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Image Not Available   Jennifer Adams, Cashier
Adams was born in South Boston and raised in Red Oak. She received her BS in Business Administration and her MS in Accounting. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2001.
  Email jennifer.adams@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2018
  Janett Alexander, Faculty Secretary, Daniel Campus
Alexander was born and raised in Halifax County. She received her certificate in stenography from Danville Community College. She has been with Southside Virginia Community College since 1982.
  janett.alexander@southside.edu (434) 736-2032
Photo   Linda G. Allen, IT Specialist, Network Services
Allen was born and raised in Emporia. She received her Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology from Southside Virginia Community College and her BS in Internet working from Strayer University. She joined SVCC in 2002.
  Email linda.allen@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1098
Photo   Buffy Allgood, Middle College Instructor
Allgood was born in Farmville and raised in Virginia, California and South Carolina. She received her A.A.S from Southside Virginia Community College and her A.A.&S from SVCC and her BS from Old Dominion University. She was a GED examiner before joining SVCC in 2000.   [ Website ]
  Email buffy.allgood@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1090
jack ancell photo   Jack Ancell, Dean of Information Services
Ancell was born in Falls Mill, West Virginia, and raised in Tyler County, West Virginia . He received his BA in English from Virginia State University and his MED. also from VSU. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1976 serving as Audio-Visual Supervisor and later as Director of Learning Resources.
  jack.ancell@southside.edu (434) 949-1066
Photo   Dexter Andrews, Associate Professor of Electronics
Andrews was raised in Charlotte County. He received his diploma in Electronics from Danville Community College, his certificate in Electricity from Southside Virginia Community College and his BS in Vocational Industrial Education from Virginia Tech. He joined SVCC in 1992.
  [ Website ]
  Email dexter.andrews@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2069
Harvey Powers photo   Debra Andrews, Recruiter, Apprenticeship Coordinator,
Adjunct Faculty

Andrews was born in Farmville and raised in Lunenburg County. She received her AAS in Education from Southside Virginia Community College and her BS in Social Work from Longwood University. She is currently enrolled in the Masters program at Liberty University. She joined SVCC in 1993.
  debra.andrews@southside.edu (434) 736-2025
  Melissa Arthur, Professor, School of Practical Nursing
Arthur was born in Martinsville and raised in South Boston. She received her RN Diploma from Danville Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, her BSN from Regents University and her MSN, fNP from Old Dominion University. She was a nursing instructor at Danville Regional Medical Center School of Nursing before joining SVCC in 2005.  [Website]
  melissa.arthur@southside.edu (434) 517-3774
Photo   Thelma Atkins-Riley, Associate Professor, Practical Nursing
Atkins-Riley was born and raised in Greensville County. She received her BS in Nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Masters in Adult Education/Curriculum Instruction from the University of Phoenix. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2004.
  Email thelma.atkins-riley@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1031
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Photo   Lisa Dunn Back, Assistant Professor of Biology
Back was born in Keysville and raised in Charlotte County. She received her BS in Medical Technology from University of Virginia and her MS in Environmental Science from Longwood University. She was a clinical microbiologist at University of Virginia before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2000.  [ Website ]
  Email melissa.back@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-736-2010
Photo   Sandra Hatcher Bacon, Financial Aid Specialist
Bacon was born in Mecklenburg County and raised in Newark, New Jersey. She received her AAS in Information Technology from Southside Virginia Community College and her BA in Occupational/Technical Training from Old Dominion University. She was employed at Lockheed Martin for 16 years before joining SVCC in 2000.
  Email sandra.bacon@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2026
 

Kelley Barnes-Watt, Assistant Professor of Information Technology
Barnes was born and raised in Lunenburg County. She has her BS in Occupational Studies with a concentration in information technology and her MS in Occupational and Technical Education with a concentration in technology. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2004. [ Website ]

  kelley.barnes@southside.edu (434) 949-1032
Photo   Bernadette "Bern" Battle, Counselor/Adjunct Instructor
Battle was born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in Richmond and Emporia. She received her Master’s in Counseling from Virginia State University. She has held the positions of Student Activity Coordinator and Student Development Coordinator. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1999.
  Email bernadette.battle@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1063
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Kristen M. Beekwilder, Biology Instructor
Beekwilder was born and raised in McKenney, VA. She received her BA from the University of Virginia in Biology and Religious Studies and her Master's from Virginia Tech in Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2002.

  Email Kristen.Beekwilder@southside.edu Phone
Photo   Richard A. Bell, Assistant Professor of English
Bell was born and raised in Roanoke. He received his BA and MA in English from the University of Richmond. He was an Adjunct Instructor at J. Sergeant Reynolds CC before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2000.   [Website]
  Email richard.bell@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2031
  Eddie Bennett, Building and Grounds Superintendent
Bennett was born in Farmville and raised in Burkeville. He received his AAS in Electronics Technology from Southside Virginia Community College. He also received his certificate in applied electricity and diplomas in heating, a/c and refrigeration and industrial service. He is a licensed Master Electrician, Master HVAC and Master Gas Fitter. He joined SVCC in 2004.
