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Office of the President
Office of Administrative Services
Office of Economic Development
Office of Academic Affairs
Office of Student Affairs
Facilities
Full-Time Instructors
Office of the President
Fax: 912-338-5300
Thaxton, Gail
President
ED.D., Educational Leadership, Valdosta State University
912-287-5828
gthaxton@okefenokeetech.edu
Boyett, Chad
Facilities Director
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5808
cboyett@okefenokeetech.edu
Brannen, Andy
Vice President for Economic
Development
M.S.M., Troy State University; CEDT
912-287-5858
abrannen@okefenokeetech.edu
Cannon, Danita M.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ed.S., Valdosta State University
912-287-5806
dcannon@okefenokeetech.edu
Chancey, Erica Paige
Graphic Designer/Marketing Specialist
BFA/Graphic Design, Georgia Southern University
(912) 285-6068
echancey@okefenokeetech.edu
Fairley, Margaret
Executive Assistant to the President
912-287-5827
mfairley@okefenokeetech.edu
Farr, Pamela D.
Vice President for Administrative Services
B.B.A., Valdosta State University; CPA
912-287-5842
pfarr@okefenokeetech.edu
Johnson, Shaylyn
Project Assistant
B.B.A. Finance, Columbus State University
912-287-5829
sjohnson@okefenokeetech.edu
Lawson, Debbie
System Operator, TCSG Data Center
A.S., Waycross College
(912) 287-6589
dlawson@tcsg.edu
Spell, Mary Diane
Receptionist, Alma Campus
912-632-0951
dspell@okefenokeetech.edu
Tanner, Cindy
Public Relations & Information Director
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5829
ctanner@okefenokeetech.edu
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Office of Administrative Services
Fax: 912-287-4865
Farr,
Pamela D.
Vice President for Administrative Services
B.B.A., Valdosta State University; CPA
912-287-5842
pfarr@okefenokeetech.edu
Crews, Angie
Administrative Operations Specialist
A.A.T., Okefenokee Technical College
912-338-5222
acrews@okefenokeetech.edu
Dial, Thomas
Technical Support Specialist
Computer Info/Networking Specialist Diploma,
Okefenokee Technical College
(912) 285-6008
tdial@okefenokeetech.edu
Dryden, Cheryl
Accounting Technician
Computer Applications Specialist Certificate,
Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-5831
cdryden@okefenokeetech.edu
Harrell, Beverly
Bookstore Manager
A.A.S., Accounting, Okefenokee Technical College
912-285-6199
bharrell@okefenokeetech.edu
Harrison, Jackie
Cashier
Asset Management
Data Processing & Accounting Diploma,
Okefenokee Technical College
912-285-6319
jharrison@okefenokeetech.edu
Johnson, Mary D.
Accounting/Payroll Technician
Associates – Accounting & Secretarial Science,
South Georgia College
(912) 287-5830
mjohnson@okefenokeetech.edu
Linder, Cynthia
Human Resources Coordinator
BBA Human Resource Management,
Georgia Southern University
912-287-4098
clinder@okefenokeetech.edu
Pearson, Glenna
Accounting Technician
912-287-5832
gpearson@okefenokeetech.edu
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Office of Economic Development
Fax:
912-287-5857
Brannen, Andy
Vice President, Economic
Development
M.S.M., Troy State University; CEDT
912-287-5858
abrannen@okefenokeetech.edu
Aldridge, Bobby
Security Officer, Part-time
(912) 614-0213
baldridge@okefenokeetech.edu
Anderson, Scotty
Security Officer Part-time/Alma
AAS /Vincennes University
(912) 632-0951
sanderson@okefenokeetech.edu
Ciorciari, Raffaela
Adult Education Instructional Aide/Brantley
AABA Business Administration/AIU online
(912) 462-7923
rciorciari@okefenokeetech.edu
Coffee, Hazel
Administrative Services Assistant
A.A., Waycross College
912-287-6580
hcoffee@okefenokeetech.edu
Duke, Lilly
Adult Ed Instructional Aide, Part-Time/Pierce
B.A. Special Education, Univ. of South Florida
(912) 449-8081
lduke@okefenokeetech.edu
Long, Alison
Administrative Services Assistant
AAS Teacher Education, Waycross College
912-287-5854
along@okefenokeetech.edu
McRae, Anna
Adult Ed Instructional Aide, Part-time/Ware
(912) 287-6580
amcrae@okefenokeetech.edu
Mock, James C
Assistant Campus Police Chief
P.O.S.T. Instructor Training,
Armstrong State College
(912) 287-4027
jmock@okefenokeetech.edu
Moore, Sue
Administrative Assistant to VP, Economic Development
912-285-6474
smoore@okefenokeetech.edu
Nettles, Freida
Adult Ed Instructional Aide, Part-time/Charlton
(912) 496-4941
fnettles@okefenokeetech.edu
Pearce, Steve
Executive Director of Adult Education
Ed.D., Valdosta State University
912-287-5818
spearce@okefenokeetech.edu
Rollins, Gloria
G.E.D. Proctor, Part-time
(912) 287-6580
grollins@okefenokeetech.edu
Rubenbauer, Jason
Continuing Education Director
BS Accounting, University of Phoenix
(912) 287-5856
jrubenbauer@okefenokeetech.edu
Thrift, Linda
G.E.D. Chief Examiner, Part-time
(912) 287-6580
Lthrift@okefenokeetech.edu
White, Sandy
Adult Ed Instructional Aide, Part-time/Bacon
(912) 632-0951
swhite@okefenokeetech.edu
Woodie, Marvin
Security Officer, Part-time
912-287-6584
mwoodie@okefenokeetech.edu
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Office of Academic Affairs
Fax: 912-284-2503
Cannon, Danita M.
Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs
Ed.S., Valdosta State University
912-287-5806
dcannon@okefenokeetech.edu
Allbritton, Susan
Administrative Assistant to VP for Academic Affairs
A. A. S. Computer Information Systems, Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-5817
sallbritton@okefenokeetech.edu
Beverly, Sherry
Administrative Assistant to Dean for Allied Health
Marketing Management Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
912-284-2950
sbeverly@okefenokeetech.edu
Clemons, Cassie
Library Services Director
MLIS/Library & Information Science
Valdosta State University
912-287-5834
cclemons@okefenokeetech.edu
Dowling, Leea
Librarian, Part-time
MLS/Library Science
University of Southern Mississippi
912-287-6655
ldowling@okefenokeetech.edu
Dryden, Amanda Morris
Coordinator of Distance Education
Web Master
M.S., Full Sail University
M. Ed., Valdosta State University
Master Cert. Computer Science, Georgia Southwestern State
912-287-5851
amorris@okefenokeetech.edu
Godair, Larry
Dean for Academic Affairs
MBA, University of Notre Dame
912-284-2509
lgodair@okefenokeetech.edu
Lefevre, Jason
Library Assistant, Part-time
BA Journalism/Thomas Edison State
(912) 287-5834
jlefevre@okefenokeetech.edu
McDonald, Stephanie
Library Assistant
B.S. Elementary Ed., Ohio University
912-287-6655
smcdonald@okefenokeetech.edu
Ogundu, Temple
Dean for Academic Affairs
MBA/Alabama A&M University
912-287-5807
togundu@okefenokeetech.edu
Pallas, Abraham
Dean for Academic Affairs, Allied Health & General Education
Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Connecticut
(912) 287-4861
apallas@okefenokeetech.edu
Rigdon, Sheila
Library Assistant
Alma Campus
A. A. S., Business Admin. Technology, Okefenokee Technical College
(912) 632-0422
srigdon@okefenokeetech.edu
Sokoloff, Debra
Allied Health Tutor
BS Nursing, Valdosta State University
(912) 285-6295
dsokoloff@okefenokeetech.edu
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Office of Student Affairs
Fax: 912-284-2508
Cannon, Danita M.
Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs
Ed.S., Valdosta State University
912-287-5806
dcannon@okefenokeetech.edu
Bennett, Sarah
Student Affairs Coordinator
B.A. Communication, College of Charleston
912-287-6569
sbennett@okefenokeetech.edu
Boyle, Karen
Retention Coordinator
MSW, Tulane University
912-285-6119
kboyle@okefenokeetech.edu
Bussey, Katherine
Career Counselor, Alma Campus
M.B.A., Georgia Southern University
912-632-0951
kbussey@okefenokeetech.edu
Crosby, Tiffany
Financial Aid Specialist
BBA/Accounting-VSU
(912) 287-5811
tcrosby@okefenokeetech.edu
Eichfeld, Tara
Registrar
B.S., Business Administration, Kaplan University
912-287-4837
teichfeld@okefenokeetech.edu
Gibson, Charlie
Career Services Director
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5813
cgibson@okefenokeetech.edu
Hancock, Gail
Receptionist
912-287-6584
ghancock@okefenokeetech.edu
Johnson, Austin
Dean for Student Affairs & Satellite Operations
M.Ed. Adult Education, University of Georgia
912-632-0951
ajohnson@okefenokeetech.edu
Lee, Melissa
Student Affairs Assistant
Data Processing Diploma, Waycross-Ware Technical School
912-338-5250
mlee@okefenokeetech.edu
Murphy, Neal
Admissions Director
B.S., Psychology, Georgia Southern University
912-338-5251
nmurphy@okefenokeetech.edu
Shugart, Carol
Institutional Effectiveness Director
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5809
cshugart@okefenokeetech.edu
Spell, M. Diane
Receptionist/Alma Campus
(912) 632-0951
dspell@okefenokeetech.edu
Reeves, Gail
Student Affairs Assistant
A.A.T., CIS, Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-5812
preeves@okefenokeetech.edu
Wilson, Angie
Director, Financial Aid
M.B.A., Valdosta State University
912-287-5819
awilson@okefenokeetech.edu
Yawn, Debbie
Financial Aid Technician
A.A.T. Microcomputer Specialist, Okefenokee Technical College
