2025-2026 Full-Time Faculty and Staff
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Adams, Tina (2012)
Professor/Lead Instructor, Supervision and Management
B.S., Auburn University
M.B.A., Alabama A&M University
D.B.A., Argosy University
Aguilar, Alexander (2023)
Instructor, Adult Education
B.F.A., Digital Media Arts College (Lynn University)
M.S., Lynn University
Aponte, Velma (2025)
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
B.S.B., M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Ashworth, Steven L. (2003)
Director, EMS and Fire Science Programs
A.S., Polk Community College
B.A., Warner Southern College
Austin, Davida M. (1994)
Chair, Mathematics
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Florida A&M University
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
Further Graduate Study - University of South Florida
Austin Sr., Michael (2014)
Coordinator, Criminal Justice Programs
A.A.S., South Florida State College
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., St. Leo University
Baatz, Edward (2021)
Coordinator, Welding Program - DeSoto
Baker, Kayln (2021)
Coordinator, Clinical Experience and Nursing Lab
A.S.N., South Florida State College
B.S.N., Daytona State College
Bass, Heather (2025)
Instructor, Radiography
A.S., South Florida State College
Bello, Adela (2015)
Director, Testing and Assessment Center
B.S., Ft. Lauderdale College
Benn, Kathleen (2005)
Coordinator, LMS
A.A., South Florida State College
Bennett, Ashley (2010)
Executive Assistant to the President
Bobo, Christianna (2022)
Coordinator, Strengthening Community Colleges
B.S., Liberty University
M.C.A.A., Concordia University
Breedlove, Dolores (2021)
Take Stock in Children, College Success Coach
A.S., B.A.S., South Florida State College
Brewer, Margaret (2024)
Instructor, Accounting and Business
B.B.A., Saint Joseph’s College
M.B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
D.S.L., Liberty University
Bruns, David (2020)
General Manager, Hotel Jacaranda
Brusentsova, Tatyana (2016)
Professor, Physics
M.S., Ph.D., Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia
Further Graduate Study - University of Central Florida
Buenerkemper, Taylor (2023)
Executive Assistant, VP of Institutional Advancement and External Affairs
B.A., Warner University
Bukowski, Mark (2021)
Vice President for Student Services
B.A., Flagler College
M.P.A., Hodges University
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Burke, Joseph (2021)
Coordinator, Truck Driving Academy
Class A Cert., New England Tractor Trailer Academy
Bush, Thomas A. (1998)
Chair, Technical and Industrial Education;
Professor, Commercial Air Conditioning Technology
A.S., South Florida State College
Byrd, John G. (2001)
Lead Instructor, Engineering Programs
A.A.S., College of the Albemarle
B.S., Elizabeth City State University
Calvin, Kate (2019)
Professor, Chemistry
B.A., University of Oklahoma
B.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Cappo, Kathleen M. (2003)
Dean, Health Sciences
A.S., A.A., South Florida State College
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of South Florida
Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University
Capuano, Dina (2024)
Coordinator, Off-Campus Instructional Sites - Lake Placid
A.S., Broward Community College
B.S., Florida Atlantic University
Carter, Benjamin F. (2021)
Coordinator, Take Stock in Children - Student Services
B.B.A., Fort Lauderdale College
M.Ed., Ed.D., Concordia University
Cavedo, Keith (2015)
Professor, English
B.A., University of Mary Washington
M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D., University of South Florida
Cerna, Irene (2024)
Coordinator, Off-Campus Instructional Sites - DeSoto
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S., University of South Florida
M.A. Ed., Trident University International
Cleghorn, Diana (2004)
Security Software Specialist
B.S., University of Toledo
Cloud, Kimberly (2025)
Educational Technology and Design Specialist
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S., University of Central Florida
Conliffe, Marcia (2024)
Director, Financial Aid
B.S., M.S., Florida State University
Conrad, Terry (2024)
Instructor, Computer Science
B.S., M.A., Webster University
Crawford, Kimberly A. (2003)
Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S., Florida Southern College
Cruz, Marlene (2021)
Instructor, Nursing
A.S.N., Colegio Universitario de San Juan, P.R.