  Email eddie.bennett@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2055
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Lisa M. Bennett, Associate Professor
Bennett was born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee. She received her BSN from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She received her Master's Degree in Nursing Education from the University of Phoenix. She was employed at Halifax Regional Hospital and was a Health Occupation Instructor at Halifax County Public Schools before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2005.    [Website]

  Email lisa.bennett@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2076
Photo   Kellie B. Bishop, Education Support Specialist
Bishop was born and raised in North Carolina. She received her Associates of Applied Science in Business Management and Banking and Finance from Vance Granville Community College. She was Deputy Clerk in the Mecklenburg County District Court before she joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2002.
  Email kellie.bishop@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1013
Photo   Robert Blackwell, Groundskeeper
Blackwell  was born raised in Nottoway County. He was employed at Piedmont Hospital before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 1995.
    Phone (434) 736-2325
Photo   Rodnita Bowie Blackwell, Housekeeping
Blackwell was born in Washington, DC and raised in Charlotte County. She received her Certificate in Business and IST. She was employed at National Institutions of Health for nine years before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 1990.
  Email rodnita.blackwell@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2325
Adrienne Blanks   Adrienne Blanks, Director of the PN Program, Farmville Center
Blanks received her Associate in Applied Science of Nursing (RN) through the University of New York State, and her BSN through the University of Phoenix in 2006. She has worked with the SVCC RN and PN programs on both the Farmville and South Boston campuses. [Website]
  Email adrienne.blanks@southside.edu Phone (434) 392-1834
Photo   Libby Blanton, College Librarian
Libby Blanton received her BS from Longwood University and her MLS from the University of Maryland.  She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1987.
  Email libby.blanton@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2044
Photo   David Braun, Assistant Professor of Welding
Braun was born in Portsmouth, NH and raised in Farmville. He received his BA in Architecture from the University of Virginia and his MFA from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth.
  Email david.braun@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2033
Photo   Vincent A. Brown, Assistant Professor of Technology
Brown was born and raised in South Hill. He received his AAS in Technology from Southside Virginia Community College, his BS in Electrical Engineering from Old Dominion University and his MBA from Strayer University. He worked as a Network Engineer at Jones Apparel Group, a System Engineer at Laboratory Corporation and a Programmer Analyst at Burlington Menswear Executive Offices. He joined SVCC in 2003.
  Email vincent.brown@southside.edu Phone (434) 955-2253
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Photo Not Available   Debbie Campbell, Administrative Program Specialist II
Campbell was born and raised in Romney, West Virginia. She received her AAS degree from Southside Virginia Community College. She joined SVCC in 1990.
  Email debbie.campbell@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2011
Photo   David P. Canning, Physical Plant
Canning was born and raised in Massachusetts. He received his Associate degree in Fire Science from Cape Cod Community College. He was previously employed with at Tate Lumber Company before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2006.
  Email david.canning@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2325
Photo   Steve Capon, Maintenance Worker
Capon  was born and raised in Port Jefferson, New York. He received his apprenticeship program certificate in HVAC and was previously employed as a locksmith. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2001.
  Email steve.capon@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2088
Photo   Detra Carr, Truck Driving Training
Carr was born and raised in Halifax, Va. She received her AAS from Southside Virginia Community College. She joined SVCC in 2000.
  Email detra.carr@southside.edu Phone (434) 575-8388
  John J. Cavan, President
Dr. Cavan was born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in Newark and in New York City. He received his AA from Mississippi Delta Community College, his BS from Nicholls State University, his MA from Keen University and his MS, EdS and EdD from Yeshiva University. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1983. Facebook Profile.
  john.cavan@southside.edu (434) 949-1000
  Aaron K. Chandler, Daniel Campus Network Services
Chandler was born in Lynchburg and raised in South Boston. He received his AA&S in Information Systems Technology and his Cisco Internetworking Certificate from Southside Virginia Community College. He joined SVCC in 1999.
  aaron.chandler@southside.edu (434) 736-2041
  Jerry C. Chaney, Assistant Professor of Business
Chaney was born and raised in Brunswick County. She received her BS from Longwood University and a GRI from the Graduate Realtor's Institute at the University of Virginia and a CRS as a Certified Residential Specialist. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1988.  [ Website ]
  jerry.chaney@southside.edu (434) 949-1030
Photo   Lydia Chappell-Ramsey, Daniel Campus Network Services
Chappell-Ramsey was born in Halifax County and raised in Clarksville. She received her AAS from Southside Virginia Community College. She joined SVCC in 1993.
