Faculty & Administrators

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Bible Chairs
Adjunct Faculty

Donald Abel		Assistant Professor
		Speech/Mass Media
		B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
		M.A., Scarritt College
		M.A., West Texas A&M University

Jane Rothkrug Abondano		Instructor-MCC
		Speech/Humanities/Technical Writing
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.A., M.F.A., West Texas A&M University
		M.A., Communication, M.A., Studio Art, West Texas A&M University

Larry G. Adams		Professor
		Social Sciences
		B.S., M.A., West Texas State University
		J.D., University of Texas Law School

Nina M. Akins		Instructor
		Success Center
		B.A., West Texas State University
		M.Ed., Concordia University

Kati Alley		Instructor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		A.D.N., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Danielle Arias		Assistant Director
		Continuing Education Division
		Moore County Campus
		B.S., Kansas State University
		M.Ed., Newman University

Dolores Arambula		Instructor
		English as a Second Language
		Hereford Campus
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.G.S., M.Ed., West Texas A&M University

Debra P. Avara		Assistant Professor
		Behavioral Science
		B.S., Western Connecticut State University
		M.A., West Texas A&M University

Robert Austin		Vice President of Enrollment Management
		B.S., M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University

Tina M. Babb		Director of Institutional Effectiveness
		VPAA Office
		A.S., National Business College
		B.S., M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University

Kevin Ball		Vice President of Communication
		Panhandle PBS
		Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University

Billy W. Barclay		Instructor
		Diesel Technology
		Certificate of Completion, A.A.S., Amarillo College
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		A.S., B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University
		ASE Certified

A. LaVon Barrett		Program Director/Professor
		Vocational Nursing
		B.S.N., Texas Christian University
		M.S.N., RN, Walden University
		Registered Nurse (Texas), C.N.E.

Sheila J. Barton		Instructor
		Spanish
		B.A., M.A., Brigham Young University

Melissa Bates		Assistant Director
		Academic Services, Moore County Campus
		B.S., Lubbock Chrisitan University
		M.E.d., Texas Tech University

Robert W. Bauman Jr		Professor
		Biology
		B.A., M.A., University of Texas at Austin
		Ph.D., Stanford University

Isaac Bernal		Instructor
		Automotive Technology
		A.A.S., A.S., Amarillo College

Claudie Biggers		Department Chair, Professor
		Biology
		A.S., Pueblo Community College
		D.C., Parker School of Chiropratic Dallas Texas

Hank Blanchard		Coordinator of Law Enforcement Programs
		Criminal Justice Programs
		B.S., Texas Tech University

Karen Boatman		Instructor
		Computer Information Systems
		A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., Oklahoma Panhandle State University
		M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University

Maricruz Boothby		Career Pathways Navigator
		Adult Education and Literacy
		B.A., West Texas A & M University

Kim Boyd		Associate Professor
		Medical Laboratory Technology
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.A.A.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University
		MLT (ASCP), MT (AMT)

Jimmy Bradshaw		Instructor
		Welding Technology
		A.A.S., A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., West Texas State University

Paul “Scott” Bratcher		Instructor
		Automotive Technology
		A.S., Amarillo College
		Certificate of Completion, A.A.S., Amarillo College

Gale Brewer		Instructor
		Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences
		B.S., West Texas State University

Diane Brice		Director of Enrollment Services/Registrar
		Enrollment Services
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University
		M.L.S., Fort Hays State University

Amber Brookshire		Director
		Student Life
		A.S., Amarillo College
		B.A., M.Ed., University of North Texas

Susan Burgoon		Associate Professor
		Biology
		B.S., West Texas State University
		M.S., West Texas A & M University
		Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Susan Burks		Professor
		Accounting
		B.B.A., Texas A&M University
		M.B.A., West Texas A&M University

Melissa Burns		Continuing Professional Education Coordinator
		Center for Continuing Healthcare Education
		Continuing Education Division
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University

Becky Burton		Dean of Academic Outreach & Support Services
		A.A.S., South Plains College
		B.S., Weber State University
		M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University

Carol Buse		Dean of STEM
		B.B.A., M.S., Texas A&M University
		Ph.D., Colorado State University

Simone R. Buys		Academic Fieldwork Coordinator/Instructor
		Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
		B.S., Louisiana State University Medical Center

Rebecca L. Byrd		Instructor
		Respiratory Care
		Director - Clinical Education
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., West Texas A&M University
		M.S.H.P., University of Texas Medical Branch
		Registered Respiratory Therapist (National)
		License Respiratory Therapist (Texas)

