Dec 04, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Faculty & Administrators


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  Donald D. 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/Art
      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
       
  Scott A. Acker   Chief of Amarillo College Police
      Police Department
      A.S., A.A.S., Amarillo College
       
  Larry G. Adams   Professor
      Social Sciences
      B.S., M.A., West Texas State University
      J.D., University of Texas Law School
       
  Robert J. Ames   Instructor
      Instrumentation and Electronics MCC
       
  Dolores Arambula   Interim Dean of Campus Operations
      Assistant Professor
      English as a Second Language
      Hereford Campus
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.G.S., M.Ed., West Texas A&M University
       
  Kyle B. Arrant   Director of Station Operations
      KACV-TV General Management
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
       
  Robert C. Austin   Vice President of Enrollment Management
      B.S., M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University
       
  Tina M. Babb   Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation
      Office of the VPAA
      A.S., National Business College
      B.S., M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
       
  Jim M. Baca   Manager of Physical Plant
       
  Kevin J. Ball   Vice President of Communication
      Panhandle PBS
      Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University
       
  A. LaVon Barrett   Program Director/Professor
      Pre-Health Care/Health Care Management
      B.S.N., Texas Christian University
      M.S.N., RN, Walden University
      Registered Nurse (Texas), C.N.E.
       
  Melissa R. Bates   Assistant Director
      Academic Services, Moore County Campus
      B.S., Lubbock Christian University
      M.E.d., Texas Tech University
       
  Robert W. Bauman Jr   Professor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.A., M.A., University of Texas at Austin
      Ph.D., Stanford University
       
  Frank V. Bellizzi   Instructor
      Social Sciences
      B.A., Freed-Hardeman University
      M.Div., Harding University School of Theology
      S.T.M., Yale University Divinity School
       
  Elaine Bennett   Instructor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      B.S.N., West Texas A&M University
      Registered Nurse, R.N
       
  Julie Beyer   Instructor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S.N., West Texas A&M University
       
  Claudie J. Biggers   Professor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      A.S., Pueblo Community College
      D.C., Parker School of Chiropractic Dallas Texas
       
  Peyton Bivins   Major Gifts Officer
      Amarillo College Foundation
      B.A., University of Texas at Austin
       
  Letha J. Black   Director of Clinical Education/Instructor
      Respiratory Care
      B.S., Independence University
      Registered Respiratory Therapist (National)
      Registered Respiratory Therapist (Texas)
       
  Karen E. Boatman   CIS Program Coordinator/Instructor
      Computer Information Systems
      A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S., Oklahoma Panhandle State University
      M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University
       
  Kim M. Boyd   Dean of Health Professions
      Medical Laboratory Technology
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.A.A.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University
      MLT (ASCP), MT (AMT)
       
  Gale Brewer   Instructor
      Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting & Data Sciences
      B.S., West Texas State University
       
  John Brixen   Instructor
      Art/Graphic Design
      B.F.A., University of Arizona
       
  Susan C. Burgoon   Professor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.S., West Texas State University
      M.S., West Texas A&M University
      Ph.D., Texas Tech University
       
  Susan G. Burks   Professor
      Business Administration
      B.B.A., Texas A&M University
      M.B.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Melissa D. Burns   Director of Center for Continuing Healthcare Education
      Health Sciences
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University
       
  Becky K. Burton   Associate Vice President of Academic Services
      Office of the VPAA
      A.A.S., South Plains College
      B.S., Weber State University
      M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University
       
  A. Carol Buse   Professor
      First Year Experience
      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
      Ph.D., O.T.D., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
     

B.S., Louisiana State University Medical Center

      Occupational Therapist (National)
      Occupational Therapist (Texas)
       
  Rebecca L. Byrd   Program Director/Assistant Professor
      Respiratory Care
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S., West Texas A&M University
      M.S.H.P., University of Texas Medical Branch
      Respiratory Therapist (National)
      Respiratory Therapist (Texas)
       
  Joseph Cannon   Program Coordinator
      Law Enforcement Academy
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.A.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Kimberly L. 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
       
  Adrine J. Harrell-Carter   Business/CIS/Legal Studies Chair/Assistant Professor
      Business Administration
      B.A, Southern Louisiana University
      M.B.A., University of Phoenix
      DBA, Grenoble Ecole De Management
       
  Edie L. Carter   Executive Dean of STEM and 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
       
