Full-Time Faculty

Elaine Acker
Professor, English
BS, The University of Texas at Austin
MLA, University of St. Thomas

Brad Adkins
Instructor, Welding
Certificate, Panola College

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

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

Marcus Armstrong
Professor, Government
BA, Stephen F. Austin State University
MA, East Texas A&M University

Kori Belrose
Simulation Coordinator
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
License: RN

Clint Cassell
Instructor/Chair, Welding
AS, Panola College

Sherry Cheever
Professor, ADN Clinical
BSN, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
MSN, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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

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, Cybersecurity
AA, Central Texas College

Dwayne Ferguson
Professor, Office Professional & General Business
Chair, Business
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

Marie Graham
Professor, Mathematics
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University
MEd, 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
Professor, Vocational Nursing
BS, Clayton State University
MSN, Capella University
License: RN

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

Dr. Annissa Jackson
Professor/Chair, Nursing Programs
BSN, Baylor University
MSN, University of Texas at Tyler
PhD, 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

Carlton Jordan
Professor, Government/History
BS, Texas Tech University
MA, Ashland University

Dr. Sayed Khan
Professor, Chemistry/Physics
Doctor Degree, University of Science and Technology of China

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

April Kruger
Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
AAS, Panola College
BAAS, East Texas A&M University
License: COTA

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

Elizabeth Lofton
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
BS, East Texas Baptist University
MSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
MBA, The University of Texas at Tyler
Graduate Studies: Arkansas State University
License: RN

Dr. Angela Lucas
Professor, Psychology
Chair, Social and Behavioral Studies
BS, University of North Texas
MEd, Stephen F. Austin State University
PhD, Stephen F. Austin State University

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

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

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

Tamra Mothershed
Professor/Chair, Language/Humanities
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

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

Vanessa Pacheco
Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
AA, Lone Star College
BSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
MSN, The University of Texas at El Paso
License: RN

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
Graduate Studies: Arkansas State University
License: RN

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

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. Cory Roberts
Professor, Psychology
BS, Liberty University
Doctor of Psychology, Phillips Graduate University
 

Dr. Kevin Rutherford
Professor, Biology
Chair, Sciences/Agriculture/Kinesiology 
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, Vocational Nursing
AS, Panola College
AAS, Panola College
BSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
License: RN

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

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

Laura Vance
Professor, Petroleum, Agriculture & Natural Resources
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University
MS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Dr. Rebecca Walker
Professor, Asscoiate Degree Nursing
AAS, Panola College
BSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
MSN, The University of Texas at Tyler
DNP, Arkansas State University
License: RN
 

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

David West
Instructor, Energy
BS, Liberty University

Dr. 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
PhD, Walden University
License: RN

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

Emily Zabcik
Professor, Mathematics
Chair, Mathematics/Computer Science/Preparatory Studies
AS, Panola College
BS, The University of Texas at Tyler
MEd, The University of Texas at Tyler