Professional Staff

Brad Adkins
Instructor, Welding
Certificate, Panola College

Olukayode Akinsola
Professor, Biology
BS, Xavier University
MBA, St. Joseph's University
MS, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jacky Andreatta
Professor, Kinesiology/Athletic Trainer
BS, Tarleton State University
MAT, Texas Tech University Health Science Center

Sandra Bauer
Professor, Vocal Music/Director of Choirs
BME, Centenary College
MA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Kori Belrose
Instructor, Vocational Nursing
BSN, Stephen F. Austin State University
License: RN

Kimberly Bishop
Instructor, Health Information Technology
AAS, Panola College
Certification: RHIT, MLT (AMT)

Dr. Kristi Burns
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
BS, East Texas Baptist University
MS, The University of Texas at Tyler
EdD, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Clint Cassell
Instructor/Chair, Welding
AS, Panola College

Dr. Erik Choron
Professor, Cybersecurity
AAS, Central Texas College
BAAS, Tarleton State University
MS, Sam Houston State University
PhD, University of the Cumberlands

Amanda Clements
Professor, Art
BS, Texas A&M University at Commerce
MA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Jeff Collins
Rodeo Coach
AS, Fort Scott Community College

Roberta Collinsworth
Professor, Mathematics/Preparatory Studies
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University
MS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Christine Dobbs
Professor, Education
BA, Louisiana State University Shreveport
MEd, Louisiana State University Shreveport

Brian Fenton
Instructor/Chair, CIT/Cybersecurity
AA, Central Texas College

Dwayne Ferguson
Professor/Chair, Office Professional & General Business
QEP Director
AS, Panola College
BBA, The University of Texas at Tyler
MBA, The University of Texas at Tyler
Graduate Studies: The University of Texas at Tyler, The University of Central Oklahoma, Distance Learning Certification Center for Technology and Distance Learning

Paula Fults
Instructor/Chair, Cosmetology
Certification: Cosmetology Instructor, Panola College
Texas Operator/Instructor

Kimberley Funderburk
Professor, Theater
BFA, Texas Christian University
MA, University of Houston

Ideria Garrett
Professor, Vocational Nursing
Certificate, Panola College
AAS, Excelsior University
MS, Walden University
License: RN

Christine Gish
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
AA, Heartland Community College
AAS, Heartland Community College
BSN, Illinois State University
MSN, Illinois State University

Marie Graham
Professor, Mathematics
BS, East Texas Baptist University
ME, Texas State University

Julie Green
Professor/Chair, Occupational Therapy Assistant
AS, Panola College
AAS, Panola College
BS, Texas Tech University
MOT, Texas Woman’s University
Graduate Studies: Texas Tech University Health Science Center
License: OTR

Miranda Hagans
Instructor/Chair, Emergency Medical Technology
BS, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
License: Paramedic/Advance Coordinator

Daniel Hall
Instructor/Chair, School of Energy
AAS, Panola College
BS, The University of Texas at Tyler

Kay Hawthorne
Instructor, Vocational Nursing
BS, Clayton State University
License: RN

Steven Heim
Instructor, Emergency Medical Technology
Certificate, Kilgore College

Elizabeth Hobbs
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
BS, East Texas Baptist University
MSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
MBA, The University of Texas at Tyler
License: RN

Dwaine Hubbard
Part-time Professor, Instrumental Music
BME, Northwestern State University
MM, Northwestern State University

Chelsea Hudson
Professor, Kinesiology
Head, Women’s Basketball
BS, Tennessee State University
ME, Tennessee State University

Annissa Jackson
Professor/Chair, Nursing Programs
BSN, Baylor University
MSN, University of Texas at Tyler
Graduate Studies: The University of Texas at Tyler
License: RN

Corey Johnson
Professor, Biology
AS, Panola College
BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
MS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Brian Jones
Professor, Biology
BS, Wiley College
MS, Texas Southern University

Chasity Klingler
Professor, Mathematics
BS, The University of Texas at Tyler
ME, The University of Texas at Tyler

April Kruger
Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
AAS, Panola College
BAAS, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Joseph Kuligoski
Head Coach, Men's Basketball
BS, Eastern Illinois University
MA, University of Central Florida

Lydia Lim
Professor, Music/Collaborative Pianist
BM, Manhattan School of Music
MM, Manhattan School of Music
Professional Studies Certificate, Manhattan School of Music