Diego Caetano		Assistant Professor
		Music-Piano
		B.M., Universidade Federal de Goias
		M.M., University of Wyoming
		D.M.A., University of Colorado at Boulder

Jan Cannon		Professor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		B.S.N., Hardin Simmons University
		M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Kimberly Carlile		Director Purchasing/Records Retention
		B.B.S., M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Jaime Carrillo		Instructor
		Art Graphic Design
		A.A.S., Amarillo College

Edie Carter		Dean of Academic Success & Department Chair/Professor
		Academic Success
		B.S., Texas Tech University
		M.Ed., West Texas State University

Judith L. Carter		Professor
		English
		B.A., Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University
		M.A., University of North Texas
		Development Education Specialization, Appalachian State University

Eddie Casias		Instructor
		Collision Technology
		A.A.S.-Automotive Technology, Amarillo College
		I-Car Certified

Brent Cavanaugh		Department Chair/Instructor
		Photography
		A.A.S., Odessa College
		B.S., M.A., Sam Houston State University

Megan Chambers		Program Coordinator/Instructor
		Sonography
		A.A.S., Bacone College
		B.S., University of Oklahoma
		M.Ed., Concordia University
		RDCS, RDMS(OB/GYN)(AB),RVT

Richard Lee Chambers		Instructor
		Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences
		M.S. (Chemistry), M.S. (Engineering), Texas Tech University

Donna Cleere		Program Director/Professor
		Dental Hygiene
		A.S., A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University
		Registered Dental Hygienist (Texas)

Teresa Clemons		Senior Director of Grants
		Office of Executive Vice President and General Counsel
		B.S., M.A., West Texas A&M University

Craig Clifton		Department Chair/Instructor
		Sports and Exercise Sciences
		A.S., Vernon Regional Junior College
		B.S., M.S., West Texas State University

Sherri Clowe-Tompkins		Instructor
		Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences
		B.S. Ed. Baylor University
		M.S. Math Education West Texas A&M University

Tamara Clunis		Vice President Academic Affairs
		B.A., University of Texas at Austin
		M.A., Ph.D., Texas State University

Mary Jane Coats		Sales & Promotion Specialist
		Workforce Training
		A.A., Simon’s Rock of Bard College
		B.A., Rutgers University

Ashley K. Coffman		Instructor-Hereford Campus
		Biological Sciences
		B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University

Jnita Collins		Assistant Professor
		Dental Hygiene
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., Wayland Baptist University
		Registered Dental Hygienist (Texas)

Shannon Cornell		Instructor
		Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences
		B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University

Steven Cost		Associate Professor
		Art
		B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
		M.A., University of West Florida
		M.A., M.F.A, West Texas State University

Luci Creery		Instructor
		English
		B.A., Adams State College
		M.A., Northern Arizona University

Tiffani Crosley		Director of Accounting
		Finance and Administrative Services
		B.B.A, M.P.A., West Texas A&M University

Cara Crowley		Chief of Staff
		Office of the President
		B.S., M.S., M.B.A., West Texas A&M University

Kimberly A. Crowley		Associate Dean of Health Sciences
		Center for Continuing Healthcare Education
		B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Theresa Da Costa		Assistant Professor
		English
		B.S., West Texas State University
		M.A., West Texas A&M University

Treiva Daniels		Instructor
		Vocational Nursing
		A.D.N., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., Walden University
		Registered Nurse, R.N.

Penelope Davies		Department Chair/Instructor
		Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences
		B.A., M.A., University of Texas

Brant E. Davis		Program Director/Instructor
		Mortuary Science
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., West Texas A&M University
		M.Ed., West Texas A&M University
		Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer (Texas)

Stefanie Decker		Department Chair/Assistant Professor
		Behavioral Sciences and Social Sciences
		B.A., Texas Christian University
		M.A., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Frank A. Demos		Instructor
		Humanities
		B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana
		M.A., Doctoral Candidate, Florida State University

Fiona Denge		Instructor
		Biology - Moore County Campus
		B.S., Minnesota State University
		M.S., University of Nebraska

Robert Dillon		Coordinator - STSC/STC/Instructor
		Biology
		B.S., M.S., West Texas A & M University

Mary Lynn Dodson		Professor
		English
		B.G.S., M.A., West Texas A&M University
		Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Nichol Dolby		Professor
		Biology
		B.S., University of Washington
		M.A., Ph.D., Rice University

Raul R. Dominguez		Coordinator of Intervention Programs
		Criminal Justice
		B.A., M.A., West Texas A&M University

Tracy Dougherty		Co-Executive Director
		Amarillo College Foundation
		B.A., M.B.A., University of Texas at Austin

