Full Time Employees

Full-Time Faculty and Staff

Gary W. Ahearn, Computer Technician III
  A.A. (1987), Wake Tech

Dr. Jaclyn K. Anderson, Instructor, Psychology
  B.S. (2014), Liberty University
  M.S. (2018), Keiser University
  Ph.D. (2022), Keiser University

Lynne M. Archer, Accounting Technician
  A.A.S. (2007), Iowa Central Community College

Sarah "Elizabeth" Arrington, Instructor, Nursing
  A.D.N. (2010), Haywood Community College
  B.S.N. (2016), Western Governors University
  M.S.N. (2017), Western Governors University

Sarah O. Arrington, Assistant Teacher, RCAC

Jessica K. Arrowood, Dean, Nursing
  A.S. (2009), The University of North Georgia
  B.S.N. (2011), Augusta University
  M.S.N. (2015), Georgia State University
  M.S.N. Edu. (2021) Appalachian State University 

Megan W. Ayscue, Grants Coordinator
  B.A. (2009), Western Carolina University
  M.A. (2011), Seton Hall University

Tyler J. Beamer, Instructor, Mathematics
  B.A. (2004), University of North Carolina-Wilmington
  M.Ed. (2006), College of Charleston

Brian R. Beck, Coordinator of Law Enforcement Programs

Lauren N. Biddix, Department Assistant, Professional Crafts, Natural Resources and College Transfer
  B.S.B.A. (2023), Western Carolina University 

Luke A. Birchfield, Security Officer I

Hylah E. Birenbaum, Executive Director, College Advancement
  B.S.B.A. (1993), American University

Spencer D. Bolin, Digital Information Specialist 
  A.A.S. (2013), Haywood Community College

Christopher M. Bond, Instructor, Spanish
  B.A. (2000), Penn State University
  M.S. (2002), Cambridge University

Andrew S. Brewer, Admissions and Student Life Officer II
  A.A.S. (2015), Haywood Community College
  B.S. (2016), Western Carolina University 

Angela M. Bubash, Instructor, Jewelry
  B.F.A. (2000), Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
  M.F.A. (2004), Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Travis J. Bumgardner, Graphic Designer & Marketing Associate
  A.A.S. (2000), Southwestern Community College

Douglas D. Burchfield, Dean, Workforce & Industry
  A.A. (2017), Haywood Community College

Alexander M. Byers, Instructor, Natural Resources Technology
  A.A.S. (2017), Haywood Community College
  B.A. (2012), University of North Carolina, Asheville
  M.S. (2021), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Jeffery D. Carpenter, Assistant Director of Information Technology
  A.A.S. (1996), Haywood Community College
  A.A.S. (1998), Haywood Community College

Mary Abigail Carpenter, Lead Teacher, RCAC

Meredith R. Carpenter, Instructor, Business Administration
  B.S.B.A. (2005), Appalachian State University
  M.B.A. (2007), Western Carolina University
  M.E. (2008), Western Carolina University

Ian P. Cernak, Director, Campus Development

Christopher S Chandler, Director of Public Safety
  B.S. (1995) Western Carolina University 

Megan P. Clark, Learning Support Specialist
  A.A.S. (2019), Haywood Community College
  B.S. (2022), University of North Carolina - Wilmington

Melinda J. Clark, Instructor, Accounting
  B.A. (1988), University North Carolina-Asheville
  M.A. (2003), Western Carolina University

Sara B. Cole, Accounting Technician
  A.A.S. (2006), Western Piedmont Community College
  B.S. (1985), Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Matthew J. Collier, Director, Information Technology
  B.S. (2005) Pennsylvania State University

Diana S. Conard, Foundation Coordinator 
  B.A. (1995), Western Carolina University

Nicole C. Conrade, Instructor, Cosmetology
  B.A. (1995), Western Michigan University
  M.B.A. (2011), Grand Canyon University

