May 19, 2026  
2026 - 2027 Kilgore College Catalog 
    
2026 - 2027 Kilgore College Catalog

Personnel Directory


Administration

Staci Martin. President. EdD, Texas Tech University

Brazy Sammons. Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer. MBA, University of Texas at Tyler

Donald Seals. Vice President of Instruction. MA, University of Texas at Tyler

Brett Haduch. Vice President of Student Services. PhD, University of North Texas

Kara Sharman. Vice President of Operations. MS, University of Texas at Tyler

Instructional Deans

Brandon Belken. Instructional Dean. Industrial Technologies. AAS. Kilgore College

Jason Graves. Instructional Dean. Liberal Arts & Fine Arts. MA, Stephen F Austin University

David Rangel. Instructional Dean. Business, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. MS, Stephen F Austin University

Brandon Walker. Instructional Dean. Dual Credit. MS, Stephen F. Austin University

Johnny Zackary. Instructional Dean. Public Services. AAS, Weatherford College; TCFP Master Firefighter, TFCA Graduate, EMT-A Certified

Faculty

Jamie Allsop. Chair and Assistant Professor. Social & Behavioral Sciences. PhD, University of Aberdeen

Melissa Alvarez. Program Director and Assistant Professor. Surgical Technology. AS, Kilgore College

Kelly Ansley. Assistant Professor. Biology. DPT, University of North Texas Health Science Center

Susan Applegate. Assistant Professor. Radiologic Technology. BAS, Siena Heights University

Angela E. Aulds. Assistant Professor. Dance. MFA, Texas Woman’s University

Donald Baker. Lead Assistant Professor. Industrial Maintenance. MA, American Public University System

Matthew Bammel. Assistant Professor. East Texas Police Academy. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Master Peace Officer Certificate

James Barlow. Assistant Professor. Electrical Power Technology Lineman. Certificate, Universal Technical Institute

Kevin Bessey. Assistant Professor. Fire Academy. Certificate, Kilgore College

Chad Bittick. Clinical Coordinator. Emergency Medical Technology. Certificate, Angela College

Dana L. Blair. Director of Rangerettes and Assistant Professor. Kinesiology. MS, University of Texas at Tyler

Yulonda Boyd. Coordinator of Substance Abuse Counseling and Assistant Professor. MA, LeTourneau University

Christopher D. Brandt. Assistant Professor. Mathematics. MS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Wesley Brasher. Assistant Professor. Cosmetology. Certified Cosmetology Instructor, SOL Academy

Andrea Briscoe. Assistant Professor. English. MA, University of New Mexico

Joshua Brooks. Assistant Professor. Diesel Technology. Certificate, Lincoln College of Technology

Paul C. Buchanan. Chair and Associate Professor. Geology. PhD, University of Houston

Kenny D. Byrd. Assistant Professor. East Texas Police Academy. Master Peace Officer Certificate; Basic Assistant Professor Certificate, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Robert Byrd. Head Men’s Basketball Coach & Assistant Professor. Kinesiology. MEd, University of North Texas

Madison Campbell. Assistant Professor. Biology. MS, Clemson University 

Mario Cantu. Assistant Professor. Instrumentation and Electrical Technology. MS, Clemson University

Zachary A. Carnes. Assistant Professor. Government. MA, University of Texas at Tyler

Alejandro Castillo. Assistant Professor. Emergency Management and Criminal Justice. MS, Texas A&M University

Kayla M. Cook. Assistant Professor. Mathematics. MS, University of Texas at Tyler

Alison Cope. Assistant Professor. English. MA, Stephen F. Austin University.

Peter Cunningham. Chair and Director of Choral & Vocal Training. Music. MM, Pennsylvania State University

Michele L. Daniels-Cornett. Associate Professor. Speech. MA, Texas State University

Danny L. Darden. Associate Professor. Computer and Information Technology. MBA, Letourneau University

Trevor Davis. Assistant Professor. History. MA, University of North Texas.

Anthoney Dean. Assistant Professor. CDL. License, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Carol Degrasse. Assistant Professor. English. MA, University of Texas at Tyler

Jaime Delgado. Assistant Professor. Legal Assisting. MBA, Faulkner University

Karen Y. Dilday. Assistant Professor. Drafting. AAS, Kilgore College

Carlie Dimitriadis. Assistant Professor. Mathematics. MS, Kansas State University

Alec Dohanich. Assistant Professor. History. MA. University of Texas at Tyler

Magen Ducote. Assistant Professor and Simulation Coordinator. Nursing. MSN, Post University

Karen B. Dulweber. Director and Assistant Professor. Writing Studio and Professional Tutors. Med, University of Texas

Cody L. Edwards. Lead Assistant Professor. Welding Technology. MS, University of Texas at Tyler