Gary “James” Douglass		Instructor
		Computer Information Systems
		B.S.Ed, Abilene Christian University
		M.A., West Texas A & M University

Kathy Dowdy		Co-Executive Director
		Amarillo College Foundation
		B.A., University of Texas at Austin

Monty Downs		Technical Director/Instructor
		Speech/Theatre
		A.A., Amarillo College
		B.A., Southern Utah University
		M.A., West Texas A&M University

Rebecca R. Easton		Department Chair/Assistant Professor
		English, Humanities, and Languages
		B.A., Culver-Stockton College
		M.S., Northeastern State University

Dennis S. Eaves		Program Director/Instructor
		Fire Protection Technology/Fire Academy
		A.A.S., A.D.N., Amarillo College

Kristin L. Edford		Program Coordinator/Instructor
		Humanities/Philosophy
		B.A., Illinois Benedictine University
		M.M., American Conservatory
		M.A., University of Texas at Dallas

Jeanette Embrey		Assistant Professor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		A.A., Villa Maria College
		B.A., State University College at Buffalo, NY
		M.S., NY Medical College, Graduate School of Nursing
		Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Daniel M. Esquivel		Dean of Campus Operations
		Hereford
		B.B.A., M.B.A., West Texas A&M University

Brian R. Farmer		Professor
		Social Sciences
		A.S., Midland College
		B.A., University of Texas, Permian Basin
		M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Eric Fauss		Assistant Professor
		Social Sciences
		B.A., SUNY Potsdam
		M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut

James Faustina		Instructor
		Aviation Maintenance Technology
		A.A.S., Eastern New Mexico University
		A&P (IA) Federal Aviation Administration

Danette Fenstermaker		Instructor
		Outreach Services
		A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., West Texas State University
		M.Ed., West Texas A&M University

Dan Ferguson		Professor
		English
		B.S., University of North Texas
		M.A., Creighton University
		Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Nancy Forrest		Instructor
		Developmental Education, Reading Program
		B.A., Eastern New Mexico University
		M.Ed., West Texas A&M University

Lyndy Forrester		Vice President for Employee and Organizational Development
		B.A., Angelo State University

Rochelle Fouts		Instructor
		Education/Child Development
		B.S., M.Ed., Friends University

Catherine Frazer		Instructor
		Developmental Education - English
		B.A., Texas Tech University
		M.A., West Texas A & M University
		Education Certification, English and Social Studies 6-12, West Texas A & M University

Nathaniel Fryml		Instructor
		Music - Choral Music/Theory
		B.M., Furman University
		M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music
		D.M.A., University of Southern California

Patricia Garcia		Instructor
		Mortuary Science
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.A.A.S., West Texas A&M University

Pamela George		Advising Associate
		B.S., Texas Tech University
		M.S., West Texas A&M University

Jeffery L. Gibson		Director of Media and Technology Resources
		Office of Vice President of Academic Affairs
		B.A., West Texas A & M University

Jill Gibson		Department Chair/Assistant Professor
		Matney Mass Media/Speech
		Honors Program Co-Coordinator
		A.B., Stanford University
		M.S.J., Northwestern University

Emily Gilbert		Director of Information Services
		Lynn Library
		B.A., State University of New York College at Geneseo
		M.I.S., University of North Texas

Bernardino “JR” Gonzales		Instructor
		Biology
		B.S., M.S., West Texas A & M University

Sue Grady		Program Director/Instructor
		Physical Therapist Assistant Program
		B.S.O.E., University of Texas Southwestern at Dallas
		D.P.T., University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
		Licensed Physical Therapist (Texas)

Toni Gray		Dean of Continuing Education
		Continuing Education and Professional Development
		B.S., M.P.A., University of North Texas

Lynne Groom		Development Director
		Panhandle PBS
		B.B.A., University of North Texas

Robert L. Gustin		Instructor
		Machining Technology
		A.A.S., Southeastern Community College
		N.I.M.S. OJT
		N.I.M.S. Level One: Lathe Chucking, Manual Mill,
		Layout & Benchwork, and Safety & Measurement

Jeffery D. Hale		Instructor
		Electronic Systems Technology
		A.A.S., Amarillo College

David M. Hall		Associate Dean of Technical Education
		Technical Education, East Campus
		A.S., Clarendon College
		B.A., M.A., West Texas A&M University

Deborah A. Hall		Interim ADN Program Director/Associate Professor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		A.D.N., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
		Registered Nurse (Texas)
		C.M.S.R.N.