Michael Jason Craig, Maintenance Specialist II

Dawn E. Cusick, Instructor, Biology
  B.A. (1989), University of Florida
  M.S. (2008), Western Carolina University

Karen Janine Dalton, Instructor, English
  B. A. (1993), University of Florida
  M.A. (1997), Western Carolina University 

Dr. Eliza L. Dean, Program Manager/Instructor, Early Childhood Education
  B.A. (1988), Cornell University
  M.S. (1992), University of Tennessee-Knoxville
  Ph.D. (2000), University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Michayla E. Dennison, Lead Teacher, RCAC
  A.A. (2017), Oklahoma City Community College
  B.S. (2019), University of Central Oklahoma

Dr. Veronica P. Dooly, Instructor, Information Technology
  B.A. (2001), King University 
  M.S. (2005), University of Maryland
  D.I.T. (2021), Walden University

Elizabeth "Liz" C. Epps, Associate Dean of Continuing Education and Workplace Operations, Continuing Education Compliance
  B.A. (2007), University of North Carolina-Wilmington

Hayley A. Finley, Lead Teacher, RCAC

Brittany A. Floyd, Coordinator, Allied Health
  A.A.S. (2010), Haywood Community College

Darren S. Frazier, Security Officer II
  B.A. (2000), University of South Florida

Darrell W. Frizzell, Instructor, Industrial Systems Technology
  A.A.S. (2013), Haywood Community College

Cheryl H. Fulghum, Director, Instructional Design and Online Learning
  B.A. (1992), Asbury College
  M.A. (2011), Appalachian State University

Taylor C. Garland, Director, Business Office
  B.S. (2018), Western Carolina University
  M.A. (2019), Western Carolina University

Judith "Judy" M. Gentry, Nutrition Server/Floater, RCAC

Cathy D. Gilchrist, Program Manager, Cosmetology
  A.A.S. (2013), Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Tammy R. Goodson, Executive Assistant to the President
  A.A.S. (1993), Haywood Community College

Kathryn M. Gould, Instructor, Tourism and Marketing
  B.S.B.A. (2006), Western Carolina University
  M.E. (2011), Western Carolina University  

Jennifer C. Green, Senior HR Specialist/Payroll and Benefits
  A.A.S. (1993), Haywood Community College

Dr. George E. Hahn, Instructor, Forestry Management Technology
  B.S. (2012), Western Carolina University
  M.S. (2015) North Carolina State University
  Ph.D. (2021), Virginia Tech

Dr. Phillip A. Hamm, Director, Learning Support Services
  B.A. (2002), University of Kentucky
  M.A. (2003), University of Kentucky
  Ed.D. (2015), Argosy University of Phoenix

Leanna “Danielle” C. Harris, Director, Enrollment Management/Registrar
  B.S. (2013), Western Carolina University

Michelle L. Harris, Executive Director of Enrollment and Communications/CMO/PIO
  B.S. (2004), University of Phoenix
  M.B.A. (2021), University of Phoenix

Rachel K. Hartley, Lead Teacher, RCAC

Randi S. Hatherlee, Program Manager/Instruction, Medical Assisting & Medical Office Administration
  A.A.S. (2016), Haywood Community College
  A.A.S. (2020), Haywood Community College

Shawn P. Haynes, Coordinator, Public Services Training Facility

Bryan P. Head, Instructor, English
  B.A. (2017), UNC Chapel Hill
  M.F.A. (2020), University of Maryland 

Matthew B. Heimburg, Dean, College Transfer, Natural Resources, and Professional Crafts
  A.S. (1998), Monroe Community College
  B.A. (2000), University of Dayton
  M.A. (2002), University of Dayton

Susannah G. High, Director, Student Wellness
  B.A. (2006), Appalachian State University
  M.S.W. (2009), Appalachian State University

Joshua I. Hilbert, Assistant Registrar
  B.S. (2014), Oregon State University

Amy L. Hill, Coordinator, Campus Development Services and Events
  A.A.S. (2012), Haywood Community College

