Faculty

Melanie Allen (2016)
Associate Instructor Learning Frameworks
M.S. Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Jamie Ashby (1989)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
A.S. Texarkana College
B.S. Stephen F. Austin University
M.S. Stephen F. Austin University

Michael Bennett (2019)
Instructor, Welding

Tony Bennett (1998)
Associate Professor, Auto Body Repair

Marc-André Bougie (2007)
Associate Professor, Music
B.A. Musi, Universite de Montreal
M.M. University of Missouri-Columbia

Alyce Bunting (1994)
Professor, Sociology/Psychology
B.A., M.A. Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas A&M – Texarkana
Ed.D. Texas A&M-Commerce

Kevin Burns (2019)
Instructor, Welding
B.S., Agricultural Education, Texas A&M University

Stephanie Carpenter (2011)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A. University of Arkansas
M.A. Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Lisa Carver (2020)
Assistant Professor, Vocational Nursing Program
A.D.N. Texarkana College
B.S.I.S. Texas A&M University – Texarkana
M.S.Ed Walden University

Shanna Cheney (2018)
Assistant Professor, Speech
B.A. Speech Southeastern Oklahoma State University
M.S. Secondary Education Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Tammy Cochran, M. Ed, RPhT (2013)
Associate Professor, Pharmacy Technology
A.D.N. Texarkana College
B.S.N. University of Texas-Arlington
M.Ed. American College of Education

Denice Collier (2009)
Assistant Professor, Cosmetology
Career Academy, A.A.S. Texarkana College

Letha Colquitt, MNSc, R.N., F.N.P. (1998)
Associate Professor, A.D.N. Program
A.D.N. Texarkana College
B.S.N. & M.N.Sc. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Kenneth Crane (2011)
Professor, Biology
B.S. University of Texas – Austin
M.S., Ph.D. University of Texas – Arlington

Monica Davis (2012)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
M.S., Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Stan DeVore (2017)
Instructor, Automotive Technology

Ronda Dozier (2008)
Professor, Cosmetology
A.A. University of Phoenix
B.S. University of Phoenix
M.B.A. Western Governors University
Ed. D. American College of Education

Kelsie Dragoescu (2019)
Skills/Technology Coordinator, Health Sciences
B.S.N., Henderson State University
M.S.N., University of Texas – Tyler

Shannon Duke (2015)
Associate Professor, ADN Program
B.S.N. University of Texas Arlington
M.S.N. Western Governors University of Texas

Michelle Forgy (2021)
Assistant Professor, ADN Program
A.A.S. Nursing Texarkana College
B.S.N. Western Governors University
M.S.N. Western Governors University

Stephen Gass (2013)
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
A.A. Texarkana College
B.A.A.S. Texas A&M University – Texarkana
M.S. Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Karin Grisham (2013)
Professor, Chemistry
B.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman
M.S. Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Julie Henderson M.S.N., R.N. (2018)
Assistant Professor, ADN Program
B.S. Education, University of Missouri
A.A.S. Nursing – Texarkana College
B.S.N. – Texas A&M University – Texarkana
MSN – Walden University

Thomas Holt (2015)
Instructor, Coordinator Industrial Maintenance
A.A.S. Texas State Tech College

Robert Howard (2019)
Assistant Professor, History
B.A., Political Science/History, Stephen F. Austin State University
M.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University – Texarkana
M.S., History, Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Denise Johnson (2001)
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S. Texas Woman’s University
M.S. Louisiana State University – Shreveport

Blaine Jones (2020)
Instructor, E.M.T./Paramedic Program
A.A.S. Texarkana College
B.A.A.S. Texas A&M University-Commerce

Renee Jones (2019)
Assistant Professor, A.D.N. Program
B.S.N. University of Arkansas Medical Services
M.S.N. University of Texas – Arlington

Robert Jones (1989)
Professor, Mathematics
B.S.E., M.S. Arkansas State University

Dianna Patterson Kinsey (1997)
Professor, Computer Technology and Information Systems
A.A.S. Texarkana College
B.B.A., M.B.A. Texas A&M University – Texarkana, University of Houston, Texas A&M University – Commerce

Robert Laird (1993)
Professor, Biology
B.S. University of Central Oklahoma
M.P.H. University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Texas A&M University – Commerce

Tara Lamm, MSN, RN, APRN (2020)
Assistant Professor, A.D.N. Program
B.S.N. Henderson State University
M.S.N. University of Central Arkansas

Curt Langford (2012)
Associate Professor, Business/Economics
B.S., Texas A&M University – College Station
M.S. Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Michael Lee (2018)
Instructor, Construction Technology

Matt Lipps (2010)
Assistant Professor, Heating & Air Conditioning

David Lipscomb (2011)
Assistant Professor, Diesel Mechanics TexAmericas

Shelia Lynn (2009)
Assistant Professor, Culinary Arts
A.A. & A.S. Nashville State Community College
A.A.S Texarkana College

Angel Martinez (2017)
Instructor, Electrical Technology

Theresa McDonald (1994)
Professor, Computer Technology and Information Systems
El Paso Community College
A.A.S. Texarkana College
B.A.A.S., M.S. Texas A&M University – Texarkana
Ed. S., Ph.D. Nova Southeastern University