  Brent L. Cavanaugh   Program Coordinator/Instructor
      Visual Arts & Design/Photography
      A.A.S., Odessa College
      B.S., M.A., Sam Houston State University
       
  W. Brent Childers   Instructor
      Industrial Technology
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S., West Texas State University
      M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
       
  Jeff “Skip” Chisum   Instructor
      English
      B.A., Oklahoma Panhandle State University
      M.S., Emporia State University
       
  Donna K. Cleere   Program Director/Professor
      Dental Hygiene
      A.S., A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S.O.E., M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University
      Registered Dental Hygienist (Texas)
       
  Craig B. Clifton   Executive Director of Enrichment & Wellness/Instructor
      Sports & Exercise Sciences
      A.S., Vernon Regional Junior College
      B.S., M.S., West Texas State University
       
  Tamara T. Clunis   Vice President of Academic Affairs
      B.A., University of Texas at Austin
      M.A., Ph.D., Texas State University
       
  Ashley K. Coffman   Assistant Professor-Hereford Campus
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Shannon E. Cornell   Assistant Professor
      Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting & Data Sciences
      B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Steven S. Cost   Professor
      Art
      B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
      M.A., University of West Florida
      M.A., M.F.A, West Texas State University
       
  Luci L. Creery   Assistant Professor
      English
      B.A., Adams State College
      M.A., Northern Arizona University
       
  Bryan L. Cresap   Instructor
      Automotive Technology
      ASE Certified Master Tech
      ASE Certified Advanced Level Specialist
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
       
  Tiffani L. Crosley   Director of Accounting
      Finance and Administrative Services
      B.B.A, M.P.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Kimberly A. Crowley   Dean of Nursing
      Center for Continuing Healthcare Education
      B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
      Registered Nurse (Texas)
       
  Treiva R. Daniels   Instructor
      Vocational Nursing
      A.D.N., Amarillo College
      B.S.N., Walden University
      M.S.N., Western Governor’s University
      Registered Nurse, R.N.
       
  Penelope A. Davies   Department Chair/Instructor
      Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting & Data Sciences
      B.A., M.A., University of Texas
       
  Sandra M. De La Rosa   Director of Secondary Partnerships & Dual Enrollment
      Academic Outreach & Support Services
      A.S., Amarillo College
      B.A., M.Ed., West Texas A&M University
       
  Stefanie L. Decker   Program Coordinator/Associate Professor
       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   Assistant Professor
      Physical and Biological Sciences - Moore County Campus
      B.S., Minnesota State University
      M.S., University of Nebraska
       
  Tony A. Diaz   Instructor
      Program Coordinator/Truck Driving & TXDOT Truck Driving
      A.S., Amarillo College
      B.B.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Robert S. Dillon   Instructor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      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
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      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 D. Dougherty   Director of Marketing & Special Event for AC Foundation
      Amarillo College Foundation
      B.A., M.B.A., University of Texas at Austin
       
  Monty B. Downs   Technical Director/Instructor
      Music/Theatre
      A.A., Amarillo College
      B.A., Southern Utah University
      M.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Marcie L. Dunavin   Assistant Professor
      Speech
      B.S., M.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Rebecca R. Easton   Dean of Liberal Arts
      B.A., Culver-Stockton College
      M.S., Northeastern State University
       
  Eric Fauss   Associate Professor
      Social Sciences
      B.A., SUNY Potsdam
      M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut
         
  James R. Faustina   Instructor
      Aviation Maintenance Technology
      A.A.S., Eastern New Mexico University
      A&P (IA) Federal Aviation Administration
       
  Aaron K. Faver   Instructor
      Social Sciences
      B.A., Baylor University
      M.C., Texas A&M University, College Station
      M.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Rochelle Fouts   Program Coordinator/Instructor
      Education/Child Development
      B.S., M.Ed., Friends University
       
  Catherine A. Frazer   Department Chair/Assistant Professor
      English & Cultural Studies
      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 J. Fryml   Associate Professor
      Music - Choral Music/Theory
      B.M., Furman  University
      M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music
      D.M.A., University of Southern California
       
  Robert L. Fulton, Jr.   Instructor
      Humanities
      B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
       
  Brent Gandy   Instructor
      Auto Body Technology
       
       
       
       
  Aaron A. Gann   Program Director
      Vocational Nursing
      L.V.N., A.D.N., Amarillo College
      B.S.N., Grand Canyon University
      B.A., Texas Tech University
      M.S.N., Western Governors University
      Registered Nurse (Texas)
       
