2024-2025 College Catalog

Administration, Faculty, and Staff

A complete directory of administration, faculty and staff is available at www.mitchellcc.edu/faculty-and-staff/.

Board of Trustees

Ralph L. Bentley, Chair   Statesville
R. Stephen Hill, Vice Chair      Statesville
Jonathan Byers, Sr   Statesville
Christopher Cartner  Harmony
Kevin Donaldson   Mooresville
Michael Haire
 Mooresville
Shawn Huggins   Mooresville
Constantine “Costi” Kutteh   Statesville
David J. Meachem   Statesville
Tina Morgan   Mooresville
Bill Thunberg   Mooresville
Joe H. Troutman   Statesville
SGA President 

The Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month and between the Thanksgiving and Winter Break. Also, generally, the Board does not meet in July or December. Meetings are routinely held at 6 p.m. in the Roueche Board Room of Kirkman House on the Statesville Campus or Mooresville Auditorium in the Tice Building on the Mooresville Campus.

Office of the President

Brewer, Dr. James T.  President
B.S. Mars Hill College; M.R.R. North Carolina State University; Ed.D. North Carolina State University
Holland, Vicki
Executive Administrative Assistant 
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College 

Advancement and Alumni

Nicholson, Molly Executive Director of Advancement and College Relations
B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A. Appalachian State University 
Vanhorn, Donna Advancement Services Specialist 
B.A. Lenoir-Rhyne College   
Wiles, Joseph  Coordinator, Engagement & Annual Giving
A.A. Mitchell Community College; B.S. East Carolina University

Continuing Education and Workforce Development
Office of the Vice President

Bullins, David Interim Vice President of Workforce Development & Continuing Education
A.A.S Guilford Technical Community College; B.S. University of Cincinnati; M.S. Oklahoma State University  
Maloney, Cheryl Administrative Assistant III 
Bullins, David Director, Public Safety
A.A.S Guilford Technical Community College; B.S. University of Cincinnati; M.S. Oklahoma State University
Briggs, Dawn  Continuing Education Specialist/Cashier 
Carver, Todd Interim Director, Public Safety
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.S. Gardner Webb University; M.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Chambers, Joyce  Administrative Assistant
Cline, Joel.  Director, College and Career Readiness
B.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte 
Gamble, Jacqueline  Administrative Assistant II
Larsen, James
Program Chair/Coordinator, Emergency Services
B.S. Appalachian State University 
Lazenby, Deborah  Director of Customized Training & Business Services
A.A. Mitchell Community College; B.A. Catawba College
Loflin, Jennifer  Administrative Assistant
Kennison, Jennie  Continuing Ed. Records and Registration Specialist
McKay, Lori Coordinator, Business Services 
B.A. Western Carolina University  
Menster, Janet  Coordinator, Allied Health 
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.S.N. Gardner Webb University 
Menster, Keith  Program Chair/Coordinator, Fire Protection Technology
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.S. Fayetteville State University 
Pence, Patricia  Program Chair, NC NA I
Diploma in Nursing, Davis Hospital School of Nursing
Pierce, Cabanna  Administrative Assistant
Reid, Nina  Registrar, CEC, & Support Staff Manager
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College
Sharpe, Tony Interim Coordinator, BLET
B.S. Liberty University; M.P.A Liberty University  
Stutts, Allison  Director, Occupational Extension
B.S.W. NC State University; M.S.W. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A. East Carolina University 
Wallace, Suzanne  Director, Small Business Center
B.S. Western Carolina University; MBA High Point University   
Worrell, Donna Administrative Assistant
 A.S. Mitchell Community College

Division of Curriculum and Instruction Faculty and Staff
Office of the Vice President

Ledford, Randy  Vice President for Learning 
A.A. Western Piedmont Community College; B.A. University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.A. Appalachian State University; Ed.S. Appalachian State University
Money, Amy Academic Services Coordinator
A.A.S Mitchell Community College

Academic Deans and Directors

Coleman, Tia Dean of College Transfer
B.S. and M.S. East Carolina University
Davis, Dr. Marc Dean of Business, Engineering & Technical Studies
B.S. College of Charleston; MBA and M.A. Walsh College; Ed.D University of North Carolina at Charlotte  
Ellis, Sharon
Director, Career & College Promise
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College; M.S. Pfeiffer University
 