  Email lydia.ramsey@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2083
  Anne Gayle Cheely, Administrative Assistant to the Provost
Cheely was born and raised in Virginia. She received her certificate in General Business from Smithdeal-Massey Business College. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1972.
  annegayle.cheely@southside.edu (434) 949-1020
Photo   Gary Cifers, Education Support Specialist & Computer Instructor
Cifers was born and raised in Emporia. He received Associates Degrees in both Business Management and Information Systems Technology from Southside Virginia Community College, his BS in Occupational Technical Studies from Old Dominion University and his Master of Science in Education. He joined SVCC in 2002.
  Email gary.cifers@southside.edu Phone (434) 634--9358
Photo   Shana Cisco, Educational Support Specialist, Admissions Office
Cisco was born in Ohio and raised in Virginia. She received her AA&S in General Studies/Human Services from Southside Virginia Community College, her BS in Interdisciplinary Studies PreK-6 from Old Dominion University and her MA in Human Services/Counseling from Liberty University. She joined SVCC in 1998.
  Email shana.cisco@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2092
Photo Not Available   Betty Clarke, Associate Professor of AST
Clarke was born in North Carolina and raised in Brunswick County, Virginia. She received her BS from Milligan College, her Ma.Ed from East Carolina University and her Ed.S from Georgia State University. She has completed graduate coursework in the Community College Leadership doctoral program at Old Dominion University. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1987.
  Email betty.clarke@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2035
  Terry Clarke, Associate Professor of Electricity/Electronics
Clarke was born in Farmville and raised in Victoria. He received a Certificate in Applied Electricity from Southside Virginia Community College, a Diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration from SVCC and his AAS Degree in Electronic Tech from SVCC. He received his BA degree in Electronics and a Masters in Physics from Virginia State University. He joined SVCC in 1981.   [Website]
  terry.clarke@southside.edu (434) 736-2047
Photo   Leslie A. Cline, Instructor, Theatre, Speech and Humanities
Cline was born in North Carolina and raised in South Carolina. She received her BA in Theatre with Honors from Converse College and her MFA in Acting from the University of South Carolina. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2007.
  Email leslie.cline@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1095
Photo   Ronnie Cole, Instructor, High Performance Technology
Cole was born and raised in Halifax County. He received his BA from Averett University. He was previously employed as a HVAC Test and Balance Engineer before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2006.  [Website]
  Email ronnie.cole@southside.edu Phone (434) 572-5492
Photo   Natalie P. Coronas, Coordinator of Off-Campus Instruction
Coronas was born in Petersburg and raised in South Hill. She received her B.S. in Business Education and her M.S. in Educational Leadership from Longwood University. Before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2000, she was the CTE Coordinator for Mecklenburg County Public Schools.
  Email natalie.coronas@southside.edu Phone (434) 955-2252
Photo   Willie J. Crawley, Truck Driving Instructor
Crawley was born and raised in Lunenburg County. He spent six years in the Marine Corps before becoming a truck driver. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1997.
  Email willie.crawley@southside.edu Phone (434) 292-1650
Photo   Stephanie Currin, Middle College Instructor
Currin was born in South Hill and raised in Lunenburg County. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nk-8, Elementary Education and is completing graduate coursework from Old Dominion University. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2004.
  Email stephanie.currin@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2064
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Photo Not Available   Dixie Watts Dalton, Associate Professor of Agriculture
Dalton was born and raised in Lunenburg County. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Agricultural Economics from Virginia Tech and her Ph.D. in Economics from Duke University. Before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2010, she was an Associate Professor in Agriculture and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech.
  Email dixie.dalton@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1053
Photo Not Available   Robin C. Daniel, Peoplesoft Administrator
Daniel was born in South Hill and raised in Dundas. She received her AA&S degree in Business Administration. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1998.
  Email robin.daniel@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1018
Photo Not Available   Norman Davis, Truck Driver Training Recruiter/Liaison
Davis was born at Fort Lee near Petersburg and raised in Blackstone. He received his BA in History from Virginia Tech. Prior to joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2010 he worked for the Virginia Maritime Association.
  Email norman.davis@southside.edu Phone (434) 292-1650
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Chris Dickerson, Housekeeping
Dickerson was born in Roanoke and raised in Appomattox. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2005.

    Phone (434) 736-2055
Photo   Shanley C. Dorin, English Instructor
Dorin was born in Halifax County and raised in Lunenburg County. She received her BA in English from High Point University and her MA in English from Longwood. She was previously employed as an English teacher at Kenston Forest School before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2003.
  Email shanley.dorin@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1054
Photo   Matthew S. Dunn, Transfer Counselor
Dunn was born in Farmville and raised in Keysville. He received his AA&S from Southside Virginia Community College, his BS from Auburn and his MS from Longwood. He was previously a recreation leader with the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation. He joined SVCC in 1996.
  Email matt.dunn@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2020
Photo   John Duty, Maintenance Worker
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    Phone (434) 736-2055
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Photo   Susan W. Early, Admissions Education Support Specialist
Early was born in West Virginia and raised both there and in South Hill. She received her AAS in Business Administration from Southside Virginia Community College in 1997. She joined SVCC in 2004 and was an assistant to the Vice President of Finance before taking her current position.
