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FULL-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

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

PART-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

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