B.S.N., South Florida State College
M.S.N., Chamberlain University
Currie, Taylor (2023)
Coordinator, Residence Life
A.A., South Florida State College
B.A., Thomas University
Dabolt, Emily (2023)
Executive Director, Institutional Advancement
B.S., Florida State University
Daniels, Brenda (2025)
Director, Facilities and Plant Operations
Davis, Daniel (2016)
Coordinator, Farmworker Career Development Program
A.A., Indian River State College
Dohmann, Christina (2024)
Executive Assistant, VPAA
Dorsey, Amanda (2024)
Bursar
A.A., B.A.S., South Florida State College
Dozier, Felecia L. (1996)
Counselor
A.S., South Florida State College
B.A., Warner Southern College
M.A., Webster University
Ed.S., Argosy University
Drury, Matthew (2022)
Instructor, Mathematics
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S., Franciscan University of Steubenville
M.S., University of West Florida
Durrance, Isaac (2020)
Professor, Health Services Program
B.S., M.S., University of Florida
M.S., University of South Florida
Ed.D., Florida Southern College
Ellerker, Charla D. (1999)
Counselor
Disabilities Specialist
B.S., Millikin University
M.S. Ed., Northern Illinois University
Elliott, Peter S. (2021)
Vice President, Administrative Services
A.A., Santa Fe College
B.S., M.A., Florida State University
Everest, Marcy J. (2005)
Professor, Political Science;
B.S., M.S., Southern Oregon State University
Ph.D., University of Oregon
Fairfield-Dec, Kelly (2021)
Assistant Registrar
A.A., B.A.S., South Florida State College
Falla, Carlos (2003)
Head Coach, Women’s Softball
B.S., Webber International University
Fernandez, Diana (2022)
Counselor
B.A., M.Ed., University of Miami
Further Graduate Study - Florida International University
Ferrante, Amy (2023)
Director, Radiography
A.A., South Florida State College
B.A.S., Polk State College
Fitzgerald, Jason (2020)
Professor, English/Humanities
B.A., M.A., East Carolina University
Ford, Micaela (2024)
Coordinator, Off-Campus Instructional Sites - Hardee
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S., University of South Florida
M.S., Warner University
Francois, Carole (2023)
Instructor, Dental Hygiene
A.A., A.A.S., South Florida State College
B.S., Hodges University
Fuchser, Anastasia (2019)
Coordinator, Institutional Advancement/Alumni Development
B.S., M.S., Florida State University
Garren, Cynthia (2014)
Director, Cultural Programs
B.A., M.F.A., Pennsylvania State University
Gottus, Tina (2014)
Director, Corporate and Community Education
B.A., Warner University
M.B.A., Webber International University
Graham, Ralene (2025)
Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., South Florida State College
B.S.N., Western Governor University
Green, Courtney (2008)
Director, Adult Education
B.A., M.A., University of South Florida
Groves, Jennifer (2019)
Chair, Business and Computer Technologies
Professor, Office Education
A.S., Community College of the Air Force
B.S., M.S., Kaplan University
Gutierrez, Deborah (2002)
Coordinator, Corporate and Community Education
A.A.S., South Florida State College
B.S., Hodges University
Hall, Michele (2006)
Registrar
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S., University of South Florida
M.B.A., Capella University
Hampton Jr., Robert, (2012)
Director, Career Development Center
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
M.S., Warner University
Hawker, James R. (2011)
Dean, Arts and Science
Professor, Biology
B.A., M.S., University of Texas
M.S., University of Houston
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Hawkins, Fred W. (2023)
President
B.S., University of Akron
Hayes, Fred (2019)
Coordinator, Construction Trade Programs
Certificate Career Education Pathway, Polk State College
Haygood, Melinda (2024)
Director, Surgical Services
A.A., Hillsborough Community College
Hernandez, Juan (2024)
Instructor, Psychology
A.A., Palm Beach Community College
B.S., Palm Beach Atlantic University
M.S., Ph.D., Carlos Albizu University
Heston, Michele D. (1997)
Vice President for Academic Affairs
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S.N., University of South Florida
M.S.N., Clarkson College
Ph.D., Barry University
Hitt, Richard J. (1998)
Director, Athletics;
Head Coach, Men’s Baseball
A.A., Santa Fe Community College
B.A., St. Thomas University
Hubbard, Kozette (2023)
Instructor, EMS
A.S., Health Career Institute
Hutzelman, Mary (2025)
Controller
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S., M.B.A., Webber International University
James, Antonio (2025)
Application Systems Analyst
A.A., South Florida State College
Jaques, Lorraine (2012)
Professor, Computer Science
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S., Webber International University
M.Ed., University of South Florida
John, Cheryl (2010)
Professor, Mathematics
A.A., South Florida State College
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., University of West Florida
