Faculty and Staff
ADAMS, GERGANA V.
Department Head, English & Humanities
B.A., Montreat College; M.A., California State University at Domingues Hills; Ph.D., Capella University
ALDRIDGE, LESLIE A.
Division Assistant, Workforce and Professional Development
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
ANGLEY, ROBERT W.
Instructor, Human Services
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.A., North Carolina State University; M.A., Appalachian State University
ARNEY, MONICA F.
Accounting Specialist
A.A.S., Catawba Valley Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University
BARRON, DORI
Director, Financial Aid
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Appalachian State University
BATMAN, WILLIAM E.
Instructor, Psychology
B.S., Amherst College; M.S., University of Mississippi
‡BENNER, DAVID C.
Coordinator, Physical Education
B.S., Appalachian State University; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BENTON, MICHELLE D.
Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., Western Piedmont Community College, B.S.N., Winston-Salem State University; M.S.N., Western Carolina University
BERRY, ANITA J.
Human Resources Assistant
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
BERRY, BEVERLY A.
Instructor, MLT Program
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Western Carolina University; M.A., Appalachian State University
BERRY, JOSHUA S.
Bookstore Technician I
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College
‡BEVANS, NEAL R.
Coordinator, Paralegal
A.A.S., Brunswick Junior College; B.S., Georgia Southern College; J.D., University of Georgia
BIDDIX, DAVID K.
Instructional Technologist
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.P.A., Western Carolina University
BINGHAM, MICHAEL W.
Controller
B.S.B.A., M.S., Appalachian State University
BOWMAN, KATHY L.
Print Shop Technician
BOWMAN, LAURA L.
Accounts Payable/Equipment Specialist
A.A.S., Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
BOYD, BETTY A.
Environmental Services Aide
BRADSHAW, RACHEL E.
Coordinator, Medical Assisting
(Liason for the MAERB)
A.A., A.A., A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
BRANCH, CARLA
Payroll Specialist
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College
BREWER, DIANA E.
Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., Bluefield College; B.S.N., Winston Salem State University; M.S.N., East Carolina University
BRISSON, RUTH ANN
Circulation Administrative Technician
BRITTAIN, ROBERT W.
Utilities/Maintenance
BROWN, CHRISTINE
Records Technician
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
‡BROWN, STAR P.
Coordinator, Accounting
B.S.B.A., M.S., Ed.S., Appalachian State University
BUCHANAN, GREGORY S.
Instructor, Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology
A.A.S., A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
BUFF, JOY L.
Director, College and Career Readiness
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Ed.S., Appalachian State University
BURD, RANI V.
Instructor, English
B.A., University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; M.A., The University of Texas at Austin
CANTWELL, EVGUENIIA M.
Instructor, English
B.A., Shimer College; M.A., University of Chicago
CAROWAY, JEREMY K .
Equipment Operator/General Maintenance
CARPENTER, HARRY E., III
Instructor, History/Social Science
B.CER.E, Georgia Institute of Technology; M.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Auburn University
*CARSWELL, LINDA J.
Director, Purchasing
A.A.S., Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute; B.S., M.B.A., Gardner-Webb University
CHANEY, WESLEY C.
College and Career Readiness Counselor
B.F.A., M.A., Appalachian State University
*CHESTER, WANDA D.
Team Leader, Environmental Services
CHILDERS, WILLIAM M.
Instructor, Computer Information Technology
B.S.B.A., M.A., Appalachian State University
CHILDRESS, LISA D.
Curriculum Division Assistant
A.A., A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
CLARKE, KAREN W.
Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S.N., Lenoir-Rhyne College; M.S.N., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
‡COATES, TONYA L.
Instructor, Accounting
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; A.A., Okaloosa Walton Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.S., Appalachian State University
COLEMAN, JAMES R.
Dean of Technology and Learning Resources
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.A., Ed.S., Appalachian State University
COLEMAN, MARGARET
Records Technician
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
COLLIANDER, BETSY D.
Coordinator, Office Administration & Medical Office Administration
B.S., Clemson University; M.A., Webster University
COOK, FAYE S.
Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., Western Piedmont Community College, B.S.N., Western Carolina University; M.S.N., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
COOPER, AMANDA D.
Admissions/Transfer Counselor
B.S., M.A., Appalachian State University
CROWDER, DONNA K.
Secretary II
A.A.S, Mayland Community College; B.A.A.S., Lees McRae College
CRUMPLER, JONATHAN T.
Coordinator, Digital Effects & Game Development
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Appalachian State University; M.S., University of Arizona
CURRY, SUSAN C.
Educational Talent Search Project Assistant
A.G.E., Western Piedmont Community College
DALE, JASON P.
Instructor, Computer Information Technology
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.B.A., Western Carolina University
DALE, TIMOTHY P.
