Faculty & Administration
Adams, David
Instructor of Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Certificate, Danville Community College
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
EPA Section 608 Refrigeration
Low GWP Refrigerant
OSHA 10 for Construction
Balfour, David
Professor of Biology
Ph.D. - Virginia Tech
M.S. - Virginia Commonwealth University
B.S. - Virginia Commonwealth University
Baynes, Elliot
Assistant Professor of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Diploma - Danville Community College
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
EPA Refrigerant
Low GWP Refrigerant
Betts, Fredrick
Coordinator of Enrollment Services/Registrar
M.Ed., Averett University
B.A.S., Averett University
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Bishop, Kate
Industrial Maintenance Instructor
A.A.S, Danville Community College
Bowen, Jennifer
Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.S.N., Walden University
B.S.N., Averett University
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
Virginia Registered Nurse License
Carrigan, Steven
Assistant Professor of Information Systems Technology; Program Director, DCC Cyber Center
M.S. - Old Dominion University
B.S. - Old Dominion University
A.A.S. - Danville Community College
A.A.S. - Danville Community College
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
CompTIA
Cisco
Microsoft
VMWARE
Chhajer, Mukesh
Professor of Physics and Mathematics
Ph.D. - University of Akron
M.S. - University of Cincinnati
B.S. - Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Chimera, Joseph
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., East Tennessee State University
B.S., State University of New Work at Fredonia
Cotten, Ilaria
Instructor of English
Graduate Certificate in English. Grand Canyon University
Educational Leadership & Administration, Longwood University
MBA in Human Resources Management, Averett University
B.A. in English, Spanish Minor & Teaching Licensure, Averett University
Couto, Marcio
Instructor and Program Manager of Aviation Maintenance Technology
B.S., ECPI University
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
Airframe and Powerplant Certification - FAA
Airframe and Powerplant License - ANAC - Brazil
Dye Penetrant Level I Special Certified
Eddy Current Level I Special Certified
Fluorescent Penetrant Level I Special Certified
Fiber Optics Technician
Fiber Optics Installer
Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt Certified
Remote Pilot Certificate - FAA
Dalton, Daniel
Industrial Maintenance Instructor
Diploma, Danville Community College
Certificate, Danville Community College
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
Forklift Operator
Forklift Trainer
Industry 4.0
NC3 Industrial Machine Operation
NCCER Mechanical, Industrial, HVACR, Electronic Systems Technician
NCCER Proctor
OSHA 10, 30, 511, & 503 Certified Trainer
Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing
Dalton,Jessica
Vice President of Workforce Services
M.Ed, University of Lynchburg
B.S., Virginia Tech
Daniel, Traci
Assistant Professor and Director of Early Childhood Education
M.Ed., Liberty University
B.A., Mary Baldwin
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Distad, Joseph
Assistant Professor of Precision Machining Technology
Diploma, Danville Community College
Edwards, Stephen
Instructor of Automotive Repair and Analysis
Diploma, Franklin County High School
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
ASE Master Automobile Technician
ASE Advanced Level Specialist
Emerson, James
Professor, Program Director of Nursing
D.N.P., Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S.N., University of Virginia
B.S.N., Virginia Commonwealth University
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
CCRN-K Alumni Certification
Virginia Registered Nurse License
Evans, Jonathan
Associate Professor of Sociology
M.A, University of North Carolina-Greensboro
M.S.W, University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Fields, Jeffery
Dean of Arts, Sciences, and Business
Ph.D., Trident University
M.S., Old Dominion University
B.S., Bluefield State College
Fletcher, Megan
Instructor of Psychology
Master of Arts- Applied Developmental Psychology, Liberty University
Bachelor of Science Education - History/Social Studies, Northern Arizona University
Associate of Arts - General Studies , Arizona Western College
Ford, Christopher
Director of Learning Resources and Distance Learning
M.S.L.I.S. Clarion University
M.A. Old Dominion University
B.A. Averett College
Forlines, Krystle
Professor of Nursing
D.N.P., Liberty University
M.S.N., Liberty University
B.S.N., Lynchburg College
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
Virginia Registered Nurse License
Furgurson, Brandon
Instructor of Integrated Machining Technology
Diploma, Danville Community College