Johnson-Decarie, Lisa (2010)
Coordinator, Student Services
A.A., B.A.S., South Florida State College
Johnson, Timothy E. (2007)
Professor, Cosmetology
Certificate Cosmetology, South Florida State College
A.A.S., Haywood Community College
B.A., Dallas Baptist University
M.A., M.Ed., Liberty University
Jones, Candy Ray (2022)
Instructor, Nursing
A.S.N., South Florida State College
B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S.N., South University
Jones, Sharon L. (2005)
Coordinator, Community Relations
B.A., University of Central Florida
M.A., The American University
Joubert-Maier, Carylanne (2023)
Instructor, English
A.A., B.S., Polk State College
B.A., University of South Florida
B.S., M.A., Arizona State University
Keller, Daniel G. (2006)
Professor, Automotive Service Technology
A.A., Lincoln Technical Institute
ASE, Certified Technician
Kelly, Amie (2023)
Executive Assistant, Vice President, Administrative Services
A.A., Fortis College
Kesterson Jr., Donald L. (2017)
Director, Human Resources
A.A.S., Air University
B.P.A., Barry University
M.P.S., Pennsylvania State University
Kuehnle, Melissa (2017)
Director, Institutional Communications
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
M.A., New York Institute of Technology
Landon, Benjamin (2024)
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Latter, Deborah B. (1998)
Coordinator, Institutional Communications
B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison
Lavin, Carl (2022)
Instructor, Biology
B.S., Liberty University
B.S., D.C., Parker College of Chiropractic
Leckey, Bruce (2021)
Instructor, Accounting/Business
B.S., University of Central Florida
M.Acc., Stetson University
Lee, Garrett (2018)
Instructor, Engineering Program
B.S., Florida Institute of Technology
M.S., Pennsylvania State University
Leidel, Michelle (2011)
Dean, Applied Sciences and Technology
A.A., Central Florida Community College
B.A., St. Leo University
M.Acc., Stetson University
Leon, Maday (2016)
Lead Instructor, Elementary Education
B.S., Barry University
M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D., Florida Gulf Coast University
Longenecker, Daniel S. (2006)
Professor, Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing
Loweke, Keith R. (2006)
Director, Safety and Security
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S., University of South Florida
Macbeth, Verna Michelle (2013)
Chair, Humanities
Professor, Foreign Languages
B.A., M.A., Florida Atlantic University
Manderville, Patricia A. (2003)
Professor, Mathematics
A.A., South Florida State College
B.A., M.A., University of South Florida
Manning, Mlisa (2019)
Professor, Sociology
B.A., M.A., University of South Florida
Further Graduate Study - Barry University
McCarthy, Mallory (2025)
Coordinator, Clinical Experience and Nursing Lab
A.S.N., Nangatuck Valley Community College
B.S.N., University of Hartford
McGrath, Sheryl (2025)
Director, Dental Education
A.A., A.S., South Florida State College
B.S., Florida Southern College
M.A., Florida Gulf Coast University
McLaughlin, John (2021)
Director, Criminal Justice Programs
A.A., University of Florida
B.S., Florida State University
M.S., Florida International University
Ph.D., Lynn University
Montague, Micah (2024)
Instructor, Speech
B.A., Northwest Nazarene University
M.A., Regent University
Morgan-DeVane, Susan Michele (2003)
Chair, Social and Behavioral Sciences;
Professor, Education
B.A., University of Kentucky
M.A., University of Central Florida
Morris-James, Rasheena (2021)
Instructor, Nursing
Certificate P.N., South Florida State College
A.S.N., Edison State College
B.S.N., Western Governors University
M.S.N., Chamberlain University
Mott, Asena (2016)
Dean, Off-Campus Instructional Sites
A.A., South Florida State College
B.A., Florida Gulf Coast University
Ed.M., University of South Florida
Negron, Christian (2004)
Coordinator, Multimedia Development and Support
B.S., Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Nieves, Julio (2024)
Coordinator, Criminal Justice Programs
Okwali, Carleigh (2024)
Director, Center for Innovation Technology
A.A., A.S., B.S., Polk State College
Master’s Certificate, University of Central Florida
Olano, Ruel (2014)
Network Engineer
B.S., CEBU Institute of Technology University
Olson, Deborah (2022)
Coordinator, Purchasing
A.S., Kaplan College
B.P.A., M.P.A., Barry University
O’Riorden, Laura (2024)
Instructor, Biology
B.S., University of Florida
M.P.H., University of South Florida College of Public Health
Pantoja, Jessica (2023)
Accountant
B.S., Universidad Adventista de las Antillas
Pate, Michael (2021)
Librarian
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S., Webber International University
B.S., M.A., University of South Florida
Patel, Mintoo (2020)
Professor, Biology
B.S., St. Xaviers College, India
M.S., Ph.D., University of Baroda, India
Perez, Jesus (2023)
Instructor, EMS
EMT Certificate, South Florida State College
