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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: 912-287-6584
Thaxton, Gail
Office of the President
ED.D., Educational Leadership, Valdosta State University
912-287-5828
gthaxton@okefenokeetech.edu
Boyett, Chad
Director, Facilities
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5808
cboyett@okefenokeetech.edu
Brannen, Andy
Vice President, Economic
Development
M.S.M., Troy State University; CEDT
912-287-5856
abrannen@okefenokeetech.edu
Cannon, Danita M.
Vice President, Student Affairs
Ed.S., Valdosta State University
912-284-2509
dcannon@okefenokeetech.edu
Farr, Pamela D.
Vice President, Administrative Services
B.B.A., Valdosta State University; CPA
912-287-5842
pfarr@okefenokeetech.edu
Johnson, Austin
Campus Dean, Alma Technical Center
M.Ed. Adult Education, University of Georgia
912-632-0951
ajohnson@okefenokeetech.edu
Johnson, Shaylyn
Project Assistant
B.B.A. Finance, Columbus State University
912-287-5829
sjohnson@okefenokeetech.edu
Lawson, Debbie
System Operator, DTAE Data Center
A.S., Waycross College
(912) 287-6589
dlawson@dtae.org
Fairley, Margaret
Executive Assistant to the President
912-287-5827
mfairley@okefenokeetech.edu
Pearce, Steve
Vice President, Academic Affairs
Ed.D., Valdosta State University
912-287-5818
spearce@okefenokeetech.edu
Tanner, Cindy
Director of Public Relations
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5829
ctanner@okefenokeetech.edu
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Office of Administrative Services
Fax: 912-287-6584
Farr,
Pamela D.
Vice President, Administrative Services
B.B.A., Valdosta State University; CPA
912-287-5842
pfarr@okefenokeetech.edu
Barnes, Lisa
Administrative Operations Specialist
Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
912-338-5222
lbarnes@okefenokeetech.edu
Crews, Angie
Personnel Technician
A.A.T., Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-5830
acrews@okefenokeetech.edu
Dryden, Cheryl
Accounting Technician
912-287-5831
cdryden@okefenokeetech.edu
Harrell, Beverly
Bookstore Manager
A.A.T., Okefenokee Technical College
912-285-6199
bharrell@okefenokeetech.edu
Harrison, Jackie
Cashier
Asset Management
Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
912-285-6319
jharrison@okefenokeetech.edu
Linder, Cynthia
Human Resources Coordinator
BBA, Georgia Southern University/HRM
clinder@okefenokeetech.edu
Pearson, Glenna
Accounting Technician
912-287-5832
gpearson@okefenokeetech.edu
Williams-Broady, Shayvon
Purchasing Technician
Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-5841
sbroady@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
912-287-5856
abrannen@okefenokeetech.edu
Coffee, Hazel
Secretary, Adult Education
A.A., Waycross College
912-287-6580
hcoffee@okefenokeetech.edu
Dixon, Sonya
Clerical Services Worker
Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-6580
sdixon@okefenokeetech.edu
Hesters, Judy L.
Business & Industry Services Specialist
M.S. Postsecondary Ed., Troy University
912-449-2230
jscott@okefenokeetech.edu
Johnston, Elsie
Secretary, Economic Development
912-287-6569
estyron@okefenoketech.edu
Mills, James Peter
Director of Adult Literacy
BS in Education, Eastern Michigan University
912-287-6662
pmills@okefenokeetech.edu
Moore, Sue
Administrative Assistant to VP, Economic Development
912-287-6569
smoore@okefenokeetech.edu
Wainright, Vickie
C.N.A. Instructor for Brantley County High
AAS Degree Nursing from South Georgia College
vwainright@okefenokeetech.edu
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Office of Academic Affairs
Fax: 912-284-2503
Pearce, Steve
Vice President, Academic Affairs
Ed.D., Valdosta State University
912-287-5818
spearce@okefenokeetech.edu
Allbritton, Susan
Administrative Assistant to VP of Academic Affairs
A. A. S. Computer Information Systems, Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-5817
sallbritton@okefenokeetech.edu
Bennett, Jameschia
Child Enrichment Center Worker
912-284-2567
Bess, Izzie
Child Enrichment Center Worker
Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
912-284-2567
Carter, Eryn P.
