Academic Advising

Need academic advising? We're here to help! Academic advising is a partnership between you and your advisor, designed to help you create and achieve an academic plan that supports your educational, career, and personal goals. Whether you have questions about choosing classes, planning your degree, exploring career options, or navigating college life, our academic advisors are here to provide guidance, answer your questions, and connect you with the resources you need to succeed.

Choose your program below to find your academic advisor and schedule an appointment. Your advisor is ready to help you stay on track, achieve your goals, and make the most of your educational experience.

If you do not see your program listed, or are unsure which advisor to contact, please reach out to the Admissions Office and we'll be happy to connect you with the appropriate advisor.

Program	Advisor Name
Accounting & Finance	Paulette Brown Business Management Instructor Coffee Campus (229) 468-2208 \| paulette.brown@wiregrass.edu Advises General Business - Associate of Science Karen Parrott Accounting Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 Ext. 3097 \| karen.parrott@wiregrass.edu Advises Accounting Accounting Accounting Clerk Assistant Computerized Accounting Specialist Office Accounting Specialist Payroll Accounting Specialist
Air Conditioning	Kathy Ballard Air Conditioning Technology Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 Ext. 2212 \| kathy.ballard@wiregrass.edu Advises Advanced Commercial Refrigeration Air Conditioning Electrical Technician Air Conditioning Repair Specialist Air Conditioning Technician Assistant Air Conditioning Technology
Automotive	James Hall Automotive Instructor - BHI Extended Day Ben Hill-Irwin Campus (229) 468-2000 Ext. 2050 \| james.hall@wiregrass.edu Advises Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist Automotive Climate Control Technician Automotive Engine Performance Technician Automotive Fundamentals Automotive Technology Automotive Transmission/ Transaxle Tech Specialist Toby Heard Automotive Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2115 \| toby.heard@wiregrass.edu Advises Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist Automotive Climate Control Technician Automotive Engine Performance Technician Automotive Fundamentals Automotive Technology Automotive Transmission/ Transaxle Tech Specialist
Barbering	Wayne Lee Barbering Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext 3023 \| wayne.lee@wiregrass.edu Advises Barber II Barbering Barbering Assistant Barbering Assistant I Barbering for Cosmetologists
Business Management	Angela Brantley Business Management Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 5535 \| angela.brantley@wiregrass.edu Advises Business Management Paulette Brown Business Management Instructor Coffee Campus (229) 468-2208 \| paulette.brown@wiregrass.edu Advises Administrative Support Assistant Business Management Business Management
Business Technology	Paulette Brown Business Management Instructor Coffee Campus (229) 468-2208 \| paulette.brown@wiregrass.edu Advises Business Technology Business Technology Microsoft Office Application Professional Tom Feagle Dean for Academic Affairs/General Studies/Arts & Sciences Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 2603 \| tom.feagle@wiregrass.edu Advises Technical Specialist Mark Henderson Business & Customer Service Instructor mark.henderson@wiregrass.edu Advises Business and Customer Service Technology John Patten Media Production Program Coordinator and Multimedia Specialist Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3076 \| john.patten@wiregrass.edu Advises Design and Media Production Technology
Commercial Truck Driving	Rodney Baggett Commercial Truck Driving Program Coordinator Coffee Campus (229) 468-2256 \| rodney.baggett@wiregrass.edu Advises Commercial Truck Driving Amy Martin Commercial Truck Driving Instructor Extended Day Coffee Campus (229) 468-2254 \| amy.martin@wiregrass.edu Advises Commercial Truck Driving Janet Rasmussen Commercial Truck Driving Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3079 \| janet.rasmussen@wiregrass.edu Advises Commercial Truck Driving Danny Weeks Commercial Truck Driving Evening Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 Ext. 3092 \| danny.weeks@wiregrass.edu Advises Commercial Truck Driving
Computer Information Science	Tim Drexler Computer Information Systems Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3049 \| tim.drexler@wiregrass.edu Advises AWS Cloud Solutions Specialist Computer Programming Computer Programming Computer Support Specialist Computer Support Specialist Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Full Stack Developer Game Development Game Development Game Development Help Desk Specialist Networking Specialist Networking Specialist PC Repair and Network Technician Web and Mobile Application Development Web Application Developer Web Site Design Web Site Design Eddy Harden Computer Information System Technology Instructor Ben Hill-Irwin Campus (229) 468-2258 \| eddy.harden@wiregrass.edu Advises AWS Cloud Solutions Specialist Computer Support