Valerie A. Hansen		Program Director/Associate Professor
		Respiratory Care
		B.S., Iowa State University
		Registered Respiratory Therapist (National)
		Lincense Registered Respiratory Therapist (Texasl)

Deborah Jean Harding		Associate Professor
		Psychology/Sociology/Forensic Science
		B.S., M.A., West Texas A&M University
		Ph.D, Texas Tech University
		LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas

Gregory A. Harrison		Instructor
		Welding Technology
		A.A.S., Amarillo College

Michael Hart		Program Director/Instructor
		Radiography
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University
		M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University

Connie Haskins		Instructor
		Criminal Justice
		B.S., M.A., West Texas A & M University

Kim T. Hays		Department Chair/Professor
		Manufacturing Technologies/Curriculum Coordinator for Technical Education
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University
		Ed.D.,Texas A&M University/Texas Tech University

R. Michael Henderson		Instructor
		Dental Hygiene
		B.A., Texas Tech University
		D.D.S., Baylor College of Dentistry
		Registered Dentist (Texas)

Charles K. Hendrick, Jr.		Instructor, Curriculum Design & Technology Enhancement
		Center for Teaching & Learning
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.B.A., M.B.A., West Texas State University

Dewayne Higgs		CIS Program Coordinator/Instructor
		Computer Information Systems
		A.S., Amarillo College
		B.B.A., West Texas A&M University
		M.S., Dakota State University

Melissa Hightower		Director of Success Center
		Academic Success Division
		B.A., West Texas A & M University

Jessica Hill		Program Director/Instructor
		Clinical Medical Assistant Program
		A.D.N., Murray State College
		B.S.N., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
		M.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing

Denise G. Hirsch		Instructor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		Director, Nursing Resource Center
		A.D.N., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A&M University

Richard Hobbs		Program Coordinator/Professor
		Physical Sciences
		B.S., M.S., Oklahoma State University
		Ph.D., University of Wyoming

Paul W. Hogue		Instructor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		A.D.N., Otero Junior College
		B.S.N., M.S.N, West Texas State University
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Mark T. Hutson		Instructor
		Speech
		B.A., Panhandle State University
		M.A., West Texas State University

Lesley Ingham		Instructor
		Speech
		Honors Program Co-Coordinator
		B.A., M.A., West Texas A&M University

Joseph Brian Jacob		Program Coordinator/Instructor
		Automotive, Collision and Diesel Technologies
		A.A.S, Amarillo College
		B.S.O.E., Southwest Texas State University
		ASE Certified

Gretta Johnson		Assistant Professor
		Developmental Mathematics, Academic Success
		B.S., West Texas State University

Mary J. Johnson		Artist in Residence/Professor
		Music
		B.M.E., Texas Tech University
		M.M., West Texas A&M University

Robert Johnson		Instructor
		Industrial Maintenance Technologies
		A.A.S., Amarillo College

Verena Johnson		Associate Professor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
		Certified Nursing Educator (CNE)
		National League of Nursing

Janice M. Johnston		Grant Director
		AC ACcess Learning Center
		B.A., Baylor University
		M.C.S., Regent College
		M.S., Texas A&M University

Jacqui Jones		Project Director
		Adult Education Literacy Project
		B.S., Angelo State University

Marianne Jones		Instructor
		Associte Degree Nursing
		B.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington
		M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Stephanie Jung		Instructor
		Visual Arts
		B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A., University of Oklahoma

J. Alan Kee		Director, Counseling Center
		Professor, Behavioral Sciences
		B.A., Southwestern University
		M.Ed., Ph.D., Temple University
		Post Doctoral Fellowship, Menniger Clinic-Baylor College Of Medicine

JoDean Kile		Instructor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., Oklahoma Panhandle State University
		M.H.A., Bellevue University
		M.S.N., Western Govenors University
		Registered Nurse (Texas)
		Certified Inpatient Obstetric Nurse

Michael Kitten		Dean of Technical Education
		Technical Education, East Campus
		A.S., South Plains College
		B.S., Texas Tech University

Terry Kleffman		Programming Technical Lead
		Information Technology Services
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.B.A., West Texas State University

Macy Kohler		Instructor
		Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences
		B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University

Michael S. Kopenits		Professor
		Biological Sciences
		B.A., Kent State University
		D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

Amanda Kuker		Instructor
		Math, Engineering, and Physical Science
		B.S., M.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Tiffany Lamb		Associate Professor
		Biological Sciences
		B.S., West Texas A&M University
		M.S., University of Texas at Arlington
		M.S., New York Chiropractic College

Michelle Lamons		Director of Instruction
		Academic Success
		A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., West Texas A & M University