Career Transition Specialist
BS/Child and Family Development-Georgia Southern University
912-287-6584
ecarter@okefenokeetech.edu
Clemons, Cassie
Library Assistant
BA, Valdosta State University
912-287-6655
cclemons@okefenokeetech.edu
Delk, Kelli
Child Development Center Director
BS in Human Growth & Development-Lee University
(912) 284-2567
kdelk@okefenokeetech.edu
Dillard, Adrienne
Career Transition Specialist
M.Ed., Georgia Southern University
adillard@okefenokeetech.edu
Dixon, Arlene
Receptionist, Evening
912-287-6585
adixon@okefenokeetech.edu
Godair, Larry
Dean for Academic Affairs
MBA, University of Notre Dame
912-287-5807
lgodair@okefenokeetech.edu
Jacak, Wanda
Director, Library Services
M.L.S., Clark Atlanta University
912-287-5834
wjacak@okefenokeetech.edu
Lee, Ruth
Child Enrichment Center Worker
Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
912-284-2567
McKinnon, Fay
Transportation Services Worker
912-284-2567
Morris, Amanda G.
Coordinator of Distance Education
Web Master
M. Ed., Valdosta State University
Master Cert., Georgia Southwestern State
912-287-5851
amorris@okefenokeetech.edu
Pinchback, Tammy
Program Manager Child Development Center
Early Childhood Education Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
912-284-2567
tpinchback@okefenokeetech.edu
Pittman, David
Information Systems Administrator
B.A.S, Valdosta State University
912-285-6008
dpittman@okefenokeetech.edu
Rigdon, Sheila
Library Assistant
Alma Campus
(912) 632-0951
srigdon@okefenokeetech.edu
Julia Saunders
Child Enrichment Center Worker
Early Childhood Diploma,
Okefenokee Technical College
Sweat, Jewell
Dean for Academic Affairs
Ed.D., Valdosta State University
912-287-5837
jsweat@okefenokeetech.edu
Thomas, Tanya “Deedee"
High School Coordinator
MS in Applied Sociology-Valdosta State University
dthomas@okefenokeetech.edu
Tolbert, Chris
Technical Support Specialist, CCNP
Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
912-285-6008
ctolbert@okefenokeetech.edu
Washington, Brandy
Child Enrichment Center Worker
Early Childhood Diploma,
Okefenokee Technical College
912-284-2567
Whitted, Brenda
Stay-in-School Grant Coordinator
ED Specialist/Admin Supervision
Valdosta State University
bwhitted@okefenokeetech.edu
Williams, Joanne
Child Enrichment Center Worker
912-284-2567
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Office of Student Affairs
Fax: 912-284-2508
Cannon, Danita M.
