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| INSTRUCTOR | PROGRAM | EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND CONFERRING INSTITUTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Brooks | Welding Technology |
Welding Diploma (TCAT Dickson) OSHA 10; Forklift: Gas, Sit Down 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 Subject Matter Educator: Technical Educator, Electrical Educator, Heat Pump Educator; Air Conditioning Instructor; NC3 Trane Certifications: BAS Level I 1 through 5, SC+ BAS 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, Snap-On Multimeter; ESCO Low GWP Refrigerant Safety – A2L Refrigerant; Carbon Monoxide Inspector; Generac Protector certified; Instructor |
| Chelsea Davis | Pharmacy Technology |
NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPht); Licensed Pharmacy Technician, State of TN Associate Instructor |
| Sean Dorsey | Computer Information Technology |
IT Network Support Specialist Certificate (TCAT Dickson); CompTIA Security Certification Associate Instructor |
| Roger Edwards | Truck Driving |
AS (Central Texas University) CDL A License Associate Instructor |
| Salvatore Evangelista | Mechatronics Multicraft Tech |
Machinist I Diploma & Industrial Machinery Mechanics Diploma (TCAT Dickson); AS Firearms Technology (Sonoran Desert Institute) FANUC Certifications: WeldPRO, ArcTool Operation & Programming, Robot Operations, CERT Safety; OSHA 10 Certified; Instructor |
| Carlos Felix | Industrial Electrical Maintenance/Mechatronics |
Mechatronics Diploma (TCAT Dickson); AS Firearms Technology (Sonoran Desert Institute); FANUC Certifications: ArcTool Operation & Programming, Handling Tool Operation & Programming; NC3 Snap-On Certifications: Hand Tool Safety, Meter; OSHA 10 Certified; Forklift/Scissor Lift Certified; 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) BLS Certified Instructor |
| Kristy Garmon | Pharmacy Technology |
BA Spanish (Tennessee Technological University); Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPht); Licensed Pharmacy Technician, State of TN Instructor |
| Roger Gentry | Building Construction Technology Instructor |
Electrical Apprenticeship (ABC Electrical); NCCER Certified Instructor |
| Alexandria Gooch | Practical Nursing |
RN, BSN (Tennessee Technological University) Associate Instructor |
| Shonte’ Hazam | Cosmetology |
Cosmetology Diploma (Beauty Institute), Cosmetology Instructor License Associate Instructor |
| Shane Hunter | Automotive Technology |
AAS General Technology (Nashville State Community College); NIASE ADS Certified (2 areas); Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications: Master Certified Automobile Technician, Maintenance & Light Repair Technician, Advanced Level Specialist, Parts Specialist; OSHA 10; Senior Instructor |
| Ed Hutchinson | Industrial Electrical Maintenance/Mechatronics |
NCCER Certified Instructor; High School Diploma, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, ASE Certified Instructor |
| Leslie Komulainen | Medical Assisting |
LPN, Practical Nursing Diploma (TCAT Dickson); AS Medical Assisting (Miller-Motte Business College); BLS certified, IV Therapy certification; Associate 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 |
| Daniel Mangrum | Technology Foundations |
MA English (University of Memphis) Instructor |
| Alan Matlock | Machine Tool Technology |
Machinist I Diploma (TCAT Dickson) NIMS Credentials (National Institute of Metalworking Skills); OSHA 10; Associate Instructor |
| Kendell McManus | Automotive Technology |
AAS Automotive & Diesel Technology (Universal Technical Institute); Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications: Master Automobile Technician, Maintenance & Light Repair Technician; Advanced Level Specialist; Medium/Heavy Truck Technician; Associate Instructor |
| Wesley Mick | Computer Information Technology |
Information Technology Systems Diploma (TCAT Dickson); Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certifications: Fiber Optic Technician, Fiber Optic Specialist-Splicing, Fiber Optic Specialist-Testing; Associate Instructor |
|
Steven Miller |
Welding Technology |
AS General Studies (Nashville State Community College); Welding Diploma, Graphic Design Diploma (TCAT Dickson); OSHA 10 Certified; NCCER Certified: Instructor, Test Proctor, Curriculum Performance Evaluator; Instructor |
| Kristen Moffitt | Practical Nursing |
BSN (UT Martin); RN, ASN (Technical College of the Lowcountry); Master Instructor |
| Danny Morgan | Welding Technology |
Boilermaker/Welding Diploma (Dickson State Area Vocational Technical School); American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector; Forklift certification; Associate Instructor |
| Craig Myers | Digital Graphic Design |
MA Liberal Arts International Affairs (Middle Tennessee State University); Associate 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; Get Ahead Certifications: Heavy Duty Truck Systems, Electrical Troubleshooting-DIAMLER Trucks North America; Cummins Certifications: Aftertreatment, Insite; EPA Section 608-Type 1, Section 609; OSHA Forklift: Gas, Sit-Down certification; 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 | Medical Assisting |