Carpenter/General Maintenance
DANIEL, NANCY L.
Library Director
B.F.A., University of Florida; M.L.I.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
DANIELS, MICHAEL B.
Dean, Science, Engineering and Mathematics
A.A.S., Forsyth Technical Community College; B.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.A., Appalachian State University
DAVIS, AMY P.
Instructor, Clinical/Lab Nursing
Diploma, A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S.N., Winston-Salem State University; M.S.N., Gardner-Webb University
DEMITER, ANISSA R.
Instructor, English
B.A., The University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.A., Gardner-Webb University
‡DIXON, DANIEL K., JR.
Coordinator, Criminal Justice
A.A.S., Fayetteville Technical Community College; B.S., Fayetteville State University; M.S., Boston University
DOUGHER, MAUREEN A.
Instructor, Spanish
B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., Appalachian State University
DOYLE, TERRY A.
Instructor, Social Sciences
A.A., Wilkes Community College; B.A., Lees-McRae College; M.A., Appalachian State University
DUCKWORTH, BRENDA L.
Coordinator, Developmental Mathematics
A.A., Brevard College; B.S., M.A., Western Carolina University
DUNNAGAN, KATIE M.
Financial Aid Technician
B.S.B.A., Western Carolina University
DURHAM, KATHY F.
Executive Assistant to President
A.A.S., Rockingham Community College; A.A., Spartanburg Community College; B.S., Limestone College
EPLEY, JESSICA L.
Student Development Coordinator/Assistant Director, Foundation
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
*EVANS, VONDRA D.
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
A.A., A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Fayetteville State University
FARLEY, KRISTI R.
Academic Programs Coordinator
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University
FISHER, JUDY B.
High School Equivalency Examiner
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
FREEMAN, CATHERINE M.
Department Head/Director, Associate Degree Nursing Program
B.S.N., McMaster University; M.A., Central Michigan University; M.S.N, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
FREEMAN, MELISSA A.
Division Assistant, Developmental Education
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
‡FROST, THOMAS W.
Department Head, Mathematics
B.S., Clarion University; M.S., University of New Hampshire
GAITHER, GRADY E.
Environmental Services Aide
GIESE, TERESA H.
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Western Carolina University; M.S.N., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
GLOVER, TAMMY S.
Coordinator, Dental Assisting
Diploma, Western Piedmont Community College; A.A.S., Catawba Valley Community College; B.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
GRAGG, DUSTIN L.
Management Information Systems Assistant
B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
GRAY, RONALD M.
Director, Maintenance
*GRILL, MELISSA
Instructional Technology Administrator
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; M.S., Capital College
GROSE, DAVID A.
Network Applications/Security Development
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
GRUBBS, JOHN B.
Instructor, Mathematics
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Appalachian State University
GRUBER, WARREN K.
Instructor, Electrical Engineering Technology
B.E.E., Georgia Institute of Technology
HALL, ROBIN C.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
HARRIS, BRYAN S.
Instructor, Industrial Systems Technology
B.S., North Carolina State University; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
HARRISON, RANDOLPH C.
Instructor, Psychology
B.S., Western Carolina University; M.Ed., The Citadel in Charleston, SC
HELMICK, MICHAEL S.
President
A.A., University of South Florida; B.S., University of West Florida; M.S., Ed.D., East Tennessee State University
HENSLEY, G. BRANDON
Instructor, Computer Integrated Machining Technology
B.S., B.S., North Carolina State University; M.S., East Carolina University
HILDEBRAN, CANDIS
Computer Support Technician
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
*HOGAN, JOAN P.
Director, Records and Registration
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Western Carolina University
*HOILMAN, SANDRA K .
Vice President for Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.A., Appalachian State University
HOLDER, VICKI L.
Career Counselor
B.A., Wright State University; M.A., Liberty University
HOLLAND, ELIZABETH E.
Assistant Director of Records/Registration
B.S., East Carolina University
HONEA, TAMARA
Academic Advisor
B.S., University of North Carolina at Asheville
HOPE, CLARENCE C. III
Department Head, Engineering & Applied Technology
A.A.S., Central Piedmont Community College; B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S., Clemson University
HUFFMAN, KAREN C.
Records Technician
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
HUFFMAN OAKS, CATHY L.
Instructor, Administration/Medical Office Administration
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College
INGRAM, SUSAN P.
Instructor, Mathematics
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., M.A., Appalachian State University
ISAACS, MAYNARD (KENNY)
Painter/General Maintenance
JOHNSON, STACEY A.
Instructor, Chemistry
B.S., Eckerd College; M.S., Emory University
JORDAN, MAX Y., JR.
Coordinator, Applied Technology
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S. Western Carolina University
JOY, ANNETTE B.
Records Technician
A.A.S., University of Louisville, B.S., Texas A&M University
KELLER, DEANNA M.
