Jun 10, 2023  
2023-2024 Panola College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Panola College Catalog

Directory



Administration

Dr. Gregory S. Powell
President
BA, Stephen F. Austin State University
MA, Southwest Texas State University
EdD, Texas A&M University at Commerce

Dr. Billy Adams
Vice President of Instruction
AA, Cisco College
BS, Regis University
MBA, Regis University
EdD, Tarleton State University

Don Clinton
Vice President of Student Services
AA, Panola College
BS, Louisiana Tech University
MEd, Stephen F. Austin State University

Jeremy Dorman
Director, Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator
AS, Panola College
BBA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Alan Howard
Vice President of Fiscal Services
BS, Arkansas Tech University
MBA, The University of Tulsa
License: CPA

Jessica Pace
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
BS, The University of North Texas
MBA, The University of North Texas
Graduate Studies: Baylor University

Instructional Deans

Natalie Oswalt
Dean, Arts, Sciences, and Technology
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University
MS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Kelly Reed-Hirsch
Dean, Health Sciences
BS, Texas A&M University
MPH, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Directors

Tamisha Culberson
Director, Information Technology Services
BS, Wiley College
BBA, Wiley College
MS, Abilene Christian University

Jody Harris
Director of Admissions/Registrar
BS, Texas A&M University
ME, Texas A&M University

Cancee Lester
Director, Shelby County Operations
BS, Sam Houston State University
MA, Sam Houston State University

Whitney McBee
Director, Workforce and Continuing Education
AAS, Galveston College
BBM, LeTourneau University

Alan Moon
Director of Facilities and Procurement
AAS, Hill College
BA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Angie Musgrove
Director of Dual Enrollment
BA, Sam Houston State University
MA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Texas Reardon
Director, Distance and Digital Learning
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University
MA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Dale Saenz
Director, Library Services
MBA, Texas Woman’s University
MLS, Texas Woman’s University

Tryphena Walker
Director, Institutional Research and Planning
AA, Panola College
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University
MA, University of Phoenix

Denise Welch
Director, Financial Aid
BA, East Texas Baptist University

Laura Wood
Director, Marshall Center and AEL Grant Program
BS, Texas A&M University

Professional Staff

Kasi Broussard
Financial Aid Counselor
AAS, Panola College
BAAS, The University of Texas at Tyler

Rebekah Burkhalter
AEL Grant Coordinator
BBA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Katy Chance
Head Residence Hall Supervisor/Residence Life Coordinator
AS, Panola College
BFA, Northwestern State University

Mary Chance
Assistant to the President/Grants Coordinator
BBA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Dr. Martha Coleman
Electronic Resources Librarian
MLS, UNC Greensboro
EdD, Stephen F. Austin State University

Jason Cook
Database Administrator/Programmer
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Rebecca Courtney
College Store Manager
AS - Panola College
BS - Stephen F. Austin State University
MBA - Texas A&M - Commerce

Leslie Edelen
Advisor/Veteran Affairs Certifying Official
BBA, Texas A&M University

Wendy Green
Coordinator, Certified Nurse Aid
AAS, Panola College
BBA, Texas A&M University

Stacy Gee
Advisor/Testing Coordinator
International Student Coordinator/Disability Support Services Coordinator
BA, Stephen F. Austin State University
MS, Stephen F. Austin State University
MA, Western New Mexico University
Graduate Studies: The University of Southern Mississippi

Reanna Hart
Recruitment and Completion Coordinator - Perkins Grant
BS, The University of Texas at Tyler
ME, Northern Arizona University

Jeff Jones
Police Chief
Certification, Texas Department of Public Safety
Certification, Master Peace Officer

Gary Kelley
Accountant
Certificate, Panola College
BBA, Sam Houston State University

Bill Kruger
Network Administrator

Kade Lindsay
Communications & Social Media Coordinator
AS, Panola College
BBA, University of North Texas

Karie Lindsay
Controller
BBA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Christina Oldham
Accountant
BBA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Danita Sampson
Advisor/Testing & Disability Services Associate Coordinator
AA, Panola College
BS, Sam Houston State University
ME, Stephen F. Austin State University
MS, The University of Texas at Arlington

Rachel Weekly
Advisor
AAS, Panola College
BAAS, Texas A&M University - Commerce

Amber Wilcots
Advancement Coordinator
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Veronica Wilkerson
Librarian - Instructional
BA, Stephen F. Austin State University
MS, University of North Texas

Katherine Ferris
Recruiter/Advisor
BS, Texas A&M University - Texarkana
MS, The University of Texas at Tyler

Full-Time Faculty

Brad Adkins
Instructor, Welding
Certificate, Panola College

Jacky Andreatta
Professor, Kinesiology/Athletic Trainer
BS, Tarleton State University
MAT, Texas Tech University Health Science Center

Sandra Bauer
Professor, Vocal Music/Director of Choirs
BME, Centenary College
MA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Kimberly Bishop
Instructor, Health Information Technology/Medical Lab Technician, Medical Technician/Medical Assisting
AAS, Panola College
Certification: RHIT, MLT (AMT)

