2025-2026 General Catalog

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2025-2026 General Catalog

Administration and Staff

Board of Trustees Appointed by Governor
Appointed by County Commissioners
Appointed by Duplin County Board of Education
Student Government Association Representative
General Administration
Institutional Administration
Faculty and Staff

Board of Trustees Appointed by Governor

Anita Powers

John Phillips, Jr.

Morgan Swinson

Dr. Kimberly Grigsby-Sessoms

Appointed by County Commissioners

Dr. A.J. Connors

Al Searles

Melissa Blizzard Stevens

Dr. Shannon Jennings

Appointed by Duplin County Board of Education

Ed Emory

Debra Morrisey

Niccoya Dobson

John Wesley Hairr

Student Government Association Representative

President, Student Government Association
(Ex-officio, non-voting member)

General Administration

Jay Carraway
B.S.-East Carolina University
M.A.Ed.- East Carolina University
Ed.D.- East Carolina University

President

Institutional Administration

Renee Sutton
B.A.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington
M.A.-Liberty University

Chief of Staff

Jessica McMahon
B.S.-East Carolina University
M.B.A.-East Carolina University

Vice President of Administrative & Fiscal Services

Dustin Walston
B.S.- East Carolina University
M.A.Ed.-East Carolina University
Ed.D.-East Carolina University

Vice President of Curriculum/Chief Academic Officer

Shakeena White
B.S.-University of Mount Olive
M.Ed.-Grand Canyon University
Ed.S.-North Central University
Ed.D.-American College of Education

Vice President of Student Services

Faculty and Staff

Philip Anderson Diploma-James Sprunt Community College	Electrical Systems Technology Instructor
Shamika Andrews Diploma, A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College B.S.N. -University of Mount Olive M.S.N. -University of Mount Olive	Practical Nursing Instructor
Keisha Avant B.S. -Fayetteville State University	Financial Aid Specialist-Scholarships
Samantha Barbee B.A. -University of North Carolina at Wilmington	LEIS Data Specialist
Angela Barbour A.A.S.-Wake Tech Community College	Cosmetology Instructor
Reba Jo Barnes B.S.N. - East Carolina University	Associate Degree Nursing Instructor
Andrew Bass A.G.E., A.A.-James Sprunt Community College Diploma-James Sprunt Community College	Welding Technology Instructor
Emily Bass Diploma, A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College	Senior Administrative Assistant to Vice President of Administrative and Fiscal Services
Quinton Bass Certificate, A.A, A.S.-James Sprunt Community College	Building/Maintenance Assistant I
Daniela Beckner	Custodian
Karla Blanton A.A. -Coastal Carolina Community College B.S. -University of North Carolina at Wilmington M.A. - University of North Carolina at Wilmington	Director of Career Services
Alex Bogdanoff B.A-Gannon University M.A-Coastal Carolina University Ph.D.-North Carolina State University	Biology Instructor
Kenneth Boney Certificate, A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College	Technology Support Analyst
Melissa Bostic A.A.-James Sprunt Community College B.S.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington M.A.Ed.-East Carolina University	NC Career Coach
Tiffany Braswell Diploma-James Sprunt Community College A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College	Allied Health Instructor/Director
Tonya Braswell B.S.-North Carolina Central University	Career & College Readiness Administrative Assistant/Data Specialist
Dennis Brown B.A.-Wheaton College M.S.-Elizabeth City State University M.eD.-University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Mathematics Instructor
Kelsey Brown M.eD.-Grand Canyon University	Instructional Designer
Yire Bueno A.A.-Sampson Community College B.S.N. - Gardner-Webb University M.S.N.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington	Associate Degree Nursing Instructor
Iris Carter M.A. - Liberty University	WIOA Career Advisor
Andy Cavenaugh B.A.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington M.A.-East Carolina University	Dean of Arts and Sciences
Tonda Clowney A.A.S.-Central Piedmont Community College	Senior Administrative Assistant to Vice President of Student Services
Keisha Cooper A.A.S-James Sprunt Community College	Assistant Controller
Katena Coor A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College	IT Manager, Technology Support