Vice President, Student Affairs
Ed.S., Valdosta State University
912-284-2509
dcannon@okefenokeetech.edu
Boyle, Karen
Retention Coordinator
MSW, Tulane University
912-285-6119
kboyle@okefenokeetech.edu
Brown, Cheryle
Financial Aid Specialist
B.S., Armstrong Atlantic University
912-287-5811
cbrown@okefenokeetech.edu
Bussey, Katherine
Career Counselor, Alma Center
B.A., Economics, Georgia Southern University
912-632-0951
kbussey@okefenokeetech.edu
Gibson, Charlie
Director of Career Placement & Development
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5813
cgibson@okefenokeetech.edu
Hancock, Gail
Receptionist
912-287-6584
ghancock@okefenokeetech.org
Lee, Melissa
Student Affairs Assistant
Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
912-338-5250
mlee@okefenokeetech.edu
Murphy, Neal
Admissions Director
B.S., Georgia Southern University
912-338-5251
nmurphy@okefenokeetech.edu
Shugart, Carol
Director, Institutional Effectiveness
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5809
cshugart@okefenokeetech.edu
Reeves, Gail
Student Affairs Assistant
912-287-5812
preeves@okefenokeetech.edu
Ross, Tonya
Child Enrichment Center Worker
912-284-2567
Thrift, Tara
Assistant Registrar
A.A.T., Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-4837
tthrift@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.S. Microcomputer Specialist, Okefenokee Technical College
912-338-5252
dyawn@okefenokeetech.edu
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Facilities
Fax: 912-287-6584
Boyett, Chad
Director, Facilities
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5808
cboyett@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
912-287-5808
Johnston, Lenard
Maintenance Technician
912-287-5852
ljohnston@okefenokeetech.edu
Pittman, Samuel
Custodian
912-287-6584
spittman@okefenokeetech.edu
Rager, Lisa
Custodian
912-287-6584
Roppe, Jimmy
Security Officer
912-287-6584
jroppe@okefenokeetech.edu
Sweatt, Timothy
Security Personnel
912-287-6584
Woodie, Marvin
Security Personnel
(912) 287-6584
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Full-Time Instructors
Fax: 912-284-2503
Adams, Angela
Practical Nursing Instructor-Evening
BSN-Valdosta State
(912) 285-6117
Aldridge, Victoria
Instructor, C.N.A. Health Occupations
LPN, Okefenokee Technical College
Basile, Brenda
Technical Instructor/Program Director, Practical Nursing
M.S.N., Valdosta State University
912-287-5836
bbasile@okefenokeetech.edu
Braddock, Marcia
Technical Instructor, SCT 100/BOT
A.A.S. Microcomputer Specialist, Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-5835
mbraddock@okefenokeetech.edu
Bratcher, Melvin
Technical Instructor, Construction Cluster
Diploma, South Georgia Tech
912-632-6670
melvin@okefenokeetech.edu
Carr, Larry
Technical Instructor, Automotive Technology
Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-5825
lcarr@okefenokeetech.edu
Daniels, Cathy
Instructor, Adult Education
B.A., Syracuse University
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
Waycross College, A. A. Business Administration
GGIA Certified Plant Professional
Georgia Certified Landscape Professional
Georgia Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Georgia Master Gardener
912-338-5284
mdeal@okefenokeetech.edu
Deason, Donna
Technical Instructor, Early Childhood Care and Education
M.Ed. / E.C.E., Georgia Southwestern State University
912-287-5824
ddeason@okefenokeetech.edu
Dixon, Jack
Technical Instructor, Automotive Collision Repair
Diploma, Massey Business College
912-287-5826
jdixon@okefenokeetech.edu
Downs, Debra
Technical Instructor, Medical Assisting
AAT, Okefenokee Technical College
912-338-5953
ddowns@okefenokeetech.edu
Freeman, Wanda
Technical Instructor, Business and Administrative Office Technology
B.S.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5835
wfreeman@okefenokeetech.edu
Furman, Doug
Technical Instructor, Welding and Joining Technology
Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-5853
dfurman@okefenokeetech.edu
Gillis, Sharon
Technical Instructor, Drafting Technology
B.S.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5816
sgillis@okefenokeetech.edu
Goodman, Heather
Instructor, Adult Education
BSW Social Work, NC State University
912-487-5673
hgoodman@okefenokeetech.edu
Harkleroad, Ollie
Technical Instructor, 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
Harrison, Darrene
Nursing Instructor
BS/Nursing
Valdosta State College
(912) 338.5255
dharrison@okefenokeetech.edu
Helms, James
Technical Instructor, Mathematics
Ed.D., Univeristy of Georgia
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
912-338-5255
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, Medical Laboratory Technology
B.S., Georgia State University
912-285-6166
mhursey@okefenokeetech.edu
Justice, Peggy
Instructor, Adult Education
Ed.S., University of Georgia
912-462-7923
pjbcae@btconline.net
Kirkland, Michael
Welding Instructor
Certified Welder, ATR1
Lee, Mandy E.
