D. – University of West Florida
Cecelia Rivers, Professor, Social Science
B.S. – Alabama State University
M.A. – University of South Alabama
David Schjott, Professor, Social Science
B.A., M.A. – University of South Alabama
M.S. – Troy University
Ed.D. – Nova Southeastern University
Robyn Strickland, Professor, Social Science
B.S. – Troy University
M.A. – University of West Florida
Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts
Jeremy Ribando, Chair, Division of Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts
B.M. – Cornerstone University
M.M. – Western Michigan University
D.M.A. – Michigan State University
Dirk Dunbar, Professor, Philosophy
B.A. – Eckerd College
B.S. – Central Michigan University
M.A. – University of West Florida
Ph.D. – Florida State University
Allison Everitt, Professor, Music Humanities & Applied Voice/Director of Madrigal Singers
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.A. – Florida State University
M.A. – University of West Florida
Guy Heath, Professor, Music/Humanities
B.A. – Southern California College
M.A. – University of West Florida
Ed.D. – Nova Southeastern University
Diana Jernigan, Instructional Support Specialist
B.A. – California State University, Fullerton
Charles Myers, Professor, Humanities
B.A. – Tulane University
M.A., Ph.D. – University of Texas at Austin
J.D. – University of California, Berkeley
Leigh Peacock, Assistant Professor, Art
B.F.A. – Auburn University
M.F.A. – Georgia State University
Stephen Phillips, Assistant Professor, Art
B.A., M.F.A. – Florida State University
Jeffrey Rink, Mattie M. Kelly Distinguished Endowed Teaching Chair in Music and Conducting/Conductor, Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra
B.M., M.M. – University of Maryland
Carolyn Schlatter, Professor, Music Theory/Piano/Humanities
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.A., M.A. – University of West Florida
David Simmons, Professor, Film & Humanities
B.A., M.A. – Brigham Young University
Ph.D. – Florida State University
Laura Stevens, Assistant Professor of Humanities
B.A. – Rollins College
M.L.S. – Rollins College
Ed.D. – Argosy University
Joseph Taylor, Professor, Dance
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.F.A., M.F.A. – Florida State University
Lois Van Dam, Professor, Music
B.A., M.A. – Bob Jones University
D. Ann Waters, Professor, Art History
A.A. – Chipola College
B.A. – University of West Florida
M.A. – University of South Alabama
E.D.S. – University of West Florida
Mathematics
Michelle Ragle, Professor, Chair, Mathematics Department
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.A., M.A. – University of West Florida
M.S., Ph.D. – University of Florida
Ryan Adams, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S., M.S. – University of West Florida
Douglas Dunbar, Professor, Mathematics
B.S. – Auburn University
M.A. – California State University
M.S. – Florida State University
Jean “Jeanie” Eidem, Instructional Support Specialist
A.A.S. – Central Texas College
A.A., B.A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
Ronald Ethridge, Professor, Mathematics
B.A., M.A. – University of West Florida
M.S. – Air Force Institute of Technology
Guangyu Liu, Professor, Mathematics
M.S. – Nanjing University – China
Ph.D. – University of Connecticut
Cynthia McGinnis, Professor, Mathematics
A.A. – Hillsborough Community College
B.A., M.A. – University of West Florida
Christopher R. Mizell, Professor, Mathematics
B.A., B.S. – Union University
M.S. – University of Memphis
Robin Charles Olmstead, Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S.T. – Georgia Southern College
Nishant Patel, Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S. – Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
M.A. – University of South Florida
Rajalakshmi Sriram, Professor, Mathematics
B.Sc., M.Sc. – University of Mysore
M.A. – State University of New York