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
Lean & Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
Mitutoyo- MCOSMOS C1 & C2
Gauldin, Alexandria
Lab and Clinical Coordinator
B.S.N., Liberty University
R.N., Liberty University
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
Virginia Registered Nurse License
Gauldin, Tina
Dental Hygiene Program Director
B.S., Old Dominion University
A.A.S., VA Western Community College
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
Virginia Dental Hygienist License
Graham, Tiffany
Graphic Imaging Technology Instructor
Diploma, Danville Community College
Career Studies Certificate, Danville Community College
Career Studies Certificate, Danville Community College
Career Studies Certificate, Danville Community College
Career Studies Certificate, Danville Community College
Career Studies Certificate, Danville Community College
Hatcher, Christy
Assistant Professor of Developmental Mathematics
M.S. - Longwood University
M.ED - Averett University
B.S. - Averett College
Hatchett, John
Engineering Instructor
M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Hawker, Teresa
Assistant Professor of Electrical/Electronics
Diploma, Danville Community College
Howard, DeAndre
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services
Ed,D, Gardner-Webb University
M.A, Norfolk State
B.A., Saint Augustine’s University
Johnson, Cornelius
President
Ed.D., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
M.S., Indiana State University
B.A., University of Washington
A.A., Seattle Central Community College
Keatts, Mattison
Electrical Electronics Engineering Technologies Instructor
Diploma, Danville Community College
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
A-Series Programmable Controller Training Course
Electric Bike Technician (Levels 1-4)
Japanese Level I
Japanese Level II
NCCER Curriculum Performance Evaluator
NCCER Instructor
NCCER Module Test Proctor
Operation Maintenance - FF510 w/ Fanuc 18i Control
Klocek, David
Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research
Ph.D., Georgetown University
M.A., The University of Michigan
B.S.F.S., Georgetown University
Mann, Melissa
Dean of Career Technical Education
M.A., Liberty University
B.S., Old Dominion University
A.A.S., Southside Virginia Community College
A.A.S., Southside Virginia Community College
Certificate, Southside Virginia Community College
McCray, Jessica Lauren
Coordinator of Student Life, Title IX, and Accessibility
M.A.T., Liberty University
M.A., Liberty University
B.S., Bluefield College
McDowell, Josh
Assistant Professor of Precision Machining Technology
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Diploma, Danville Community College
Certificate, Danville Community College
Career Studies Certificate, Danville Community College
Career Studies Certificate, Danville Community College
Mills, Mark
Criminal Justice Instructor
M.C.J., University of Colorado
B.A., University of Alaska
A.A., Northeastern Junior College
Motley, Mary
Instructor of Developmental Mathematics
M.Ed. - Averett University
B.S. - Averett College
A.A.S - Danville Community College
Nidiffer, Matt
Assistant Professor of Business Management
M.S. - Clemson University
B.S. - The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Oaks, Karen
Instructor of Nursing
DHA, Logan University
FNP, East Tennessee State University ( Post Master -Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
MSN, Old Dominion University
BSN, Old Dominion
Diploma, Danville Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
O’Neil, Faith
Director of Public Relations & Marketing
M.B.A., Liberty University
B.S., Old Dominion University
A.A.&S. Southside Virginia Community College
Poole, Kevin
Associate Professor of Percision Machining Technology
Diploma, Danville Community College
Prillaman, Bradley
Coordinator of Academic Advising
M.E., Averett University
B.S., Averett University
A.S., Patrick Henry Community College
Pulliam, Cathy
Dean of Student Services
Professional Cert. Enrollment Management Noel-Levitz
M.S., Capella University
B.S., Averett University
A.A.S., Danville Community College
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Certificate, Danville Community College
Rigsby, Shelby
Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.S.N., South University
B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
Virginia Registered Nurse License
Robertson, Richie
Associate Professor of Administrative Support Technology
M.B.A., - Averett University
B.A., Averett College
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
MedCA Medical Billing and Coding
Robinson, William
Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor
Ruiz-Fodor, Ana
Associate Professor of History
Ph.D. - Northcentral University
M.S. - West Virginia University
B.S. - Universidad Centroamericana
Russell, Jermon