  Teresa A. Gaus-Bowling   Program Coordinator/Instructor
      Physical & Biological Sciences
      B.S., Southern Arkansas University
      M.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Christopher N. George   Instructor
      Computer Information Systems
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.B.A.M., Oklahoma Panhandle State University
       
  Jeannie A. George   Director of Student Learning Support
      Peer Tutoring
      A.S., B.S.R.S., M.S.R.S., Midwestern State University
       
  Jeffery L. Gibson   Director of Media and Technology Resources
      Center for Teaching & Learning
      B.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Jill L. Gibson   Department Chair/Assistant Professor
      Matney Mass Media/Speech
      Honors Program Co-Coordinator
      A.B., Stanford University
      M.S.J., Northwestern University
       
  Emily R. Gilbert   Director of Library
      B.A., State University of New York College at Geneseo
      M.S.I.S., University of North Texas
       
  Bernardino “JR” Gonzales   Assistant Professor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Sue S. Grady   Program Director/Instructor
      Physical Therapist Assistant Program
      B.S., University of Texas Southwestern at Dallas
      D.P.T., University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
      Licensed Physical Therapist (Texas)
       
  Camille Graves   Instructor
      Vocational Nursing
      L.P.N., A.D.N., New Mexico Junior College
      B.S.N., West Texas A&M University
      Registered Nurse (Texas)
      Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
       
  Melodie N. Graves   Associate Director of Academic Advising
      Advising
      B.S., M.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Toni B. Gray   Executive Director of Workforce Development
      B.S., M.P.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
       
  David M. Hall   Dean of Technical Education
      East Campus
      A.S., Clarendon College
      B.A., M.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Deborah A. Hall   Professor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      A.D.N., Amarillo College
      B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
      Ph.D. University of Texas, Tyler
      Registered Nurse (Texas)
      Certified Medical Surgical Nurse (CMSRN)
      Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
       
  Amber H. Hamilton   Director of Student Life
      Student Activities Office
      A.S., Amarillo College
      B.A., M.Ed., University of North Texas
       
  Michael H. Hannen   Program Coordinator/Instructor
      English, Humanities, & Languages
      B.A., California State University, Fresno
      M.A., Northern Illinois University 
      M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
       
  Tanner D. Hargrove   Instructor
      Psychology
      B.S., M.A., West Texas A&M University 
      MSMFT - Fuller Theological Seminary
       
  Mona Harris   Instructor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      A.D.N., Eastern Community College
      B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Governors University
         
  Gregory A. Harrison   Instructor
      Welding Technology
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
       
  Michael G. Hart   Program Director/Assistant Professor
      Radiography
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University
      M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University
       
  Connie L. Haskins   Instructor
      Criminal Justice
      B.S., M.A., M.A.T,  West Texas A&M University
       
  Lynette Hayhurst   Instructor
      Dental Hygiene
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      R.D.H., B.A.S., M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University
      Registered Dental Hygienist (Texas)
       
  R. Michael Henderson   Instructor
      Dental Hygiene
      B.A., Texas Tech University
      D.D.S., Baylor College of Dentistry
      Registered Dentist (Texas)
       
  Shane E. Hepler   Chief Information Officer
      Information Technology Services
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
       
  Van Herd   Instructor
      Engineering/Physics
      B.A., Thomas A. Edison State University
      M.A., MIST, Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Oklahoma
      M.Div., Phillips Theological Seminary
      M.A.S., University of Texas at Austin
       
  Levina C. Herr   Instructor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      L.V.N., Frank Phillips College
      M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
      APRN, FNP-C, West Texas A&M University
       
  Jordan A. Herrera   Director of Social Services
      A.S., Amarillo College
      B.A., M.S.S.W., West Texas A&M University
       
  Teresa A. Herrera   Instructor
      Nursing
      B.S.N., University of Texas-Arlington
      M.S.N., Walden University
       
  Chelsea Herrington   Instructor
      Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting & Data Sciences
      B.A., M.A., Texas Tech 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
       
  Richard Hobbs   Department Chair, Professor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.S., M.S., Oklahoma State University
      Ph.D., University of Wyoming
       
  Carrie J. Hoffman   Program Coordinator/Instructor
      Drafting
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Tammy D. Holmes   Instructor
      Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting & Data Sciences
      B.S, M.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  E. Christopher Hudson   Assistant Professor
      English
      B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
       