  Email susan.early@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1040
Photo   Kimberly Easter, Education Support Specialist/WIA-OSY Case Manager
Easter was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. She received her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services from Southside Virginia Community College, her Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science from Bluefield College and her Master’s Degree in Human Services /Counseling from Liberty University. She joined SVCC in 2005.
  Email kim.easter@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1093
Photo   Michelle K. Edmonds, Dean of Nursing & Health Technology
Edmonds was born in Newport News and raised in Emporia. She received her BS in Nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University and her MS in Nursing Leadership from Old Dominion University. Prior to joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2009 she was Director of Emergency Services and Health and Wellness Services and Community Memorial Healthcenter.
  Email michelle.edmonds@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1006
Photo Not Available   Elizabeth Elam, Assistant Professor, English
Elam was born and raised in Farmville. She received her BA from Randolph-Macon Women's College, her M.Ed from the University of Virginia, and she is currently working towards her Ph.D through UVA. Ms. Elam was a high school English teacher and joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1996.   [ Website ]
  Email elizabeth.elam@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2038
Photo   Brenda W. Elder, Administrative & Office Support
Elder was born in Richmond and raised in Brunswick County. She received her AAS degree in Administrative Support Technology from Southside Virginia Community College and her BS in Business Administration from St. Paul's College. She joined SVCC in 2003.
  Email brenda.elder@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1094
Photo Not Available   Mary Jane Elkins, Executive Director SVCC Foundation
Elkins was born and raised in South Hill. She received her BA from Virginia Intermont College. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2000.
  Email mary.elkins@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1051
Photo Not Available   Wendy Ezell, Computer Operations Technician, Peoplesoft Support
Ezell was born in South Hill and raised in Dundas. She received her Associate's Degree in Education from Southside Virginia Community College, her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Saint Paul's College and her Master's Degree in Secondary Education and Technology from Old Dominion University. She earned her NETS*T Certification from James Madison University and is MOS Master Certified with Microsoft. She joined SVCC in 2002.
  Email wendy.ezell@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2059
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Photo   Shannon Vassar Feinman, Dean of Enrollment Management
Feinman was born and raised in Virginia. She received her BS in Human Communication from James Madison University, her MBA from Old Dominion University and a post graduate certificate in Public Administration from Old Dominion University. She was previously employed as a site director for Old Dominion University Distance Learning and was also a financial manager for Governor’s School for Global Economics and Technology. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2005.
  Email shannon.feinman@southside.edu Phone
Image Not Available   Evelyn Fenderson, Library Assistant
Fenderson joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2007.
  Email evelyn.fenderson@southside.edu  
Image Not Available   A. LeAnn Adams Ferguson, Admin. Assistant of Financial Aid
Adams was born in Halifax and raised in Charlotte County. She is working on her Associates Degree. She was a Teller Superviosr at BB&T before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2008.
  Email leann.ferguson@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2091
Photo   Karen W. Fisher, Biology Instructor
Fisher was born and raised in South Boston. She received her BS in Dental Hygiene from Virginia Commonwealth University and her MS in Environmental Studies from Longwood University. She was previously employed as a Biology teacher at Halifax County High School before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2003. [Website]
  Email karen.fisher@southside.edu Phone (434) 572-5567
Photo Not Available   Sharon P. Freeman, Assistant Professor of English
Freeman was born and raised in Virginia. She received her BS and her MS in Education from Longwood University. She also has Certification in English, Writing and Literature from Longwood. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1989.  [ Website ]
  Email sharon.freeman@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1082
Image Not Available   Allen Fulks, Maintenance
Fulks joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2005.
  Email allen.fulks@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1040
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Pardha S. Gadiyaram, Associate Professor of Math/Sciences
Gadiyaram was born and raised in India. He received his BS from SSN College, his MSc from Andhra University (Waltair, India) and his MS in Marine, Earth and Atmosphere from North Carolina State University. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1984. [ Website ]

  pardha.gadiyaram@southside.edu (434) 736-2007
Image Not Available   Paula M. Gastenveld, Dean of Instruction
Gastenveld was born and raised in Henderson, Kentucky. She received her B.S. from the University of Kentucky, her M.S. from Murry State University and her Ed.D. from Vanderbilt University. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2010.
  Email paula.gastenveld@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2085
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Jorge R. Gavillan, Instructor of Mathematics
Gavillan was born in Puerto Ricoand raised in The Bronx, NYC.
He received his A.A. from Valencia Community College, B.S. from The University of Central Florida and his M.S in Mathematics Education from Nova Southeastern University. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2011.

  Email jorge.gavillan@southside.edu Phone 434-736-2058
Photo   Arnold Gayles, Associate Professor of Automotive Technology
Gayles was born in Prince Edward County and raised in Charlotte County. He received his Associate's degree in Business Management from Southside Virginia Community College, his Bachelor's degree from Bluefield College, a certificate in Automotive Diagnosis and Tune Up from SVCC and his ASE Master Certification. He joined SVCC in 2004.