Jaime H. Hilton, HR Specialist, Recruiting
  B.S. (2006). Western Carolina University

Dr. Wendy L. Hines, Executive Vice President, Instruction and Student Services
  B.S.N. (2000), Western Carolina University
  M.S.N. (2006), Gardner-Webb University
  D.N.P. (2022), Gardner-Webb University

Amanda B. Holder, Admissions Officer II
  A.A.S. (2011), Haywood Community College

Darrell W. Honeycutt, Program Manager, Industry
  A.A.S. (2012), Haywood Community College

Anilla J. Hornsby, Coordinator, Creative Arts Programs
  B.A. (2023), Western Carolina University

Kristina M. Hosford, Payroll Accountant
  B.S.B.A. (2005), Oral Roberts University
  M.A. (2011), Knox Theological Seminary

Karen L. Hoyle, Education Coordinator, RCAC
  A.A. (1992), Brevard College
  B.S. (1995), University of North Carolina-Asheville 

Matthew W. Hoyle, Digital Navigator/Auditorium & AV Technician
  A.A.S. (1998), Haywood Community College
  B.S. (2003), University of North Carolina - Asheville

Hunter A. Hughes, IT Operations Specialist
  A.A. (2025) Haywood Community College

Stacy E. Inman, Instructor, Nursing
  Diploma (1988), Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
  A.A.S. (2008), Haywood Community College
  B.S.N. (2015), Gardner-Webb University
  M.S.N. (2020), Gardner-Webb University

Vernon Keith Inman, Maintenance Supervisor

Corey R. Isbell, Coordinator, Construction Technologies
  A.A.S. (2009), Portland Community College
  B.S. (1991), University of Tennessee
  M.S. Ed (2020), Portland State University

William "Stacey" Johnson, Instructor, Welding
  Diploma (1994), Haywood Community College

Jon Wesley Johnson, Jr., Digital Learning Specialist
  B.S. (2012), Western Carolina University

Adam T. Jones, Server Administrator
  A.A.S. (2019), Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Leah M. Jorgensen, Coordinator of Workforce Development
  B.S. (2012), Appalachian State University
  M.A. (2016), University of North Carolina - Wilmington

Lael F. Kafsky, Instructor, Early Childhood Education
  B.A. (2010), UNC Asheville
  M. Ed (2016), UNC Wilmington

Richard "Logan" King, Assessment and Research Analyst
  B.A. (2024), Western Carolina University

Abby N. Kirkendall, Lead Teacher RCAC

Joseph A. Kyle, Horticulturalist
  B.A. (2014), Southwestern University

Brek W. Lanning, Vice President, Infrastructure Operations & Technology
  B.A. (2002), University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Andrea P. Lawing, High School Programs Liaison
  B.A. (2002), Lenoir-Rhyne University
  M.A. (2012), Lenoir-Rhyne University

Tina T. Lee, Instructor, Mathematics
  A.S. (1998), Rockingham Community College
  B.S.Ed (2001), Western Carolina University
  M.A.Ed. (2004), Western Carolina University

Amanda C. Long, Career Coach
  B.S. (2010), Western Carolina University

Lucy D. Lowe, Instructor, Biology
  B.S. (1989), Georgia State University
  M.S. (1993), Western Carolina University 

Laura C. M. Lubos, Department Assistant, Workforce Continuing Education 
  B.A. & B.F.A. (2013), University of North Texas

Jonathan G. Markley, Instructor, Chemistry
  B.S. (2003), Western Carolina University
  M.S. (2010), Western Carolina University

Misty G. Massingale, Coordinator, Safety Services

Sarah L. Mathis, Instructor, Early Childhood Education
  A.A.S. (2004), Sampson Community College
  B.S. (2007), Fayetteville State University
  M.A. (2011), University of Phoenix

Jacqueline K. Maurer, Accounting Technician-Purchasing 
  B.S. (2000), Mars Hill University 

