Published on August 18th, 2025
Last modified August 18th, 2025 04:09 pm
Southwest Virginia Community College proudly recognized several outstanding faculty and staff members today for their exceptional dedication, hard work, and service to both the college and the broader community.
The first group honored were recipients of the Faculty Awards, celebrating their commitment to academic excellence and student success. The awardees are as follows:
Elizabeth Brown – The Faculty Community Impact Award
Billie Carol Keene – The Faculty Teaching Effectiveness Award
Charles Bundy – The Faculty Institutional Responsibility Award
Tabitha Smith – The Faculty Institutional Responsibility Award
Cody Jackson – The Faculty Leadership Award
Greg Horn – The Student Choice Award
Wendell Harris – The Faculty Scholarly & Creative Engagement Award
Robert Jones – The Adjunct/ Clinical Award
Nyoka Muawad – The Learning Environment Award
Aranda Vance – The Learning Environment Award
The second group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their one-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:
Bonnie Allen: Assistant Professor of Nursing
Patrick Burton: Grants Writer
Carol Cantrell: Instructor of Nursing
Michelle Cole: Accounts Payable Specialist
Jason Davis: Campus Police Officer
Ronald DeVaull: Director of Operations
Jamie Hackney: Dean of Workforce & Continuing Education
Joshua Hess: Computer Operation Support Specialist
Gary Johnson: Instructor of Mathematics
Keisha Johnson: Upward Bound Advisor
Zachary Johnson: Upward Bound Advisor
Matthew Joyce: Payroll Specialist
Tommy Joyce: Maintenance Supervisor
Jason Moore: Trades Technician III
Cathy Ray: Foundation Accountant & Administrative Assistant
Shaun Schetka: Head Soccer Coach & International Liaison
Bill Taylor: Instructor of Biology
Heather Underwood: Administrative Assistant for Workforce Development
The third group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their three-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:
Hyacynth Barbera: Cafeteria and Catering SupervisorJulia Dotson: Assistant Professor of MathematicsJackie Graham: Accounting AssociateWendell Harris: Assistant Professor of Radiology TechnologyRyan Magee: Event and Media SpecialistRunie Mensche: Student Success Coach/Head Softball CoachNyoka Muawad: Assistant Professor of SpeechHeather Riley: Financial Aid CoordinatorAntwan VanBuren: Coordinator of Engagement and RetentionMark Vandyke: Instructor of Diesel TechnologyNoah Vandyke: Financial Aid Specialist/Veterans Certifying OfficialChris Williams: Athletic Trainer
The fourth group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their five-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:
Sherrie Carpenter: Associate Professor of NursingRyan Dorkoski: Associate Professor of BiologyMorgan Gilbert: Associate Professor of ArtAllen Martin: Assistant Professor of WeldingNick Nelson: Assistant Professor of MiningBethany Rose: Interim Vice President for Academics & Student SuccessAranda Vance: Assistant Professor of English
The fifth group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their ten-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:
Billie Carol Keene: Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and OTA Fieldwork CoordinatorSteven Olinger: Assistant Professor of Machining and CNC & Industrial SafetyRuss Wood: Assistant Professor of English
The sixth group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their 15-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:
Linda Cline: Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of LPN ProgramAnnette Lockhart: Assistant Professor of ChemistryJudy Yost: Payroll Coordinator
The seventh group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their 20-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:
Christina Rimmer: Dual Enrollment CoordinatorKevin Stilwell: Associate Professor of Biology
The eighth group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their 25-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:
Alta Lewis: RegistrarJoseph Trivette: Professor of Music
The last honoree is Teresa Thompson who reached the 40-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize her dedication and contributions:
Teresa Thompson: Admissions Office Assistant
Congratulations to all those honored today. Southwest Virginia Community College extends its heartfelt appreciation for your tireless dedication and invaluable contributions. Your commitment continues to uphold and strengthen our tradition of excellence.