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FULL-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND CONFERRING INSTITUTIONS
Tom Bleyle Building Construction Technology A.S. Construction Technology (Austin Peay State University);
NCCER Certified Instructor;
HVAC Universal, Fork Truck/Scissor-Lift, OSHA 10 Certified;
Associate Instructor;
Lisa Buckley Practical Nursing RN, BSN (Olivet Nazarene University); ASN (Parkland College); AS Massage Therapy (Parkland College); Associate Instructor
Richard Christy Computer Information Technology
Drafting Dimploma (TCAT Dickson);
Associate Instructor
Bob Collins Machine Tool Technology A.A.S. Degree (Nashville State Community College);
Senior Instructor;
Machinist Certificate (Memphis Skills Center),
NIMS Credentials (National Institute of Metalworking Skills),
David Collins Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Instructor; HVAC Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson/Clarksville);
National Propane Gas Association Operator;
Tennessee Gas Association Operator;
Carbon Monoxide Inspector;
Generac Protector certified;
Sean Dorsey Computer Information Technology Associate Instructor; IT Network Support Specialist Certificate, TCAT Dickson; CompTIA Security Certification
Carlos Felix Early Technical College - Industrial Electrical Maintenance/Mechatronics Adjunct Instructor; Mechatronics Diploma, TCAT Dickson; OSHA 10 Certified
Deana Friddle Cosmetology
Cosmetology Diploma (Tennessee Technology Center at Dickson);
Senior Instructor;
Cosmetology Instructor License (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson);
AS Liberal Arts (Austin Peay State University)
 
Misty Gann Practical Nursing  Associate Instructor RN A.S.N., Dyersburg State Community College
Kristy Garmon Early Technical College - Pharmacy Technology Adjunct Instructor
BA Spanish, TN Tech; Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPht); Licensed Pharmacy Technician, State of TN
Roger Gentry Building Construction Technology Instructor Electrical Apprenticeship (ABC Electrical);
Associate Instructor;
NCCER Certified;
 
Joshua Hallock Welding Technology Associate Instructor
Combination Welder Diploma-TCAT Dickson; OSHA 10 Certified; AWS Member
Shane Hunter Automotive Technology A.A.S. General Technology Degree (Nashville State Community College),
NIASE ADS Certified (2 areas), Automotive Service Excellence Master Certified Automotive Technician (8 areas),
Senior Instructor;
 
Ed Hutchinson Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics NCCER Certified Instructor;
High School Diploma,
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, ASE Certified, Instructor;
 
Bryan Johnson Mechatronics NCCER Certified Instructor;
Multiple NC3 Diagnostic Tool Certifications;
Electric Motor Control training,
Industrial Maintenance training,
Licensed Electrician, OSHA 30,
Solar Photovoltaic Technician and Installer Diploma and HVAC Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson)
Certified NABCEP PV Installation Professional;
Senior Instructor
 
Teresa Kinney Practical Nursing R.N., A.A.S. (Excelsior College – School of Nursing, Albany, NY);
Senior Instructor;
 
Daniel Mangrum Technology Foundations Instructor M.A. English - University of Memphis
Robert Martinez Welding Technology
Welding Certificate (TCAT Shelbyville);
Associate Instructor
Alan Matlock Machine Tool Technology Associate Instructor, Machinist I Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Dickson)
Kim McPherson Machine Tool Technology A.S. (Wirtschaftsschule School, Germany),
Machinist Journeyman, NIMS Credentials (National Institute of Metalworking Skills);
Senior Instructor;
 
Joshua Miles Criminal Justice: Correctional Officer, Associate Instructor A.A. Degree Criminal Justice, Pierce College; CPR/AED Certified, MOAB, PATH, and OCAT Training

Steven Miller 

Evening Welding Instructor Welding Diploma, Graphic Design Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson/Clarksville);
Associate Instructor;
Kristen Moffitt Practical Nursing B.S.N., UT Martin; RN, ASN (Technical College of the Lowcountry);
Master Instructor
 
Raymond Noblin Diesel Powered Equipment NIASE Master Certified Medium/Heavy Duty Truck;
Diesel Power Generation Equipment Diploma (U.S. Army Engineer Center and School, Ft. Belvoir, VA),
Mechanical Maintenance Diploma and ASI-C9,
Certified Mast and Electronic Power Plant Maintenance Diploma (U.S. Army APD, Maryland),
NC3 Certified Instructor/Electrical-Mechanical Torque, Multi- meter, Repair Connect &
Pro-Link Ultra (Diesel) Diagnostics;
Senior Instructor
Jamillah Osorio Patient Care Technology/Medical Assisting LPN, Practical Nursing Diploma (TCAT Dickson); CPR certified; Associate Instructor
Charlene Overton Cosmetology, Associate Instructor Cosmetology Diploma, Jon Nave University of Cosmetology; Cosmetology Instructor’s License -Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson
Vanessa Pilkinton Dental Assisting R.D.A., C.D.A., A.A.S. (Nashville State Community College), Dental Assisting National Board Certified;
Senior Instructor;
 
