Featured Instructors
Featured Instructors
Mr. Mike St. Pierre , Electronics Technology Instructor, is originally from Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Mr. St. Pierre has a Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has over 30 years of manufacturing experience in the private sector. He currently resides in Whitesville with his wife Trudy. They have two children, Phillip and Tony. He enjoys racing and teaching his Electronics students.
Ms. Deanne Allen, Cosmetology Instructor, is a native of Thomaston and a graduate of Upson High School in Thomaston. After graduation, she attended Gordon College in Barnesville, and later received her Cosmetology Diploma from Flint River Technical College. She received her license as a Master Cosmetologist in 2001. Prior to taking the instructor position at Flint River Technical College, she worked at Kutz by Us Hair & Tanning Salon. Ms. Allen has two children, Lex and Haley. In her spare time, Deanne coaches Upson County Recreational Softball and enjoys watching her son play soccer.
Ms. Kim Yevak, Business Office Technology Instructor, is a native of Barnesville. Ms. Yevak earned her Master of Education in Business Education degree from the University of West Georgia. Before coming to Flint River Technical College, she taught high school for 13 years. Her husband, Bob Yevak is a high school football coach and they have two daughters, Ashley and Brinkley. Ms. Yevak enjoys shopping, decorating, solving crossword puzzles, and spending time with friends and family.
Mr. Tony Martin, Air Conditioning Technology Instructor, is a native of Griffin, Georgia. Mr. Martin received his Air Conditioning Technology degree from Griffin Technical College and his Associate in Applied Science in Technology degree from Gordon College in 2001. He is currently pursuing a degree in Technology Management. Mr. Martin holds an unrestricted State License in Conditioned Air Contracting. Prior to coming to Flint River Technical College, he owned and operated a heating and air conditioning business for 22 years. He is married to Karen Martin who works for the Department of Community Health. He enjoys camping, fishing, and collecting antique clocks.
Mr. Tony Hardy,
Commercial Truck Driving Instructor, is a native of Marietta, Georgia. Before coming to Flint River Technical College, he was a business owner for over 20 years in Douglas, Georgia. Mr. Hardy is a 1990 graduate of Ridge Vocational Technical College in Winter Haven, Florida. He has over seven years of over-the-road truck driving experience. In 1999, Mr. Hardy initiated the first Commercial Truck Driving Program at Flint River Technical College. He enjoys riding motorcycles, doing yard work, and working in his wood shop. Mr. Hardy has 3 children, Anthony Jr., Robert Dean, and Iric Dawn.
Mr.
Greg O’Neal, a native of Upson County, is the Behavioral Sciences Instructor in the General Education program. Mr. O’ Neal holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree and a Master of Education in Educational Psychology degree from the University of Georgia. He has also completed 40-quarter hours of additional graduate work in Counseling Psychology at Columbus State University. He is a former student of Flint River Technical College where he studied Computer Information Systems. He has been on the faculty of Flint River Technical College since July of 2002. Mr. O’Neal and his wife Nancy have five children and three grandchildren.
Mr.
Donald M. Greathouse, a native of Thomaston, is the Criminal Justice Technology instructor. Mr. Greathouse received his Master in Public Administration degree from Columbus State University in 1996, a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree from Mercer University in 1982, and an Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice degree from Gordon Junior College in 1981. Before coming to the College, he spent over 32 years working with the Upson County Sheriff’s Department, the Georgia State Patrol, and the Georgia Department of Corrections. Don and his wife, Julie, have been married for over 22 years and have three children. In his spare time, Mr. Greathouse enjoys gardening, fishing, and being outdoors.
Ms.
Rhonda Jenkins, Adult Literacy Instructor, is a native of Butler. Ms. Jenkins has a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education degree from Mercer University. She has been working with Adult Education for the past eight years. Ms. Jenkins has two children. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Mr. Robert Russell (Bob),
Carpentry Instructor, is a native of Elba, Alabama. He has an Associate in Applied Technology degree in Computer Networking from Griffin Technical College and a Bachelor of Science in Education/Mathematics degree from Troy University. He has over 35 years of experience in the construction field. He has been in the Thomaston area since 1991 working for Thomaston Mills and Griffin Technical College. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, and woodworking.
Ms. Jane Crawford, a native of Thomaston, is the Learning Support Instructor at Flint River Technical College. She has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education degree from Mercer University. Ms Crawford has taught Special Education for several years and has volunteered for several community organizations. She enjoys reading, shopping, and watching movies. Ms. Crawford’s pride and joy is her Dachshund named "Sophie".
Ms. Stephanie Wilson, a native of Huntland, Tennessee, is the English Instructor in the General Education program. Ms. Wilson earned her Bachelor of Science in English degree from the University of the South, and her Master of Arts in English degree from the University of Alabama\Huntsville. In her spare time, Ms. Wilson enjoys reading and traveling.
