Twenty-one new full-time faculty from varying educational experiences and backgrounds joined Georgia Highlands College this semester.

“GHC has such a wonderful, diverse faculty, who are focused on our students and their goals, and we are very excited to add even more talented educators to our dynamic teaching force,” GHC President Don Green said. “Our faculty works hard to make education relevant and accessible to all our students. We are excited to continue growing our faculty with that aim.”

New full-time faculty include:

Tracy Kight earned her mathematics education master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. She joins GHC as an instructor of mathematics.

William Avery is a graduate of Jacksonville State University, where he earned his master’s degree in English. He is an alumnus of the college and now joins GHC as an instructor of English.

Banhi Nandi joins GHC as an instructor of biology. She received her master’s degree in zoology from Kalyani University in India.

GHC alumna Kristin Baumann is working to complete her master’s degree in public health management at Augusta University. She is an instructor of dental hygiene.

Jason Christian holds a master’s in biology from the University of Central Arkansas. He is an instructor of biology.

Mackleen Desravines is an instructor of English. Mackleen holds two master’s degrees: a master’s in business administration from Argosy University and a master’s in professional writing from Kennesaw State University.

Randy Green is an assistant professor of political science and criminal justice. He holds a Master Degree in Public Administration from Jacksonville State University.

David Hensley holds a PhD in history from Pennsylvania State University. He is an assistant professor of history.

Carol Hoban earned her Doctorate of Philosophy in Biology from Georgia State University with a focus on Cellular Molecular Biology and Physiology. She is an assistant professor of biology.

Jonathan Howard joins GHC as an instructor of physical education. He received his Master of Science in Applied Exercise and Health Science from Kennesaw State University.

Jeremiah Kastine has his Master of Science in Mathematics from Georgia State University. He joins GHC as an instructor of mathematics.

Sheila Kaylor is an assistant professor of nursing education. She earned her Doctor of Education from Lindenwood University.

Erin Kingston joins GHC as an instructor of chemistry. She holds a Master of Science from Northeastern University.

Juliet Kozee is an instructor of English. She received her master’s in English from Northwestern State University.

Mohan Naidu received his master’s in computer science from SouthWest Texas State University. He joins GHC as an instructor of computer science.

Kimberly Subacz holds a Master of Science in Wildlife Science from Auburn University. She is an instructor of biology.

Willie Todd has his PhD in English from Georgia State University. He also holds two master’s degrees in education: one in secondary English education from Albany State University and one in student affairs from Regent University. He is an assistant professor of English.

Giselle Tucker is an assistant professor of political science who is working toward her PhD in political science at Georgia State University. She currently holds a Master of Public Policy Administration from Jacksonville State University.

Shea Walker is a licensed registered nurse. Her license is granted by the Georgia Board of Nursing and the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.  She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Pennsylvania State University. She is an instructor of nursing education.

Jayme Wheeler is an instructor of mathematics. She earned her master’s in teaching secondary mathematics from Kennesaw State University.

Misty Wright is a registered nurse in Georgia and holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of West Georgia. She has worked as a staff nurse in several locations, including WellStar Towne Lake Urgent Care in Woodstock. She joins GHC as an instructor of nursing education.