  Email arnold.gayles@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2054
Photo   Ben George, Associate Professor, Psychology/Human Services
George was born and raised in Mecklenburg County. He received both his BA in Psychology and his MA from the University of Virginia. He has completed additional graduate study at Virginia Commonwealth University. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1979. [Website]
  Email ben.george@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2030
Photo Not Available   Le'Tina L. Giles, Student Activities Coordinator
Giles was born in Richmond and raised in North Carolina. She received her BA in English from Radford University and her Masters in Community College Education from Old Dominion University. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2004.
  Email letina.giles@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2023
Photo   Bonnie R. Gilliam, Director, Estes Center
Gilliam was born New Jersey and raised in Keysville. She received her AAS in Science from Southside Virginia Community College, AA&S in Business Administration from SVCC, BA in Business Administration from Mary Baldwin College and her MEd in Counseling from Longwood University. She previously was employed at Old Dominion University Teletechnet and also as the Assistant to the President at Hampden-Sydney College. She joined SVCC in 1976.
  Email bonnie.gilliam@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2205
Photo   Kelly Goscinski, Blackboard Administrator/Trainer and College Webmaster
Goscinski was born in Clarksville, TN and raised in Fayetteville, WV. She received
her Master of Arts in Teaching from Mary Baldwin College; Bachelor of Social Work from Concord University; NETS*T (National Education Technology Standards) Certification and Information Technology in the Classroom Certificate through James Madison University. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2008. [Website]
  Email kelly.goscinski@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1000 x1042
Photo   Tiffany S. Griffin, Bridges Technician/Instructor
Griffin was born in South Boston and raised in Lunenburg County. She received her BS in Human Services Counseling from Old Dominion University and her MA in Human Relations Counseling from Liberty University. She was an in-school youth case manager before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2005.
  Email tiffany.griffin@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1000 x 3016
Photo   Lois Griles, Administrative Assistant, Adult Ed. & Middle College
Griles was born in Richmond and raised in Chesterfield County. She received her AAS in Information Systems Technology from Southside Virginia Community College and her BS in Occupational Technical Education/training specialist from Old Dominion University. Griles joined SVCC in 2001.
  Email lois.griles@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2048
Photo   Juanita (Nita) Grizzard, Business Manager
Grizzard was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC and raised in Greensville County VA. She received her Associate's degree from Southside Virginia Community College and her Bachelor's degree from Longwood College. Prior to joining SVCC in 2011, she was employed by the Department of Corrections at the Brunswick and Greensville Correctional Centers.
  Email juanita.grizzard@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1017
Photo   Sylvia P. Groves, Senior Trainee with Dual Enrollment & Library
Groves was born in Sussex County and raised in Yale, Virginia. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2009.
     
Photo   Hannah C. Guarino, Education Support Specialist
Guarino was born in Henrico and raised in Kenbridge. She received her AA&S and AAS from Southside Virginia Community College and her BS from Old Dominion University.  She joined SVCC in 2006.
  Email hannah.guarino@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2022
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christy hale photo   Christie C. Hales, Public Relations & Marketing Specialist
Hales was born in Virginia and raised in Brunswick County. She received her BA in Journalism from the University of Richmond. She was the Editor at the Brunswick Times Gazette before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 1989.
  christie.hales@southside.edu (434) 949-1068
  Will Hamilton, College Information Security Officer (ISO)
Hamilton was born and raised in Charlotte County, Virginia. He received his Certificate in Electricity, his AAS in Electronics and his AAS in Business from Southside Virginia Community College. He received his BS from American Sentinel University. He joined SVCC in 1997.
  will.hamilton@southside.edu (434) 736-2028
Photo   Bethany W. Harris, Human Resource Manager
Harris was born and raised in Virginia. She attended Virginia Tech and was previously the Human Resource Manager for Nottoway Correctional Center. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2005.
  Email bethany.harris@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1007
Photo   Rosa W. Hawkins, Coordinator of Off-Campus Instruction
Hawkins was born and raised in Virginia. She received her BS in Business Administration from Saint Paul’s College and her MA in Organizational Management from University of Phoenix. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1992.
  Email rosa.hawkins@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1021
Photo   John Alden Hays, Instructor of Psychology and Sociology
Hays was born and raised in Sewickley, PA. He received his B.A.S.S. in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University, his M.S.Ed. in Counseling and Psychology from Youngstown State University and his ABD in Counseling Psychology from St. John's University. He is a Certified Professional Tennis Instructor and a Certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapist. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2006.
  Email john.hays@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1000
Photo   John Darnell Hicks, Counselor, Student Development
Hicks was born and raised in South Hill. He received his BS in Accounting from Hampton University, his M.Ed in Instructional Education from AIU and is woorking toward his EdD at Virginia State University. He taught at Wyatt Middle School and Brunswick Senior High School before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 1999.