Shane M. McElrath, Instructor, English
  A.A. (2010), Haywood Community College
  B.A. (2013), University of North Carolina-Asheville
  M.A. (2016), Western Carolina University

Ronald Dylan McFalls, Success Coach - Team Lead
  A.A. (2022), Haywood Community College

Makenzie N. McMahon, Front Desk Receptionist/Floater, RCAC
  B.A. (2019), University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Crystal “Christie” C. Medford, Vice President, Business Operations
  B.S.B.A. (1997), Western Carolina University
  M.A. (2016), Lenoir-Rhyne University

Melinda C. Mills, Clinical Coordinator, Nursing Instructor
  A.A.S. (2008), Daytona State College
  A.A. (2009), Daytona State College
  B.S.N. (2011), University of Central Florida

Robert “Tony” A. Moody, Instructor, Electrical Systems
  A.A.S. (1993), Southwestern Community College
  A.A.S. (1994), Southwestern Community College
  A.A.S. (1994), Southwestern Community College

Jessica J. Moran, Dean, Transitional Studies and High School Partnerships
  B.S. (2012), Western Carolina University
  M.Ed. (2014), Western Carolina University

Katherine S. Morgan, Director, Library and Learning Resources
  B.S. (2015), Appalachian State University
  M.S. (2018), East Carolina University

Kelsi J. Mulock, Instructor, Computer-Integrated Machining
  A.A.S. (2022), Haywood Community College

Harold D. Muse, Security Officer II

Katie E. O'Connor, Career Coach
  B.S.B.A. (2018), Western Carolina University

David M. Onder, Director of Institutional Excellence, Research & Grants/SACSCOC Liaison
  B.S. (1992), Youngstown State University
  M.A. (2004), Western Carolina University

Heather D. Patterson, Instructor, Automotive Systems Technology
  A.A.S. (2012), Haywood Community College

Joshua B. Perry, Grounds Technician

Anita L. Peters, Accountant II, Budget/Grants/Inventory/EAGLE
  Diploma (1989), Tri-County Community College
  A.A. (1989), Tri-County Community College
  B.S.B.A. (1992), Western Carolina University

Jeremy D. Phillips, Instructor, Humanities & Fine Arts
  B.A. (1997), University of North Carolina-Asheville
  M.Div. (2003), Westminster Theological Seminary

Sara J. Phillips, Director, Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator
  B.A. (2006), University of North Carolina-Greensboro

Rebecca L. Pitts, Lead Teacher, RCAC

Heather M. Pott, Financial Aid Specialist
  B.A. (1990), Trinity Christian College

Amy E. Putansu, Instructor, Professional Crafts - Fiber
  B.F.A. (1995), Rhode Island School of Design

Daniel Shannon Rabby, Instructor, Fish and Wildlife Management Technology
  A.A.S. (1997), Haywood Community College
  A.A.S. (1998), Haywood Community College
  B.S. (2001), Western Carolina University
  M.S. (2005), Western Carolina University

Tracy K. Rapp, Dean of Student Support Services
  B.S. (1998), University of Southern Mississippi
  M.A.Ed. (2014), Appalachian State University

Michael Todd Riddle, Maintenance Specialist I

Juan Ramos Santana, Grounds Technician

Emily A. Reason, Instructor, Professional Crafts - Clay
  B.F.A. (2002), West Virginia University
  M.F.A. (2017), University of Nebraska

Paige R. Reece, Instructor, Nursing
  B.S. (1990), Appalachian State University
  B.S.N. (1994), Western Carolina University

Susan L. Roberts, Instructor, Biology
  B.S. (2000), Appalachian State University
  M.S. (2004), Western Carolina University
  M.A. (2008), Appalachian State University

Tina G. Robertson, Foundation Specialist

Dr. Quentin J. Roper, Instructor, Physics and Engineering
  B.S. (2007), Drake University
  Ph.D. (2014), University of Iowa