Warren Egerton. Program Director and Assistant Professor. East Texas Police Academy. MBA, University of Texas at Arlington

Kimberly A. Ellgass. Assistant Professor. Speech. MA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Katelyn Evans. Program Director and Assistant Professor. Sonography. AAS, Tyler Junior College

Alvin Farmer. Assistant Professor. HVAC. AAS, Dallas College

Kristen Fisher. Assistant Professor. English. PhD, Pennsylvania State University

Heather Fitch. Assistant Professor. English. MA, Texas A&M University- Commerce

Glenda F. Ford. Program Director and Assistant Professor. Aesthetics and Nail Tech. AA, University of North Texas

Bonnie Gale. English. Assistant Professor. MLA, Houston Baptist University

Matthew Gayetsky. Assistant Professor. Philosophy. MA, Miami University

Virginia L. Germany. Assistant Chair and Assistant Professor. Mathematics. MS, University of Texas at Tyler

Sheri Gillis. Program Director and Assistant Professor. Nursing. DN, Regis University

Lucas Gless. Assistant Professor and Student Success Coach. Nursing. DNP, Western Governors University

Micah J. Goodding. Associate Professor. Theatre. MFA, East 15 Acting School: University of Essex

Willie R. Gooden, Jr. Assistant Professor and Head Football Coach. Kinesiology. MS, Northeastern State University

Lori Grisham. Program Director and Assistant Professor. Radiologic Technology. BS, Texas Tech University

Clydea Hale. Assistant Professor. Nursing. MS, University of Texas at Tyler

Ezekial Harber. Program Director and Assistant Professor. Automotive & Diesel Technology. Automotive Technology. ASE Certificate

Charles Harris. Assistant Professor. CDL. Certificate, Kilgore College

Stephen Heim. Assistant Professor. Nursing. MS, South University

Trisha Herrick. Assistant Professor. Nursing. BS, Stephen F. Austin University

Curt Hill. Assistant Professor. Government. MA, University of Texas at Tyler

Cori B. Holden-Williams. Assistant Professor. Sociology. MS, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Derek Hunter. Assistant Professor. Government. MA, Sam Houston State University

Elena S. Ignatchenko. Assistant Professor. Chemistry. MS, Moscow State University

Curtis Ivory. Assistant Professor. Biology. MS, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Kathryn Jackson. Lead Assistant Professor. Culinary Arts. BS, Texas Tech University

Lillian J. Jackson. Assistant Professor. Cosmetology. Certificate, Kilgore College

David Jamison. Assistant Professor. English. MFA, The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley

Courtney A. Jenkins. Chair and Assistant Professor. Kinesiology. MS, United States Sports Academy

Tanton L. Johnson. Assistant Professor. Automotive Technology. BS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Jason Jones. Assistant Professor. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology. AAS, Angelia College

Richard Jones. Assistant Professor. Manufacturing Technology. MS, University of Texas at Tyler

John Kay. Assistant Professor. Emergency Medical Technology. AAS, Kilgore College

Todd Ketchum. Assistant Professor. Electrical Power Technology Lineman. 

Leigh Kirby. Assistant Professor. Psychology. PhD, Texas A&M - Commerce

Joseph F. Kirchhoff. Assistant Professor. Physics. PhD, University of Missouri-Rolla

Cole Kruger. Assistant Professor. History. PhD, Kansas State University

Shaunda S. Kwiatek. Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Professor. Physical Therapy Assistant. DPT, Texas Women’s University

Greta Larry. Assistant Professor. Biology. MEd, University of Texas at Arlington

Stephanie Laszik. Assistant Chair and Assistant Professor. English. MA, University of Texas at Tyler. 

Elizabeth Leamon. Lead Assistant Professor. CDL. BA, University of Houston

Julie Leming. Assistant Professor. Nursing Program. PhD, University of Texas at Tyler

Joseph Lewis. Assistant Professor. History. MA, University of North Carolina Charlotte 

Coy A. Lothrop. Associate Professor. Advertising/Graphic Design. MA, University of Texas at Tyler

Jonathan Mackey, Assistant Professor & Assistant Football Coach. Kinesiology. Med, Texas A&M University

Meredith L. May. Chair and Associate Professor. History & Government. PhD, Texas Christian University

Holly McKnight. Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Professor. Surgical Technology. AAS, Kilgore College.