Forbes, Cassandra
Director, Data Analysis Research
A.A.S. Mayland Community College; B.S. Lees McRae College; M.Ed. Western Carolina University  
Howle, Dr. Jonathan  Director, Teaching Excellence 
B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A. The New School; EdD Columbia University   
Rufty, Dr. Beverly  Director, Library & Instructional Support Services
A.A. Central Piedmont Community College; B.A. University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.L.I.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Ed.D Gardner-Webb University
Shoffner, Kent Dean of Educational Partnerships & Academic Success
B.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.A. and Ed.S. Appalachian State University
Wiersch, Linda  Dean of Health Sciences & Wellness
B.S.N. Radford University; M.S.N. Old Dominion University

Staff

Baker, Cindy  Library Services Technician 
A.A. Mitchell Community College; B.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro 
Copeland, Sharon  Librarian
B.A. Lenoir-Rhyne University; M.L.S. Appalachian State University 
Cotton, Steven Career Coach
B.S. Appalachian State University; M.S.Ad. University of North Carolina at Charlotte  
Dagenhardt, Crystal  Learning Management System Administrator
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College   
Dezern, Donna  Curriculum Administrative Assistant 
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College 
Easterling, Vivian  Cosmetic Arts Specialist
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College   
Fries, Christen Coordinator, College & Career Readiness Assessment & Retention
B.S. East Carolina University
Hines, Sara Early College Liaison
B.S. Appalachian State University; M.A. Appalachian State University   
Houston, Mamie Early College Liaison
B.A. Livingstone College  
Jablonski, Melissa Education Navigator
B.S. Central Connecticut State University  
Jordan, Teresa Tutor Center Administrative Specialist
A.A. Mitchell Community College  
Money, Michelle Program Specialist, Health Sciences
A.A. Mitchell Community College  