Mr. Jim
Moore, a native of Thomaston, is a Math Instructor in the General Education program. He has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Education degree in Math Education from Georgia Southwestern State University. He taught math in the Pike and the Upson County school systems and taught at Flint River Technical College as an Adult Literacy instructor. Mr. Moore is a Certified Online Instructor from Learning Resources Network. He served his country proudly in the Navy for four years. He is a 2004 Lighthouse award recipient and has served as a board member for the local Habitat for Humanity and FYCA (Family Youth Children’s Alliance). Jim and his wife Deborah have a daughter Lauren, and a son, Ben.
Mr. Gary Larson, Coordinator/Instructor Early Childhood Care and Education programs and Program Administrator for Child Care Resource and Referral, is a native of Barrington, New Jersey. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree from St. John’s University, a Master’s degree in Theology from Catholic University of America, and a Master of Education in Professional Development degree from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Larson has over 35 years of experience in Early Childhood leadership roles. He and his wife, Ann, have three children. In his spare time, Mr. Larson enjoys singing, gardening, and reading.
Ms. Sharon King, Practical Nursing Instructor, is a native of Thomaston. Ms. King received her Associate of Science in Nursing degree from Gordon Junior College. She is also an alumnus of Flint River Technical College where she earned her Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma over 13 years ago. Ms. King and her husband Darryl have been married for over 13 years and have two sons, Jeremy and Damion. In her spare time, Ms. King enjoys singing gospel music and belongs to the Gospel Quartet known as ”Truly Lifted.”
Gordon
Carns, Computer Information Systems Instructor, is a native of Griffin, Georgia. He received an Associate in Science in Mathematics degree from Gordon College and a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems degree from Mercer University. Prior to joining Flint River Technical College, Gordon worked with Continental/General Tire as Network Administrator/System Analyst. He enjoys trivia, puzzles, and brainteasers. In addition to keeping his brain in shape, he likes weightlifting and hopes to compete in the near future. He enjoys comedy, music, movies, karaoke, and dancing. He is the proud parent of Amber, Hannah, and Benjamin and ”gandaddy” of Austin.
Mr. Chris Patterson, a native of Riverdale, is the Instructor for the Welding and Joining Technology program. He is a graduate of Griffin Technical College and has over 12 years of welding experience. Mr. Patterson has been an instructor at Flint River Technical College for the past six years. He is married to the former Ms. Sandra McDonald, and his hobbies include riding his motorcycle and spending time with family and friends.
Ms.
Stacey Thrasher, a native of Oxford, Michigan, is a Mathematics Instructor in the General Education program and the Student Learning Center Coordinator. Ms. Thrasher received a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics degree from the University of Michigan and also earned a Master in Teaching in Secondary Education degree from LaGrange College. She is currently working on her Specialist degree in Mathematics Education from Columbus State University. Ms. Thrasher spends her free time with her two children.
Mr.
Bill Parsons, Accounting Instructor, is a native of North Carolina. Mr. Parsons received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree and a Master of Arts in Economics and Business degree from Appalachian State University. His experience includes teaching at Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta and holding various corporate positions with Hanes, Ingersoll-Rand, and Print Pack, Inc. Mr. Parsons enjoys spending his free time hiking, bicycling, and reading.
Mr. Allen McChargue, a native of Thomaston, is the Automotive Technology instructor. Allen is a certified Automobile Service Excellence Master Technician with 15 years of General Motors Service Department Training. He owned his own business for 13 years of his 29 year automotive professional career. Allen enjoys playing the guitar and reading about old auto restoration.
Mrs. Kelly McLaughlin is a Practical Nursing Instructor in the Health Sciences division. Kelly has been a resident of Upson County since 1990. She graduated from Gordon College in 1994 with an Associate of Science in Nursing degree. She worked at Upson Regional Medical Center for 8 years and has experience in home health and long-term care. Kelly and Nathan, her husband of ten years, have a combined family of four sons. Ms. McLaughlin enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and fishing.
Ms. Tammy Stinchcomb, Medical Assisting Instructor, is a native of Thomaston. She is a 1994 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) graduate of Flint River Technical College. Ms. Stinchcomb and her husband, John, have four children. She enjoys gardening, fishing, and swimming.
Mr. Tom Satterfield, Surgical Technology Instructor, is proud of his 21 years of active duty in the United States Army as a Surgical Technologist and Combat Medic. Mr. Satterfield has a Bachelor of Art in Health Care Management degree from the Academy of Health Sciences. He is also a Certified Surgical Technologist and has a Licensed Practical Nursing certificate. He is married to Pam and they have a daughter named Brittany. He likes to strum his guitar, play with his dogs, and watch football.
Ms. Melissa Gordon, Adult Education Instructor, is a native of Upson County. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Neurobiology from Georgia College & State University. She has been married to Matt Gordon, a teacher and coach at Crawford County High School for 9 years. They have 2 sons: Calen (6) and Camden (4). In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Ms. Vicky Mack Penn, Practical Nursing Instructor, is a native of Lamar County. Ms. Penn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle Grade Education and Nursing and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in nursing education. Ms. Penn enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.