  Lesley Ingham   Instructor
      Speech
      Honors Program Coordinator
      B.A., M.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Jonathan Jenkins   Instructor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.S., M.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., West Texas A&M University
       
  Derreck Jett   Instructor
      Industrial Technology
      A.A.S. Electronics Technology, Central New Mexico Community College
      A.A.S. Industrial Technology, New Mexico Jr. College
       
  Piper E. Johansen   Instructor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Maria I. Johnson   Instructor
      Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting & Data Sciences
A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Ryan Johnson   Instructor
      English & Cultural Studies
      B.A., DePauw University
      M.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
      PhD, University of Texas at Dallas
       
  Verena Johnson   Professor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
      Certified Nursing Educator (CNE)
       
  Cheryl L. Jones   Vice President of Human Resources
      B.B.A., Abilene Christian University
      M.B.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Jacqui Jones   Project Director
      Adult Education Literacy Project
      B.S., Angelo State University
       
  Marianne Jones   Instructor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      B.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington
      M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
      Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
      Registered Nurse (Texas)
       
  Maria S. Juarez   Associate Director of Enrollment Services
      Customer Service
      B.S., Western Governors University
       
  Stephanie Jung   Instructor
      Visual Arts
      B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A., University of Oklahoma
       
  J. Alan Kee   Professor
      Psychology
      B.A., Southwestern University
      M.Ed., Ph.D., Temple University
       Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Menniger Clinic-Baylor College Of Medicine
       
  Lynne A. Kenney   Instructor
      Computer Information Systems
      B.S., University of California, Davis
      M.B.A., Webster University
       
  Joseph Kiskaden   Instructor
      Industrial Maintenance
       
  Terry L. Kleffman   Programming Technical Lead
      Information Technology Services
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.B.A., West Texas State University
       
  Macy Kohler   Assistant Professor
      Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting & Data Sciences
      B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Roy D. Kygar   Welding-MCC
       
  Tiffany Lamb   Professor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.S., West Texas A&M University
      M.S., University of Texas at Arlington
      M.S., New York Chiropractic College
       
  Michelle Lamons   Senior Director of AEL and Academic Innovation
      Academic Affairs
      A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Candy M. Lara-Habeger   Coordinator/Instructor
      Radiation Therapy
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.A., Texas Tech University
      M.Ed., Midwestern State 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, Engineering, Drafting & Data Sciences
      B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
      M.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Amanda Lester-Chisum   Clinic Coordinator/Assistant Professor
      Dental Hygiene
      A.S., Niagara College
      B.A., M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University
      Registered Dental Hygienist (Texas)
       
  Robert Leuthen   Instructor
      Automotive Technology
      A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College
       
  Nancy L. Lewis   Instructor
      Physical Therapy Assistant Program
      B.S., Tarleton State University
      B.S., University of Texas Medical Branch
      ScD, Texas Tech University Health Science Center
       
  Wei Chen Lin   Director of Piano/Assistant Professor
      Music
      B. M. University of British Columbia
      M. M., Westminster Choir College of Rider University
      D. M. A., West Virginia University
       
  Jodi Lindseth   Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor
      Business 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
       
  Derek A. Lyon   Instructor
      Diesel Technology
      A.A.,Temple Junior College
      B.A.A.S., West Texas State University
      ASE Advanced Level Certified
       
  Pamela Madden   Director of Title V & Perkins Activity Coordinator
      Academic Outreach & Support Services
      A.A.T., Amarillo College
      B.G.S, M.Ed., West Texas A&M University
       
  Kimberly B. Mahan   Executive Director of Museum Business
      Amarillo Museum of Art
      B.B.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Cammie S. Mallard   Continuing Professional Education Coordinator
      Health Sciences
      B.A.A.S., West Texas A&M University
      M.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Elizabeth Maciel   Instructor
      Licensed Vocational Nursing
      B.S.N., University of Oklahoma
       
  Stephen S. Malley   Program Coordinator
      Fire Protection Technology
      M.P.A., Anna Maria College
      B.A.A.S., Dallas Baptist University
      A.A.S., Weatherford College
       
  Alexa Maples   Coordinator
      Student Support Services (MCC)
      B.S., University of Tulsa
      M.S., Oklahoma State University
       
  Phil Massie   Instructor
      Technical Education
      B.S., Texas Tech University
      B.S., West Texas A&M University
         