Ph.D. – University of Texas
Amie Urban, Professor, Mathematics
B.A. – New College of Florida
M.A. – University of Texas
Sciences
Jonathan R. Bryan, Chair, Natural Sciences
B.S. – Florida State University
M.S. – University of Florida
Ph.D. – University of Tennessee
Susan Erickson, Science Lab Specialist
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Heather “Mae” Giddings, Chemistry Lab Specialist
B.S. – Unity College
Philip Heise, Professor, Biology
B.S. – University of New Mexico
M.S. – Penn State University
Ph.D. – University of Tennessee
Mark Horrell, Professor, Earth Science
B.S. – Troy University
M.S. – University of Kentucky
Ph.D. – University of Chicago
Patrick D. McArthur, Professor, Biology
B.A. – California State University Northridge
M.Ed. – Azusa Pacific University
Ph.D. – The University of Southern Mississippi
J. Jean Mitchell, Professor, Anatomy & Physiology
A.A. – Ocean County College
B.S., Ph.D. – University of Florida
Darryl Ritter, Professor, Biology
B.S. – University of Illinois
M.S., Ph.D. – Southern Illinois University
Anthony Russo, Professor, Physical Science, Physics
A.A. – Miami-Dade Community College
B.S., M.S. – Florida Atlantic University
Deanna Simpson, Instructional Support Specialist
Certificate, A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Lisa Struck, Professor, Chemistry
A.A. – Pensacola Junior College
B.S. – Florida State University
M.A. – Rice University
Ph.D. – Rice University
Christopher Sweeney, Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S. – Miami University
M.S., Ph.D. – University of Michigan
Kurt A. Teets, Professor, Chemistry
B.S. – Purdue University
Ph.D. – University of Southern California
Frank Wilderman, Jr., Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S. – Allentown College
Ed.M. – Temple University
D.P.M. – Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine
Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance
Alison McDowell, Director
B.A. M.S. – University of West Florida
Sarah Schindele, Grant Coordinator
B.F.A., M.A. – New York University
Ed.D. – University of West Florida
Brittany Tate, Grant Coordinator
B.A. – University of Alabama
Mattie M. Kelly Environmental Institute
Allison Beauregard, Mattie M. Kelly Distinguished Endowed Teaching Chair in Environmental Sciences
B.S. – University of Maine
Ph.D. – University of Delaware
Teacher Education
Beverly Sandlin, Director, Early Childhood Education
B.S. – Eastern New Mexico University
M.S. – Northwestern State University
Ed.S. – Florida State University
Cora Aaron, Staff Assistant III
A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
Lori Anderson, Staff Assistant Teacher Education
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Melissa Chapman, Assistant Professor, Teacher Education
B.S. – Western Kentucky University
M.Ed. – Olivet Nazarene University
Ph.D. – Walden University
Sabine Claybrook, Early Childhood Specialist
A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
CDA Credential
Lynn Ketter, Professor, Teacher Education
A.A. – Broward College
B.A. – University of Florida
M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D. – University of West Florida
Lori Schumann, Office Specialist I - Early Childhood
B.A., M.A. – University of Central Oklahoma
Learning Resources Center
Janice W. Henderson, Director, Learning Resources Center
B.S. – Spring Hill College
M.S.L.S. – University of North Carolina
Owen Adams, Reference Librarian
A.A. – Gulf Coast Community College
B.A. – Our Lady of the Lake University
M.S.L.S. – Florida State University
M.B.A. – University of West Florida
Deborah Crabtree, Library Technician II
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Steve Fielding, Library Technician III
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Pamela R. Hynes, Library Technician III
B.A. – Central Michigan University
Overia “Denise” Jones, Library Technician I
