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

Brian Brown (2024)
Instructor, Diesel Mechanics

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)
Assistant Professor, Welding
B.S., Agricultural Education, Texas A&M University
M.S. Agriculture, Southern Arkansas University

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

Lisa Carver, RN (2020)
Associate 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)
Associate Professor, Speech
B.A. Speech Southeastern Oklahoma State University
M.S. Secondary Education Texas A&M University – Texarkana

Tammy Cochran, M. Ed, RN, CPhT (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)
Associate 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

Kristina Dozier, MSN, RN CCRN (2023)
Assistant Professor, ADN Program
A.D.N. Texarkana College
B.S.N., M.S.N. Western Governors University

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

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

Danielle Forgy, MS, NRP, LP (2023)
Assistant Professor, EMT/Paramedic Program
A.S. Biology, Texarkana College
A.S. Paramedic, University of Arkansas Community College at Hope
B.S. Criminal Justice, Texas A&M University – Texarkana
M.S. Forensic Psychology, Walden University

Michelle Forgy, MSN, RN (2021)
Associate Professor, ADN Program
A.A.S. Nursing Texarkana College
B.S.N. Western Governors University
M.S.N. Western Governors University
D.N.P. University of Texas – Tyler

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

Kaysee Grice, BSN, RN (2023)
Assistant Professor, Vocational Nursing Program
B.S.N. Western Governors University
M.S.N. Western Governors University

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

Aaron Hardy (2023)
Instructor, Barber Program
A.A.S. Cosmetology Certification, Texarkana College
Texas Barber Certificate, Tonsorial Arts Barber College

Julie Henderson M.S.N., R.N. (2018)
Associate Professor, ADN Program
A.A.S. Nursing Texarkana College
B.S.N.  Texas A&M University – Texarkana
B.B.A. Marketing Texas A&M University – Texarkana
M.S.N.  Walden University

Waylon Higgins (2023)
Instructor, Telford Welding
HVAC, Welding – Texarkana College

Robert Howard (2019)
Associate 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

John Hubbard (2023)
Assistant Professor, History & Government
B.S. History, Hendrix College
M.A.L.S. Geopolitics, Hollins University

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

Renee Jones, MSN, RN (2019)
Associate Professor, A.D.N. Program
B.S.N. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
M.S.N. University of Texas – Arlington

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

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

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)
Assistant Professor, Construction Technology

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

Shawna Lynch-Watkins (2015)
Associate Professor, Business Office Technology
B.A. University of Central Oklahoma
M.P.A. Arkansas State University

Angela Melde (2020)
Associate 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)
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

Jimmy Ottinger (2023)
Instructor, Telford Welding

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

Tristan Perry (2023)
Instructor, FCI Welding
A.A.S. Welding

Melissa Pounds, M.S.N., RN (2019)
Associate 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, RN (2017)
Associate Professor, ADN Program
A.D.N. Texarkana College
B.S.N. Walden University
M.S.N. Walden University

Trevor Richey (2023)
Instructor, Electrical Technology
A.A.S. Texarkana College

Cyndy Rider, NRP, LP (2021)
Instructor, EMT/Paramedic Program
B.S. Southern Arkansas University

Amanda Ritter-Maggio (2021)
Associate Professor, English
B.A. Henderson State University
M.L.A. Henderson State University

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)
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

Thomas Rushing (2022)
Instructor, Electrical Technology
Master Electrician

Brandon Sanders (2023)
Instructor, Aviation Mechanics
B.S. Business Economics, Liberty University
M.Div. Biblical Studies, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary

Tracey Schuster (2018)
Instructor, Culinary Arts

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

Katelyn Smith, MSN, RN (2019)
Associate Professor, A.D.N. Program
B.S.N. University of Texas – Arlington
M.S.N. University of Texas – Arlington

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

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

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

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)
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)
Assistant Professor, Diesel Mechanics

Cheryl Waloshin BSN, RN (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

Ashley Weems (2023)
Instructor, Culinary Arts

Donna Welch (2019)
Instructor, FCI Culinary Arts
Hotel and Restaurant Management, Northwood Institute of Texas
B.S. Business Administration, University of Texas – Arlington

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, RN (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