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| INSTRUCTOR | PROGRAM | EDUCATION/DEGREE |
|---|---|---|
| B. Michelle Anderson | Practical Nursing | BSN/University of North Carolina Wilmington, ADN/Excelsior University |
| Kristopher Barton | Diesel Powered Equipment Technology | AAS /Southeast College in Diesel Technology |
| William Bergquist | Administrative Office Technology and Medical Office Information Technology | MS/University of Phoenix in Computer Information Systems, BSBM/Indiana Institute of Technology, AS/Lake-Sumter Community College, CompTia A+, Network+, and ITF+, MOS Associate |
| Tim Blais | Special Industry | Computer and Network Systems Technology Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, Heavy Equipment Operator Certification, Class A CDL Licensure, FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician Certification, CompTIA A+ Certification, OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health, ACE Online Machine Tool Technology |
| Valerie Branam | Practical Nursing | MSN/King University |
| Kristen Braziel | Practical Nursing | BSN/East Tennessee State University |
| Christopher Brewer | Truck Driving | CDL Licensure |
| Richard Browder | Diesel Powered Equipment Technology | Master ASE Certified in medium/heavy duty trucks; Diploma |
| John Browning | Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration | BS in Psychology/Welch College, HVAC Certification/Ralph R Willis Vocational College, FEMA Certification |
| Von Bruce | Industrial Electricity | Industrial Electricity Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, NCCER Certified Craft Instructor |
| Donald Bryant | Automotive Technology | ASE Master Certification, ASE L1, G1, C1, and B5 Certified, NYS Certified Automotive Mechanic in electrical, diagnostic, engine repair and brakes |
| Kevin Claxton | Surgical Technology | Surgical Technology Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, CST |
| Robert Cooper | Automotive Technology | Automotive Technology Diploma?Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, University of Toyota, ASE A4 &A5 |
| Edward Copeland | Welding Technology | Combination Welder Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, ASME Certified Welder, NCCER Core Welding Instructor |
| Jennifer Cozart | Fast Track | MS in Education/University of Tennessee |
| Chad Crum | Collision Repair Technology |
Collision Repair Technology Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown, Auto Body Repair Diploma/ Ben W. Hooper Vocational School, Custom Painting and Airbrushing/Lincoln Tech College, ASE Certified in Nonstructural B3 and Refinishing B2, SP2 Certified, OSHA 10 Certified, Polyvance Plastic Repair Technician, 6H Certified Technician, PPG and RM Certified in Refinishing, I-CAR Platinum Instructor in Non-Structural, I-CAR Platinum Instructor in Refinishing, and Tennessee Professional Occupational Education Teaching License. |
| Holly Erlacher | Practical Nursing | ADN/Lincoln Memorial University |
| Emily Fletcher | Surgical Technology | AAS/Aiken Technical College, Diploma of Applied Science in Surgical Technology |
| Mike Gallimore | Instructor/Substitute | AAS/Wright State University, NIMS Industrial Technology Maintenance Certified Instructor |
| Dan Gamble | Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditional & Refrigeration |
HVACR Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, EPA Certified, Certified Technical Educator through HVAC Excellence |
| David Gibson | Practical Nursing | BSN/East Tennessee State University, ASN/Pellissippi State Community College, Diploma/ Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville |
| Chris Grimes | Welding Technology | Combination Welder Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, OSHA Certified, NCCER Certified |
| Dirk Hale | Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics | BS Electric Wireless Communications/Fountainhead College of Technology, AAS Electronics Technology /Fountainhead College of Technology, Master Certified Electronics Technician (CETma), CompTIA A+, Net +, Sec +, USCG Licensed Electro-Technical Officer and Radio Officer |
| David Hamilton | Computer InformationTechnology | AAS/Phoenix College, Network Specialist Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown, ITF+, A+, Network+, Security+, MSCE+I, MCP, Microsoft Innovative Educator |
| Josh Hamilton | Industrial Electricity | Dimploma in Industrial Electricity/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville |
| Pamela Herendon | Practical Nursing | AAS Nursing/Walters State Community College, AAS/ Embassy Christian College |
| Richard Higginbotham | Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditional & Refrigeration | Industrial Maintenance Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Supplemental Certificate/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, CDL Licensure, NCCER Certified in Craft Instructor Construction Technology and Curriculum Performance Evaluator Core, HVAC Excellence Certified Technical Educator |
| Jason Hill | Diesel Powered Equipment Technology | Diesel Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville |
