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FULL-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND CONFERRING INSTITUTIONS
Tom Bleyle Building Construction Technology

AS 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 Diploma (TCAT Dickson);

Associate Instructor
Macy Clark Practical Nursing

RN, BSN (East Tennessee State University); Practical Nursing Diploma (TCAT Murfreesboro)

Associate Instructor
Michael Clark Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

HVAC Refrigeration Technician Diploma, Mechatronics Diploma, Combination Welder Diploma (TCAT Dickson);

OSHA 10 Certified; Forklift/Scissor Lift License

Associate Instructor
David Collins Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

HVAC Diploma (TCAT Dickson); National Propane Gas Association Operator; Tennessee Gas Association Operator;

HVAC Excellence Certified Air Conditioning Instructor; NC3 Trane BAS Certifications Level I 1 through 5; NC3 Certifications: Fundamentals of Electricity-DC, Residential Airflow, Residential Refrigeration Diagnostics, Residential Variable Speed Motors, Residential Air-to-Air Heat Pump; ESCO Low GWP Refrigerant Safety – A2L Refrigerant; Carbon Monoxide Inspector; Generac Protector certified;

Instructor
Sean Dorsey Computer Information Technology

IT Network Support Specialist Certificate (TCAT Dickson);

CompTIA Security Certification

Associate Instructor
Salvatore Evangelista Mechatronics Multicraft Tech

Machinist I Diploma & Industrial Machinery Mechanics Diploma (TCAT Dickson); AS Firearms Technology (Sonoran Desert Institute)

OSHA 10 Certified;

Instructor 
Carlos Felix Industrial Electrical Maintenance/Mechatronics

Mechatronics Diploma (TCAT Dickson);

OSHA 10 Certified; Forklift/Scissor Lift Certified;

Associate Instructor
Deana Friddle Cosmetology

AS Liberal Arts (Austin Peay State University); Cosmetology Diploma (Tennessee Technology Center at Dickson); Cosmetology Instructor License (TCAT Dickson);

Senior Instructor
Misty Gann Practical Nursing 

RN, BSN (Jacksonville University); ASN (Dyersburg State Community College)

Instructor
Kristy Garmon  Pharmacy Technology

BA Spanish (Tennessee Technological University); Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPht); Licensed Pharmacy Technician, State of TN

Associate Instructor
Roger Gentry Building Construction Technology Instructor

Electrical Apprenticeship (ABC Electrical); NCCER Certified

Instructor
Shane Hunter Automotive Technology

AAS General Technology (Nashville State Community College);

NIASE ADS Certified (2 areas), Automotive Service Excellence Master Certified Automotive Technician (8 areas),

Senior Instructor
Ed Hutchinson Industrial Electrical Maintenance/Mechatronics

NCCER Certified Instructor; High School Diploma,

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, ASE Certified

Instructor
Bryan Johnson Mechatronics Multicraft Tech

Solar Photovoltaic Technician and Installer Diploma, HVAC Diploma, Industrial Maintenance training, Electric Motor Control training (TCAT Dickson); NCCER Certified Instructor;

Multiple NC3 Diagnostic Tool Certifications; Licensed Electrician; OSHA 30;Certified NABCEP PV Installation Professional

Senior Instructor
 
Teresa Kinney Practical Nursing

RN, AAS (Excelsior College – School of Nursing, Albany, NY);

Senior Instructor

Daniel Mangrum Technology Foundations 

MA English (University of Memphis)

Instructor
Alan Matlock Machine Tool Technology

Machinist I Diploma (TCAT Dickson)

Associate Instructor
Kim McPherson Machine Tool Technology

AS (Wirtschaftsschule School, Germany), Machinist Journeyman

NIMS Credentials (National Institute of Metalworking Skills)

Senior Instructor
 

Steven Miller 

Welding Technology

Welding Diploma, Graphic Design Diploma (TCAT Dickson);

OSHA 10 Certified; NCCER Certified: Instructor, Test Proctor, Curriculum Performance Evaluator;

Associate Instructor
Kristen Moffitt Practical Nursing

BSN (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, Multimeter, Repair Connect & Pro-Link Ultra (Diesel) Diagnostics

Senior Instructor
Gabriel Nunez Computer Information Technology

IT Systems Coordinator Diploma, Mechatronics Diploma (TCAT Dickson);

Certifications: CompTIA A+, Client Pro, Network Pro, Security Pro, PC Pro, OSHA 10, Forklift/Scissor Lift License

Associate Instructor
Jamillah Osorio Patient Care Technology/Medical Assisting

LPN, Practical Nursing Diploma (TCAT Dickson);

CPR certified

Associate Instructor
Charlene Overton Cosmetology

Cosmetology Diploma (Jon Nave University of Cosmetology); Cosmetology Instructor License (TCAT Dickson)

Associate Instructor
Phillip Perez Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

HVAC Diploma (TCAT Dickson); AS Firearms Technology (Sonoran Desert Institute)