  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
       
  Rhonda K. McCampbell   Assistant Professor
      Business Management
      B.B.A., West Texas A&M University
      MSHRM, Texas A&M University
       
  Kristin D. McDonald-Willey   Director of Admissions / Registrar
      B.A., M.Ed., West Texas A&M University
       
  Whitney D. McGilvray   Instructor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      A.S., Redlands Community College
      B.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University 
       
  Kim D. McGowan   Instructor
      Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting & Data Sciences
      B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
      M.S., Texas Tech University
       
  Lisa E. McKay   Program Director/Instructor
      Surgical Technology
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S.N., University of Texas Arlington
      Certified Surgical Technologist
      Registered Nurse (Texas)
       
  Khristi A. McKelvy   Instructor/Coordinator, Nursing Resource Center
      Associate Degree Nursing
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S.N., West Texas State University
      M.S.N., Walden University
      Registered Nurse (Texas)
       
  Jamie Mears   Instructor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S.N., M.S.N., Chamberlain School of Nursing
       
  Joseph A. Melius   Instructor
      Computer Information Systems
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Sharla (Delane) McUne   Instructor
      Computer Information Systems
      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)
       
  Tara G. Meraz   Instructor
      Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting & Data Sciences
      B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Vanessa W. Miles   Instructor
      Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting & Data Sciences
      B.S., Prairie View A&M University
      M.S., Purdue University
       
  Courtney G. Milleson   Associate Professor
      Speech
      B.A., West Texas A&M University
      M.Ed., Texas Tech University
       
  Mario Mireles   Instructor
      Physican and Biological Sciences
      A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Shelby Moore   Instructor
      Business Administration
      B.B.A., M.P.A., M.S., West Texas A&M University 
       
  Cassie Montgomery   Director of Outreach Services
      B.S., M.A West Texas A&M University
       
  Joe P. Montgomery   Instructor
      Automotive Technology
       
  Linda Muñoz   Dean of Employer Engagement and Experiential Learning
      B.A., Southwest Texas State University
      M.A., University of Texas at Austin
      Ph.D., Texas State University
       
  William D. Netherton   Professor
      English
      B.A., M.A., West Texas State University
      Ph.D., Texas Tech University
       
  A. Ray Newburg, Jr.   Director/Assistant Professor
      Theatre Arts
      A.S., Amarillo College
      B.A., Texas Wesleyan University
      M.F.A., Tulane University
       
  Sadie M. Newsome   Media Director
      Communications and Marketing
       
  Camille Day Nies   Department Chair/Professor
      Music and Theatre
      AC Suzuki Program Coordinator
      B.M., West Texas State University
      M.M., West Texas A&M University
       
  Edward L. Nolte   Assistant Professor
      Industrial Maintenance Technologies
      B.A., Ohio State University
      M.S., West Texas State University
       
  Sherri L. O’Daniel   Coordinator, disAbility Services
      B.S., West Texas A&M University
      M.Ed. West Texas A&M University
       
  Ernesto F. Olmos   Director of Academic Advising
      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 K.  Olson   Assistant Professor
      Art
      B.A., Missouri Western State College
      M.F.A., North Texas State University
       
  Tiffany D. Oneal   Associate Registrar
      Registrar’s Office
      B.B.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Michelle K. Orcutt   Associate Professor
      Speech
      B.A., M.A., West Texas A&M University
      Ed.D Texas Tech University
       
  Pamela L. Ortega   Associate Professor
      English
      Moore County Campus
      B.A., M.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Sandy D. Parker   Program Director/Instructor
      Sonography
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S., Texas Womens University
       
  Lori L. Petty   Dean of Academic Outreach and Support Services
      B.S., North Dakota State University
      M.S., West Texas A & M University
      PhD. Texas Tech University
       
  Shelia D. Pierce                      Instructor
      Success Center, Hereford Campus
      B.S., West Texas State University
       
  Rashmi S. Pillai   Program Coordinator/Instructor
      Business Technology
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.A., MS University, India
      M.B.A., University of Kerala, India
       
  Levi Plummer   Instructor
      Welding Technology
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
       
  Dan A. Porter   Professor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.S., M.S., West Texas State University
       
  Jacob A. Price   Assistant Professor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University
      Ph.D., Texas Tech University
       
  Pamela Quintanilla   Instructor
      Physical Therapist Assistant
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.G.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Jennifer H. Rabson   Associate Professor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.A., Rice University
      Ph.D., University of Texas - Austin
       