| Shane Irons | Associate Instructor/Substitute | Industrial Management Certificate/Chattanooga State Community College |
| Abby Jedlicka | Surgical Technology | ADN, RN/Lincoln Memorial University, Surgical Technology Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, CST Certified Surgical Technologist |
| T. Jaye Johnson | Truck Driving | CDL Licensure Class A, Hazmat, and Tanker Endorsement, Certificate/Tennessee Truck Driving School |
| Mauri Jonquet | Collision Repair Technology | I-Car Platinum Educator for Refinish Technician and Non-Structural Technician, ASE Certification in Painting and Refinishing and Damage Analysis & Estimating, 3M Collision Repair Instructor, OSHA 10 certified tech, Polyvance plastic repair technician, 6H Certified tech, SP/2 certified, PPG Master Certification |
| Alvin Kimel, III | Industrial Electricity | BA History, University of Tennessee, Industrial Electricity Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, NCCER Certified Instructor, NCCER Master Trainer |
| Stephen Kronk | Truck Driving |
BS Environmental Management/Columbia Southern University, CDL Licensure |
| Tara Lohman | Practical Nursing | M.ED. Instructional Leadership/Tennessee State University, BSN/Indiana University, RN |
| Daniel Longmire | Truck Driving | CDL Licensure |
| Victoria Lowery | Practical Nursing | BSN/Belmont University |
| Marcy Owen | Dental Assisting | BSBA/Bryan College, Dental Assisting Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology, CDA (Certified Dental Assistant, RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) |
| Josh Plum | Welding Technology | AS in Mechanical Engineering/Pellissippi State Community College, Certified Welding Inspector, Structural and Pipe Welding/Hobart Institute of Welding Technology |
| Kelsey Pollard | Cosmetology | Lincensed Cosmetology Instructor, Cosmetology Certificate/Tennessee School of Beauty, Certified Makeup Artist |
| Robert Price | Machine Tool Technology | AS in Manufacturing Technology/Butte College, CNC Machine Operator Certificate/Butte College |
| Zebulan Proctor | Welding Technology |
NCCER Certified in Welding Level I and II; NCCER Certified in NCCER Pipefitting Level I, II and IIII; NCCER Certified in Millwright Level I, and II, NCCER Certified in Core, AWS, CWI, and D1.1 |
| B. Austin Rush | Welding Technology | NCCER Certified in Welding, Millwright and Pipefitting/ Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, Welding Technology/ Tennessee College of Applied Technology Harriman |
| Travis Rush | Pipefitting and Plumbing Technology | Welding Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, NCCER Certified in Pipefitting and Welding |
| Michael Sledzinski | Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditional & Refrigeration | BA English Telecommunications/Tusculum College, HVACR Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, EPA Certified, Certified Technical Educator, Certified Air Conditioning Educator, HVAC Excellence, Certified Electrical Instructor and Certified Light Commercial Air Conditioning Instructor, NC3 BPI Trainer, Trane Residential Trainer |
| Vicki Stafford | Cosmetology | BSBA/Strayer University, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor, Cosmetology License/Reuben Allen College |
| Ann Underwood | Cosmetology | Master Barver in Barbering/Master Academy of Barbering, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor, Master Barber in Barbering/Master Academy of Barbering, Cosmetology Instructor/Paul Mitchell the School, Cosmetologist/Paul Mitchell the School Knoxville |
| Cindy Wieger | Practical Nursing | Nursing Diploma /St. Mary’s Hospital, RN |
| Angela Wilkerson | Cosmetology | MS in Professional Counseling/Liberty University, BS in Multidisciplinary Studies/Liberty University, Cosmetology Instructor Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor |
| Austin Winstead | Computer Information Technology | Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown |
| INSTRUCTOR | PROGRAM | EDUCATION/DEGREE |
|---|---|---|
| Kristen Arnold | Practical Nursing |
BSN/University of Tennessee Knoxville, RN |
| Amanda Barin | Practical Nursing | BSN/Capella University, ASN/Lincoln Memorial University |
| Melissa Bible | Dental Assisting | Certificate/Walter State Community College CDA, RDA |
| Craig Cardel | Practical Nursing | MSN/Augsburg College |
| R. Gayle Irwin | Practical Nursing |
Nursing Diploma /Baroness Erlanger Hospital School of Nursing, RN |
| David Brent Leffew | Welding Technology | Welding Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville |
| James Eric Mason | Welding Technology | Welding Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville |
| Jessica Pointer | Practical Nursing | BSN/King University |
| Jane Ruggles | Practical Nursing | BSN/King University, RN |
| Ellis Smith | Pipefitting and Plumbing Technology | Pipefitting and Plumbing Diploma/Tennessee of Applied College of Technology Knoxville |
| Rodger Swann |
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, &
Refrigeration
|
BS Engineering, Diploma/Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, HVAC Excellence Certified Technical Educator, HVAC Excellence Certified Air Conditioning Educator, HVAC Excellence Electrical Educator |