James Laughlin		Professor
		Music
		B.A., B.M.E., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
		M.M.E., Wichita State University
		Ph.D., University of North Texas

Tim Leeper		Instructor
		Mathematics
		B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
		M.S., West Texas A&M University

Amanda Lester-Chisum		Instructor/Clinic Coordinator
		Dental Hygiene
		A.S., Niagara College
		B.A., M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University
		Registered Dental Hygienist (Texas)

Jodi Lindseth		Program Coordinator/Instructor
		Management
		B.S., B.S., University of Mary
		M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Jacqueline Sorenson Llewellyn		Instructor
		Speech/Communications
		B.A., M.A., West Texas A & M University

Shawna Lopez		Program Director/Instructor
		Pharmacy Technology
		B.A.A.S., West Texas A&M University

Russell D. Lowery-Hart		President of Amarillo College
		B.S., West Texas A&M University
		M.A., Texas Tech University
		Ph.D., Ohio University

Derek A. Lyon		Instructor
		Diesel Technology
		A.A.,Temple Junior College
		B.A.A.S., West Texas State University
		ASE Certified

Robin Malone		Program Coordinator/Instructor
		Legal Studies
		A.S., A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.B.A., Texas Tech University
		Juris Doctor, Creighton University

Bryant Manning		Dual Credit Coordinator/Instructor
		English
		B.A., Michigan State University
		M.A., DePaul University

Alexa Maples		Coordinator
		Student Support Services (MCC)
		B.S., University of Tulsa
		M.S., Oklahoma State University

Judy Massie		Program Director/Instructor
		Medical Data Specialist
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		American Association of Medical Assistants

Tabatha A. Mathias		Instructor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Becky Matthews		Instructor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		A.D.N., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., M.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
		Registered Nurse (Texas)
		Certified Pharmacy Technician

Mario Mireles		Instructor
		Biology
		A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., M.S., West Texas A & M University

Rhonda K. McCampbell		Instructor
		Management
		B.B.A., West Texas A & M University

Susan Holstun McClure		Academic Advisor
		Nursing
		A.A., Southwestern Assemblies of God College
		B.S., M.A., Eastern New Mexico University

Kim McGowan		Instructor
		Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences
		B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
		M.S., Texas Tech University

Khristi McKelvy		Instructor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		Coordinator, Clinical Simulation
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S.N. West Texas State Uiversity
		M.S.N., Walden University
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Sharla (Delane) McUne		Instructor
		Business Systems and Emerging Technology
		B.S. Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas
		M.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University
		Graduate Certificate Wind Energy Management, Texas Tech University

Chandra Melton		Instructor
		Vocational Nursing
		L.V.N., A.D.N., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Sarah E. Milford		Instructor
		Vocational Nursing
		B.S., B.S.N., West Texas A & M University
		M.S.N., Walden University
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Courtney G. Milleson		Assistant Professor
		Speech
		B.A., West Texas A&M University
		M.Ed., Texas Tech University

Charlotte Modersitzki		Director Of Personal Enrichment
		Continuing Education
		A.S., Ricks College
		B.S., Idaho State University

Brandon Moore		Assistant Professor
		Biology
		B.S., University of Colorado
		M.S., Arizona State University
		Ph.D., Washington State University

Shelby Moore		Instructor
		Business Administration
		B.B.A., M.S.F.E., West Texas A & M University

Mary Clare Munger		Department Chair/Assistant Professor
		Education/Child Development
		B.S., M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University

Alexandra Muniz		Instructor
		Biology
		A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., M.S., West Texas A & M University

Mark Nair		Program Coordinator/Instructor
		Business Administration
		B.A., M.A., Texas A & M University


Margaret Netherton		Professor
		English
		B.A., Spring Hill College
		B.S., University of South Alabama
		M.A., Clemson University
		A.B.D., Auburn University

William D. Netherton		Professor
		English
		B.A., M.A., West Texas State University
		Ph.D., Texas Tech University

A. Ray Newburg, Jr.		Department Chair/Assistant Professor
		Theatre
		A.S., Amarillo College
		B.A., Texas Wesleyan University
		M.F.A., Tulane University

Camille Day Nies		Department Chair/Associate Professor
		Music
		AC Suzuki Program Coordinator
		B.M., M.M., West Texas State University

Ed Nolte		Department Chair/Assistant Professor
		Industrial and Transportation Technologies
		B.A., Ohio State University
		M.S., West Texas State University

Jason A. Norman		Director
		P-16 Career Pathways Advisement
		B.S., M.Ed, West Texas A&M University
		TEA Certified Counselor