  Pamela Rahn   Instructor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      BSN, Georgia Southern University
      MSN Education and Leadership, Lubbock Christian University
       
  Asanga D. Ranasinghe   Associate Professor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.S., University of Colombo-Sri Lanka
      M.S., University of Nevada-Las Vegas
      Ph.D., University of California-Santa Barbara
       
  Tamara G. Rhodes   Assistant Professor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      B.S.N., Texas Tech University
      M.S.N., Walden University
       
  Melody M. Rich   Assistant Professor
      Music/Voice
      B.M., University of Texas at San Antonio
      M.M., D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin
       
  Trena J. Rider   Program Coordinator/Instructor
      Early Childhood/Child Development
      B.S., Texas Tech University
      M.Ed., West Texas A&M University
       
  Christy P. Robinson   Assistant Professor
      English
      B.A., Texas Tech University
      M.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Tamra L. Rocsko   Program Director/Assistant Professor
      Nuclear Medicine
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S., Bellevue University
      M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University
      CMRT (Texas), CNMT, ARRT
       
  Elizabeth E. Rodriquez   Program Coordinator
      Behavioral Sciences
      B.A., University of Oklahoma
      M.S., Texas Christian University
      Ph.D., Texas Christian University
       
  Olga Rodriguez   Instructor
      Nursing
      A.D.N., Amarillo College
      B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
      M.S.N., Grand Canyon University
       
  Melody “Michele” Rupe   Director-Patient Care/Coordinator-CCHcE/Instructor
      Certified Nurse Assistant
      A.D.N., Amarillo College
      Registered Nurse (Texas)
       
  Christian Salayandia   Instructor
      Automotive Technology
       
       
  Seema Saiyed   Instructor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      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   Department Chair/Instructor
      Education/Child Development
      B.S., M.Ed., West Texas A&M University
       
  Jay M. 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
       
  Craig A. Schrader   Instructor
      Industrial/Construction Technology
      A.S.S., Amarillo College
       
  Sam J. Schwarzlose   Professor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.A., University of Dallas
      M.S., Texas State University
       
  Melissa Shanks   Instructor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      B.S.N, R.N, West Texas A&M University
      Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
       
  Chris B. Sharp   Vice President of Business Affairs
      B.A., West Texas State University
      M.Ed., West Texas A&M University
       
  Ernie D. Sheets  

Department Chair -

MEC

     

Program Coordinator/Instructor -

Construction Technology

      B.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Leslie G. Shelton   Director of Corporate Training
      Continuing Education Division
      A.A.S., Barton County Community College
       B.S., West Texas State University
       
  Sharon R. Shelton   Instructor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      A.D.N., Temple College
      B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Governors University
      Registered Nurse (Texas)
      Certified Pediatric Nurse
      Certified Nurse Educator
       
  Joe Bill Sherrod   Vice President, Institutional Advancement & Executive Director of the Amarillo College Foundation
      Oral Roberts University
       
  Johnny R. Sims   Instructor
      Welding
       
  DeeAnne Sisco   Assistant Professor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      A.D.N., Amarillo College
      B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
      CNOR, CBN
      Registered Nurse (Texas)
       
  Denese Skinner   Interim President of Amarillo College
      B.S., Texas Tech University
      M.Ed., West Texas A&M University
       
  Jamie Smith   Clinical Coordinator/Associate Professor
      Radiography
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S.R.S., Midwestern State University
      M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University
       
  Terry L. 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
      FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME)
       
  Tyler J. Smith   Program Coordinator/Instructor
      Law Enforcement Academy
      B.A.A.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Frank E. Sobey   Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
      Office of the President
      B.A., M.A., Ph.D, Texas Tech University
       
  Deonna Spies   Instructor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      L.V.N., A.D.N., Amarilllo College
       
  Kelly L. Steelman   Director
      Financial Aid
      B.B.A., University of Texas - Arlington
       
  Lee Stedje   Instructor
      Diesel Technology
       
  John Stell   Instructor
      Nursing
      A.A.S., South Plains College
      RN, Covenant School of Nursing
      B.S.N., West Texas A&M University
       
  Catherine J. Stout   Instructor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      A.D.N., Amarillo College
      B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas A&M University
      RNC-MNN
       
  Tommi R. Stovall   Instructor
      Business Management
      B.A.A.S., M.A., West Texas A&M
      A.S., Amarillo College
       
