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FULL-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND CONFERRING INSTITUTIONS
Jeremy Baker Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Instructor DPE Diploma - TCAT Dickson
Tom Bleyle Building Construction Technology A.S. Construction Technology (Austin Peay State University);
NCCER Certified Instructor;
HVAC Universal, Fork Truck/Scissor-Lift, OSHA 10 Certified;
Associate Instructor;
Bob Collins Machine Tool Technology A.A.S. Degree (Nashville State Community College);
Senior Instructor;
Machinist Certificate (Memphis Skills Center),
NIMS Credentials (National Institute of Metalworking Skills),
David Collins Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration HVAC Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson/Clarksville);
Associate Instructor;
National Propane Gas Association Operator;
Tennessee Gas Association Operator;
Carbon Monoxide Inspector;
Generac Protector certified;
Matthew Davis Welding Technology, Associate Instructor Welding Diploma, TCAT Dickson
Sean Dorsey Computer Information Technology Associate Instructor IT Network Support Specialist Certificate, TCAT Dickson; CompTIA Security Certification

Salvatore Evangelista 

 

Mechatronics
Machinist I Diploma & Industrial Machinery Mechanics Diploma-TCAT Dickson; A.S. Firearms Technology, Sonoran Desert Institute
Associate Instructor 
Carlos Felix Industrial Electrical Maintenance/Mechatronics Associate Instructor Mechatronics Diploma, TCAT Dickson; OSHA 10 Certified
Scott Figureido Automotive Technology Instructor AUT Diploma - TTC Dickson
Deana Friddle Cosmetology Cosmetology Diploma (Tennessee Technology Center at Dickson);
Instructor;
Cosmetology Instructor License (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson);
 
Misty Gann Practical Nursing  Associate Instructor RN A.S.N., Dyersburg State Community College
Kristy Garmon Pharmacy Technology Associate Instructor
BA Spanish, TN Tech; Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPht); Licensed Pharmacy Technician, State of TN
Roger Gentry Building Construction Technology Instructor Electrical Apprenticeship (ABC Electrical);
Associate Instructor;
NCCER Certified;
 
Joshua Hallock Welding Technology Associate Instructor
Combination Welder Diploma-TCAT Dickson; OSHA 10 Certified; AWS Member
Shane Hunter Automotive Technology A.A.S. General Technology Degree (Nashville State Community College),
NIASE ADS Certified (2 areas), Automotive Service Excellence Master Certified Automotive Technician (8 areas),
Senior Instructor;
 
Ed Hutchinson Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics NCCER Certified Instructor;
High School Diploma,
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, ASE Certified, Instructor;
 
Bryan Johnson Mechatronics NCCER Certified Instructor;
Multiple NC3 Diagnostic Tool Certifications;
Electric Motor Control training,
Industrial Maintenance training,
Licensed Electrician, OSHA 30,
Solar Photovoltaic Technician and Installer Diploma and HVAC Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson)
Certified NABCEP PV Installation Professional;
Instructor;
 
Teresa Kinney Practical Nursing R.N., A.A.S. (Excelsior College – School of Nursing, Albany, NY);
Instructor;
 
Daniel Mangrum Technology Foundations Instructor M.A. English - University of Memphis
Jennie Massie Adjunct Practical Nursing Instructor Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Belmont University; RN B.S.N., Belmont University; A.S.N., Northeast Missippi Community College; PN Diploma - TCAT Livingston
Kim McPherson Machine Tool Technology A.S. (Wirtschaftsschule School, Germany),
Machinist Journeyman, NIMS Credentials (National Institute of Metalworking Skills);
Senior Instructor;
 
Joshua Miles Criminal Justice: Correctional Officer, Associate Instructor A.A. Degree Criminal Justice, Pierce College; CPR/AED Certified, MOAB, PATH, and OCAT Training

Steven Miller 

Evening Welding Instructor Welding Diploma, Graphic Design Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson/Clarksville);
Associate Instructor;
Kristen Moffitt Practical Nursing B.S.N., UT Martin; RN, ASN (Technical College of the Lowcountry);
Senior Instructor;
 