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Instructor
Associates Degree/Respiratory Therapy
California College for Health Sciences
Certifications in RRT, BLS, ACLS, NRP
(912) 287 – 5821
mlee@okefenokeetech.edu
Logan, John
Technical Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving
912-338-5238
jlogan@okefenokeetech.edu
Matejka, Sharon
Instructor, Adult Education
M.A., San Jose State University
912-496-4941
smatejka@okefenokeetech.edu
Mathis, Faye L.
Technical Instructor/Program Director, Respiratory Therapist
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-6515
fmathis@okefenokeetech.edu
Metts, Kevin
Instructor, Electrical Lineman
912-338-5941
kmetts@okefenokeetech.edu
Moody, Debra
Cosmetology Instructor
Master Cosmetologist Certification
Cosmetology Instructor License
(912) 287-6587
dmoody@okefenokeetech.edu
Moye, Jack
Technical Instructor, Air Conditioning Technology
Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-5823
jmoye@okefenokeetech.edu
Murray, Terrell "Eddie"
Technical Instructor
AAT/Microsoft Networking & Micro Computer Specialist
Okefenokee Technical College
912-287-5850
emurray@okefenokeetech.edu
Peagler, Tommy
Technical Instructor, Forestry Technology
B.S.F.R., The University of Georgia
912-284-2569
tpeagler@okefenokeetech.edu
Ray, Lisa
Instructor, Adult Education
B.S., Georgia Southern University
lray@okefenokeetech.edu
Reid, Gloria
Instructor, Adult Education
M.S., Armstrong Atlantic State University
912-462-7923
greid@okefenokeetech.edu
Rouse, Deborah
Instructor, C.N.A. Health Occupations
RN/Waycross College
drouse@okefenokeetech.edu
Simmons, Terry
Instructor, Automotive Collision & Repair
Diploma, Okefenokee Technical College
NAPA Certified
912-287-5826
tsimmons@okefenokeetech.edu
Smith, Sally M.
Technical Instructor, Surgical Technology
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5839
smsmith@okefenokeetech.edu
Strickland, Beth
Instructor, Adult Education
B.S.Ed., Georgia Southern University
912-632-6659
bstrickland@okefenokeetech.edu
Strickland, Karen
C.N.A. Instructor/Program Director
ASN-South Georgia College
(912) 287-6584
Sweat, Leighan
Instructor, Accounting
BBA, Georgia Southwestern State University
912-284-2991
lsweat@okefenokeetech.edu
Thomas, Laree
Technical Instructor, Computer Technology
B.A.S, Valdosta State University
912-449-5635
lthomas@okefenokeetech.edu
Thornton, K.C.
General Core Instructor, English
M.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-338-5989
kthornton@okefenokeetech.edu
Wainright, Vickie
C.N.A. instructor, Charlton County High School.
A.S.N., South Georgia College
Waters, Dr. B. Keith
Allied Health Instructor
Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University
Wesley, Thomas
Technical Instructor, Electronics Technology
B.S., Information Technology, American InterContinential University
912-287-5859
twesley@okefenokeetech.edu
Whitehurst, Gerald
Welding Instructor
BBA, Piedmont College
912-338-5941
gwhitehurst@okefenokeetech.edu
Whitley, Christine
General Core Instructor, Psychology
M.S., University of Neuchatel, Switzerland
912-287-6598
cwhitley@okefenokeetech.edu
Archie-Williams, Joyce
Criminal Justice Instructor
MS/Criminal Justice
Albany State
(912) 338.5254
jawilliams@okefenokeetech.edu
Yeomans, Donna
Technical Instructor, Radiologic Technology
B.S.Ed., Valdosta State University
912-287-5837
dyeomans@okefenokeetech.edu
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