Dr. Angela Lucas
Chair, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Professor, Psychology

BS, University of North Texas
ME, Stephen F. Austin State University
PhD, Stephen F. Austin State University

Steven Lucas
Instructor, Energy
BS, The University of Texas at Tyler

Nicole McCray
Instructor, Kinesiology
Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball
BS, University of Florida

Daron McDaniel
Chair, Communication, Education & Fine Arts
Professor, Speech
BA, Stephen F. Austin State University
MA, Stephen F. Austin State University
Graduate Studies: Tarleton State University

Lisa Miller
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
AAS, Angelina College
BSN, Stephen F. Austin State University
MS, Western Governors University
Graduate Studies: Arkansas State University
License: RN

Tamra Mothershed
Chair, English/Humanities
Professor, English and Preparatory Studies

BA, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
MA, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Brian Naples
Professor, Government
BA, Franciscan University
Masters of Politics, University of Dallas

Antiquene Nichols
Professor/Chair, Medical Laboratory Technology
AAS, Kilgore College
BS, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
MPA, University of North Texas
ME, University of North Texas

Bill Offer
Professor, History
AS, The University of New York
BGS, Louisiana Tech University
MA, Louisiana Tech University

Jeffry Oney
Instructor, Medical Assisting
AAT, Panola College
AS, Panola College
BAAS, The University of Texas at Tyler

Christina Parrott
Professor, Biology
AS, Rogers State University
BS, Louisiana Tech University
MS, Mississippi State University

Sharon Peace
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
AAS, Panola College
BBA, Stephen F. Austin State University
BSN, Stephen F. Austin State University
MS, The University of Texas - Arlington
License: RN

Patti Redmon
Instructor, Cosmetology
Certification: Cosmetology Instructor, Panola College
AS, Panola College
BAAS, Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas Operator/Instructor

Jared Reynolds
Professor, Economics
BBA, Hardin-Simmons University
MBA, Hardin-Simmons University

Casie Risinger
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
BSN, Stephen F. Austin State University
MSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
License: RN

Jessica Rittenberry
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
AS, Temple College
AAS, Panola College
BAAS, University of Texas at Tyler
License: COTA

Dr. Kevin Rutherford
Chair, Kinesiology/Sciences
Professor, Biology
BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
MS, Baylor University
EdD, Texas A&M University at Commerce

Chardé Salone
Professor, Associate Degree  Nursing
AAS, Panola College
BSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
MSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
License: RN

Jennifer Self
Instructor, Vocation Nursing
AS, Panola College
AAS, Panola College
BSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
License: RN

Todd Shelton
Professor, Kinesiology
Head Coach, Men’s Baseball
BS, Oklahoma State University
MS, Cumberland University

Bobbie Smith
Instructor, Cosmetology
Certification: Cosmetology Instructor, Panola College
AS, Panola College
Texas Operator/Instructor

Douglas Snodgrass
Professor, Biology
AS, Central Texas College
BS, University of Mary Hardin Baylor
MS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Earnest Spencer
Professor, School of Energy
BS, Texas A&M University at Commerce
MS, Texas A&M University at Commerce

David Stanley
Professor, Preparatory Studies/AEL
ABE Instructor
BS, North Texas State University
MEd, Stephen F. Austin State University

Lisa Underwood
Instructor, Vocational Nursing
BS, Southeastern Louisiana University
License: RN

Laura Vance
Chair, Agriculture/Ranch and Land
Professor, Petroleum, Agriculture & Natural Resources

BS, Stephen F. Austin State University
MS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Larry Wade, Jr.
Professor, Social Sciences
BA, Stephen F. Austin State University
MIS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Rebecca Walker
Coordinator, Simulation Lab Nursing Programs
AAS, Panola College
BSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
MSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
License: RN

Rachel Weekly
Instructor/Chair, Health Information Technology
AAS, Panola College
BAAS, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Certification: RHIT

David West
Instructor, Energy
BS, Liberty University

Laura Witherspoon
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
ADN, Kilgore College
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University
BSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
MSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
Graduate Study: Walden University
License: RN

Jaynellen Wylie
Professor - English/Preparatory Studies
BS, Baylor University
MS, Florida State University
MA, Sul Ross State University

Emily Zabcik
Chair, Math/Preparatory Studies
Professor, Mathematics

AS, Panola College
BS, The University of Texas at Tyler
MEd, The University of Texas at Tyler