Angela Melde (2020)
Assistant Professor, Visual Arts
B.S. Centenary College of Louisiana
M.S. Texas A&M University – Texarkana
Ed.D. Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Serena Metcalf (1999)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S. Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Alonza Mitchell (2017)
Associate Instructor, English
B.S. University Central Oklahoma
M.Ed. Walden University

Kellie Morse M.S.N., RN (2013)
Associate Professor, A.D.N. Program
B.S.N. Stephen F. Austin State University
B.S. Stephen F. Austin State University
M.S. Stephen F. Austin State University
M.S.N. University of Texas – Tyler

Katelyn Park (2019)
Assistant Professor, A.D.N. Program
B.S.N. University of Texas – Arlington
M.S.N. University of Texas – Arlington

Phillip Parrish (2015)
LEAD Instructor
B.A. Religion, Jarvis Christian College
M.A. Ministry and Culture, Phillips Theological Seminary
M.S. Workforce Education Leadership, Mississippi State University

Kimberly Penny, M.S.N., RN (2004)
Associate Professor, ADN Program
A.D.N. Texarkana College
B.S.N. University of Texas – Arlington
M.S.N. Walden University

Melissa Pounds, M.S.N., RN (2019)
Assistant Professor, A.D.N. Program
B.S.N. Stephen F. Austin University
M.S.N. Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Lisa Quinnelly, M.S.N., RN (2009)
Associate Professor, Vocational Nursing Program
B.S.N. University of Mississippi
M.S.N. Walden University

Kimberly Randles, M.S.N., RN (2007)
Associate Professor, Vocational Nursing Program
A.D.N. Southern Arkansas University
B.S.N. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
M.S.N. Walden University

Shuntane Reaves-Dean, MSN (2017)
Associate Professor, Vocational Nursing Program
A.D.N. Texarkana College
B.S.N. Walden University
M.S.N. Walden University

Cyndy Rider (2021)
Instructor, E.M.T./Paramedic Program

Sam Rivas (1997)
Associate Professor, Business/Economics
A.A. Texarkana College
B.S. East Texas State University – Texarkana
M.B.A. Texas A&M University – Commerce

Holly Hutcheson Robinson (2014)
Associate Professor, Biology
B.A. Hendrix College
MPH Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Univ. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Texas A&M Commerce

Beverly Rowe (1997)
Professor, History/Sociology/Government
B.A.A.S., M.S. East Texas State University – Texarkana
Ph.D. University of North Texas, Texas Woman’s University, Oxford University – Oxford, England, University of Missouri

Doug Saffel (2011)
Associate Professor, Government/History
B.S. & M.S.I.S. Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Tracey Schuster (2018)
Instructor, Culinary Arts

Valerie Shirley (2018)
Assistant Professor, English
B.A. English Texas A&M-Texarkana
M.A. English Texas A&M-Texarkana

Scott Smart (2017)
Instructor, Electricity

Candy Stevens Smith (1983)
Professor, Government/History
A.A. Texarkana College
B.A., M.A., Ed.D. Texas A&M University, East Texas State University – Texarkana

Cynthia Smith, M.S.N. RN (2014)
Associate Professor, A.D.N. Program
A.D.N. Texarkana College
B.S.N. Texas A&M University – Texarkana
M.S.N. Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Karah Smith, M.S.N., RN (2019)
Assistant Professor, A.D.N. Program
L.V.N. and A.D.N. Texarkana College
M.S.N. Walden University

Kenneth Smith (1988)
Professor, Computer Technology and Information Systems
A.A.S. Texarkana College
B.S. University of Texas – Tyler
M.S. Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Michelle Smith (2019)
Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S. Chemistry Education, Xavier University of Louisiana
M.A.T. Science Education, University of Texas – Dallas
Ph.D. Educational Psychology

Monica Smith (2018)
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.S. Biology University of Texas-Arlington
M.S. Chemistry Texas A&M-Texarkana

Mark Storey (1992)
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S. Texas A&M University
M.S. Texas A&M University – Commerce, Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Dana Strickland (2000)
Associate Professor, Child Development
A.A. Texarkana College
B.S. East Texas State University – Texarkana
M.S. Henderson State University

John J. Stuart (1980)
Professor, History/Government
Texarkana College
B.A. Henderson State University
M.A. University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, University of Texas – Austin, East Texas State University – Commerce/Texarkana, University of Texas – Tyler, University of St. Thomas

Tony Thomas (2016)
Instructor, Diesel Mechanics

Karen R. Tyl, R.N., MSN (2005)
Associate Professor/Coordinator, Vocational Nursing Program
A.D.N. Texarkana College
B.S.N. Texas A&M University – Texarkana
M.S.N. Walden University

Cheryl Waloshin (2012)
L.V.N. Assistant Professor, Department of Aging and Disability Services Testing Coordinator
A.D.N. Wascana Institute of Applied Arts & Sciences
B.S.N. Western Governors University

Krystle Welch, (2021)
Assistant Professor, A.D.N. Program
A.A.S. Nursing National Park Community College
B.S.N. Jacksonville University – Florida
M.S.N. Walden University

Lindsey West, MSN, APRN, FNP-C (2017)
Associate Professor, A.D.N. Program
A.D.N. Texarkana College
B.S.N University of Texas – Tyler
M.S.N. University of Texas – Tyler