Clint Cassell
Instructor/Chair, Welding
AS, Panola College

Erik Choron
Professor, Cybersecurity
AAS, Central Texas College
BAAS, Tarleton State University
MS, Sam Houston State University

Amanda Clements
Professor, Art
BS, Texas A&M University at Commerce
MA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Jeff Collins
Rodeo Coach
AS, Fort Scott Community College

Roberta Collinsworth
Professor, Mathematics/Preparatory Studies
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University
MS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Mark Dickerson
Professor, Criminal Justice & Sociology
AAA, Kilgore College
BS, The University of Texas at Tyler
MS, The University of Texas at Tyler
Master Peace Officer
Certifications: Firearms Instructor, Rifle Instructor, Police Emergency Driving Instructor, Police Basic Instructor, Crisis Intervention Techniques Instructor, SAFVIC

Brian Fenton
Instructor, Cybersecurity
AA, Central Texas College

Dwayne Ferguson
Professor/Chair, Office Professional & General Business
QEP Director
AS, Panola College
BBA, The University of Texas at Tyler
MBA, The University of Texas at Tyler
Graduate Studies: The University of Texas at Tyler, The University of Central Oklahoma, Distance Learning Certification Center for Technology and Distance Learning

Randy Ford
Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
AS, Panola College
BA, The University of Texas at Tyler
MOT, Louisiana State University Health Science Center at Shreveport
License: OTR

Paula Fults
Instructor/Chair, Cosmetology
Certification: Cosmetology Instructor, Panola College
Texas Operator/Instructor

Christine Gish
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
AA, Heartland Community College
AAS, Heartland Community College
BSN, Illinois State University
MSN, Illinois State University

Marie Graham
Professor, Mathematics
BS, East Texas Baptist University
ME, Texas State University

Julie Green
Professor/Chair, Occupational Therapy Assistant
AS, Panola College
AAS, Panola College
BS, Texas Tech University
MOT, Texas Woman’s University
License: OTR

Miranda Hagans
Instructor/Chair, Emergency Medical Technology
BS, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
License: Paramedic/Advance Coordinator

Daniel Hall
Instructor/Chair, School of Energy
AAS, Panola College
BS, The University of Texas at Tyler

Dr. Sherlynn Hall
Professor, Associate Dean of Arts, Sciences, & Technology
BA, Southern University and A&M College
MA, Grambling State University
EdSpec, Northwestern State University of Louisiana
PhD, Southern Illinois University

Haylie Handley
Professor, English/Humanities
BA, East Texas Baptist University
MA, University of Nottingham, England

Kay Hawthorne
Instructor, Vocational Nursing
BS, Clayton State University
License: RN

Elizabeth Hobbs
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
BS, East Texas Baptist University
MSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
MBA, The University of Texas at Tyler
License: RN

Kori Hooker
Instructor, Vocational Nursing
BSN, Stephen F. Austin State University
License: RN

Dwaine Hubbard
Part-time Professor, Instrumental Music
BME, Northwestern State University
MM, Northwestern State University

Chelsea Hudson
Professor, Kinesiology
Head, Women’s Basketball
BS, Tennessee State University
ME, Tennessee State University

Darrell Hudson
Professor, Biology
BS, East Texas Baptist University
MS, Stephen F. Austin State University
Graduate Studies: The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Galveston; The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio; St. Mary’s University, San Antonio

Annissa Jackson
Professor/Chair, Nursing Programs
BSN, Baylor University
MSN, University of Texas at Tyler
License: RN

Corey Johnson
Professor, Biology
AS, Panola College
BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
MS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Brian Jones
Professor, Biology
BS, Wiley College
MS, Texas Southern University

Chasity Klingler
Professor, Mathematics
BS, The University of Texas at Tyler
ME, The University of Texas at Tyler

Lydia Lim
Professor, Music/Collaborative Pianist
BM, Manhattan School of Music
MM, Manhattan School of Music
Professional Studies Certificate, Manhattan School of Music

Steven Lucas
Instructor, Energy
BS, The University of Texas at Tyler

Nicole McCray
Instructor, Kinesiology
Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball
BS, University of Florida

Daron McDaniel
Chair, Humanities, Communications, & Fine Arts
Professor, Speech
BA, Stephen F. Austin State University
MA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Lisa Miller
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
AAS, Angelina College
BSN, Stephen F. Austin State University
MS, Western Governors University
License: RN

Dr. Rebecca Morris
Professor, Education and Chair, Preparatory Studies
AS, Panola College
BSE, East Texas Baptist University
ME, The University of Texas - Tyler
EdD, Stephen F. Austin State University

Tamra Mothershed
Professor, English and Preparatory Studies
BA, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
MA, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Brian Naples
Professor, Government
BA, Franciscan University
Masters of Politics, University of Dallas

Michael Nesbitt
Professor, Kinesiology
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
BS, Missouri University of Science and Technology
MBA, The University of New Mexico

Antiquene Nichols
Professor/Chair, Medical Laboratory Technology
AAS, Kilgore College
BS, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
MPA, University of North Texas
ME, University of North Texas

Bill Offer
Professor, History
AS, The University of New York
BGS, Louisiana Tech University
MA, Louisiana Tech University