Associate Instructor
 
Vanessa Pilkinton Dental Assisting

RDA/Dental Radiology (TN Board of Dentistry); CDA; AAS (Nashville State Community College); Dental Assisting Diploma (Nashville State Technical Institute);

Coronal Polishing Certification (UT Memphis College of Dentistry); Dental Sealant Certification (TCAT Knoxville); Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification (Dental Ed Online)

Senior Instructor
Mark Poe Welding Technology

High School Diploma (White House High School); NCCER Certified Instructor

Associate Instructor
Tim Powell Automotive Technology 

.S. Army Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics Course, Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile Technician, ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

Associate Instructor
Brandon Rives Computer Information Technology

BS Information Technology Network Administration (WGU); IT System Coordinator Diploma (TCAT 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 (TCAT Dickson); Art of Chalk Drawing Certificate (Eternity Arts, Boyne City, MI);

Adobe Certified Professional: Visual Design, InDesign Print and Digital Media Publication, Illustrator Graphic Design and Illustration, Photoshop Visual Design;

Instructor
 
Darrol Samsil Automotive Technology

Automotive Degree (Bailey Technical Institute); AAS Degree Occupational Education (Austin Peay State University); AS Degree 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

High School Diploma (Hickman County High School);

Associate Instructor
Ben Slaugenhoupt Early Technical College - Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technology

HVAC Diploma (TCAT Dickson);

OSHA 10 Certified; Universal EPA 608 Certified; NC3 Certifications: Fundamentals of Electricity-DC, Residential Airflow, Residential Refrigeration Diagnostics, Residential Variable Speed Motors, Residential Air-to-Air Heat Pump

Associate Instructor
Megan Tomlin Practical Nursing

MSN (Austin Peay State University); RN, BSN (Tennessee State University);

Instructor
 
Lisa Tondino Digital Graphic Design

BS Graphic Design (Grace College); Website Development Certificate (Art Institute)

Associate Instructor
Martin Tyler Automotive Technology

Boilermaker/Welding Diploma (TN Technology Center Paris);

ASE Diesel Tech; Class A CDL License; OSHA 10 Certified; DOT Level 1 Inspector courses;

Associate Instructor
Dawn Vandygriff Cosmetology

Cosmetology Diploma (Madison University of Beauty); Cosmetology Instructor License (TCAT Nashville); AAS General Technology (Nashville State Community College;

Senior Instructor
 
John Wheritt Industrial Electrical Maintenance/Mechatronics

AS Engineering Studies (Kaskaskia Community College); Mechatronics Diploma (TCAT Dickson);

OSHA 10 Certified

Associate Instructor
 
Amy Wuertz Practical Nursing

RN, ASN (Ivy Tech State College); Professional Occupational Teaching Endorsement (Tennessee State University)

BLS CPR Instructor Certified; ACLS Certified; Telemetry Certified; Work Based Learning Coordinator Certification

Associate Instructor
Tommy Yarbrough Diesel Powered Equipment

High School Diploma; Studied Diesel Engine Repair at NADC;

OSHA 10 Certified; Forklift Certified;

Associate Instructor
Terry Zwingle Building Construction Technology

High School Diploma (Dickson County High School);

OSHA 10 Certified; Forklift Certified;

Associate Instructor

PART-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM EDUCATION/DEGREE
Matthew Anderson Early Technical College - Diesel Powered Equipment

AS Degree Liberal Arts (Austin Peay State University); Industrial Electrical Maintenance-Mechatronics Diploma (TCAT Dickson); Certificate in Maintenance Control Supervisor-U.S. Army;

Adjunct Instructor
David Collins Early Technical College -- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

HVAC Diploma (TCAT Dickson); National Propane Gas Association Operator; Tennessee Gas Association Operator;

HVAC Excellence Certified Air Conditioning Instructor; NC3 Trane BAS Certifications Level I 1 through 5; NC3 Certifications: Fundamentals of Electricity-DC, Residential Airflow, Residential Refrigeration Diagnostics, Residential Variable Speed Motors, Residential Air-to-Air Heat Pump; ESCO Low GWP Refrigerant Safety – A2L Refrigerant; Carbon Monoxide Inspector; Generac Protector certified;

Adjunct Instructor

Carlos Felix Early Technical College – Industrial Electrical Maintenance/ Mechatronics

Mechatronics Diploma (TCAT Dickson);

OSHA 10 Certified; Forklift/Scissor Lift Certified;

Adjunct Instructor
Kristy Garmon Early Technical College -- Pharmacy Technology

BA Spanish (Tennessee Technological University); Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPht); Licensed Pharmacy Technician, State of TN

Adjunct Instructor
Steven Yates Early Technical College - Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technology

HVAC Refrigeration Technician Diploma (TCAT Dickson);

Universal EPA 608 Certified; HVAC Excellence/ESCO Certifications: Air Conditioning, Electrical, Electric Heat, Carbon Monoxide Safety;

Adjunct Instructor