Jennifer Cotten B.A.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington M.S.-Western Governors University	Access to Achievement Coordinator
Dianne Craft A.G.E-James Sprunt Community College	Administrative Assistant-Education Talent Search
Lauren Davis A.A., A.G.E-Pitt Community College B.A.-University of Mount Olive	Academic Advisor
John Derbyshire B.S. - The University of Salford M.A.-Manchester University M.S.C. - University of Westminster M.S.C. - The University of Nottingham	Math Instructor
Donna Dexter Certificate, A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College B.A.-William Peace University Certificate-East Carolina University	Graphic Design Instructor
Teresa Dixon B.S.-University of Mount Olive M.S.-Cappella University	WIOA Career Advisor
Debbie Edwards A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College	Distance Learning Technician
Wanda Edwards B.S.-University of Mount Olive	Admissions Specialist
Kelly English A.A.S-Coastal Carolina Community College B.S.-East Carolina University	Registrar
Josh Ezzell Certificate-Cape Fear Community College	Welding Technology Instructor
Candice Faison B.S.-Fayetteville State University Central Michigan University	Director of TRIO Programs
Randy Forster Criminal Justice Instructor-Certificate	Director of Public Safety
David Foy High School Diploma	HVAC Mechanical Assistant II
Katlyn Foy B.S, M.S.-North Carolina State University	Agriculture Instructor/Smart Farm Manager
Deanna Futrell B.S.-East Carolina University	Pre-College Advisor
Ronald Garner A.A.S-Pitt Community College B.S. - University of North Carolina Charlotte	Director of Fire Safety/EMS
Cynthia Glaspie A.A.S. - James Sprunt Community College	Human Resources Genearlist
Alexandra Goodell B.A.-American University M.S.-Humboldt State University	Biology Instructor
Ashley Graham B.S.-East Carolina University M.A.Ed. -East Carolina University	School Age Education Instructor
Arbelia Guerra Gaona Cosmetology License Cosmetology Instructor License	Cosmetology Instructor
Jena Gutierrez B.A.-University of North Carolina Wilmington M.S.-University of the Southwest	NC Career Coach
Angela Haddad B.S.-Heidelberg University B.S.N.-East Carolina University	Practical Nursing Instructor
Glenn Hall High School Diploma	Night Custodian Assistant
Jennifer Hardison B.S.-University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.B.A.-East Carolina University	Business Administration Instructor

Nicole Hargrove High School Diploma	Success Coach
Kasidy Harper B.S.-East Carolina University	Human Resources Specialist
Norma Jean Hatcher B.S.-Mount Olive College	Director of Research, Planning & Institutional Effectiveness
Joshua Cody Herring A.A.S. - Sampson Community College	EMS Clinical & Fire Coordinator/Instructor
Marsha Hicks B.S.-Fayetteville State University	Tutor Coordinator, Student Support Services
Dustin Hinson B.A.-University of North Carolina at Pembroke M.F.A.-University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Art History Instructor
Elizabeth Howard B.A.-Meredith College M.A.Ed.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington	Dean of Business and Industry
Alexandra Huffman A.A.-Coastal Carolina Community College	Foundation Services Coordinator
Lisa Humphrey A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College	Library Assistant
Star Jackson B.S.-North Carolina State University M.E.E.-North Carolina State University	Director of Customized Training
Kelli Jacobs B.A.-University of North Carolina at Pembroke M.A.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington	English Instructor
Sharon Jarman B.S.-Johnson C. Smith University	Colleague System Administrator
Amanda Jasinski B.S.-Pennsylvania Western University M.A.-Pennsylvania Western University	Criminal Justice Instructor
Beverly Jones Certificate-James Sprunt Community College A.G.E., A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College	Sr. Accounting Assistant
Ken Jones B.A.-East Carolina University M.P.A.-East Carolina University	Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education
Flor Juarez Diaz Certificate, A.A.S.-Lenoir Community College	Director of Workforce Development
Jennifer Justus M.A.- University of North Carolina at Wilmington Ed.S.- Liberty University	College and Career Readiness Instructor
Colleen Kehoe-Robinson A.A.-Mohawk Valley Community College B.A.- State University of New York at Binghamton M.L.S.-State University of New York at Albany	Director, Library Services
Tonya Kenan B.S.-University of Mount Olive M.S.-Villanova University	Director of Human Resources & Title IX Coordinator
Angelina Kennedy B.A.-Meredith College M.A.- Liberty University	Early College Liaison