  Email john.hicks@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1070
Photo   Russell A. Hicks, Instructor
Hicks was born in Cheverly, Maryland and raised in Charles County, Maryland. He served in the Marine Corps and with DynCorp before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2006.
  Email russell.hicks@southside.edu Phone (434) 292-1608
Photo   Stacy N. Hines-Bentley, Assistant Professor, LPN Program
Hines-Bentley was born in Lynchburg and raised in Halifax County. She received her BS in Nursing from University of Virginia, and she is currently working on her Master’s Degree from Old Dominion University. She previously worked in the Emergency Room and on the Medical/Surgery floor for Halifax Regional Health Systems before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2005.  [ Website ]
  Email stacy.hines@southside.edu Phone (434) 392-3530
  Karen G. Hopkins, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Hopkins was born and raised in Halifax County. She received her MSN from Old Dominion University. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2009.
  karen.hopkins@southside.edu (434) 572-5560
Photo   Teresa Crawley Hudson, Associate Professor, Mathematics
Hudson was born in Halifax County and raised in Mecklenburg. She received both her BS and MS in Education from Longwood University. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1992.
  Email teresa.hudson@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1081
  Peter Hunt, Vice President of Finance & Administration
Hunt was born in New Hampshire and raised in Connecticut. He received his BS in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire and his Masters in Higher Education Administration from George Washington University.  He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1981.
  peter.hunt@southside.edu (434) 949-1005
Photo   Karl Hutchings, Associate Professor, Mathmatics
Hutchings received his MS in math from the College of William and Mary. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1989.
  Email karl.hutchings@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1075
Photo   Aubrey W. "Buddy" Hyde, Jr., Program Advisor & Assistant Professor
Hyde was born in Richmond and raised in Brunswick County. He received his AA from Louisburg College, his BS from Old Dominion University and received Virginia Executive Institute Certificate from Virginia Commonwealth University. He was previously employed with the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and Virginia Air National Guard Fire/Rescue. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2002.
  Email buddy.hyde@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1084
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Image of Daniel Irby   Katherine Irby, Middle College Instructor
Irby was born and raised in Blackstone. She received her B.S. in Human Nutrition and Exercise from Virginia Tech and her M.S. in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2010.
  Email katherine.irby@southside.edu Phone (434) 292-3113
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Photo   Angela L. Jackson, Administrative & Office Specialist III
Jackson was born in Greensville County and raised in Brunswick County. She received her AAS in Office Systems Technology from Southside Virginia Community College, her BS in Office Administration from Saint Paul’s College and her MS in General Administration from Central Michigan University. She was previously employed as a Senior Program Support Tech and as an Office Service Assistant at Greensville Correctional Center. She joined SVCC in 2008.
  Email angela.jackson@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1089
Photo   Debbie Jackson, Financial Aid Coordinator
Jackson was born in Richmond and raised in Chesterfield County, Virginia. She received her Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Lakeland Community College. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1981.
  Email debbie.jackson@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1052
Photo   Katie Jackson, Career Pathways Consultant
Jackson was born in South Hill and raised in Brunswick County. She received her BS in Professional Communications from Old Dominion University. She joined Southside Virginia Communications in 2008.
  Email katie.jackson@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1000
Image Not Available   Tim Jenkins, Lead Groundsman
Jenkins was raised in Lunenburg County. He is a graduate of the Diesel Institute of America and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2000, he worked for Alpine Construction Company and as the golf course superintendent at the Lunenburg County Club.
  Email tim.jenkins@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1040
Photo   Stanley W. Johnson, Professor of English
Johnson was born and raised in North Carolina. He received his BS in English from North Carolina A&T State University, his MS in English from North Carolina A&T State University and his Ed.D in Education Administration from University of Virginia. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2003.  [Website]
  Email stanley.johnson@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2095
  Crystal T. Jones, Associate Professor for AST/IT
Jones was born in Mecklenburg County and raised in Lunenburg County. She received her AAS from Southside Virginia Community College. her BS from Longwood College and her M.Ed from Virginia State University. She has been with SVCC for 19 years.  [ Website ]
  crystal.jones@southside.edu (434) 949-1035
Image Not Available   Jamie Jones, Maintenance
Jones was born in Spencer, Virginia and raised in Henry County, Virginia. He majored in criminal justice at Southside Virginia Community College. He joined SVCC in 2009.
  Email mike.jones@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1040
Image not available   Jamie Jones, Public Relations & Marketing
Jones was born and raised in Brodnax. He received his Associates Degree from Southside Virginia Community College and his Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Tech. He worked for both the South Hill Enterprise and the Roanoke Times before joining SVCC in 2011.
  Email jamie.jones@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1068
Photo   Rhina C. Jones, Education Support Specialist II
Jones was born in Richmond and raised in South Hill. She received her certificate in Data Processing from Smithdeal Massey, her certificate in Information Systems Technology from Southside Virginia Community College and her Associate of Applied Science in Business Management from SVCC. She joined SVCC in 1973.