A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
Kathy Richardson, Library Technician III
B.A. – University of South Carolina
Paula Schrader, Educational Services Librarian
B.S. – University of Wyoming
M.S. – Western Kentucky University
Rhonda Trueman, Access Services Librarian
A.A. – Central Piedmont Community College
B.A., M.L.I.S. – University of North Carolina
Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center
Jeanette Shires, Director, Mattie Kelly Arts Center
B.S. – Gwynedd-Mercy College
M.S. – Troy University
Anthony Borella, Sound Engineer
Jennifer Boudette, Costume Production Coordinator
B.M. – Ithaca College
G.P.D. – Longy School of Music
Certificate – Boston University
Sylvia P. Bryan – Assistant Director, Mattie Kelly Arts Center
B.S. – Florida State University
James “Clint” Mahle, Scenic Design Coordinator
B.F.A., M.F.A. – University of Mississippi
M.F.A. – University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Delores Merrill, House Manager
A.S. – Wallace College
B.S. – Troy University
M.F.A. – University of Alabama
Robert Whittaker, Supervisor, Theater Technical Design
B.F.A. – North Carolina School of the Arts
Kristen “KC” Williams, Gallery Director
B.A. – Rhodes College
M.A. – Indiana University
Professional and Continuing Education
Professional & Continuing Ed./Costa Leadership Institute
Julie Cotton, Interim Director, Professional and Continuing Education
B.A. – Spring Hill College
M.S. – Troy University
Adriana M. Luna Bas, Events Specialist
Certificate – Northwest Florida State College
B.S. – University Externado de Colombia
Graduate Diploma – University of Bogota “Jorge Tadeo Lozano”
Continuing Education
Amanda Barker, Director, Continuing Education
A.A. – Indian River Community College
B.S., M.S. – Florida State University
Student Affairs
Sherry L. Aaker, Dean of Students
B.S. – Missouri State University
M.A. – Johns Hopkins University
Ed.D. – Tennessee State University
Elizabeth W. Kuntz, Enrollment Services Technician
B.A. – University of Cincinnati
Dawn Ward, Office Specialist I - Student Affairs
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S., M.S. – University of West Florida
Admissions, Enrollment and Testing
Olivia Little, Associate Dean of Enrollment
A.A. – Meridian Community College
B.S. – University of West Alabama
M.S.W. – University of Alabama
Deborah Breihan, Records and Reports Specialist
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.A. – University of West Florida
Ana Carrasquillo, Admissions Specialist
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.A. – University of West Florida
Karyn Cooper, Director of Admissions
B.A. – University of Florida
Shandra D. DeJournette, Admissions Specialist
Bree Durham, Director of Records/Registrar
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S. – Florida State University
Marlayna Goosby, Director of Advising and Testing
B.M. - University of Southern Mississippi
M.S. - Troy University
Loretta “Lori” Harrington, Senior Staff Assistant, Dual Enrollment and Admissions
B.A. – Colorado State University-Pueblo
M.S. – Kansas State University
Maddalena Ostrowski, Coordinator of Recruitment
A.S. – Parkland College
B.A., M.Ed. – University of West Florida
Jasmin Ricks, Enrollment Services Specialist
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Carolina Ureńa, Senior Admissions Specialist with Residency
Career and Women’s Resource Center
Pamela Walters, Coordinator – Career and Women’s Resource Center
B.A. – University of West Florida
M.S. – Troy University
Edna Washington, Career Advisor
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S., M.S. – Troy University
Counseling and Advising
Sandra Bishop, Educational Advisor, Health Technology
B.S. – Florida State University
Traci Carelly, Enrollment Services Specialist
Nancy DiBattista, Educational Advisor, International Student Admissions
B.A. – Wright State University