Ernesto Olmos		Associate Director
		Advising
		B.A., West Texas A&M University
		M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University

Wade Olsen		Program Director/Associate Professor
		Emergency Medical Services Professions
		A.A.S., Clarendon College
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., West Texas A&M University
		M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University

Dennis Olson		Assistant Professor
		Art
		B.A., Missouri Western State College
		M.F.A., North Texas State University

Tiffany D. Oneal		Director of Operations
		Continuing Education
		B.B.A., West Texas A&M University

Michelle Orcutt		Department Chair/Assistant Professor
		Speech
		B.A., M.A., West Texas A&M University

Pamela Ortega		Instructor
		English
		Moore County Campus
		B.A., M.A., West Texas A&M University

Shawn Palmer		Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education/Instructor
		Physical Therapist Assistant Program
		A.A.S., Collin Community College
		B.A., Hendrix College

Mitch Parker		Director of Career & Testing Services
		Career and Employment Services
		B.A., M.S., Henderson State University

Phyllis L. Pastwa		Instructor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		A.D.N., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A & M University

Matthew J. Piech		Program Coordinator ESL/Instructor
		M.A., Emporia State University
		M.A., University of Phoenix
		B.A., Arizona State University
		A.A.S., Pima Community College
		Certificate-Intermediate Spanish, El Centro Linguisticos y Multiculturales

Shelia Pierce		Instructor
		Success Center, Hereford Campus
		B.S., West Texas State University

Rashmi Pillai		Instructor
		Computer Information Systems
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.A., MS University, India
		M.B.A., University of Kerola, India

Kim Pinter		Instructor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Texas - Arlington
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Dan A. Porter		Professor
		Biology
		B.S., M.S., West Texas State University

Linda C. Powell		Instructor
		Social Sciences
		B.B.S., Hardin-Simmons University
		M.Ed., University of Texas at Brownsville
		M.A., Sam Houston State University

Kelly Prater		Director
		Financial Aid
		B.B.A., University of Texas - Arlington

Jennifer Rabson		Instructor
		Physical Sciences
		B.A., Rice University
		Ph.D., University of Texas - Austin

Asanga Ranasinghe		Instructor
		Math, Engineering, Physical Science
		B.S., University of Colombo-Sri Lanka
		M.S., University of Nevada-Las Vegas
		Ph.D., University of California-Santa Barbara

Claudia Reed		Instructor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		A.D.N., Vernon College
		B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Phoenix
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Tamara Rhodes		Assistant Professor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		B.S.N., Texas Tech University
		M.S.N., Walden University

Jaime Rios		Instructor
		Success Center
		B.S., West Texas A & M University

Christy Robinson		Program Coordinator of Reading/Instructor
		Academic Success
		B.A., Texas Tech University

Marcie Robinson		Instructor
		Speech
		B.S., M.A., West Texas A&M University

Tamra Rocsko		Program Director/Instructor
		Nuclear Medicine
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., Bellevue University
		M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University
		CMRT (Texas), CNMT, ARRT

Elizabeth Rodriquez		Assistant Professor
		Psychology
		B.A., University of Oklahoma
		M.S., Texas Christian University
		Ph.D., Texas Christian University

Maury R. Roman-Jordan		Director
		Outreach Services
		B.S., TEC of Monterrey (ITESM)
		M.A., Texas Tech University

Taylor S. Roper		Instructor
		Mathematics, Engineering, and Physical Sciences
		B.S., M.S., West Texas A & M University

Mark E. Rowh		Dean
		Health Sciences
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., Weber State University
		M.A., West Texas A&M University
		CNMT-Emeritus

Melody “Michele” Rupe		Director-Patient Care/Coordinator-CCHcE/Instructor
		Patient Care Tech
		A.D.N., Amarillo College
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Seema Saiyed		Instructor
		Chemistry
		A.B.D., University of North Texas (Texas)
		M.S., University of Texas at Dallas (Texas)
		M.S.C., University of Karachi (Pakistan)

Dennis T. Sarine		Instructor
		Disability Services
		B.S., M.Ed., West Texas A & M University

Jay Sawyer		Instructor
		Speech
		A.A., College of the Mainland
		B.M., East Texas Baptist College
		M.A. Comm., Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary
		M.F.A., Texas Tech University

Mary Schneider		Instructor
		Medical Laboratory Technology
		B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
		B.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
		M.S., West Texas A&M University
		MT(ASCP)

Sam Schwarzlose		Professor
		Biology
		B.A., University of Dallas
		M.S., Texas State University