  Email rhina.jones@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1014
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Photo   Art Kass, Housekeeping
Kass was born in Johnstown, PA and raised in New Jersey. He completed Business courses at Brookdale Community College. He worked twelve years for the Freehold Regional High School District before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2000.
  Email art.kass@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2055
Photo   Mike King, Comprehensive One Stop Coordinator
King was born in Durham, North Carolina and raised in South Boston, Virginia. He received his AAS in Business Management from Danville Community College and previously worked as a Workforce Service Coordinator at Virginia Employment Commission. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2008.
  Email mike.king@southside.edu Phone (434) 572-4467
Photo   Ray Kopecky, Assistant Professor, Mathmatics & Physics
Kopecky was born in Syracuse, New York and raised in Maryland. He received his BS from Cornell University, his MS from Cornell University and his MBA from University of Rochester. He was previously employed as the Vice President at Standex International and the President at Consolidated Group. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2007.  [ Website ]
  Email ray.kopecky@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2036
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Photo Not Available   Rebecca Laben, Health Sciences Counselor
Laben was born in Farmville and raised in Mecklenburg County. She received her B.S. in Nursing from Old Dominion University and her M.A. in Education from William and Mary. Before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2010 she was a health sciences instruction in Williamsburg.
  Email rebecca.laben@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2214
Photo Not Available   Toni Lambert, Financial Specialist
Lambert was born in Richmond and raised in South Hill. She has a BS in Accounting from Elon University. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1984.
  Email toni.lambert@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2016
Photo Not Available   Tom Lanigan, Evening Librarian & Serials Specialist
Lanigan was born in Miami and raised in Richmond. He received his AAS from Southside Virginia Community College. He joined SVCC in 2001.
  Email tom.lanigan@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2375
Photo Not Available   Pamela Wakefield LaRue, Community Outreach Specialist
LaRue was born in Philadelphia and raised there and in Farmville. She received her BS in Social Work from Longwood University. Prior to joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2011, she held positions as a social worker, recruiter, licensing specialist and program consultant.
  Email pamela.larue@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2046
Photo Not Available   Janet Lenhart, Computer Operations Specialist, Payroll Tech
Lenhart was born in Charlotte County and raised in Ohio, Illinois and Virginia. She is currently working on her Associate's Degree in Business Administration at Southside Virginia Community College. She joined SVCC in 2004.
  Email janet.lenhart@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1016
Photo   Ashley Leslie, Instructional Technologist and Adjunct Instructor
Leslie was born in Richmond and raised in Brodnax. She received her BS in Liberal Studies from Longwood University and her MA in Education from Virginia Tech. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2007. [Website]
  Email ashley.leslie@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1097
Photo   Brenda Lewis, Housekeeping Staff
She was born and raised in Lunenburg County. She was a manager of a retail store before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 1999.
  Email brenda.lewis@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2325
Photo Not Available   Debbie Lewis, Bookstore Manager
Lewis was born and raised in South Hill. She has an Associate's Degree and joined Southside Virginia Commnity College in 1994.
  Email debbie.lewis@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2062
Photo   LaVerna Lewis, Assistant Cataloger
Lewis was born in Farmville and raised in Nottoway County. She received her Certificate in Clerical Studies and her AAS in Secretarial Science from Southside Virginia Community College. She joined SVCC in 1989.
  Email laverna.lewis@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1080
Photo   Marysue S. Lewis, IT Specialist
Lewis was born in Burlington, NC and raised in North Carolina and Baskerville, VA. She received her Associates Degree in ITS from Southside Virginia Community College, her Associates in General Studies from SVCC and a BS in OTS from Old Dominion University. She joined SVCC in 2001.
  Email marysue.lewis@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1098
Photo   Stephanie Tucker Lewis, Middle College Instructor
Lewis was born and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia. She received her BS in Liberal Studies from Longwood College, Master’s in Special Education from Longwood College and her Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Leadership from Cambridge College. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2008.
  Email stephanie.lewis@southside.edu Phone (434) 572-5483
Photo   Judy M. Lloyd, Associate Professor of English
Lloyd was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and raised in Greenville, North Carolina. She received her BS in English, her MA in English and her CAS in English from East Carolina University. She previously worked at Martin Community College in Williamston, North Carolina. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1991.
  Email judy.lloyd@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2029
Photo   Christy Lowery-Carter, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Lowery-Carter was born and raised in South Boston. She received her BS in Accounting, Mathematical Decision Science, Mathematics, and Management Science from Averett University, her MAT in Mathematics from Averett University and her Ed.S. in Teaching and Learning from Liberty University. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2004.  [Website]
  Email christy.carter@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2110
Photo   Arthur R. "Ricky" Lyles, Instructor Fire Science & Emergency Medical Services
Lyles was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and raised in Victoria, Virginia. He received his EMS instructor certification in EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate and Paramedic, American Heart CPR and Pediatric Care and his Fire Instructor certification in Virginia Fire Fighter I & II, Fire officer and Fire instructor. He is a retired assistant fire chief for Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2005.  [Website]
  Email ricky.lyles@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2097
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Photo   Makiko Malone, Office and Admissions Specialist
Malone was born and raised in Okinawa, Japan. She received her Associate in English Literature from Okinawa International University and her Associate in Arts & Science from Southside Virginia Community College. She joined SVCC in 2007.
