Faculty 2025-2026
(Year by name indicates year of initial employment)
Bennett, Stewart (2009) Chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of History, Director of the Honors College, Director of the Honors Program, Coordinator of Liberal Arts Degree Program
B.S., Grace ,College
M.A., Youngstown State University
Ph.D., University of Maine
Coleman, Ashley (2025), Dean of Graduate Studies, Dean of the School of Education, Assistant Professor of Education
A.A. Itawamba Community College
B.S.Ed., University of Mississippi
M.Ed., Belhaven University
Ed.D., Freed-Hardeman University
Coombs, Deena R. (2012) Instructor of Exercise Science
B.S., M.S., University of Mississippi
Crews, Elizabeth (2015) Associate Professor of English, Director of Freshman Year Experience
B.A., M.A., Mississippi College
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Fisher, Connor, (2021) Assistant Professor of Writing and Literature
B.A., Colorado Christian University
M.A., University of Denver
M.F.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Galliher, Jane (Mikki) (2011) Chair of the Department of Communication, Associate Professor of English
B.A., Morehead State University
M.A., Baylor University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Gonzales, Harley (2025) Assistant Professor of Education
A.A., Itawamba Community College
B.S.Ed., Blue Mountain College
M.Ed., University of Mississippi
Ed.S., William Carey University
Hunsucker, Shelby (2019) Director of Library Services
B.A., Blue Mountain Christian University
M.L.I.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Hutchison, Jessica (2024) Nurse Navigator, Instructor of Nursing
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B.S., Mississippi University for Women
M.S., University of Mississippi Medical Center
Kantack, Jerri Lamar (2003) Professor of Music, Program Coordinator of Degree Program in Music
B.M., M.M., University of Mississippi
D.M.A., University of Alabama
Kerns, Nancy K. (2013) Associate Professor of English
B.A., M.A., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Purdue University
Long, Gregory W. (2011) Chair of the Department of Fine Arts, Professor of Music
B.M., Mississippi College
M.M., University of Cincinnati, College - Conservatory of Music
D.M.A., University of South Carolina
Long, Laura Patton (2011) Instructor of Music
B.M., University of Memphis
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Mattox, Johnny L. (2005) Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Professor of Biology
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B.A.E., M.C.S., Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Mayer, John (2023) Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Criminal Justice
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.C.J., Boston University
McClure, Caroline (2023) Assistant Librarian
B.A., Blue Mountain Christian University
McCoy, Tammie (2022) Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B.A., Ph.D., University of Mississippi
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Mississippi Medical Center
McCrory, Michael (2011) Associate Professor of Mathematics and Education, Coordinator of Degree Program in Mathematics Education
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Mississippi
McMillin, Barbara (2012) President, Professor of English
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B.A., Union University
M.A., D.A., University of Mississippi
Additional Study, Harvard University
Meeks, Ronald T. (1996) Chair of the Department of Biblical Studies, Professor of Biblical Studies, Director of Church Relations, Director of Ministerial Recruiting
B.A., Blue Mountain Christian University
M.Div., Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Megelsh, Michael (2022) Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Thomas Edison State University
M.A., Liberty University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Mims, Tim (2025) Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
B.A., Blue Mountain College
M.Div., M.T., Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Mitchell, Christi (2017) Assistant Professor of Speech and Theatre
B.F.A., University of Montana
M.F.A., Wayne State University
Mooneyhan, Andrew (2019) Dean of the School of Kinesiology, Associate Professor of Kinesiology
B.S.Ed., M.S.Ed., Arkansas State University
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Morgan, Keith (2023) Director of Bands, Instructor of Music
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B.M., M.M., University of Mississippi
Moser, Jack (1989) Associate Professor of Physical Education
B.S.E., M.S.Ed., Delta State University
Additional graduate study, University of Mississippi
Mullins, Stephanie (2023) Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.N., Union University
M.N.S., Arkansas State University
D.N.S., University of Tennessee, Health Science Center
Orsborn, Angela (2022) Chair of Traditional B.S.N., Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., Itawamba Community College
B.S.N., University of North Alabama
M.S.N., Mississippi University for Women
D.N.P., University of Alabama
Palmer, Casey (2023) Instructor of Accounting
B.Acct., University of Mississippi
M.B.A., University of North Alabama
Pratt, Martha H. (2005) Associate Professor of Mathematics, Coordinator of Degree Program in Mathematics
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Mississippi State University
Price, LeeAnne Blakney (2010) Associate Professor of Business, Coordinator of the Online Business Program
B.S., University of Mississippi
M.B.A., Millsaps College
Ph.D., Capella University
Rowland, Dennis (2024) Instructor of Nursing
B.A., University of Mississippi
B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Rutland, Rosalynn (2016) Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A. Mississippi University for Women
M.A., Mississippi State University
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Skelton, Angie R. (2013) Assistant Professor of Business
A.A., Northeast Mississippi Community College
B.S., University of Mississippi
M.B.A., Regis University
D.B.A., Walden University
Snyder, John (2024) Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Blue Mountain College
Ph.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Sweatt, Jeffrey A. (2005)
Associate Professor of Psychology, Coordinator of Degree Program in Psychology
A.A., Faulkner State Junior College
B.A., University of South Alabama
M.Div., Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Tate, Amy (2025) Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Taylor, Elizabeth (2014) Instructor of Biology
B.S., University of Mississippi
M.S., Mississippi College
Thompson, Lorilyn (2024) Director of Distance Learning & Instructional Design
B.A. Freed-Hardeman University
M.Ed., University of Mississippi
Ed.D., Liberty University
Thorn, Page (2024) Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Blue Mountain College
M.S., Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Young, Libby (2025) Instructor of Education, Director of Clinical Experiences in Education
B.S.Ed.,, Mississippi State University
M.S.Ed., Ed.S., University of Mississippi
Part-Time Faculty
Bascomb, Hannah (2022),Part-time Nursing Faculty
B.S.N., M.S., Mississippi University for Women
M.S.N., University of Mississippi Medical Center
D.N.P., Samford University
Dawson, Teresa (2024), Part-time Nursing Faculty
B.S.N., Baptist University of Health Sciences
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Enzor, Sharon B. (1990) Provost and Vice President, Professor of Science
B.S., Blue Mountain Christian University
M.C.S., University of Mississippi
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University
Teague, A. Delise (2015) Director of the Teaching and Learning Center, Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Blue Mountain Christian University
M.A., University of Mississippi
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
Walker, Dana (2024), Part-time Nursing Faculty
A.S.N., Itawamba Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of North Alabama
D.N.P, Samford University
Adjunct Faculty
For a list of current adjunct faculty, contact the Office of the Provost.