Raymond McMurrey. Assistant Professor. Government. MA, Sul Ross State University

Ryan C. Melton. Assistant Professor. Mathematics. MS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Travis K. Moore. Assistant Professor. Biology. MS, Stephen F. Austin State University

Karen L. Morris. Program Coordinator and Associate Professor. Education and College Success. MEd, Stephen F. Austin State University

Matthew Moseley. Assistant Chair and Assistant Professor. Biology. PhD, University of Texas at Arlington

Forester Nicks. Assistant Professor. Welding. AAS, Kilgore College

Alesha M. O’Steen. Chair and Assistant Professor. Instrumentation and Electrical Technology. MBA, LeTourneau University

Jayden Oden. Assistant Professor & Clinical Coordinator. Radiologic Technology. MEd, University of Texas at Tyler

Kelsey Phillips. Lead Assistant Professor. Nursing. DNP, Arkansas State University

Charlotte E. Poe. Assistant Professor. Chemistry. MS, Baylor University

Quinn M. Ponder. Program Director and Assistant Professor. Cosmetology and Barbering. Certificate, Kilgore College

Meghan E. Potter. Assistant Professor. Theatre. MFA, Indiana University

Michael Powdrill. Lead Assistant Professor. Process Technology. Certificate, Tyler Junior College

Amber Prestidge. Assistant Professor. Psychology. MA, LeTourneau University

Dorothy M. Puckett. Assistant Professor. Biology. MS, Auburn University

John Raulston. Assistant Chair and Assistant Professor. History, Government, & Geography. MA, University of Texas at Tyler

Kenya M. Ray. Lead Assistant Professor. Corrosion Technology. BAAS, University of Texas at Tyler

Julian P. Redfearn. Associate Professor. Business. MS, Louisiana State University

Jennifer R. Rich. Assistant Professor. Math. MS, University of Texas at Arlington

Karl Riley. Assistant Professor. Computer and Information Technology. MBA, University of Texas at Tyler

Justin Rios. Assistant Professor. Nursing. MSN, Walden University

Allison Ross. Assistant Professor. Nursing. BS, University of Texas at Tyler

Sarah Santiago. Assistant Professor. Nursing. MSN, Georgia Southwestern State University

Portia Y. Scott. Assistant Professor. English. MA, Texas State University

Matthew Simpson. Assistant Professor. Theater. MFA, University of Delaware

Nicholas B. Simpson. Assistant Professor. Biology. MS, Louisiana Tech University

Jeffrey Sims. Assistant Professor. Economics. MA, University of Delaware

Darrell R. Smith. Assistant Professor. Psychology. MEd, University of North Texas

Stacie F. Smith. Assistant Professor. Accounting. MS, Texas A&M University

Lori Solley. Assistant Professor. Art. MFA, Texas Christian University

Rachel Stallard. Assistant Professor. Speech. BA, Stephen F. Austin University

Mark B. Stephens. Assistant Professor. Computer and Information Technology. MS, Southern Methodist University

Ashley Stine. Assistant Professor. Nursing. MS, University at Texas at Tyler

Jeanine G. Tagg. Chair and Associate Professor. Speech. MA, University of Alabama

Stephanie Taylor. Assistant Professor and Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Athletics & Kinesiology. MEd, East Texas Baptist University

Mary Thomas. Lead Assistant Professor. Nursing. MSN, University of Texas at Arlington

Katelyn Thompson. Assistant Professor. English. MA, Texas Christian University

Russell Thompson. Assistant Professor and Assistant Football Coach. Kinesiology. MS, West Texas A&M University

Traci L. Thompson. Assistant Chair and Associate Professor. Administrative Office Professional. MS, University of Texas at Tyler

Cindy L. Thurman. Assistant Professor. East Texas Police Academy. MS, University of Texas at Tyler

Lori D. Truman. Chair and Associate Professor. English. MA, University of Texas at Tyler

Karen Tutt. Assistant Professor. Education & College Success. MEd, University of Texas at Tyler

Teresa Van Schuyver. Assistant Professor. Biology. MS, Northeast College of Health Sciences

Natalie Wade. Chair and Assistant Professor. Biology. MS, Northeast College of Health Sciences

Gerron Walker. Assistant Professor. Process Technology. AAS, Kilgore College

Shelley D. Wayne. Assistant Professor and Assistant Rangerette Director. Dance. MEd, University of Texas at Tyler

Julie Webb. Assistant Director. Fire Academy. BAAS, Texas A&M University San Antonio

Matthew R. Wickes. Chair and Assistant Professor. Mathematics. MS, Tarleton State University

Amber Williams. Head Women’s Softball Coach & Assistant Professor. Kinesiology. MS, Texas A&M - Commerce

Candice Williams. Assistant Professor. Workforce Development Health Science. Certificate, Blue Cliff College

Debbie Williams. Assistant Professor. Biology. MS, University of Texas at Tyler

Justin M. Willoughby. Assistant Professor. East Texas Police Academy. BS, Texas A&M University - Commerce

Brice Winter. Assistant Professor and Trainer. MS, University of Texas at Tyler

Susan W. Yellott. Assistant Professor. Mathematics. MS, Texas A&M University

Kathleen Yglesias. Assistant Professor. Government. MPP, George Mason University