2017-2018 Catalog

Faculty and Staff

ADAMS, GERGANA V.

Department Head, English & Humanities 

B.A., Montreat College; M.A., California State University at Domingues Hills; M.A., East Carolina University; Ph.D., Capella University

ADAMS, TERRY L.

Administrator, BRIDGE Program

B.S., Lee University

 ALDRIDGE, LESLIE A.

Division Assistant

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.

Assistant Controller

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., M.A., Appalachian State University

‡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

BERLEY, SUSAN A

Director of Institutional Research & Evaluation

B.A., Augustana College; M.C.R.P., Clemson University

BERRY, ANITA J.

Benefit/Recruitment Specialist

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College

BERRY, BEVERLY A.

Coordinator, MLT Program

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Western Carolina University; M.A., Appalachian State University

BERRY, JOSHUA S.

Career Coach

A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S.B.A., Appalachian State University

‡BEVANS, NEAL R.

Coordinator, Paralegal

A.A.S., Brunswick Junior College; B.S., Georgia Southern College; J.D., University of Georgia

BIDDIX, DAVID K.

Coordinator, Digital Media

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  

BRADSHAW, RACHEL E.

Coordinator, Medical Assisting

(Liason for the MAERB)

A.A., A.A., A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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.

Mechanic/Electrician

BROWN, STAR P.

Department Head, Public Services

B.S.B.A., M.S., Ed.S., Ed.D., Appalachian State University

BUCHANAN, GREGORY S.

Coordinator, Computer & 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

CARPENTER, HARRY E., III

Instructor, History/Geography

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  

CAUDILL, JESSICA L. 

Coordinator of Student Affairs & Recruitment

B.S., Campbell University; M.A., East Carolina University

CHANEY, WESLEY C. 

College and Career Readiness Counselor 

B.F.A., M.A., Appalachian State University 

CHILDERS, WILLIAM M.

Instructor, Computer Information Technologies

B.S.B.A., M.A., Appalachian State University

CHILDRESS, LISA D.

Division Assistant

A.A., A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College

‡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, Information Technology 

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.A., Ed.S., Appalachian State University; Ed.S., Wingate University

COLEMAN, MARGARET

Records Technician

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College

COLLIANDER, BETSY D.

Coordinator, Office Systems

B.S., Clemson University; M.A., Webster University

CRAWFORD, RHIA M.

Vice President for Academic & Student Success

B.S.B.A., Freed-Hardeman College; M.A., Appalachian State University

CRUMPLER, JONATHAN T.

Coordinator, DEAT & SGD

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 Technologies

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.B.A., Western Carolina University

DALE, TIMOTHY P.

Carpenter

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, Health, Engineering & Applied Technology

A.A.S., Forsyth Technical Community College; B.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.A., Appalachian State 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, Mathematics/ACA

A.A., Brevard College; B.S., M.A., Western Carolina University


DULA, H
. BLAKE

Coordinator, Cosmetology

A.A.S., Isothermal Community College

DULA, LAURIN N.

Financial Aid Technician

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

DUNNAGAN, KATIE M.

Financial Aid Counselor

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  

EASTER, KATHRYN L.

Instructor, Developmental Reading/Writing (English)

B.A., Appalachian State University; M.A., East Carolina University

ELLIOTT, AMY E.

Director, Marketing & Development

B.A., East Carolina University

*EVANS, VONDRA D.

Assistant Director, Financial Aid

A.A., A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Fayetteville State University

FARLEY, KIRBEY L.

Career Coach

 B.A., Elon University; M.A., Appalachian State University

FARLEY, KRISTI R.

Academic Programs Coordinator

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University

FERGUSON, JOHN C.

Instructor, Professional Crafts Wood

B.S., Appalachian State University

FISHER, JUDY B.

High School Equivalency Examiner

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College

FREEMAN, MELISSA A.

CCR Division Assistant

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College

FROST, THOMAS W.

Department Head, Mathematics

B.S., Clarion University; M.S., University of New Hampshire

FURSE, THOMAS R.

Director, Industry Services & Customized Training

B.A., The Citadel; M.B.A., Gardner-Webb University

GAITHER, GRADY E.

Facility 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

GRAY, RONALD M.

Director, Facility Services

GRUBBS, JOHN B.

Instructor, Mathematics

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Appalachian State University

HALL, ROBIN C.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College 

HARRIS, BRYAN S. 

Coordinator, IST & Mechatronics

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

Department Head, Engineering 

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

HOPE, CLARENCE C. III

Department Head, Applied Technology 

A.A.S., Central Piedmont Community College; B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S., Clemson University

HOWELLS, JESSICA M.

Instructor, Biology

B.S., North Carolina State University; M.A., M.S., Appalachian State University

HUFFMAN, KAREN C.