Instructor of Cosmetology
Diploma, George Washington High School
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
Cosmetology License
Cosmetology Instructor
Cosmetology Salon License
Sallah, Neil
Professor of Engineering
Ph.D. - Tennessee Technological University
M.S. - Tennessee Technological University
Sanders,Todd
Assistant Professor of Precision Machining Technology
M.A., Longwood University
B.A., Longwood University
A.A.&S., Southside Community College
Scolpini, Hayden
Instructor of Integrated Machining Technology
Diploma, Danville Community College
Career Studies Certificate, Danville Community College
Career Studies Certificate, Danville Community College
Secrest, Chad
Instructor of Welding
Journeyman Status, Kansas City Boilermaker Apprenticeship
Diploma, Laurel Park High School
Sherman, Willie
Instructor of Business Management
DMin., Virginia University of Lynchburg
MDiv., Virginia Union University
B.S., Jacksonville State University
Shupe, Deirdra
English Instructor
Ph.D., Florida State University
M.Litt., Mary Baldwin University
B.A., Hollins University
Smalls, Carl
Vice President of Finance and Administration
D.Ed., Kansas State University
Graduate Program, Harvard University
M.B.A., Atlanta University
B.S. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Smith, Jeremy
Assistant Professor of Technical Studies Automation and Robotics
M.S., University of Oklahoma
B.S., University of Oklahoma
Stockton, Belinda
Associate Vice President of Human Resources
M.A., New York University
B.A., Wittenberg University
Stoddard, Jonathan
Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
B.S., San Jose State University
Terzopoulos, Constantine
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Empire State College - SUNY
M.S., The City College - CUNY
M.A., Hunter College - CUNY
Walz, Jennifer
Librarian
Certificate, University of Maryland, University College
M.L.S., University of Maryland, College Park
B.A., Asbury College
Wayman, Matt
Welding Instructor
Certificate, Newport News Apprentice School
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
AWS Certified Welding Inspector
AWS Certified Welding Educator
Wilborn, Shawn
Instructor of Automotive Repair and Analysis
Diploma, Danville Community College
Certificate, Danville Community College
Wilborne, Linda
Associate Professor of Business Management
M.B.A., Averett University
B.B.A., Averett University
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
North Carolina Real-Estate License
Wilson, Rosa
Associate Professor
B.S.N, Old Dominion University
A.A.S., Patrick Henry Community College
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
Virginia Registered Nurse License
Woodson, Brian
Instructor of Nursing
BA, Averett University
BSN, Ashworth College
AAS, Danville Community College
Yohe, Dennis
Graphic Imaging Technology Instructor
Diploma, Granby High School
Industry-Recognized Credentials and Certifications:
OSHA 501
OSHA 511
Staff
Baines, Rachel
Talent Acquisition Manager
M.A.T., James Madison University
B.A., James Madison University
Beckner, Michael
Workforce Trainer
Lead Assessment Certification
HVAC Certification
NCCER Certification
Blanks, Ben
Public Services Librarian
M.L.S., North Carolina Central University
B.A., Lynchburg College
Boon, Carter
Information Technology Specialist
A.A.S., Danville Community College
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Brandon, Cortnee
Accountant
B.B.A., North Carolina Central University
Canupp, James
Information Technology Manager
A.A.S., Danville Community College
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Carter, Rhonda
Administrative Assistant, Maintenance
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Cervantes, Peggy
Research Analyst & Assessment Coordinator
B.A., North Carolina State University
M.S., Averett University
Cole, Michele
Program Coordinator, TARE
B.A., Mary Baldwin College
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Coleman, Doreen
Education Specialist, TRIO Educational Opportunity Center
B.B.A., Averett University
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Combs, James
Trades Tech-Maintenance
Combs, Nancy
Executive Assistant, Finance and Administration Office
B.B.A., Averett University
Cook, George Logan
Academic Advisor
M.S., Marshall University
B.A., Marshall University
Corbett, Ashlee
Grant Accountant
B.A., Virginia Wesleyan University
Cothren, Cord
Workforce Success Coach
B.A., University of Richmond
Crews, Angela
Administrative and Office Specialist, Southern Virginia Higher Ed Center
A.A.S., Southside Virginia Community College
Elliott, Jordan
Information Technology Specialist
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Fountain-Short, Dominique
Administrative Assistant of VP of Workforce Services
B.S., Old Dominion University
A.A.S., Southside Virginia Community College
George, Mary
Financial Aid Specialist