912-338-5252
dyawn@okefenokeetech.edu
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Facilities
Fax: 912-284-2508
Boyett, Chad
Facilities Director
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5808
cboyett@okefenokeetech.edu
Andreoli, Santino “Buddy”
Maintenance Technician
912-287-6584
bandreoli@okefenokeetech.edu
Dowling, Paul
Maintenance Technician
912-287-6584
Hicks, Lucious
Maintenance Supervisor
912-287-6584
lhicks@okefenokeetech.edu
Hill, Jeffrey
Custodian
912-287-6584
jhill@okefenokeetech.edu
Johnson, Fleet
Custodian
912-287-6584
Rager, Lisa
Custodian
912-287-6584
Roppe, Jimmy
Property Accountant Specialist, Part-time
(912) 287-5808
jroppe@okefenokeetech.edu
Thrift, Charles
Maintenance Technician
Air Conditioning Technology Diploma,
Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-6584
Troutman, Larry
Custodian
912-287-6584
Welch, Larry
Maintenance Technician
Alma Campus
912-632-0951
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Full-Time Instructors
Fax: 912-284-2503
Bates, Susan
Technical Instructor, Practical Nursing
B.S. Nursing/B.S. Education, Valdosta State University
912-338-5255
sbates@okefenokeetech.edu
Braddock, Marcia
Technical Instructor, SCT 100
A.A.S. Microcomputer Specialist, Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-5835
mbraddock@okefenokeetech.edu
Bratcher, Melvin
Technical Instructor, Building Maintenance
Electrical Construction & Maintenance Diploma,
South Georgia Technical College
912-632-6670
mbratcher@okefenokeetech.edu
Carr, Larry
Technical Instructor, Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology Diploma, Waycross-Ware Technical School
912-287-5825
lcarr@okefenokeetech.edu
Carter, Amanda
Instructor, Accounting
MAcc, Georgia Southern University
912-284-2991
acarter@okefenokeetech.edu
Casey, Darrell
Instructor, Adult Education
M.Ed., Adult & Career Education
Valdosta State University
dcasey@okefenokeetech.edu
(912) 496-4941
Clemmer, Brent
Technical Instructor, Radiologic Technology; Clinical Coord.
BS, Columbia Union College
912-284-2556
bclemmer@okefenokeetech.edu
Daniels, Cathy
Instructor, Adult Education
M.Ed., University of Phoenix
912-285-6041
cdaniels@okefenokeetech.edu
Davis, Carlton, Jr.
Commercial Truck Driving Instructor
Economic Development Department
912-338-5238
cdavis@okefenokeetech.edu
Deal, Mark
Technical Instructor, Environmental Horticulture
A. A. Business Administration, Waycross College
GGIA Certified Plant Professional
Georgia Certified Landscape Professional
Georgia Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Georgia Master Gardener
912-338-5284
mdeal@okefenokeetech.edu
Deal, Ryan K
Technical Instructor, Welding & Joining Technology
Welding and Joining Technology Diploma
Drafting Diploma
Okefenokee Technical College
(912) 287-5853
rdeal@okefenokeetech.edu
Furman, Doug
Technical Instructor, Welding and Joining Technology
Welding and Joining Technology Diploma,
Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-5853
dfurman@okefenokeetech.edu
Gowen, Summer
Instructor, Business Administrative Technology
M.Ed. Business Education, Georgia Southern University
912-285-6109
sgowen@okefenokeetech.edu
Harkleroad, Ollie
Technical Instructor, Cosmetology, Alma Campus
Cosmetology Diploma, Ben Hill-Irwin Tech; Dublin School of Hair Design
912-287-6587
oharkleroad@okefenokeetech.edu
Harris, Derrell
Technical Instructor, Computer Information Systems
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5850
dharris@okefenokeetech.edu
Helms, Jim
General Core Instructor, Math
ED.D., Math, University of GA
912-287-5840
jhelms@okefenokeetech.edu
Henderson, Lori T.
Technical Instructor, Practical Nursing
A.D.N., South Georgia College
912-287-5836
lorih@okefenokeetech.edu
Henderson, M. Lynn
Technical Instructor, Practical Nursing
A.D.N., South Georgia College
912-632-6650
mhenderson@okefenokeetech.edu
Henry, Theresa D.