Jeffry Oney
Instructor, Medical Assisting
AAT, Panola College
AS, Panola College
BAAS, The University of Texas at Tyler

Michael Pace
Instructor - School of Energy
AAS, Panola College
BAAS, University of North Texas

Christina Parrott
Professor, Biology
AS, Rogers State University
BS, Louisiana Tech University
MS, Mississippi State University

Sharon Peace
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
AAS, Panola College
BBA, Stephen F. Austin State University
BSN, Stephen F. Austin State University
MS, The University of Texas - Arlington
License: RN

Patti Redmon
Instructor, Cosmetology
AS, Panola College
Certification: Cosmetology Instructor, Panola College
Texas Operator/Instructor

Casie Risinger
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
BSN, Stephen F. Austin State University
MSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
License: RN

Jessica Rittenberry
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
AS, Temple College
AAS, Panola College
BAAS, University of Texas at Tyler
License: COTA

Dr. Kevin Rutherford
Professor, Biology
BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
MS, Baylor University
EdD, Texas A&M University at Commerce

Chardé Salone
Nursing Clinical Teaching Assistant
AAS, Panola College
BSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
MSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
License: RN

Jennifer Self
Instructor, Vocation Nursing
AS, Panola College
AAS, Panola College
BSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
License: RN

Todd Shelton
Professor, Kinesiology
Head Coach, Men’s Baseball
BS, Oklahoma State University
MS, Cumberland University

Donna Singleton
Clinical Teaching Assistant, Associate Degree Nursing
BSN, The University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston
MSN, The University of North Georgia
License: RN

Bobbie Smith
Instructor, Cosmetology
Certification: Cosmetology Instructor, Panola College
AS, Panola College
Texas Operator/Instructor

Douglas Snodgrass
Professor, Biology
AS, Central Texas College
BS, University of Mary Hardin Baylor
MS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Earnest Spencer
Professor, School of Energy
BS, Texas A&M University at Commerce
MS, Texas A&M University at Commerce

David Stanley
Professor, Preparatory Studies
ABE Instructor
BS, North Texas State University
MEd, Stephen F. Austin State University

Laura Vance
Professor, Petroleum, Agriculture & Natural Resources
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University
MS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Larry Wade, Jr.
Professor, Social Sciences
BA, Stephen F. Austin State University
MIS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Rebecca Walker
Coordinator, Simulation Lab Nursing Programs
AAS, Panola College
BSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
License: RN

Dr. Kathy Watlington
Chair/Professor, Education
Professor, Spanish
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University
MA, The University of Southern Mississippi
PhD, Texas A&M University

Laura Witherspoon
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
ADN, Kilgore College
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University
BSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
MSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
Graduate Study: Walden University
License: RN

Jaynellen Wylie
Professor - English/Preparatory Studies
BS, Baylor University
MS, Florida State University
MA, Sul Ross State University

Emily Zabcik
Professor, Mathematics
AS, Panola College
BS, The University of Texas at Tyler
MEd, The University of Texas at Tyler

Support Staff

Shannon Baker
Payroll Specialist

Matthew Benoit
Police Officer

Julie Bertrand
Secretary to the Dean of Distance & Digital Learning

Clint Bray
Maintenance Technician

Carol Brightwell
Workforce Program Coordinator

Mickie Cash
Secretary to the Dean of Health Sciences/OTA

Savannah Cassell
Testing Lab Facilitator - Distance Learning

Josi Cassity
College Store Clerk

Misty Coleman
Admissions/Records Office Coordinator

Conna Cutsinger
Secretary to the Director  - SRTC/SCC

Katie Davis
Secretary, Nursing Programs

Jamie Deville
College Store Clerk

Kelley Hammond
Support Specialist, Allied Health Services

Kim Harris
Receptionist/Secretary - Marshall College Center

Mandy Harris
Financial Aid Specialist

Dazell Hicks
Executive Secretary,
Vice President of Instruction

Kip Johnson
Admissions/Records Specialist

Shay Joines
Public Services Assistant, Library

Mily Luna
Admissions/Records Office Specialist

Trellis McCann
Secretary, Shelby College Center

Rachelle McGrede
Accounts Payable Specialist

Ray McGrede
Computer Technician

Kaycee McKnight
Secretary, Vice President of Student Services

Leah Morales
Secretary to the Dean of Arts, Sciences and Technology

Jeff Murray
Maintenance Technician

Jeff O’Neal
Maintenance Technician

Alyssa Parker
Student Services Specialist

Jeffrey Price
Police Officer

Sheila Ritter
Police Officer

David Rogers
HVAC Technician

Yvette Royal
Department Secretary, Health Sciences

Tina Sandidge
Educational Technology Assistant

Tana Searcy
Secretary, Workforce and Continuing Education

Jaime Seegers
Secretary to the Vice President of Fiscal Services

Riley Seegers
Dual Enrollment Specialist

Matthew Stapleton
Computer Technician

Monica Thompson
Library Day Circulation Clerk/Secretary

Kristye Wall
Department Secretary, Marshall Center

Brooke Works
Accounts Receivable Specialist