Faculty

Anderson, Annette  Department Chair, English 
B.A. Bennett College; M.A. North Carolina A&T State University   
Ausburn, Lisa English
B.S. and M.A. University of North Carolina at Wilmington  
Bebler, Melanie Biology
B.S. Southeastern Louisiana University; M.S. Louisiana State University  
Bennis, Youssef Mathematics
B.S. Virginia University; M.S. University of Texas  
Benson, Katelyn  Mathematics 
B.S. Appalachian State University; M.A. Appalachian State University   
Best, Tiffany Spanish
B.A. Fayetteville State University; M.A. New York University  
Briceno, Tony Program Chair, Computer & Electronics Engineering Tech
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College  
Burns, Victoria Coordinator, Write Place and ACA
B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A. University of North Carolina at Charlotte  
Calvo, Jose Program Chair, Associate Fine Arts - Visual Arts 
B.A. University of Arkansas; M.A. Towson University   
Campagni, Jamie Program Chair, Associate in Engineering
B.S. and M.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte  
Canipe, Mia Simulation Operation Specialist
A.D.N. Mitchell Community College; B.S.N. Grand Canyon University   
Cannon, Ryan Psychology
B.A. and M.S. Gardner-Webb University  
Chang, Aspen Biology
B.S. and M.B.T. North Carolina State University  
Collins, Parks Biology
B.S. Gardner-Webb University; M.S. University of Nebraska Kearney  
Day, Dr. Danielle Biology
B.S. University of Charleston; B.S. and D.C. Logan College of Chiropractic  
Dellinger, Sally Program Chair/Professor, Human Services Program
B.A. and M.Ed Winthrop University; North Carolina Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist; Certified Clinical Supervisor  
Dennis, Dr. Janay Biology
B.S. Saint Augustine's College; M.S. Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D. Case Western  
Doig, Valerie Associate Degree Nursing
B.S.N. and M.S.N. University of North Carolina at Charlotte  
Dorsett, Samuel Software Development
A.A.S. Forsyth Technical Community College; B.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Downing, Beth Program Chair, Associate Degree Nursing
B.S.N. Colby Sawyer College; M.S.N. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Eller, Peter Mathematics
B.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.A. Appalachian State University
Emetu, Dr. Tony Business Admin
A.S. Gordon College; A.A. Valdosta State University; B.S. Troy University; MBA Georgia Southern University; D.M. University of Maryland Global Campus  
Farmer, Paul  Art 
B.A. North Carolina State University; M.A. Western Carolina University  
Finch, Matt.
English
B.A. Mars Hill University; M.A. East Carolina University; Ed.S. Appalachian State University
Fitzgibbons, Kelli  Program Chair, Teacher Preparation Program
B.A. Montclair State College; M.A. New Jersey City University   
Fox, Sally  Program Chair, Cosmetology 
Cosmetology License; Teaching Certificate   
Fraver, Shawn Mechanical Engineering
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.S. University North Carolina at Charlotte
Fukami, Andrea Professor, Psychology
B.A. Pennsylvania State University; M.A. La Salle University
Gaddy, Marek Department Chair, Health & Physical Education
B.S. East Carolina University, M.S. East Carolina University; M.A. East Carolina University
Gordon, Dr. Kathryn Science
B.S. Guilford College; M.S. University of Arkansas; Ph.D. Georgia State University   
Guiton, Paula Program Chair, Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing
B.S.N. Winston-Salem State University; M.S.N. Chamberlain College of Nursing
Harris, Zondra Program Chair, Accounting
B.A. New York University; MBA & M.Acc. Gardner-Webb University  
Hauser, Madison Associate Degree Nursing
A.D.N. Mitchell Community College; B.S.N. Appalachian State University; M.S.N. University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Hollar, Jason Sociology
B.S. Appalachian State University; M.A. Appalachian State University
James, Wayne Program Chair, Welding Technology
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College
Kaleta, Dr. Micki Associate Professor, History
B.A. Austin Peay State University; M.A. Murray State University; ABD, University of Memphis
Lands, Jason Program Chair, Information Technology
A.A.S. Central Piedmont Community College; B.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.S. Penn State University
Leake, Marc History
B.A. and M.A University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Leamon-Smith, Jenny Mathematics
B.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A. Gardner-Webb University
Leonard, Justin Biology
B.S. Montreat College; M.A. Prescott College
Martin, Dr. Todd Department Chair, Social Sciences
B.A. Lenoir-Rhyne University; M.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Ed.S. Appalachian State University; Ed.D. Appalachian State University
Matyushin, Vadim Mathematics
B.S. Penza State University; M.S. Penza State University
Mazaleski, Lillian Mathematics
A.S. Western Piedmont Community College; B.S. North Carolina State University; M.S. Appalachian State University
McHargue, Suzanne Associate Degree Nursing
A.A. Catawba Valley Community College; B.S. Winston-Salem State University; M.S. Gardner-Webb University
Miller, Dr. James  Economics
A.A. Olympic Community College; B.A. Brigham Young University; M.S. Washington State University; Ph.D. Washington State University   
Miller, Keith Professor, Business Areas
B.S. Hawaii Pacific University; M.S. Troy University
Moose, Amanda Program Chair/Simulation Coordinator, Associate Degree Nursing
A.A.S. Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute; B.S.N. Winston-Salem State University; M.S.N. University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Moss, David English
B.A., M.A. De Paul University
Murdock, Anna Associate Degree Nursing
B.S.N. and M.S.N. University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Nielsen, R. Eric. Program Chair, Electrical Systems Program
B.S. Biola University
Owen, Christina Cosmetology
Cosmetology License; Teaching Certificate
Parker, Alessia Associate Degree Nursing
A.S. Tidewater Community College; B.S Alderson-Broaddus College; M.S. James Madison University; M.S.N. Gardner-Webb University
Patterson, Amanda Sociology
A.A. Mitchell Community College; B.S. Gardner-Webb University; M.S. Lenoir-Rhyne University; Graduate Certificate Sociology/Gerontology Appalachian State University
Payne, Dr. Nancy Mathematics
B.S. Salem College; M.S. Appalachian State University; Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Pearson, Crystal Cosmetology Instructor
A.S. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Piervincenti, Arthur Department Chair, Criminal Justice and Paralegal Technology
B.S. Long Island University; M.S. Long Island University; J.D. Hofstra University School of Law
Poirier, Amy Program Chair/Associate Professor, Agribusiness
B.S. and M.S. North Carolina State University
Powell, W. Keith HVAC
B.S. University of Phoenix
Pressley, Benjamin English
B.A. Pfeiffer University; M.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Rambeau, Kenya Chemistry
B.S. Howard University; M.S. Stanford University
Robinson, Colin Program Chair, Mechanical Engineering
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College
Russell, Laura
Program Chair, Medical Assisting
A.A.S. Wilkes Community College, CMA (AAMA)
Schuttenberg, Emily Music
B.A. Huntingdon College; M.M. Western Carolina University
Scott, Hannah Communication
B.S. and M.S. North Carolina State University  
Selfridge, Emily Chemistry
B.S. North Carolina State University; M.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Shuler, Sophia Cosmetology
Cosmetology License; Teaching Certificate  
Singh, Kimberly English
B.A. Virginia Wesleyan College; M.A. Old Dominion University
Smith, Ethan Mathematics
B.S. North Carolina Central University; M.A. Appalachian State University; M.E.D. Western Governors University
Steele, Troyie Mathematics
B.S. North Carolina State University; M.A. East Carolina University
Stein, Paul Early Childhood Education
B.S. and M.Ed. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Stroud, Ronna Program Chair, Advertising and Graphic Design
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.F.A. Academy of Art University
Townsend, Tessa Department Chair, Mathematics
B.S. Mars Hill College; M.S. Western Carolina University
Troutman, Lee Program Chair, Mechatronics Engineering Technology
A.A.S. Rowan Technical Institute
Turner, Wendy Department Chair, Communication and Humanities
B.S. Appalachian State University; M.A. University of Georgia; Graduate Certificate, Appalachian State University
Weddington, Emily Department Chair, Foreign Language
B.A./B.S. Spanish, North Carolina State University; M.A. North Carolina State University
Williams, DeShaun Department Chair, Natural Sciences
B.S. East Carolina University; M.S. East Carolina University
Williams, Robert “Chef Bob” Program Chair, Culinary Arts Program
A.A. Scottsdale Culinary Institute; B.A. Le Cordon Bleu
Wilson, Fern Associate Degree Nursing
A.A.S. Vermont Technical College; B.S.N. Franklin Pierce College; M.S.N. University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wisdom, Kelly English
B.A. Appalachian State University; M.A. University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.F.A. Hollins University
Wise, Tamara Program Chair, Business Administration & Healthcare Management 
B.S. University of Maryland; MBA Liberty University   
Yockey, Chris Program Chair, Academic Success & Developmental Education
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.A. Lenoir-Rhyne College; M.A. University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Equity and Inclusion