M.S. – Troy University
June R. Gibson, Educational Advisor/Baccalaureate Programs
B.S. – Oklahoma State University
M.S. – University of West Florida
Elizabeth “Betsy” Hanson, Educational Advisor
B.S. – Florida State University
Josette Horne, Educational Advisor
A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
April Leake, Educational Advisor
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.A., M.Ed. – University of West Florida
Disability Support Services
Elizabeth “Liz” Smith, Counselor for Students with Disabilities or Special Needs
B.A. – Auburn University
M.S. – University of Central Florida
Financial Aid
Patricia Bennett, Director, Financial Aid/Veteran’s Affairs
B.A. – Fairmont State College
M.A. – Marshall University
Christine Fluhrer, Office Specialist II - Financial Aid (Pell Grant)
A.A., B.A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
Christa Henderson, Financial Aid Specialist/Pell Grant
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S. – Florida State University
Suzanne Keithley, Financial Aid Technician
A.A. – Cambridge School of Business
Kymberly Lang, Assistant Director of Financial Aid/VA
Kristen Last, Financial Aid Specialist/Scholarships
A.A. – Valencia Community College
B.S. – Old Dominion University
M.S.A. – University of West Florida
Gregory Mett, Financial Aid Technician/Veteran Affairs
Wanda Morgan, Financial Aid Technician
Certificate, A.A., A.A.S., B.A.S. –
Northwest Florida State College
Student Life
Aimee Watts, Student Life Coordinator
B.S., M.S. – Troy University
Ed.S. – University of West Florida
Samuel Hill, Advisor/Administrative Assistant - Student Life
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.A., M.S. – University of West Florida
COLLEGE CENTERS
Chautauqua Center
Julia Terrell, Center Director
B.S., M.S. – University of Florida
Janet Faubel, Educational Advisor
B.A., M.A. (2) – University of West Florida
Glenn Hutchinson, Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Tammy D. Lawrence, Staff Assistant III
Eglin Center
Kathy Martin, Campus Specialist
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S. – University of West Florida
Hurlburt Center
Rhonda Duryea, Center Director
B.S. – Methodist College
M.S. – Troy University
Ed.S. – University of West Florida
Robert L. F. Sikes Education Center
Patrice A. Williams, Center Director
B.S. – University of South Alabama
M.A. – University of Mobile
Ed.S. – Florida State University
Marcee Cook, Staff Assistant III
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
John “Aveary” Matthews, Facilities Maintenance Specialist
South Walton Center
Holley Langille, Campus Specialist
B.S., M.S. – Auburn University
William Arrant, Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Marian “Denise” Irwin, Staff Assistant - Americorps
A.A. - Tallahassee Community College
Laurie Von Kaenel, AmeriCorps Director
B.S. – State University of New York
Fort Walton Beach Campus
Ross E. Hamilton, Director, FWB Campus, Centers and Dual Enrollment
B.S. – William Carey College
M.S. – Northeast Louisiana State College
Kenneth Goodwin, Groundskeeper
Lee A. Gouthro, Staff Assistant II
B.S. – University of North Carolina
Floripes Jettner, Library Technician I
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S.B.A. – University of West Florida
Suzanne Johnson, Counselor
B.S. – University of Rochester
M.S. – Troy University
Karen Kurth, Office Specialist I - Administration
Certificate – Northwest Florida State College
David Lewis, Skilled Craftsman I
Mary Joan Lindsey, Educational Advisor/Student Support Specialist
B.A. – University of Kentucky
M.S. – Troy University
Margaret “Meg” Herrick McManus, Professor, Computer Science
A.A., A.A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S., M.S., Ed.D. – University of West Florida
Dory O’Brien, Professor, English/Foreign Languages
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. – University of Iowa