Dr. Tim P. Scapin, Instructional Designer & Educational Technologist
  B.P.A. (2012), Barry University
  M.A. (2020), Appalachian State University
  Ed.D. (2024), Appalachian State University

Elan E. Seago, Student Life & Wellness Specialist
  B.S. (2010), Florida State University
  M.S.W. (2012), Florida State University

Sandra Seibert, Department Assistant and Data Manger, Nursing
  A.A. (2001), Southwestern Carolina University
  A.A.S. (2017), Haywood Community College
  B.A. (1987), University of Houston

Dr. John M. Sherman, Program Manager, Natural Resources & Biology
  B.S. (1989), Mississippi University for Women
  M.S. (1991), Mississippi State University
  Ph.D. (1997), North Carolina State University

Hannah N. Sims, NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant, RCAC
  A.A. (2023), Wake Tech Community College

Kathryn L. Sinchuk, Lead Teacher, RCAC
  B.S. (1996), Western Carolina University
  M.S.Ed. (2003), Lehman College

Isaiah S. Smith, Secruity Officier I

Dr. Margaret “Meg” W. Smith, Instructor, College & Career Readiness
  B.A. (1995), Louisiana State University
  M.A. (2002), University of Arizona
  Ph.D. (2007), University of Arizona

Peter Stanley, Information Systems Administrator 
  A.A.S. (2002), Haywood Community College
  B.S.B.A. (2007), Western Carolina University

Justin D. Stocker, Network Administrator
  A.A. (2011), Haywood Community College
  B.S. (2020), East Carolina University

Sherry K. Tabor, Coordinator of Instructional Support 
  A.A. (2003), Mountain Empire Community College
  B.A. (2006), Tusculum University 

James Calab Tate, Recruitment and Engagement Specialist
  A.A.S. (2012), Haywood Community College

Meg N. Tipton, Instructor, Nursing
  A.A. (2013), AB Tech Community College
  A.A.S. (2015), AB Tech Community College
  B.S. (2017), Western Carolina University
  M.S. (2019), Western Carolina University

Larry J. Trost, Maintenance Specialist

Phillip R. Turner, Web and Apple Administrator
  B.S. (2004), Western Carolina University

Darci R. Walker, Instructor, Nursing 
  B.S.N. (2010), Western Carolina University 
  M.S.N. (2018), Eastern Carolina University 

Stephanie L. Wampler, Instructor, History
  B.A. (1994), Mississippi State University
  M.A. (1995), Mississippi State University
  M.A. (2014), University of Nebraska-Kearney

Randall Scott Warren, Instructor, Automotive Systems Technology

Dr. Shelley Y. White, President
  A.S. (1995), Isothermal Community College
  B.S. (1997), Appalachian State University
  M.S. (2002), Western Carolina University
  Ed.D. (2017), Western Carolina University

Jodi L. Wijewickrama, Dean, Health, Human, & Business Services
  B.S. (1995), Western Carolina University
  M.S. (2017), East Carolina University

Jessica L. Willet, Lead Teacher RCAC
  B.S. (2007), Western Carolina University

James Kevin Winfree, Instructor, Mathematics
  B.S. (2011), North Carolina State University
  B.S. (2011), North Carolina State University
  M.A. (2017), Appalachian State University

Karli C. Wilson, Lead Teacher, RCAC

Michelle L. Wood, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
  B.S. (1999), Florida State University

Angela Denise Worley, Director, Regional Center for the Advancement of Children 
  A.A.S. (2008), Asheville-Buncombe Technical College
  B.S. (2014), Western Carolina University

Brian E. Wurst, Program Manager, Professional Crafts - Wood
  A.A.S (2001), Haywood Community College
  B.A. (1996), Rice University

Christopher W. Wyatt, Program Manager, Criminal Justice
  B.S. (1996), Western Carolina University
  M.P.A. (2008), Western Carolina University

Trevor S. Young, Maintenance Project Specialist