Specialist Computer Support Specialist Help Desk Specialist PC Repair and Network Technician Victoria Honeycutt Business Education Instructor (229) 333-2100 ext. 6110 \| victoria.honeycutt@wiregrass.edu Advises Web and Mobile Application Development Web Application Developer Web Site Design Web Site Design Joey Johnson Computer Information Systems Technology Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 2236 \| joey.johnson@wiregrass.edu Advises Computer Support Specialist Computer Support Specialist Networking Specialist Networking Specialist Joshua Lehman Programming Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-3083 \| joshua.lehman@wiregrass.edu Advises Computer Programming Computer Programming Full Stack Developer John Patten Media Production Program Coordinator and Multimedia Specialist Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3076 \| john.patten@wiregrass.edu Advises Camera Assistant Design and Media Production Technology Graphic Design and Prepress Technician Graphic Design Assistant Video and Film Editor (Effective Fall 2023) Sean Strickland Computer Information Systems Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3082 \| sean.strickland@wiregrass.edu Advises Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Cybersecurity
Cosmetology	Joy Clemons Cosmetology Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3027 \| joy.clemons@wiregrass.edu Advises Cosmetology Hair Designer Nail Technician Salon & Spa Support Specialist Jessica Floyd Esthetics Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 Ext. 3025 \| jessica.floyd@wiregrass.edu Advises Esthetician Karen Hutcheson Cosmetology Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3029 \| karen.hutcheson@wiregrass.edu Advises Cosmetology Hair Designer Nail Technician Salon & Spa Support Specialist Leigh Ingra Cosmetology Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 549-7368 ext. 7834 \| leigh.ingra@wiregrass.edu Advises Cosmetology Hair Designer Nail Technician Salon & Spa Support Specialist April Lott Cosmetology Program Coordinator Coffee Campus (229) 468-2231 \| april.lott@wiregrass.edu Advises Cosmetology Hair Designer Nail Technician Salon & Spa Support Specialist Shaneka Paschal Cosmetology Instructor Ben Hill-Irwin Campus (229) 333-2100 ext 2051 \| shaneka.paschal@wiregrass.edu Advises Cosmetology Hair Designer Nail Technician Salon & Spa Support Specialist Tabitha Wilcox Cosmetology Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2104 ext. 3026 \| Tabitha.Wilcox@wiregrass.edu Advises Cosmetology Hair Designer Nail Technician Salon & Spa Support Specialist
Criminal Justice Technology	Eric Carruthers Criminal Justice Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 2037 \| eric.carruthers@wiregrass.edu Advises Criminal Justice - Associate of Science Criminal Justice Fundamentals Criminal Justice Specialist Criminal Justice Technology Criminal Justice Technology Greta Smith Criminal Justice Technology Program Coordinator Coffee Campus (912) 389-4303 ext. 2247 \| greta.smith@wiregrass.edu Advises Advanced Criminal Justice Specialist Criminal Justice - Associate of Science Criminal Justice Fundamentals Criminal Justice Specialist Criminal Justice Technology Criminal Justice Technology
Culinary Arts	Tammy Acree Hotel-Restaurant-Travel Management Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 2132 \| tammy.acree@wiregrass.edu Advises Baking and Pastry Specialist Catering Specialist Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Food Production Worker I Fundamental Skills of Culinary Arts Prep Cook Mitchell Pitts Culinary Arts Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 2128 \| mitchell.pitts@wiregrass.edu Advises Baking and Pastry Specialist Catering Specialist Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Food Production Worker I Fundamental Skills of Culinary Arts Prep Cook Hunter Wills Culinary Arts Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 2112 \| hunter.wills@wiregrass.edu Advises Baking and Pastry Specialist Catering Specialist Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Food Production Worker I Fundamental Skills of Culinary Arts Prep Cook
Dental Hygiene/Assisting	Rebecca Beasley Dental Assisting Clinical Coordinator (229) 245-3716 \| rebecca.beasley@wiregrass.edu Advises Dental Assisting Gail Blitch Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3059 \| gail.blitch@wiregrass.edu Advises Dental Hygiene Lisa Marin Program Dentist Valdosta Campus (229) 245-3716 \| lisa.marin@wiregrass.edu Advises Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Sandi Woodward Director of Dental Programs Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 5533 \| sandi.woodward@wiregrass.edu Advises Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Toni Yates Dental Hygiene Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 245-3716 ext. 3064 \| toni.yates@wiregrass.edu Advises Dental Hygiene
Diesel Truck Maintenance	Taylor Smith Diesel Equipment Technology Instructor Program Coordinator Coffee Campus (912) 389-4308 ext. 2205 \| taylor.smith@wiregrass.edu Advises Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician
Early Childhood Education	Rene Mason Early Childhood Care & Education Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 2127 \| rene.mason@wiregrass.edu Advises Advanced Child Development Specialist CDA Preparation Child Development Specialist Early Childhood Care and Education Basics Early Childhood Care/Education Early Childhood Care/Education Early Childhood Program Administration Education Family Child Care Specialist GaTAPP Early Childhood Education Precertification Infant/Toddler Care Specialist Songelyn Smith Early Childhood Care & Education Instructor Coffee Campus (912) 389-4303 ext. 2057 \| songelyn.smith@wiregrass.edu Advises Advanced Child Development Specialist Child Development Specialist Early Childhood Care and Education Basics Early Childhood Care/Education Early Childhood Care/Education Early Childhood Program Administration Family Child Care Specialist Infant/Toddler Care Specialist Valerie Tisby Early Childhood Care & Education Instructor Ben Hill-Irwin Campus (229) 468-2000 ext. 2259 \| valerie.tisby@wiregrass.edu Advises Advanced Child Development Specialist Child Development Specialist Early Childhood Care and Education Basics Early Childhood Care/Education Early Childhood Care/Education Early Childhood Program Administration Family Child Care Specialist Infant/Toddler Care Specialist
Engineering	Joshua Whittington Executive Director of Economic Development Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 Ext. 2111 \| joshua.whittington@wiregrass.edu Advises Computer Engineering Technology Electrical/Computer Engineering Technology Engineering Technology
Fire Science Technology	Shawn Tatham Director of EMS/Paramedic and Fire Science Programs Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3110 \| shawn.tatham@wiregrass.edu Advises Fire Officer I Fire Officer II Fire Science Technology Fire Science Technology
Health Information Technology	Denese Davis Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3068 \| denese.davis@wiregrass.edu Advises Health Information Coding Health Information Management Technology Health Information Specialist
Horticulture	Edward McKie Environmental Horticulture Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus Eddid.McKie@wiregrass.edu Advises Landscape Specialist Lawn Maintenance Specialist
Industrial/Electrical Systems	Phillip Taylor Industrial Systems Technology Instructor Coffee Campus (912) 389-4303 ext. 2211 \| phillip.taylor@wiregrass.edu Advises Basic Electricity Technician Electrical Maintenance Technician Industrial Electrical Assistant Industrial Electrician Industrial Fluid Power Technician Industrial Systems Fundamentals Industrial Systems Technology Drew Vickers Electrical/Industrial Systems Technology Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 259-5193 ext. 3032 \| drew.vickers@wiregrass.edu Advises Basic Electricity Technician Basic Mechatronics Technician Commercial Electrical Construction Technology Commercial Electrical Construction Technology Electrical Maintenance Technician Industrial Electrical Assistant Industrial Electrician Industrial Fluid Power Technician Industrial Systems Fundamentals Industrial Systems Technology Mechatronics Specialist Mechatronics Technology Programmable Control Technician Joshua Whittington Executive Director of Economic Development Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 Ext. 2111 \| joshua.whittington@wiregrass.edu Advises Basic Mechatronics Technician Industry 4.0 Technology Mechatronics Specialist Mechatronics Technology Programmable Control Technician
Machine Tool Technology	Darron Lanier Precision Machining and Manufacturing Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 2671 \| darron.lanier@wiregrass.edu Advises Basic Machining Operator Basic Machinist CNC Specialist Lathe Operator Metals Technician Mill Operator Precision Machining & Manufacturing (Previously Machine Tool Technology)
Massage Therapy	Amanda Garnto Neuromuscular Massage Therapy Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 2666 \| amanda.garnto@wiregrass.edu Advises Neuromuscular Massage Therapist
Nursing	Georgianne Bauer Director of ASN Programs Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3053 \| georgianne.bauer@wiregrass.edu Advises Associate of Science in Nursing Transitions in Nursing (ASN Bridge) Deidra Floyd Practical Nursing Instructor Coffee Campus (229) 468-2266 \| deidra.floyd@wiregrass.edu Advises Practical Nursing Pam Jankowski Associate of Science Nursing Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3066 \| pam.jankowski@wiregrass.edu Advises Practical Nursing Pamela Kenbeek Allied Health Core, PCA, Phlebotomy Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-5005 \| pamela.kenbeek@wiregrass.edu Advises Practical Nursing Tina Lightsey Practical Nursing Instructor BHI/CFE Ben Hill-Irwin & Coffee Campuses (229) 468-2045 \| tina.lightsey@wiregrass.edu Advises Practical Nursing Tasha Lofton-Johnson Practical Nursing Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-3065 \| tasha.johnson@wiregrass.edu Advises Practical Nursing Kylie Morris Associate of Nursing Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 Ext. 2041 \| kylie.morris@wiregrass.edu Advises Associate of Science in Nursing