Taylor Kennedy A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College B.I.S. - University of North Carolina Pembroke	Administrative Assistant-Arts and Sciences
Jordan Knowles Certificates-Wayne Community College	Industrial Systems Technology Instructorr
Heather Lanier A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College B.S.-Mount Olive College	Director of Distance Learning
Alyssa Lanier B.A.-University of North Carolina Wilmington	NC Career Coach
Tonya Layell Certificate, A.A.S.-Coastal Carolina Community College B.S.-Western Governors University	Assistant Registrar
Jennifer Arteaga-Leon Certficate, A.A.S.-Wayne Community College	Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Bryan Long High School Diploma	Building Electrical Maintenance Assistant II
Geovany Lopez Certificate, A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College	Network Administrator
Jeanett Martinez Cosmetology Teacher License	Cosmetology Instructor
Shamoni Mason B.S.N.-North Carolina A & T University M.S.N., D.N.P.-Chamberlain University	Associate Degree Nursing Instructor
Patsy McCoy A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College B.S.-Mount Olive College	Barber School Instructor/Coordinator
Juan McFaline	Housekeeping Supervisor
Nathan McKee B.A.S.-University of Mount Olive M.S.-Trident University International	Information Systems-Network Management Instructor
Robin McLemore High School Equivalency	Custodian
Charles Medlin A.A.S.-Wayne Community College	CDL/Diesel Instructor
Wanda Miller B.A.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington	College & Career Readiness Instructor
Osman Moncada Nunez M.Ed.-Grand Canyon University	Outreach Recruiter
Elizabeth Montiel Certificate, A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College	Student Accounts Specialist
LaTasha Moore A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College B.S.-North Carolina A & T State University M.S.-Central Michigan University	Controller
Wayne Moore High School Equivalency	Electrical Line Worker Instructor

Taylor Morrison B.S.-University of Mount Olive	Senior Outreach Advisor
Patrice Murphy Diploma, A.A.S.-Sampson Community College Barber School Instructor License	Barber Instructor
Sherry Murphy	Administrative Assistant, West Park/Commercial Kitchen/Small Business Center
Phadra Murray A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College B.A., B.S.N.-University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.S.N. - University of North Carolina at Wilmington D.N.P. - Gardner Webb University	Dean of Health Education
Ashley Murrell B.S.-Walden University	Workforce Development Coordinator
Patty Oates A.A.-Sampson Community College B.S.-Western Carolina University	Director of Purchasing, Equipment and Construction
Patricia Owens-Sharpe A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College B.S..-Mount Olive College	Registrar, Continuing Education
Krisha Parker B.A.-University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.S.-Georgia Southern University University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Physical Education Instructor
Victoria Paul B.S.N., M.S.N.-University of Mount Olive	Associate Degree Nursing Instructor
Cameron Phillips A.A.S.-North Carolina State University	Electrical Systems Technology Instructor
Taylor Pickett A.G.E. - Cape Fear Community College B.S.-Western Governors University M.B.A.-University of Mount Olive	Executive Administrative Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees
John Preusser B.A.-George Mason University M.A.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington	History Instructor
Allie Pysell A.A.-Western Nevada College B.S.-Central Methodist University	Senior Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Curriculum/CAO
Brad Rohlf B.A., M.A., Ph.D. - Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Communications Instructor
Blanca Salgado Herrera High School Diploma Cosmetologist License	Cosmetics Arts Instructor
Taylor Sandlin B.S. - North Carolina State University M.S. - Golden Gate University	Director of Foundation Services
Sally Schmitt A.S. - Thomas Edison State University B.A.-Thomas Edison State University M.A - East Carolina University	Computer Information Technology Instructor
Carolina Simmons B.S.-Colorado Technical University M.S.-Capella University	Psychology Instructor
Mary Ann Simmons B.A.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington M.A.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington Advanced Graduate Study-East Carolina University	English Instructor
Jacob Simpson B.A. - North Carolina State University	Patron Services & Technology Specialist
Stanley Skidmore Diploma-Nashville Auto Diesel College A.G.E. - James Sprunt Community College	Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology Instructor
Kris’T Sloan Certificate, A.A.S. - James Sprunt Community College B.S.-Liberty University M.Ed - Grand Canyon University	Early Childhood Education Instructor
Emily Smith B.S.-Liberty University M.R.E - Liberty University	College Recruiter