LPN, Practical Nursing Diploma (TCAT Dickson); CPR certified Associate Instructor |
| Rennie Orendorff | Surgical Technology |
Surgical Technology Certificate (Renton Technical College); Certified Surgical Technologist (National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting); BLS Certified Associate Instructor |
| Phillip Perez | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration |
HVAC Diploma (TCAT Dickson); AS Firearms Technology (Sonoran Desert Institute) 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), Dental Radiology; BLS Certification; Senior Instructor |
| Mark Poe | Welding Technology |
High School Diploma (White House High School); NCCER Certified Instructor Associate Instructor |
| Daniel Poradek |
Diesel Powered Electrical Generation
|
Diesel Technology Diploma (Wyoming Technical Institute);
Fleet Safety and Compliance Training certification (IDEALASE), OSHA 10 certified; Associate Instructor |
| Travis Pruitt | Welding Technology |
Metal Fabrication Specialist Diploma (TCAT Henry/Carroll); OSHA 10; Forklift: Gas, Sit-Down certification; Associate Instructor |
| Danielle Rose | Cosmetology |
Cosmetology Diploma, Cosmetology Instructor License (Miller-Motte Technical College); 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 |
| Michael Schnepf | Truck Driving |
Truck Driving Diploma (TCAT Nashville); CDL A License, Tanker Endorsement, Commercial Chemical Application; Associate 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); HVAC Excellence Certified Subject Matter Educator: Electrical, Air Conditioning, Light Commercial Air Conditioning, Electric Heat, Gas Heat; HVAC Excellence Certifications: Low GWP Safety-Flammable & Mildly Flammable Refrigerants, System Diagnostic & Troubleshooting Procedures; 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 |
| Jeannie Sloan | Practical Nursing |
RN, ASN (Motlow State Community College); Practical Nursing Diploma (TCAT Dickson); Associate Instructor |
| Patricia Stephenson | Cosmetology |
Cosmetology Diploma (Lois-Glyn School of Beauty Culture), Cosmetology Instructor License (Lexington Beauty College); Associate Instructor |
| Mark Sweeney | Off-Road Diesel Technology |
Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics Diploma, Industrial Electricity Diploma (TTC Chattanooga); Kubota Certifications: Service Technician, Hay Equipment Technician, Diesel Technical Foundation, Advanced Turf ALA; Exmark Master Technician; Associate Instructor |
| Megan Tomlin | Practical Nursing |
MSN (Austin Peay State University); RN, BSN (Tennessee State University); Certified Nursing Educator (CNE) 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 |
| Cruz Wedin | Machine Tool Technology |
Machinist I Diploma (TCAT Dickson); NIMS Credentials (National Institute of Metalworking Skills); Associate Instructor |
| Andrew Whtie | Tile Manufacturing Operator |
Industrial Maintenance Technician Diploma (TCAT Dickson); OSHA 10; Forklift: Gas, Sit-Down; Electrician Helper certifications; Scissor Lift Operator license; 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 |
| Gabriel Yohner | Automotive Technology |
Automotive Mechanics Advanced Diploma (Toyota University), Automotive Mechanics Certificate (Palomar College); Automotive Excellence (ASE) Certifications: Master Automobile Technician, Advanced Level Specialist; Associate Instructor |
| Terry Zwingle | Building Construction Technology |
High School Diploma (Dickson County High School); OSHA 10 Certified; Forklift Certified; Associate Instructor |
| INSTRUCTOR | PROGRAM | EDUCATION/DEGREE |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Churley | Practical Nursing |
RN, BSN (Middle Tennessee State University); BLS Certified; 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 Subject Matter Educator: Technical Educator, Electrical Educator, Heat Pump Educator; Air Conditioning Instructor; NC3 Trane Certifications: BAS Level I 1 through 5, SC+ BAS 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, Snap-On Multimeter; ESCO Low GWP Refrigerant Safety – A2L Refrigerant; Carbon Monoxide Inspector; Generac Protector 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 |
| Wayne Green | Early Technical College – Diesel Powered Equipment |
AS Heavy Equipment Truck & Diesel (Alfred State College, University of New York); Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (U.S. Army) Adjunct Instructor |
| Jordan Lewis | Practical Nursing |
MSN, RN (Austin Peay State University); BLS Certified; Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider certification; Adjunct Instructor |
| Jacob Schnaithman | Early Technical College – Industrial Electrical Maintenance/ Mechatronics |
Industrial Electrical Maintenance/Mechatronics Certificate (TCAT Dickson); Adjunct Instructor |
| Heather Waterhouse | Practical Nursing |
ASN, RN (Colby Community College) Adjunct Instructor |