Robin Charles Olmstead, Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S.T. – Georgia Southern College
Debra Patterson, Student Services Specialist
Certificate – Northwest Florida State College
Cheryl C. Powell, Professor, English
B.A. – Auburn University
M.A., Ph.D. – Florida State University
George J. Tillis, Jr., Computer Lab Specialist
A.S. – Northwest Florida State College
Frank Wilderman, Jr., Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S. – Allentown College
Ed.M. – Temple University
D.P.M. – Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine
Richard Yocke, Groundskeeper
Adult Education, English Literacy and College Transition Services
Nancy Ordonia, Coordinator, Adult Education Program
A.A. – Valencia Community College
B.A. – University of Central Florida
Sheron McLaney, Transition Specialist
B.S. – University of West Florida
Melissa Shadix, Senior Staff Assistant, Adult Education
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
Sarah Wiley, Grant Coordinator (Okaloosa Geographic Grant)
A.A. – Northwest Florida State College
B.S. – University of West Florida
Retired Faculty and Professional Staff
* James Edward McCracken, Ph.D., 1964–1988,
President Emeritus
* Henderson Adams, M.A., 1968–1981
Roger Adams, B.S., M.S., Ph.D, 1989–2004
* Lucile Anderson, M.A., 1964–1972
* Hilda M. Anger, M.A., 1968–1991
Robert C. Atwood, A.A., B.S., M.A., 1976–2007
Vera Craiger Auerbach, M.A., 1968–1987
* Dianne Avillion, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., 1986–2011
Gail Baker, A.B., M.A., Ph.D., 2003–2013
Karen Baker, A.A., B.A., M.A., 1982–2004
* Jack Bartell, M.A., 1964–1971
* Roby A. Beal, Ed.D., 1967–1988
Ernest Beasley, B.A., M.A., 1968–1992
Myrtle B. Beavers, A.A., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., 1984–2003
Eugene S. Benvenutti, B.S., M.A., 1970–1993
Christine Bishop, A.A., B.S., M.S.A., 1984–2012
* Harold Boone, 1972–1987
Sue T. Bridges, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., 1988–1998
Gaius Bruce, B.S., M.S., 1966–2004
Janice Buchanan, A.A., B.A., M.P.A., 1976–2011
* Roy Bundy, Ph.D., 1968–1989
Marilee C. Caldwell, B.S., M.S., Ed.D., 1972–2010
* Louise Campbell, M.A., 1967–1970
Herbert J. Cash, M.S., 1968–1989
George Castle, M.A., 1972–1985
Leigh Chapman, 1969–1979
* Grady Clark, 1973–1983
Jerrilyn “Jb” Cobbs, B.F.A., M.Ed., 1999–2012
Flora Conger, B.S., M.S., Ed.D, 1971–1992
Charla Cotton, B.S., M.S., 1998–2011
Ned R. Couey, B.S, M.A., Ed.D., 1971–2004
Margaret A. Crozier, B.A., M.A., 1965–2002
Jack Culwell, M.S., 1967–1987
Jennifer Currid, B.A., M.A., Ed.S., 2001–2010
* Carl Davy, 1974–1992
* Fanny–Fern Davis, Ph.D., 1965–1968
* Reate Davis, B.G.S., M.S., 1984–1994
James A. Durham, B.S., M.S., Ed.D., 1964–1997
Diane V. Edgington, B.M.E., 1995–2005
Michael “Mickey” Englett, B.S., M.A., M.S., 1990–2012
* Dorothy Fernstrom, Ed.D., 1971–1986
* Gerald Fowler, M.B.A., 1973–1988
Edward Friese, B.S., M.A.T., 1967–2002
Edwin A. Gardner, B.A., M.A., 1971–1996
David L. Goetsch, B.S., M.A. (2), M.S. (3), Ed.D., 1976–2011
Joyce Goldstein, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., 1991–2013
James A. Graham, A.A., B.S., M.S., 1971–1998
* Wendell Griffith, B.A., M.A., 1989–2012
* John Glasgow, M.S., 1964–1987
* William Grigsby, A.S., B.S., M.S.P.A.,1989–1995
* Earl Gulledge, Ph.D., 1971–1984
Inez W. Bailey Hall, B.S., M.Ed., 1983–2001
William T. Hall, B.S., M.S., 1986–1997
Ross E. Hamilton, B.S., M.S., 1968–2002
* Arnie Hart, Faculty Emeritus, B.F.A., M.Ed., 1966–1999
* Dorothy P. Harris, M.A., 1970–1991
* Ronald A. Head, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., 1965–1996
Lanny Heath, B.S., M.A., 1964–1997
Lewis Heckroth, B.A., M.S., 1964–1992
Mary Henderson, B.A., M.A.T., Ed.D., 1982–2013
Clifford Herron, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. , 1988–2013
Tom Hester, B.S., 1967–1985
Mark Hilton, A.S., 1991–2011
* Rosa N. Hilton, M.A., 1965–1986