Raymond Noblin Diesel Powered Equipment NIASE Master Certified Medium/Heavy Duty Truck;
Diesel Power Generation Equipment Diploma (U.S. Army Engineer Center and School, Ft. Belvoir, VA),
Mechanical Maintenance Diploma and ASI-C9,
Certified Mast and Electronic Power Plant Maintenance Diploma (U.S. Army APD, Maryland),
NC3 Certified Instructor/Electrical-Mechanical Torque, Multi- meter, Repair Connect &
Pro-Link Ultra (Diesel) Diagnostics;
Instructor
Charlene Overton Cosmetology, Associate Instructor Cosmetology Diploma, Jon Nava University of Cosmetology; Cosmetology Instructor’s License -Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson
Vanessa Pilkinton Dental Assisting R.D.A., C.D.A., A.A.S. (Nashville State Community College), Dental Assisting National Board Certified;
Senior Instructor;
 
Phillip Perez Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration HVAC Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson);
Associate Instructor;
 
Robert Pullen Practical Nursing Instructor M.S. Orgnaization Management - Trevecca Nazarene University
Brandon Rives Computer Information Technology B.S. Information Technology Network Administration, WGU; IT System Coordinator Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson)
A+, Network+, Security+, and Project + Certified, Microsoft Certified Professional (MTA, MS, MCTS, & MCP), Windows 7-Configuration, ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, Identity &
Access Management Certificate (Microsoft Virtual Academy),
Experience with Microsoft, Android, Apple, Linux Operating Systems, hands-on as well as remote support;
Senior Instructor
 
Tiffany Rives Digital Graphic Design & Computer-Aided Design Technology Digital Graphic Design Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson);
Art of Chalk Drawing Certificate (Eternity Arts, Boyne City, MI);
Associate Instructor;
 
Darrol Samsil Automotive Technology Automotive Degree (Bailey Technical Institute);
A.A.S. Degree in Occupational Education (Austin Peay State University);
A.S. Degree in Liberal Arts (Austin Peay State University);
Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE);
Certified Advanced Level Engine Performance/ASE;
Recovery &
Recycling/ASE certified;
GM Master Technician and Cadillac Master Craftsman;
Master Certified in Outboard Technology for OMC;
Certified Mercury Outboard Technician;
NC3 Certified Instructor/Torque-Multimeter-Diagnostics-Advanced Diagnostics;
Senior Instructor;
 
Kerry Simmons Farm Operations Associate Instructor
HS Diploma, Hickman County High School
Angela Spears Cosmetology Cosmetology Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson),
Aesthetician License (Austin Beauty School),
Cosmetology Instructor’s License (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson);
Instructor;
 
Katherine Sugg Practical Nursing R.N., BSN (Excelsior College);
Mastor Instructor;
 
Megan Tomlin Practical Nursing M.S.N., Austin Peay State University; R.N., BSN (Tennessee State University);
Associate Instructor;
 
Dawn Vandygriff Cosmetology Cosmetology Diploma (Madison University of Beauty);
Cosmetology Instructor License (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville);
A.A.S. General Technology (Nashville State Community College;
Senior Instructor;
 
John Wheritt Industrial Maintenance AS Engineering Studies (Kaskaskia Community College);
Mechatronics Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson/Clarksville);
Associate Instructor;
OSHA 10 Certified;
 
Tommy Yarbrough Diesel Powered Equipment High School Diploma. Studied Diesel Engine Repair at NADC; Associate Instructor
Terry Zwingle Building Construction Technology Associate Instructor

High School Diploma Dickson County High School; OSHA 10 Certified

PART-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM EDUCATION/DEGREE
Matthew Anderson Early Technical College - Diesel Powered Equipment, Adjunct Instructor A.S. Degree in Liberal Arts, Austin Peay State University, Industrial Electrical Maintenance-Mechatronics Diploma TCAT Dickson, Certificate in Maintenance Control Supervisor-U.S. Army
Angela Burns Practical Nursing R.N., B.S.N. (Cumberland University) Adjunct Instructor;
 
Oscar Campos Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Adjunct Instructor
Master of Art Leadership and Management - Webster University; B.A. Applied Science, Excelsior University; HVAC/R Diploma, TCAT Dickson
Michael Clark Early Technical College - Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Adjunct Instructor Mechatronics Diploma TCAT Dickson; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Diploma, TCAT Dickson
Sal Evangelista Early Technical College-Industrial Electrical Maintenance, Associate Instructor Machinist I Diploma & Industrial Machinery Mechanics Diploma-TCAT Dickson; A.S. Firearms Technology, Sonoran Desert Institute
Terri Harvey Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor
R.N., A.S.N. (Indiana Central University)
Jennie Massie Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Belmont University; RN B.S.N., Belmont University; A.S.N., Northeast Missippi Community College; PN Diploma - TCAT Livingston