Transitions in Nursing (ASN Bridge) James Peacock Practical Nursing Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-5010 \| james.peacock@wiregrass.edu Advises Practical Nursing Kelly Phillips Associate of Science in Nursing Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 2663 \| kelly.phillips@wiregrass.edu Advises Associate of Science in Nursing Transitions in Nursing (ASN Bridge) Caitlyn Register Associate of Science in Nursing Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-5006 \| caitlyn.register@wiregrass.edu Advises Associate of Science in Nursing Transitions in Nursing (ASN Bridge) Regina Smith Practical Nursing Instructor Ben Hill-Irwin Campus (229) 468-2000 Ext. 2038 \| regina.smith@wiregrass.edu Advises Practical Nursing Dawn Taunton Practical Nursing Instructor Room #349 (229) 333-2100 ext. 3095 \| dawn.taunton@wiregrass.edu Advises Practical Nursing Adrienne Young Practical Nursing Instructor Ben Hill-Irwin Campus (229) 468-2039 \| adrienne.young@wiregrass.edu Advises Practical Nursing
Opticianry	Lisa Griffin Opticianry Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3102 \| lisa.griffin@wiregrass.edu Advises Eyewear Dispensing Specialist Opticianry (Vision Care Technology) Opticianry (Vision Care Technology)
Paramedicine	Jason Hurst EMS Paramedic Program Instructor Coffee Campus (229) 468-2206 \| jason.hurst@wiregrass.edu Advises Emergency Medical PreParamedic Emergency Medical Responder EMS Professions (Effective Spring 2024) Paramedicine Paramedicine Paramedicine Accelerated Pre-Hospital EMS Operations (Effective Spring 2024) Mark Ponder EMS/Paramedicine Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3111 \| mark.ponder@wiregrass.edu Advises Emergency Medical PreParamedic Emergency Medical Responder EMS Professions (Effective Spring 2024) Paramedicine Paramedicine Paramedicine Accelerated Pre-Hospital EMS Operations (Effective Spring 2024) Shawn Tatham Director of EMS/Paramedic and Fire Science Programs Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3110 \| shawn.tatham@wiregrass.edu Advises Emergency Medical PreParamedic EMS Professions (Effective Spring 2024) Paramedicine Paramedicine Paramedicine Accelerated Pre-Hospital EMS Operations (Effective Spring 2024)
Pharmacy	Frank Barnett Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs- Health Sciences/ Pharmacy Technology Program Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 5581 \| frank.barnett@wiregrass.edu Advises Pharmacy Technology Degree Pharmacy Technology Diploma
Radiologic Technology	Jennifer Ray Director of Radiology Technology Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3070 \| jennifer.ray@wiregrass.edu Advises Radiologic Technologist Assistant Radiologic Technology Terri Trowell Radiology Technology Clinical Coordinator Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 6105 \| terri.trowell@wiregrass.edu Advises Radiologic Technologist Assistant Radiologic Technology Erin Whitesell Radiology Technology Clinical Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3071 \| erin.whitesell@wiregrass.edu Advises Radiologic Technologist Assistant Radiologic Technology
Technical Studies	Tom Feagle Dean for Academic Affairs/General Studies/Arts & Sciences Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 2603 \| tom.feagle@wiregrass.edu Advises Technical Studies
Uncategorized	Tom Feagle Dean for Academic Affairs/General Studies/Arts & Sciences Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 2603 \| tom.feagle@wiregrass.edu Advises Early College Essentials General Studies - Associate of Science
Uncategorized	Tom Feagle Dean for Academic Affairs/General Studies/Arts & Sciences Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 2603 \| tom.feagle@wiregrass.edu Advises Interdisciplinary Studies
Welding & Joining Technology	Roy Bramley Welding Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2100 ext. 3037 \| roy.bramley@wiregrass.edu Advises Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Flux Cored Arc Welder Gas Metal Arc Welder Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Welding & Joining Technology Jason Brewer Welding Evening Instructor Coffee Campus & ATCO (912) 389-6857 \| jason.brewer@wiregrass.edu Advises Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Flux Cored Arc Welder Gas Metal Arc Welder Welding & Joining Technology Mike Day Welding Program Coordinator Coffee Campus (912) 389-6857 \| mike.day@wiregrass.edu Advises Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Flux Cored Arc Welder Gas Metal Arc Welder Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Welding & Joining Technology Terry Johnson Welding Instructor Ben Hill-Irwin Campus (229) 468-2075 \| terry.johnson@wiregrass.edu Advises Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Flux Cored Arc Welder Gas Metal Arc Welder Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Welding & Joining Technology Wally Rewis Welding Instructor Valdosta Campus (229) 333-2113 ext. 2053 \| wally.rewis@wiregrass.edu Advises Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Flux Cored Arc Welder Gas Metal Arc Welder Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Welding & Joining Technology