Technical Instructor, Practical Nursing
A.D.N., South Georgia College
912-285-6117
thenry@okefenokeetech.edu
Hursey, Mary Ann
Technical Instructor, Clinical Laboratory Technology;
Program Director
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-285-6166
mhursey@okefenokeetech.edu
Johnson, Jacquelyn (Jaki)
Technical Instructor, Criminal Justice
M.S.P.S. Criminal Justice-Forensics, Capella University
(912) 338-5254
jjohnson@okefenokeetech.edu
Kirkland, Brenda
Technical Instructor, Practical Nursing; Program Director
M.S.N., Valdosta State University
912-287-5836
bkirkland@okefenokeetech.edu
Lee, Mandy E.
Technical Instructor, Respiratory Care Technology;
Clinical Coordinator
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
(912) 287 – 5821
melee@okefenokeetech.edu
Logan, John
Technical Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving
Commerical Truck Driving Certificate,
Altamaha Technical College
912-338-5238
jlogan@okefenokeetech.edu
Mathis, Faye L.
Technical Instructor, Respiratory Care Technology; Program Director
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-6515
fmathis@okefenokeetech.edu
Metts, Kevin
Instructor, Electrical Lineworker
A.A.S/Business Administration, Waycross College
912-287-5815
kmetts@okefenokeetech.edu
Moody, Debra
Technical Instructor, Cosmetology
Master Cosmetologist Certification, Riverside Hairstyling Academy
Cosmetology Instructor License
(912) 287-6587
dmoody@okefenokeetech.edu
Moye, Jack
Technical Instructor, Air Conditioning Technology
Air Conditioning Technology Diploma,
Waycross-Ware Technical School
912-287-5823
jmoye@okefenokeetech.edu
Murray, Terrell "Eddie"
Technical Instructor
AAT/Microsoft Networking & Micro Computer Specialist,
Okefenokee Technical College
912-632-8089
emurray@okefenokeetech.edu
Nimmer, Ruth
ECE Instructor
M.Ed. Early Childhood Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5824
rnimmer@okefenokeetech.edu
Peagler, Tommy
Technical Instructor, Forest Technology
B.S.F.R., The University of Georgia
912-284-2569
tpeagler@okefenokeetech.edu
Reid, Gloria
Instructor, Adult Education
M.Ed., Armstrong Atlantic State University
912-449-8081
greid@okefenokeetech.edu
Rouse, Deborah
Instructor, C.N.A. Health Occupations
ASD/Nursing, South Georgia College
912-496-2667
drouse@okefenokeetech.edu
Simmons, Terry
Technical Instructor, Automotive Collision & Repair
Auto Collision Repair Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
NAPA Certified
912-287-5826
tsimmons@okefenokeetech.edu
Smith, Sally M.
Technical Instructor, Surgical Technology; Program Director
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5839
smsmith@okefenokeetech.edu
Smith, Tina Lee
Technical Instructor, Practical Nursing
A.D. Nursing/South Georgia College
(912)284-2900
tsmith@okefenokeetech.edu
Strickland, Beth
Instructor, Adult Education
B.S.Ed., Georgia Southern University
912-632-6659
bstrickland@okefenokeetech.edu
Strickland, Jason
Technical Instructor/CIS
Masters of IT/American Intercontinental University
(912) 285-6106
jstrickland@okefenokeetech.edu
Strickland, Karen
Technical Instructor, C.N.A.; Program Director
ASN-South Georgia College
912-284-2913
Taylor, Katrena
General Core Instructor, Psychology
M.S. Postsecondary Ed (Psychology), Troy University
912-287-6598
ktaylor@okefenokeetech.edu
Thomas, Laree
Technical Instructor, Computer Information Systems
M.S., Troy University
912-285-6075
lthomas@okefenokeetech.edu
Thornton, K.C.
General Core Instructor, English
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-338-5989
kthornton@okefenokeetech.edu
Tolle, Patia
Instructor, Adult Education
Ed.S., Valdosta State University
(912) 487-5673
ptolle@okefenokeetech.edu
Trammell, Sheryl
Instructor, Adult Education
BBA Management/University of North Florida
(912) 462-7923
strammell@okefenokeetech.edu
Walker, Gina
Instructor, Business Administrative Technology
BSed, Business, Valdosta State University
912-287-5833
gwalker@okefenokeetech.edu
Waters, Dr. B. Keith
Allied Health Instructor
Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University
912-287-5838
kwaters@okefenokeetech.edu
Wesley, Thomas
Technical Instructor, Electronics Technology
B.S., Information Technology, American InterContinential University
912-287-5859
twesley@okefenokeetech.edu
Yeomans, Donna
Technical Instructor, Radiologic Technology; Program Director
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5837
dyeomans@okefenokeetech.edu
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