Elizabeth Jones Hoefflin, M.S.L.S., 1968–1978
James D. Holland, B.S., M.S., 1984–1997
* Rietta Howard, A.B., M.A., 1968–1992
* Myron Howell, B.S.E., M.Ed., 1968–1993
* Dorothy Jackson, M.B.E., 1969–1991
Annabelle James, B.A., M.A., 1984–2000
Gordon L. Jasperson, B.S., M.S., Ed.S., 1974–2002
Chilton Jensen, M.S., 1968–1976
* Cecil Johnson, M.S., 1965–1985
Doris L. Johnson, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., 1977–2002
* Wesley Johnstone, B.S., 1984–1991
Barbara Jones, B.S., M.A., 1988–2013
Martha C. Jordan, B.A., M.S., 1967–1993
Gail Kaltz, B.S., M.Ed., 1981–2013
* Donald Kampwerth, B.S., M.S., 1980–1993
Victoria Keller, 1964–1994
Sybil King, 1980–1990
Dianne F. Kostelny, B.S., M.Ed., 1988–2011
* Kenneth Kuhn, B.S., 1995–2001
Charlotte A. Langley, B.S., M.S., 1966–2002
* James LaRoche, M.A., 1968–1983
Robert A. Larson, B.S.S., M.A., Ph.D., 1965–1995
R. D. Lawson, M.S., 1970–1985
John Leatherwood, B.M., M.M., 1968–2005
Lionel O. Leon, Jr., B.S., M.S., Ed.D., 1965–1993
George Lucas, B.B.A., M.A., 1970–2003
* Elizabeth Martin, M.A., 1965–1987
Victoria Martinez, B.S., M.S., 1993–2006
* Joseph J. Matthews, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., 1964–1997
Juda McAdoo, B.G.S., M.S., 1989–2005
* Maurice Mettee, 1968–1982
Robert Miller, B.S., M.B.A., 1985–2001
* George Muhlbach, M.A., 1969–1984
Albert Nudo, M.M., 1968–1985
* David C. Owens, B.S., M.F.A., 1971–1997
Sara Paulk, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., 1987-2013
* Alfred S. Pell, B.S., 1977–1987
Joel Perdue, M.B.A., 1984–1996
Riley Perdue, 1973–1996
Fred Phillips, 1973–1981
Margaret Phillips, A.A., B.A., M.A.L.S., 1973–2007
Julia Polk, B.S., M.S., 1981–2012
Charles Pulley, B.S.R, M.P.E., 1965–1995
Lyn Rackley, B.A., M.S., 1997–2012
* Laura N. Ray, M.A. L.S., 1965–1979
Louan Rathke, B.A., M.Ed., 1967–1999
James Richburg, A.A., B.S., M.A., Ed.D., 1987–2008
* James Rhoades, M.S., 1967–1990
* William S. Roberts, B.S., M.S., 1964–1993
Hosmer W. Roberson, M.S., 1969–1996
Lucia Walton Robinson, A.B., M.A., 1990–2006
Ray H. Rudolph, M.B.A., 1965–1984
* William T. Sadler, Ph.D., 1972–1985
Jeff Schembera, B.S., M.S., 1988–2004
Edward T. Scofield, B.A., M.A., 1971–1998
Ronald Senzig, B.S., M.A., 1970–2005
* Jean Sheppard, Ed.S., 1972–1989
Naomi Shermer, R.N., 1971–1992
Walter Shipley, B.S., M.A., 1973–2004
* Bernice Shuler, M.S. L.S., 1969–1984
Olivia Simmons, A.A., B.S., M.S., 1965–1993
Lester S. Smith, B.S., M.S., 1976–1994
Warren C. Smith, A.A., B.S., 1979–1999
John W. Stair, B.S., M.S., 1965–1994
Mary L. Stegall, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., 1967–1995
Marty Steinberg, B.S., 1978–1992
* Bruce Stewart, A.A., B.S., M.S., 1997–2011
Gwen Street, A.A., A.S., B.S. 1977–2012
Jo Nelle Swenson, B.S., M.S., 1986–2008
Merrill A. Symonds, Ph.D., 1967–1984
Glenn Tripplett, B.A., M.S., 1990–2001
Donna Utley, C.P.A., B.S., M.S., 1988–2013
Karen Valdes, B.A., M.F.A., 1996–2009
David Vaughn, B.S., M.S., 1990–1998
* Mamiruth Walter, M.Ed., 1964–1974
* J. Richard Warren, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., 1973–1993
* Lucy Warren, M.L.S., 1971–1990
Lulu S. Watson, B.A., M.S., 1969–2003
Eugenie Weathers, 1975–1994
Jill White, B.A., M.P.Acc., Ed.D., 1997–2010
Linda Whitenton, B.S.N., M.S.N., 2000–2008
Mona Williams, A.S., B.S., M.S., 1989–2007
* C. Duque Wilson, B.A.E., M.Ed., 1964–1991
* Robert D. Wilson, Ph.D., 1970–1991
* William H. Wise, Sr., B.S., M.B.A., 1977–1991
Suzanne Wood, B.A., M.A., 2005–2013
Joy P. Yarnall, B.S., M.A., 1971–1997
* deceased
Honorary Chairs
* Capp, Al
American Arts Chair – Artist–in–Residence, 1966
* Carter, Hodding
American Arts Chair – Artist–in–Residence, 1966
* Holzhauer, Emil
Honorary Chair in the Arts
Myers, Gordon
American Arts Chair – Artist–in–Residence, 1966
Schrader, Arthur
American Arts Chair – Artist–in–Residence, 1966
* Sikes, Robert L. F.
Honorary Chair in Government
* deceased |