Heather Smith A.A.-Coastal Carolina Community College B.S.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington	Sr Administrative Assistant-AVP of Workforce Development/Continuing Education
Morgan Smith B.S.-University of Mount Olive M.A.Ed. - East Carolina University	College & Career Promise Liaison
Justin Snider B.S.-Oklahoma State University	Agriculture & Animal Science Instructor
Eric Southerland A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College Criminal Justice Instructor Certificate	BLET Program Coordinator/Instructor
Samantha Stancill B.S.N.-Austin Peay State University M.S.N.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington	Clinical Nursing Coordinator
Dennis Sutton Diploma-James Sprunt Community College Mount Olive College B.S.-North Carolina State University	Comprehensive Facilities Director
Jordan Sutton B.S. - East Carolina University	Director of Financial Aid
April Taylor Certificate, Diploma, A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College	Administrative Assistant, Business and Industry
Jeffrey Taylor A.A.S.-Wilkes Community College B.S.-Mount Olive College	Associate Vice President of Information Technology
Erin Thigpen Certificate, A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College B.S. - University of Mount Olive	Office Management Instructor
Sherri Thigpen B.S.-North Carolina State University	Director of College & Career Readiness
Jorge Trujillo B.A.-Universidad Intercontinental/Mexico City M.Ed.-East Carolina University Certificate-University of North Carolina at Wilmington	Foreign Language/Other Academic Discipline Instructor
Meagan Turner B.A.-East Carolina University	Director of Marketing, Recruiting & Public Information Officer
Deborah Tyson A.A.S.- Genesee Community College	Financial Aid Specialist-Veterans Affairs
Jose Fabian Vega A.A.S.-Wayne Community College	Workforce Development Coordinator
Andre Walker James Sprunt Community College	Night Custodian Assistant
Levonda West A.A.S.- Sampson Community College	Allied Health Coordinator/Instructor
Crystal White B.A. - Campbell University M.A.- East Carolina University Ph.D. - Regent University	Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Initiatives
Gloria Wiggins A.A.-Lenoir Community College B.S.-University of Mount Olive M.S.-Walden University	Associate Vice President of Workforce Development/Continuing Education
LaRhonda Williams M.A.-Fayetteville State University	Pre-College Advisor-Upward Bound
Lee Williams B.S.-East Carolina University	Coordinator, Upward Bound Program
Jimmy Williford Certificate-Wayne Community College	CDL Instructor & Coordinator
Lauren Williford Diploma-Coastal Carolina Community College	Surgical Technology Instructor
William L. Wrenn, IV A.A., A.A.S.-James Sprunt Community College B.S.B.A.-University of North Carolina at Wilmington	State, County & Institutional Budget Director
Joy Wynne B.S.-University of Mount Olive M.A.-Liberty University	Associate Dean of Continuing Education/WestPark