Paramedic Certificate, Polk State College
B.A., Florida Christian University
Personette, Sureka (2004)
Reports Coordinator
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S., University of Central Florida
M.P.S., Hodges University
Phelps, Lena D. (1996)
Chair, Library Services
A.A., South Florida State College
B.A., M.L.S., Florida State University
Further Graduate Study - Florida State University
Pinzon, Carol (2013)
Coordinator, ESOL
B.S., Universidad Autonoma de Honduras
Polk, Andrew (2012)
Coordinator, Student Life
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S., M.B.A., Webber International University
Polk, Candra (2017)
Professor, Nursing
A.A., South Florida State College
A.D.N., Edison State College
B.S., Florida Gulf Coast University
Powrie, Mary Ellen (2017)
Professor, Nursing
Diploma, Nursing, Cochran School of Nursing
M.S.N., Nova Southeastern University
Prusinski, Daniel (2021)
Instructor, Electrical Line Service Repair (Temporary)
V.C., South Florida State College
Prabhakar, Vinita (2023)
Instructor, English
B.A., Columbia College, Chicago
M.F.A., Syracuse University
Purvis, Kelly (2022)
Coordinator, Career Pathways Coach
B.A., Webber International University
Ramnarian, Govindah (1993)
Manager, Facilities, Maintenance and Operations
V.C., PSAV Commercial AC Technology, South Florida State College
Respress, Karla (2016)
Professor, Art
A.A., South Florida State College
B.A., M.A., University of Central Florida
Ricker, April (2014)
Coordinator, Grants/Foundation Accounting
B.S., Webber International University
Rios, Elisavet C. (1990)
Coordinator, Curriculum Support
A.A., A.S., South Florida State College
B.S., Webber International University
Riso, Paul (2021)
Instructor, Culinary Arts
A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America
Rizzo, Phillip D. (2005)
Professor, Automotive Service Technology
ASE Master Automobile Technician
B.A.S., South Florida State College
Robinson, Dawn (2022)
Instructor, Nursing (Practical)
A.S., A.S.N., B.S.N., Polk State College
Sanches, Daniel (2019)
Chair, Natural Sciences
Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Sassin, Patricia (2019)
Professor, Nursing
A.A., Daytona State College
B.S., Florida State University
Scherwatzky, Daniel (2025)
Instructor, English
B.A., Rutgers University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Miami
Sharp, Stacy (2009)
Professor, English
B.A., Georgia College and State University
M.A., University of South Florida
Ed.D., Florida Southern College
Shumard, Lori J. (2007)
Professor, Mathematics
A.A., South Florida State College
B.S., Florida Southern College
M.A., University of South Florida
Ed.D., Florida Southern College
Silva, Miriam (2025)
Instructor, Nursing
Certificate, Post Graduate University of Central Florida
B.S.N., Pontific Catholic University of Puerto Rico
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
D.N.P., Nova Southeastern University
Simmons, Joyce Elaine (2004)
Front Desk Manager, Hotel Jacaranda
Smith, Rodger D. (2013)
Professor, Psychology
B.A., Trinity International University
M.S., Ph.D., Capella University
Snow, John (1997)
Technical Director, Cultural Programs
Soto-Toro, Leonardo (2025)
Adult Education Specialist
A.A., B.A.S., South Florida State College
Spence, Jonathan (2024)
NSF SWERVE Grant Specialist
B.A., University of Massachusetts
Sueppel, Peggy (2007)
Coordinator, Assessment and Accreditation
B.A., State University of New York
M.B.A., Florida Southern College
Ed.D., Maryville University
Taylor Jr., Larry (2018)
Professor, EMS
B.A., M.P.A., Ashford University
Tippie, Therese (2021)
Instructor, Dental Assisting Program
A.A., Polk State College
B.S., M.A., University of Central Florida
Tomerlin, Arthur (2024)
Instructor, Economics
B.S., University of Florida
M.S., Clemson University
Ph.D., University of Florida
Velenovsky, Joseph (2023)
Instructor, Biology
B.S., M.S., Townson University
Ph.D., University of Florida
Vernon, Michael (2025)
Instructor, History
B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M.A., Pittsburg State University
Vickers, Emily (2023)
Simulation Technology Specialist
A.A., South Florida State College
von Merveldt, Mary (2012)
Director, Nursing Education
B.S., Allegheny College
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Florida
Ed.D., University of West Florida
Wales, Corey (2025)
Director, Information Technology and Analysis
B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia
M.B.A., William Woods University
Weyrauch, June (2009)
Coordinator, Grants Development
B.S., Gateway Technical College
Wilson, Kristina (2023)
Nursing Success Coach
A.S.N., University of St. Francis
Yeomans, Christopher R. (2003)
Professor, Electrical Distribution Technology
Lineman Apprenticeship, Tennessee Valley Public Power Association
Zoerb, David (2011)
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.A., Eastern Illinois University
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