  Carol B. Summers   Assistant Professor
      English
      B.A., Wayland Baptist University
      M.A., Eastern New Mexico University
      M.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Tony M. 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
      Occupational Therapist (National)
      Occupational Therapist (Texas)
       
  Margaret Q. Thetford   Director of Community Programs
      Community Enrichment
      B.B.A., Tarleton State 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
       
  Tasha R. Todd   Instructor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Chelsea M. Thurman   Instructor
      Medical Laboratory Technology
      A.A.S., Amarillo College
      B.A.A.S., West Texas A&M University
      Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
       
  Sarah E. Uselding   Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor
      Criminal Justice
      B.A., M.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Mark C. Usnick   Associate Professor
      Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting & Data Sciences
      B.S., M.S., Texas A&M University
       
  Dave J. Van Domelen   Associate Professor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.S., Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State University)
      Ph.D., The Ohio State University
       
  Zachary M. Vick   Instructor
      Engineering/Physics
      B.S., M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma University
       
  L. Renée Vincent   Dean of Campus Operations
      Moore County
      B.S.B., M.S. (Bus. Educ.), M.S. (Educ. Admin.),Emporia State University
       
  Timothy Vo   Instructor
      Computer Information Systems
      A.S., Collin College
      B.S., M.S., University of Texas at Arlington
       
  Barbara J. Wahi   Project Director, Perkins Basic Grant
      Office of the VPAA
      B.A., University of Ghana
      M.Sc., University of Buckingham
       
  Eric C. Wallace   Director
      Criminal Justice Programs
      B.S., M.A., West Texas A&M University
       
  Jeff B. 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)
       
  Sara G. Welshimer   Instructor
      English
      B.A., California Baptist University
      M.A., Baylor University
       
  Rene West   Associate Professor
      Photography/Visual Arts
      B.F.A., M.F.A., Texas Woman’s University
       
  Karen S. White   Professor
      Mathematics, Engineering, Drafting & Data Sciences
      B.A., Texas Tech University
       
  Ruth O. Whitehead   Instructor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      B.S.N., M.S.N., West Texas State University
       
  Mark D. White   Executive Vice President, Institutional Advancement, and General Counsel
      A.S., 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., West Texas State University
      M.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Collin C. Witherspoon   Executive Director of Decision Analytics & Institutional Research
      B.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University
       
  Kara N. Wray   Instructor
      Physical and Biological Sciences
      B.S., Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
      M.S., Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
       
  Joe V. Wyatt   Communications Coordinator
      College Relations
      B.S., West Texas State University
       
  Sylvia Wyer   Instructor
      Nursing
      A.D.N., Amarillo College
      B.S.N. West Texas A&M University
      Registered Nurse (Texas)
       
  Kerrie S. Young   Assistant Professor
      Associate Degree Nursing
      M.S.N., R.N., C.H.S.E., West Texas A&M University
       
       
       
       

 

 

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William M. Worthey, M.A.
Amarillo Bible Chair

 

 

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
Lorri Bagwell, RDH
Gaby Barba, RDH
Richard Dunham, DDS
John Sparkman, DDS


Emergency Medical Services Professions

Doug Adcock
Matt Amerson
Howard Bacon
Jeremy Baker
Justin Baker
Steven Bishop
Marcos Castro
Sara Chavira
Matthew Childress
Brent Cooprider
Darren Eason
Brandon Fansler
Logan Funderburk
David Garcia
Bill Heizer
Will Hendon
Bryan Herrington
Matthew Horton
Derek Johnston
Matthew Kirby
Jason Love
Matt Matlock
Ryan Mayes
Jennifer Mettham
Joseph Miles
Grady Milton
Gregg Molden
Matthew Moss
Brandi Mueller
Stacy Olsen
Brigan Peterson
William Riley
Dustin Rogers
Katelyn Romo
Kitana Roybal
Rick Shaver
Tell Stewart
Jeannette Trayler
Sean Vanhuss
Blake Wilson
Trampus Woodward

 

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


Nuclear Medicine Technology
Jeannette Florentino, CNMT
Rebecca Montz, Ed.D., CNMT

Occupational Therapy Assistant
Monica Thompson, COTA

Pharmacy Technology
Matthew Simon, CPhT IV

Physical Therapist Assistant

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

Radiography
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

Vocational Nursing

Anette Arguijo, RN
Kate Bridges, BSN, RN
Janet Brooks RN
Olga Rodriguez, RN
 

 

 

 


 

 

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