Disability Services Assistant
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College, B.S.N., Marian College
KELLOGG, BONNIE J.
Environmental Services Aide
KERLEY, SCOTT
Chief Security & Safety Officer
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Lees McRae College
KINCAID, SHANNON D.
Instructor, Biology
B.S., Lenoir-Rhyne College; M.S., Utah State University
KISER, JOHN R.
Coordinator Physical Science
A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., M.S., Furman University
KISER, W. LEE
Dean, Workforce and Professional Development
B.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.E., North Carolina State University
‡KONARSKI, CYNTHIA S.
Department Head, Health Sciences/Coordinator, Therapeutic Recreation
A.A., Holy Cross Jr. College; B.A., M.S., Indiana University
LEDFORD, CHELSEA S.
Assistant Controller
B.S.B.A., M.A., Western Carolina University
LILLY, JEAN H.
Coordinator, College and Career Readiness
B.S., North Carolina State University; M.A., Appalachian State University
LONG, COURTNEY N.
Coordinator, Professional Crafts
B.F.A., West Virginia University, M.F.A., Syracuse University
LONON, DEBORAH K.
Coordinator, Performing Arts
B.A., Adrian College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
LOONEY, KATHY N.
Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs/Student Development
A.A.S., Alamance Community College
MCCRACKEN, SHERRY M.
Media Services Technician
A.G.E., Western Piedmont Community College
MCGIMSEY, EDWARD C., JR.
Director, Small Business Center/ Entrepreneurship Development
B.S., North Carolina State University; M.A., Western Carolina University
‡MCGRADY, C. NADINE
Department Head, Science
B.S., M.S., Emporia State University
MCKESSON, LESLIE D.
Dean, Business & Public Services
B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Ed.S., Appalachian State University
MCNEELY, ANN MARIE
Dean, Health Sciences and Developmental Education
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.A., M.A., University of Central Florida
MCPETERS , HOPE L.
Collections/Payroll Specialist
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
MANEY, WENDY E.
Administrative Assistant, Business Office
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
MARTIN, DAPHNE E.
Coordinator, Disability Services
B.S., M.A., Appalachian State University
MAUNEY, LISA G.
QEP Director/Coordinator, Academic Success Center
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.A. Ed., Western Carolina University; Ed.S., Appalachian State University
MILLER, KYLE W.
Computer Support Administrator
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
MILLER, LISA
Institution Advancement Grants Development & Administration Director
B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne University
MILLER, PATSY D.
Coordinator, College and Career Readiness
B.A., M.A., Appalachian State University
MOORE, CHARLES M.
Coordinator, Human Services
B.S., M.A., Appalachian State University
MOUA, JENNIFER K.
Financial Aid Technician
A.A., A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
MOULTON, STEVEN J.
Instructor, Criminal Justice
B.A., State University of New York at Oswego; M.A., Ed.S., Appalachian State University
MULL, TIMOTHY E.
Equipment Operator
NAJERA, INGRID A.
Environmental Services Aide
NILE, TEAH G.
Financial Aid Counselor
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Appalachian State University
*NORRIS, NANCY E.
Director, Management Information Systems
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Appalachian State University
NUTT, ROBIN S.
Curriculum Division Assistant
A.A.S., Richmond Community College
OLLIS, TERRI J.
Department Head, Computer & Office Systems Programs
A.A.S., Catawba Valley Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb College; M.B.A., Western Carolina University
PARDUE, JOHNATHAN L.
Instructor, Simulation & Game Development
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S.B.A, Appalachian State University
PARRISH, A. BETH
Instructor, Early Childhood Education
B.A., Mars Hill College; M.A., Ed.S., Appalachian State University
PATTON, JENNIFER S.
Director, Educational Talent Search
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.A., Appalachian State University
PATTON, JULIE C.
ETS Resource Facilitator
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.A., North Carolina State University
PEELER, PENNY A.
Instructor, Environmental Science
B.S., North Carolina State University
PELLATT, MARK E.
Department Head, Social Sciences
B.A., University of South Carolina at Spartanburg; M.A., Appalachian State University
PHAPPHAYBOUN, TOON
Instructor, English
B.A., University of California; M.A., California State University
PITTMAN, TIMOTHY M.
Administrator, Media Services
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College
POLLARD, REBECCA A.
Environmental Services Aide
POTEAT, MARK B.
Department Head, Visual & Performing Arts
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.F.A., East Carolina University; M.F.A., East Tennessee State University
PRESNELL, KARA K.
Instructor, Communication
B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College; M.A., Bond University; Ph.D., Regent University
PRITCHARD, KAREN R.
Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., Tennessee State University, B.S.N., M.S., Western Carolina University
PROPST, JENNIFER N.