Phillip Perez Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration HVAC Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson);
Associate Instructor;
 
Tim Powell Automotive Technology  Associate Instructor; U.S. Army Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics Course, Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile Technician, ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
Brandon Rives Computer Information Technology B.S. Information Technology Network Administration, WGU; IT System Coordinator Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson)
A+, Network+, Security+, and Project + Certified, Microsoft Certified Professional (MTA, MS, MCTS, & MCP), Windows 7-Configuration, ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, Identity &
Access Management Certificate (Microsoft Virtual Academy),
Experience with Microsoft, Android, Apple, Linux Operating Systems, hands-on as well as remote support;
Master Instructor
 
Tiffany Rives Digital Graphic Design & Computer-Aided Design Technology Digital Graphic Design Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson);
Art of Chalk Drawing Certificate (Eternity Arts, Boyne City, MI);
Instructor;
 
Darrol Samsil Automotive Technology Automotive Degree (Bailey Technical Institute);
A.A.S. Degree in Occupational Education (Austin Peay State University);
A.S. Degree in Liberal Arts (Austin Peay State University);
Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE);
Certified Advanced Level Engine Performance/ASE;
Recovery &
Recycling/ASE certified;
GM Master Technician and Cadillac Master Craftsman;
Master Certified in Outboard Technology for OMC;
Certified Mercury Outboard Technician;
NC3 Certified Instructor/Torque-Multimeter-Diagnostics-Advanced Diagnostics;
Senior Instructor;
 
Kerry Simmons Farm Operations Associate Instructor
HS Diploma, Hickman County High School
Ben Slaugenhoupt Early Technical College - Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technology Adjunct Instructor; HVAC Diploma, TCAT Dickson; OSHA 10 Certified; Universal EPA 608 Certified
Connie Smith Cosmetology
CTE Educator License (UT Martin); Cosmetology Instructor (TCAT Dickson); Cosmetology Diploma (TCAT Dickson); 
Associate Instructor
Katherine Sugg Practical Nursing R.N., BSN (Excelsior College);
Master Instructor
 
Megan Tomlin Practical Nursing M.S.N., Austin Peay State University; R.N., BSN (Tennessee State University);
Instructor
 
Lisa Tondino Digital Graphic Design
BS Graphic Design (Grace College); Website Development Certificate (Art Institute);
Associate Instructor
Dawn Vandygriff Cosmetology Cosmetology Diploma (Madison University of Beauty);
Cosmetology Instructor License (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville);
A.A.S. General Technology (Nashville State Community College;
Senior Instructor;
 
John Wheritt Industrial Maintenance AS Engineering Studies (Kaskaskia Community College);
Mechatronics Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson/Clarksville);
Associate Instructor;
OSHA 10 Certified;
 
Charlie Workman Welding Technology
Welding Certificate (TCAT Nashville); SMAW 3g Certified; GMAW 3g Certified;
Associate Instructor
Tommy Yarbrough Diesel Powered Equipment High School Diploma. Studied Diesel Engine Repair at NADC; Associate Instructor
Steven Yates Early Technical College - Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technology Adjunct Instructor; HVAC Refrigeration Technician Diploma, TCAT Dickson; Universal EPA 608 Certified; HVAC Excellence/ESCO Certifications: Air Conditioning, Electrical, Electric Heat, Carbon Monoxide Safety
Terry Zwingle Building Construction Technology Associate Instructor

High School Diploma Dickson County High School; OSHA 10 Certified

PART-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM EDUCATION/DEGREE
Matthew Anderson Early Technical College - Diesel Powered Equipment, Adjunct Instructor A.S. Degree in Liberal Arts, Austin Peay State University, Industrial Electrical Maintenance-Mechatronics Diploma TCAT Dickson, Certificate in Maintenance Control Supervisor-U.S. Army
Angela Burns Practical Nursing R.N., B.S.N. (Cumberland University) Adjunct Instructor;
 
Michael Clark Early Technical College - Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Adjunct Instructor Mechatronics Diploma TCAT Dickson; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Diploma, TCAT Dickson
Jenni Massie Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Belmont University; RN B.S.N., Belmont University; A.S.N., Northeast Missippi Community College; PN Diploma - TCAT Livingston