  Email makiko.malone@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1019
Photo   Leonard Martin, Housekeeping
Martin was born and raised in Lunenburg County. He will receive his certificate in Applied Electricity in 2009 from Southside Virginia Community College. He previously worked 28 years with Westpoint Stevens as a Senior Maintenance Technician. He joined SVCC in 2005.
  Email leonard.martin@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2325
Photo   Cindy Mason, Administrative Assistant to the Provost
Mason was born in South Boston and raised in Keysville. Prior to joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2009 she was with Longwood University for 25 years.
  Email cindy.mason@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2006
Image of Patricia Seamster   Patricia L. Matthews, Human Resource Analyst
Matthews was born in Portsmouth and raised in Lunenburg County. She received her Associates Degree from Southside Virginia Community College and her BS in Business Administration from Longwood University. She was a HR Manager for Longwood before joining SVCC in 2008.
  Email patricia.matthews@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1091
Image of Latrisha McCargo   Latrisha McCargo, Executive Administrative Assistant
McCargo was born and reared in Chase City, Virginia.  She has an AAS Degree in Business Management specializing in Accounting, and she is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree from Old Dominion University.  Latrisha has been with Southside since 2006. 
  Email latrisha.mccargo@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2102
Photo   Angela McClintock, Learning Skills Specialist
McClintock was born in South Hill and raised in Brunswick County. She received her AA&S in General Studies from Southside Virginia Community College, BS in Human Services from Old Dominion University and her MS in Community and College Counseling from Longwood University. She joined SVCC in 2003.
  Email angela.mcclintock@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-6608
Photo   Earl F. McDaniel, III, Director of Community College Programs
McDaniel was born in Norfolk and raised in Chesapeake. He received his B.A. in Physical Education and Psychology from the University of Richmond and his M.S. in Counseling from Longwood University. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1998.
  Email earl.mcdaniel@southside.edu Phone (434) 572-5455
image not available   Katie McDaniel, Middle College Instructor
McDaniel was born and raised in Nottoway County. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech and her  Master of Science in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2010.
  Email katie.mcdaniel@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1044
Photo   Peter C. Micken, Testing Specialist, Adjunct Instructor
Micken was born in New London and raised in Stamford, Conn. He received his BS from Southern Illinois University. He joined Southside Virginia Community College in 1999.
  Email peter.micken@southside.edu  
Photo   Laurie Michaelson, Coordinator of Off Campus Instruction, Daniel Campus
Michaelson was born in Lynchburg and raised in Charlotte County. She received her BS in Agricultural Education and her MS in Vocational Technical Education from Virginia Tech. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2006.
  Email laurie.michaelson@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2080
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Terri Milroy, Associate Professor, History
Milroy was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Dallas, Texas. She received her BA in Marketing and Public Relations from Southern Methodist University and her MA in History from California State University. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2006.
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  Email terri.milroy@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2063
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Lori Mitchum-Burns, Receptionist
Mitchum-Burns was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in the southeastern states. She received her Practical Nursing Certificate from SVCC in 1998; currently attending SVCC to complete an Associate in Arts & Sciences in General Studies Degree. Before joining SVCC in 2007 she was an Adjunct Quilting Instructor, SVCC in South Hill, South Boston, and Keysville and was Head Gardener/Lecturer, MacCallum More Museum and Gardens in Chase City, VA. 

  Email lori.mitchum-burns@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2000
Photo   Gerry Moore, Library Aide
Moore was born and raised in Charlotte County. She was a receptionist and substitute middle and high school teacher before joining Southside Virginia Community College in 2008.
  Email gerry.moore@southside.edu Phone (434) 736-2045
Photo   Leigh W. Moore, Associate Professor of Nursing
Moore was born in Petersburg and raised all over the east coast. She received her AAS from Halifax Community College, BSN from Old Dominion University and her MSN from Old Dominion University. She previously was employed for clinical coordinator perioperative services. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2002.
  Email leigh.moore@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1037
Photo   Peggy B. Moore, Cashier
Moore was born and raised in Brunswick County. She received her AS in Information Technology from Southside Virginia Community College. She joined SVCC in 1978.
  Email peggy.moore@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1009
Photo   Jennifer D. Myrick, Grants Accountant
Myrick was born in South Hampton and raised in Geensville County, Brunswick County, Virginia and North Carolina. She received her BA from Virginia Commonwealth University. She joined Southside Virginia Community College in 2005.

  Email jennifer.myrick@southside.edu Phone (434) 949-1050
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