Records Technician

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College

HUFFMAN OAKS, CATHY L.

Instructor, Office Systems

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College; M.S., East Carolina University

ISAACS, MAYNARD (KENNY)

General Maintenance 

JOHNSON, HANNAH M.

Admissions Coach

B.A., University of North Carolina Asheville

JOHNSON, STACEY A.

Instructor, Chemistry

B.S., Eckerd College; M.S., Emory University

JONES, VALERIE M.

Management Information Systems Assistant

A.A.S., Mayland Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University

JORDAN, MAX Y., JR.

Coordinator, Welding Technology

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S. Western Carolina University

JOY, ANNETTE B.

Director, Career & Testing Services

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

KERLEY, SCOTT

Chief Security & Safety 

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Lees McRae College

KINCAID, SHANNON D.

Department Head, Science 

B.S., Lenoir-Rhyne College; M.S., Utah State University; Ed.D., Western Carolina University

KISER, JOHN R.

Coordinator Physical Science

A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., M.S., Furman University

KISER, W. LEE

Dean, Workforce Development & Continuing Education

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

 

 LANIER, KARLA M.

Coordinator, Disability Services

B.S., 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

MCGIMSEY, EDWARD C., JR.

Director, Small Business Center

B.S., North Carolina State University; M.A., Western Carolina University

MCKESSON, LESLIE D.

Dean, Business, Public Services & Academic Support

B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D., Appalachian State University

MCNEELY, ANN MARIE

Dean, Arts & Sciences

A.A., Western Piedmont Community College; B.A., M.A., University of Central Florida; Ed.S., Appalachian State University

MCPETERS , HOPE L.

Collections/Payroll Specialist

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College

MACHOVEC, MARGARET M.

Instuctor, Nursing

A.S., Community College of Baltimore County; B.S.N., M.S.N., Queens University of Charlotte

MANEY, WENDY E.

Administrative Assistant, Business Office

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College

*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

Grant 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 Counselor

A.A., A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Appalachian State University

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

NILE, TEAH G.

ETS Resource Facilitator

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; Ed.S., Wingate University

NUTT, ROBIN S.

Division Assistant

A.A.S., Richmond Community College

OLLIS, TERRI J.

Department Head, Business

A.A.S., Catawba Valley Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb College; M.B.A., Western Carolina University 

PARDUE, JOHNATHAN L. 

Instructor, DEAT & SGD

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S.B.A, Appalachian State University 

PARRISH, A. BETH

Coordinator, 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

PAYNE, SARAH L.

Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., M.S., Western Carolina University

PEELER, PENNY A.

Coordinator, 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

POTEAT, MARK B.

Coordinator, Visual 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.

Director, Associate Degree Nursing Program

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

QUEEN, DONALD R.

Coordinator, Civil Engineering Technology & Geomatics

A.A.S., Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; A.A.S., Mayland Community College; B.S., Appalachian State University; M.S., Western Carolina University 

QUINTO-ELLIS, LINDA G. 

Instructor, Psychology

B.S., Florida State University; M.A., Appalachian State 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.

Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering

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

SEALS, MARY A.

Administrator, Instructional Technology

A.A.S., A.A.S., Catawba Valley Community College; B.S., Kaplan University

SELF, KRISTEN A.

Cashier/Accounting Specialist

A.A.S., Cleveland Community College

*SESSIONS, LISA H.

Director, Human Resources

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College; B.S., Gardner-Webb University

SHOLAR, STACEY B.

Administrative Assistant, External Affairs & Workforce Development

SHUPING, VICKI S.

Instructor, Medical Assisting

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College

SIMPSON, ATTICUS J.

Vice President for External Affairs & Workforce Development

B.A., Western Carolina University; B.S., Appalachian State University; M.S., North Carolina State University

SOPER, BENITA P.

Records Technician

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College

‡SPATH, MICHAEL C.

Coordinator, Life Science

B.S., Texas A&M University, M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University

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

STORY, STONEY D.

Coordinator, Building Construction Technology

STRAND, KEITH A.

Network Administrator

B.S., University of Wisconsin - Parkside

STREET, ERIC L.

Facility Services Aide

TALLENT, MARY C.

Bookstore Technician I

A.A.S., Western Piedmont Community College

THOMPSON, LARRY R.

Instructor, Computer Integrated Machining Technology

A.I.T., Midlands Technical College

VASILE, ROBERT A.

Instructor, Computer Information Technologies

B.S., Concord College; M.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte

VEGTER, SAM E.

Coordinator, Business Administration

B.A., B.S., M.B.A., Appalachian State University

WARREN, STEVE R.

Director, Law Enforcement Training

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., M.A., Appalachian State University

WELLS, ASHLEY L.

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

WRIGHT, LINDA K.

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