Brown, Dr. Beverly  Director of Equity and Inclusion/Program Chair, Associate Fine Arts - Music
B.M. Appalachian State University; M.M.Ed. University of Georgia; Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Financial Services
Office of the Vice President

Hyde, Gerald  Vice President for Accounting/CFO 
B.A. Lenoir-Rhyne University; MBA Gardner-Webb University 
Benge, Tonya  Assistant Controller
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College
Brown, Christina  Payroll Administrator 
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College 
Dixon, Kimberly  Staff Accountant
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College 
Harris, Jonathan  Controller
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.S. Gardner-Webb University 
Millsaps, Jamila Purchasing Officer
A.A.S. Western Piedmont Community College  
Moore, Kimberly Payroll Assistant/Cashier
A.A. Mitchell Community College   
Morgan, Jane  AR Coordinator
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College 
Selves, Eleanor  Accounting Technician  
A.A. Mitchell Community College   
Tallman, Clay  Accounting Technician 
A.A.S Catawba Valley Community College 
Tuthill, Sydney Accounting Technician 
B.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro   
Waddell, Lee Jan  Administrative Services Assistant 
A.A. Mitchell Community College; B.A. Catawba College 

Bookstore

Arnett, Donna  Bookstore Manager
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.A. Gardner-Webb University
Miller, Jeanne  Bookstore/Mailroom Assistant 
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College
Yang, Pang  Bookstore Technician 
 A.A.S. Mitchell Community College