Dana C. Scott		Program Director/Instructor
		Dental Assisting
		A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University
		CDA - National Certified Dental Assistant
		RDA - Texas Registered Dental Assistant

Lynne Seal		Program Coordinator/Instructor
		Office Administration
		B.S., University of California, Davis
		M.B.A., Webster University

Leslie G. Shelton		Director of Corporate Training
		Continuing Education Division
		A.A.S., Barton County Community College
		B.S., West Texas State University

DeeAnne Sisco		Instructor
		Nursing
		A.D.N., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A & M University
		CNOR, CBN

Denese Skinner		Vice President of Student Affairs
		B.S., Texas Tech University
		M.Ed., West Texas A & M University

Jackie W. Smith		Content Producer
		Panhandle PBS/KACV-FM
		A.A.S., Amarillo College

Jamie Smith		Clinical Coordinator/Instructor
		Radiography
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S.R.S., Midwestern State University

Kim Smith		Instructor
		Vocational Nursing
		L.V.N., A.D.N., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., University of Texas, Arlington
		M.S.N., Walden University
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Steven Smith		Vice President of Business Affairs
		Business Affairs
		BBA, West Texas A&M
		MBA, West Texas A&M

Terry Smith		Program Coordinator/Instructor
		Aviation Maintenance Technology
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.A.A.S., Wayland Baptist University
		A&P (IA), Federal Aviation Administration
		General Operators License, Federal Communications Commission

Frank Sobey		Associate VP of Academic Affiars
		B.A., M.A., Texas Tech University

Catherine J. Stout		Instructor
		Nursing
		A.D.N., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A & M University
		RNC-MNN

Tommi R. Stovall		Instructor
		Management
		B.A.A.S., M.A., West Texas A & M
		A.S., Amarillo College

Maria Streater		Instructor
		Mathematics
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University

Carol Summers		Department Chair, Developmental English & Reading/Instructor
		Academic Success
		B.A., Wayland Baptist University
		M.A., Eastern New Mexico University

Tony Tackitt		Program Director/Instructor
		Radiation Therapy
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.M.Ed., West Texas State University
		M.Ed., West Texas A&M University

Sheree Hilliard Talkington		Program Director/Assistant Professor
		Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
		B.S., University of Texas Medical Branch
		M.A., Texas Women’s University
		O.T.D., Chatham University

Karen L. Taylor		Instructor
		Developmental Writing Academic Success
		A.S., Amarillo College
		B.A., M.A., West Texas A & M University

Kay Taylor		Director of E.O.D.
		Title IX Coordinator/Investigator
		504 Coordinator
		Employment and Organizational Development
		B.S., West Texas State University
		M.Ed., West Texas A&M University

Victoria Taylor-Gore		Dean of Liberal Arts
		B.F.A., West Texas State University
		M.F.A., University of California

Jerry L. Terry		Director of Operations
		Truck Driving Academy
		A.S., Amarillo College
		B.O.E., Eastern New Mexico University

Preston Tirey		Instructor
		Mathematics, Hinkson Memorial Campus, Hereford
		B.G.S., M.S., M.Ed., West Texas A & M University

Richard “Buddy” Todd		Instructor
		Emergency Medical Services
		Certificate in Paramedicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center
		B.S., Wayland Baptist University
		J.D., Oklahoma City University School of Law

David K. Tompkins		Instructor
		Academic Success
		Ed.D., University of Lincoln-Nebraska
		M.A., University of New Mexico
		B.A., Midwest Christian College

Lisa Townsend		Program Director/Instructor
		Surgical Technology
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., University of Texas-Arlington
		Certified Surgical Technologist
		Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR)
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Sarah Uselding		Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor
		Criminal Justice
		B.A., M.A., West Texas A&M University

Mark C. Usnick		Department Chair/Associate Professor
		Engineering Computer Science
		B.S., M.S., Texas A&M University

Dave Van Domelen		Assistant Professor
		Physical Sciences
		B.S., Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State University)
		Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Renée Vincent		Dean of Campus Operations
		Moore County
		B.S.B., M.S. (Bus. Educ.), M.S. (Educ. Admin.),Emporia State University

Kelly S. Voelm		Instructor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		B.S. Ed., Arlington Baptist College
		M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Eric C. Wallace		Director
		Criminal Justice Programs
		B.S., M.A., West Texas A&M University

Jeff Wallick		Program Coordinator/Industry Partnership Coordinator
		Safety and Environmental Technology
		B.S., West Texas A&M University

Annette Watts		Instructor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		A.D.N., Amarillo College
		B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A & M University
		Registered Nurse (Texas)