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Goodman, Benny
Tutoring Center Coordinator
M.A., University of North Alabama
B.A., Averett University
Graves, Katina
Accountant
Graves, Haywood
Information Technology Specialist
A.A.S., Danville Community College
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Hankins, Kara
Financial Aid & Veteran Support Specialist
B.A., Averett University
Harris, Sharon
Project Director, TRIO Educational Opportunity Center
M.B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
B.B.A., James Madison University
Hill, Cheryl
Coordinator for Institutional Advancement
A.A.S., Danville Community College
B.S., Bluefield College
M.B.A., Averett University
Hood, Albert
Trades Tech-Maintenance
Holland, Jasmine
Human Resource Generalist
Hudson, Penny
Academic Advisor
M.A., Medaille University
B.A.S., Averett University
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Johnson, Fredrick
Academic Advisor
M.B.A., Longwood University
B.S., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Jones, Alonzo
Facilities Manager
Jones, Charles Bracken
Information Technology Specialist
M.B.A., Longwood University
B.S.B.A., Longwood College
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Jones, Jeri
Office Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Jones, Katherine
Marketing Specialist
M.S., Liberty University
B.A.,University of Lynchburg
Jordan, Andre’
Retail Manager, Danville Community College Bookstore
Diploma, Computer Learning Center
Lewis, Jennifer
Administrative and Office Specialist-Bookstore
A.A.S, American National University
Lineberry, Katherine
Administrative Assistant for Workforce Services
B.A., Lenoir Rhyne University
Logan, Dara
Financial Aid PELL Boost Liaison
B.S., Virginia Tech
M.Ed., University of Lynchburg
Lunsford, Letitia
Testing Center Coordinator
M.Ed., Averett University
B.S., Averett University
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Majors, Ieisha
Administrative Assistant to the VP of Academic Affairs & Student Services
B.S., University of Phoenix
A.S., Liberty University
Marshall, Chris
Information Technology Specialist
A.A.S., Danville Community College
McCray, Evan
Aviation Maintenance Technology Lab Tech
Morris, Michael
Diesel Technology Trainer
Moore, Myra
Student Success Coach
Ed.S., University of Virginia
M.Ed., Virginia Tech
B.S., St. Paul’s College
Oakes, Ricky
Trades Technician- Maintenance
Olp, Charles
LRC Specialist
B.S., James Madison University
Osborne, Heather
Payroll Specialist
B.A., Radford University
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Pickral, Robin
Administrative Assistant, Nursing
Richmond, Barry
Apprenticeship Coordinator
M.Div., Christian Life School of Theology
Certification, University of South Carolina
B.A., Averett College
Rodgers, Dedra
Enrollment Navigator
Diploma, Danville Community College
Career Studies Certificate, Danville Community College
Rutledge, Mark
Information Technology Specialist
B.S., Radford University
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Saddler, Jennifer
Financial Aid Student Support Specialist
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Sizemore, Sue
Administrative Assistant, Career and Technical Education
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Certificate, Danville Community College
Snead, Mona
Student Success Coach
B.S., Capella University
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Turner, Angela
Director of Financial Aid
M.S., Walden University
B.A., Averett College
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Walker, Alice
Business Office Manager
B.B.A., Averett University
A.A.S., Danville Community College
A.A.S., Danville Community College
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Williams, Tamara
Coordinator of Dual Enrollment and Early College
M.A., Western Governors University
B.A., Old Dominion University
Wood, Jennifer
Executive Assistant, President’s Office
B.S., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Wyatt, Teresa
Administrative Assistant, Arts, Sciences, and Business
A.A.S., Danville Community College
Certificate, Danville Community College
Yancey, Ashley
Administrative Assistant, Student Services
M.S., Western Governor’s University
B.S., Utah State University
A.S., Utah State University
Certificate, Bridgerland Technical College
Younger, Camille
Education Specialist, TRIO Educational Opportunity Center
M.B.A., Averett University
B.A., Averett University
A.S., Southside Community College
A.S., Danville Community College
A.S., Danville Community College
Certificate, Southside Community College
Younger, Chad
Director of Workforce Services
M.S., Grand Canyon University
M.A., Liberty University
B.A., George Mason University
**Information contained in this personnel listing is current as of March 09, 2026.
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