Facilities

Lackey, Chad   Director of Facilities
A.S. Catawba Valley Community College 

Human Resources

Santos, Paul Executive Director/Chief Human Resources Officer
A.E. Wentworth Institute of Technology; B.S. Wentworth Institute of Technology
Craven, Jackie Coordinator, Human Resources
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College 
Lutz, Erica  Human Resources Data & Professional Development Coordinator 
B.S. Appalachian State University 

Information Technology

Swanson, Stephen Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer
B.S. Wingate University  
Armstrong, David IT Support Technician
A.S. Nashville State Community College
Barker, Michael ERP Systems Manager
B.A. and MBA Lenoir-Rhyne University 
Campbell, Bryan  Network and Security Administrator
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College 
Dubea, Erin  System Administrator 
B.A. Southeastern Louisiana University; M.S. Kansas State University
Niswonger, Mark  Network Server Administrator 
A.A. and A.A.S. Mitchell Community College 
Sherrill, Jeff  IT Support Manager 
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.S. and GC Management of Information Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Security

Selves, Matthew Director of Safety & Security 
A.A. University of Phoenix; B.S. Gardner-Webb University; M.B.A Gardner-Webb University 
Vance, Jamie  Assistant Director of Security 
A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.S. Western Carolina University 

Mooresville Campus

Harris, Marla Dean, Mooresville Campus 
B.A. and M.Ed. University of South Carolina; M.Ed. Gardner-Webb University   
Marcy, Marion  Administrative Assistant II - Mooresville 
A.A.S. Sullivan Community College   
Wright, Melissa  Receptionist - Mooresville

Student Services
Office of the Vice President

McEachern, Dr. Daniel “JJ” Vice President for Student Services 
B.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Ed.D. Wingate University 
Barnhill, Cindy Student Services Coordinator/Assistant to VP for Student Services 
Gray, Carolyn  Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to the VP for Student Services 

Accessibility Services

Elder, Marks  Director, Accessibility Services and 504 Coordinator 
B.S. and M.Ed. Delta State University 

Admissions

Harrison, T’Sha   Director of Admissions  
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.S. University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Anderson, Jessica
Admissions Specialist
A.G.E. Mitchell Community College 
Howell, Crystal  Senior Admissions Specialist 
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.S. University of North Carolina at Pembroke 
Nesbit, Debra  Receptionist, Admissions 
A.S. Mitchell Community College 

Advising

Lewis, Myra  Director of Academic Advising 
B.S. Gardner-Webb University; M.Ed. Appalachian State University 
Myers, Michelle  Academic Advisor II 
B.A. North Carolina State University 
Rodriguez, Iris  Coordinator of Transfer Services/Academic Advisor II 
B.S. University of Puerto Rico; M.A. Inter American University of Puerto Rico 
Stickle, Bernadine  Academic Advisor II
B.S. Ramapo College of New Jersey; M.S. Capella University 
Willis, Samantha  Mooresville Student Services Coordinator/Academic Advisor II 
B.S. East Carolina University; M.S. Kansas State University; Graduate Certificate, Appalachian State University 

Financial Aid

Cooper, Candace Director, Financial Aid
B.S. Georgia College State University
Knox, Rachel  Assistant Director, Financial Aid
B.S. Gardner-Webb University
Ramirez, Gwen  Financial Aid Specialist 
B.S. St. Theresa’s College, Philippines 
Tompkins, Amanda  Veteran Affairs Specialist 
B.S University of Georgia; M.S. Troy University 
West, Mark  Financial Aid Specialist
B.A. Lenoir-Rhyne University 

Marketing and Communications

Jones, Haley  Director, Marketing and Communications 
A.A. Mitchell Community College; B.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro 
Ella-Webb, Nicole  Graphic Designer 
A.A.S Catawba Valley Community College; A.A.S Catawba Valley Community College; B.F.A Liberty University 

Records

Patterson, Elizabeth “Betsy” Registrar/Director of Records 
A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.S. East Carolina University
Nleya, Juliana  Student Records Specialist 
A.A.S. Mitchell Community College; B.S. East Carolina University 
Ramsey, Colleen  Student Records Technician
B.S. King’s College  
Robbins, Christine Coordinator, Student Recruitment & Orientation
B.A. Western Carolina University  

Student Activities

Leviner, Austin Coordinator of Student Activities and New Student Orientation 
A.S. Mitchell Community College