Derek A. Weathersbee		Instructor
		Art/Graphic Design
		B.F.A., Texas Christian University

Walter Webb		Instructor
		Industrial Technology
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.G.S., West Texas A&M University

Rene West		Assistant Professor
		Photography/Visual Arts
		B.F.A., M.F.A., Texas Woman’s University

Mark Wheat		Instructor
		Aviation Maintenance Technology
		A&P (IA), Federal Aviation Administration

Amanda Wheeler		Assistant Professor
		Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences
		B.S., Angelo State University
		M.S., Texas Tech University

Karen White		Associate Professor
		Developmental Mathematics
		Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences
		B.A., Texas Tech University

Mark D.White		Executive Vice President, Institutional Advancement, and General Counsel
		Associate Degree, Amarillo College
		B.B.A., Texas Tech University
		J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law

Paul E. Whitfield		Associate Professor
		Emergency Medical Services Professions
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University

Rita Wilson		Associate Director of Enrollment Services
		Enrollment Services
		A.A.S., Amarillo College
		B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University

Collin C. Witherspoon		Executive Director of Decision Analytics and Institutional Research
		B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University

Reem Witherspoon		Instructor
		Mathematics
		Supervisor, Outreach Center
		B.S., West Texas A&M University

Joe Wyatt		Communications Coordinator
		College Relations
		B.S., West Texas State University

Kerrie S. Young		Instructor
		Associate Degree Nursing
		B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A&M University

Bible Chairs

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Jonathan Kohler, M.A.
Bible Chair of the Southwest

Adjunct Faculty

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Allied Health Division

Dental Assisting

Amarillo Dental Associates
Amarillo Endodontics
Amarillo Pedodontics
Steve Banks, DDS
Brady Dental Group
Erica Brassfield, RDH
Amy Brewton, DDS
B. Houston Collins, III, DDS, PA
Ken Comer, DDS
Kenneth Crossland, DDS
Deborah Darrah, RDH
Greg Harrison, DDS
Anthony Harwell, Jr., DDS
Brent Hawkins, DDS
James Houston, DDS
Jared Houston, DDS
Randal Lamb, DDS
Wayne McEntire, DDS
Troy Moore, DDS
Cindy Schmidt, DDS
Richard Smith, DDS
James Vaughan, DDS
Eric Wilkie, DDS

Dental Hygiene

Madeline Borecki Coury, DMD
Monica Cryer, RDH
Jack Fong, DDS
Greg Harrison, DDS
Patricia Jessell, RDH, BS
Krista Lutonsky, RDH
Janet Ramos, RDH, BS
John Sparkman, DDS

Emergency Medical Services Professions
Matt Amerson
Howard Bacon
Jeremy Baker
Justin Baker
Michele Barton
Brandon Fansler
Logan Funderburk
Bill Heizer
Joe Kitchens
Jeannette Knowles
Jason Love
Ryan Mayes
Grady Milton
Stacy Olsen
Jade Richards
William Riley
Rick Shaver
Ryan Smith
Jaimy Torrez
Derek Vaughan

Medical Data Specialist

Eddie Bacon, BAAS, RTR, RT(N)
Catherine Baez, RN
Robert Bates, RN
Blanca Herrera, MDS, CCS
Shawna Lopez, B.A.A.S.

Medical Laboratory Technology

Mortuary Science
Scott M. Edwards, Jr., B.A.A.S.
Robert G. Green, M.S.

Nuclear Medicine Technology
Eddie Bacon, BAAS, RTR, RT(N)
Michael Hart, RTR (CV)(CT)
Kayla Thomas, CNMT

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pharmacy Technology
Matthew Simon, CPhT IV

Physical Therapist Assistant

Radiation Therapy
Candy Habeger, RT (T)
Keitha Rahlfs, RT (T)

Radiography
Michael Hart, RT (R)
Jim Huse RT (R)

Respiratory Care

Bruce Baker, M.D.
Todd Barnett, B.S., RRT
Cynthia McColl, B.S., RRT-NPS

Surgical Technology
Maria Gutierrez, RN
Ronnie Head, RN
Melinda Jones, CST
Ben Segura, CST
Terry Tracy, RN

Nursing

Associate Degree Nursing

Suzanne Calendar, RN
Katherine Reed, MSN, RN
Delores Thompson, MSN, RN

Vocational Nursing

Anette Arguijo, RN
Rachel Botkin, BSN, RN
Kate Bridges, BSN, RN
Janet Brooks RN
Chandra Melton, BSN, RN
Olga Rodriguez, RN
Katie Spear, BSN, RN
Sylvia Wyer, BSN, RN

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