Director, Enrollment Management
B.A., M.A., Appalachian State University
PRUETT, SCOTT A.
HVAC Technician
QUEEN, DONALD R.
Coordinator, Engineering Technology
A.A.S., Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; A.A.S., Mayland Community College; B.S., Appalachian State University; M.S., Western Carolina University
RAMSEY, DIAN B.
Director, Allied Health & Emergency Medical Programs
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.A., Gardner-Webb University
RASMUSSEN, KRISTINA J.
Bookstore Technician II
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.F.A., University of North Carolina - Wilmington
RECTOR, VIRGINIA D.
Computer Support Technician
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; A.A.S., Catawba Valley Community College
RITCHIE, SHERILYN M.
Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology
A.A.S., Central Piedmont Community College, B.S., Western Carolina University
ROBERTS, MEAGAN M.
Instructor, Horticulture Technology and Sustainable Agriculture
B.A., Denison University; M.S., North Carolina State University
ROBERTS, NAOMI G.
Department Head, Developmental Education
A.S., Midland College; B.A., University of North Carolina at Asheville; M.A., Western Carolina University
‡ROSE, DEBRA J.
Instructor, Communication
A.A., Montreat Anderson Junior College; A.B., University of Georgia; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
‡SAFFORD, MARY CHARLOTTE
Dean, Humanities & Social Sciences
B.A., Tulane University; M.A., Appalachian State University; J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
SATURNO, NICOLA (NICK) L.
Director, Industry Services & Customized Training
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Mountain State University; M.S., Western Carolina University
SCHWIND, MAUREEN C.
Title III Coordinator/Activity Director, Advising Center Coordinator
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University; Ed.S, Appalachian State University
*SESSIONS, LISA H.
Director, Human Resources
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University
SHUPING, VICKI S.
Instructor, Medical Assisting
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
SIMPSON, ATTICUS J.
Vice President for Student Development/Executive Director, Western Piedmont Foundation, Inc.
B.A., Western Carolina University; B.S., Appalachian State University; M.S., North Carolina State University
SMITH, CHRISTOPHER D.
Director, Distance Learning
B.A., University of Charleston; M.A., Appalachian State University; Certificate, East Carolina University
SMITH, PAMELA
Environmental Services Aide
‡SPATH, MICHAEL C.
Coordinator, Life Science
B.S., Texas A&M University, M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University
*SPRINKLE, CHRISTINE C.
Curriculum Division Assistant
A.A.S., Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
STAMEY, ANGELA R.
ETS Resource Facilitator
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College, B.S. Appalachian State University
‡STEELMAN-BRIDGES, D. DANETTE
Coordinator, Interpreter Education
B.A., M.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College
STEWART, TINA E.
Network/Computer Support Technician
A.A.S., ECPI University
STRAND, KEITH A.
Network Administrator
B.S., University of Wisconsin - Parkside
STYLES, NAOMI P.
Instructor, Biology
B.S., M.S., North Carolina State University
SUTTLES, TONJA L.
Financial Aid Counselor
B.A., B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College
TALLENT, M. CATHERINE
Environmental Services Aide
THOMPSON, LARRY R.
Instructor, Computer Integrated Machining Technology
A.I.T., Midlands Technical College
THURMAN, STACY E.
Environmental Services Aide
VASILE, ROBERT A.
Instructor, Computer Information Technology
B.S., Concord College; M.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
VEGTER, SAM E.
Instructor, Business Administration
B.A., B.S., M.B.A., Appalachian State University
WANDLER, JACOB (BRAD)
Instructor Mathematics
B.A., Berea College; M.A. University of Kentucky; M.A., Appalachian State University
WARREN, STEVE R.
Director, Law Enforcement Training/BLET
A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University
WEINER, L. MICHELLE
Coordinator, College & Career Readiness/LEIS Data Specialist
A.S., Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute; B.S., Appalachian State University
WELLS, ASHLEY L.
Curriculum Division Assistant
A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
WELLS DAVID F.
Bookstore Manager
B.A., University of North Carolina, Asheville
WHISNANT, MARK
General Maintenance Mechanic
WHITE, T. ANDREW
Instructor, Physics and Astronomy
B.S., M.S., East Carolina University
WILLIAMS, CATHY
Records Manager - Curriculum
A.A., A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College
WILLIAMS, SUSAN M.
Dean, Student Services
A.A.S., Catawba Valley Community College; B.T., Appalachian State University; M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University
WILLIS, MICHAEL S.
Director, Emergency Service Programs
A.A.S., Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
WOODY, CYNTHIA C.
Records Manager - Workforce & Professional Development
WRIGHT, LINDA K.
Curriculum Division Assistant
A.A.S., Mayland Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University
‡ Recipient Western Piedmont Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award
* Recipient Western Piedmont Foundation Outstanding Staff Award