1. Home
  2. College Catalog
  1. Home
  2. Catalogs
  3. College Catalog 2020 - 2021
  4. Advisors

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
Lori Sweat, (1995)
Accounting Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 2, Office 2113/2114
(478) 289-2223 | lsweat@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Accounting Degree
      Accounting Diploma
      Computerized Accounting Specialist
      Office Accounting Specialist
      Payroll Accounting Specialist
Air Conditioning Technology
Vince Scott, (2017)
Air Conditioning Technology Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Building A, Office 423/424
(912) 538-3146 | vscott@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Air Conditioning Technician Assistant
      Air Conditioning Technology Diploma
Associate of Science in Nursing
Donna Jean Braddy, (2005)
Associate of Science in Nursing Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 732
(912) 538-3172 | dbraddy@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Associate of Science in Nursing Bridge Pathway Option
      Associate of Science in Nursing Traditional Option
Jennifer Corner, (2009)
Director, Associate of Science in Nursing & Practical Nursing
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 724
(912) 538-3253 | jcorner@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Associate of Science in Nursing Bridge Pathway Option
      Associate of Science in Nursing Traditional Option
Gigi Ennis, (2018)
Associate of Science in Nursing Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 8, Office 8119
(478) 289-2333 | gennis@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Associate of Science in Nursing Bridge Pathway Option
      Associate of Science in Nursing Traditional Option
Beth Hendrix, (2006)
Associate of Science in Nursing Bridge Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 8, Office 8121
(478) 289-2284 | bhendrix@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Associate of Science in Nursing Bridge Pathway Option
      Associate of Science in Nursing Traditional Option
Brooke Hinson, (2005)
Associate of Science in Nursing Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 707
(912) 538-3144 | bhinson@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Associate of Science in Nursing Bridge Pathway Option
      Associate of Science in Nursing Traditional Option
Mary Martha Jennings, (2019)
Associate of Science in Nursing Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 819
(912) 538-3201 | mjennings@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Associate of Science in Nursing Bridge Pathway Option
      Associate of Science in Nursing Traditional Option
Christina Johnson, (2020)
Associate of Science in Nursing Bridge Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 8
(478) 289-2333 | cjohnson@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Associate of Science in Nursing Bridge Pathway Option
      Associate of Science in Nursing Traditional Option
Automotive Technology
Will Fountain, (2018)
Automotive Technology Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Southeastern Early College & Career Academy (SECCA)
(912) 538-3155 | wfountain@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist
      Automotive Climate Control Technician
      Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician
      Automotive Engine Performance Technician
      Automotive Engine Repair Technician
      Automotive Technology Diploma
      Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist
Business Management
Tina Jernigan, (2003)
Business Management Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 807
(912) 538-3123 | tjernigan@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Business Management Degree
      Business Management Diploma
      Human Resource Management Specialist
      Management and Leadership Specialist
      Supervisor/Management Specialist
      Technical Management Specialist
Business Technology
Karen Mountain, (2007)
Business Technology Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 2, Office 2123
(478) 289-2220 | kmountain@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Administrative Support Assistant
      Business Healthcare Technology Degree
      Business Healthcare Technology Diploma
      Business Technology Degree
      Business Technology Diploma - Business Administrative Assistant
      Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement Assistant
      Healthcare Office Assistant
      Microsoft Excel Application Professional
      Microsoft Office Applications Professional
      Microsoft Word Application Professional
Liz Noles, (2019)
Business Technology Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 2, Office 2123
(478) 289-2220 | anoles@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Administrative Support Assistant
      Business Healthcare Technology Degree
      Business Healthcare Technology Diploma
      Business Technology Degree
      Business Technology Diploma - Business Administrative Assistant
      Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement Assistant
      Healthcare Office Assistant
Linda Whitfield, (2007)
Business Technology Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 804
(912) 538-3158 | lwhitfield@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Administrative Support Assistant
      Business Healthcare Technology Degree
      Business Healthcare Technology Diploma
      Business Technology Degree
      Business Technology Diploma - Business Administrative Assistant
      Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement Assistant
      Healthcare Office Assistant
      Microsoft Excel Application Professional
      Microsoft Office Applications Professional
      Microsoft Word Application Professional
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Rebecca James, (2020)
Medical Laboratory Technology Program Director/Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 716
(912) 538-3183 | rjames@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Clinical Laboratory Technology Degree
Cynthia Williams, (2008)
Director, Clinical Laboratory Technology
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 716
(912) 538-3183 | cwilliams@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Clinical Laboratory Technology Degree
Commercial Truck Driving
Dennis Davis, (2020)
Commercial Truck Driving Program Lead Instructor
Truck Driving Training Centers - Vidalia & Swainsboro Campuses
(912) 538-3138 | ddavis@southeasterntech.edu
Ricky Strange, (2005)
Commercial Truck Driving Administrative Assistant
Truck Driving Training Centers - Vidalia & Swainsboro Campuses
(912) 538-3140 | rstrange@southeasterntech.edu
Computer Information Systems
Stephanie Moye, (1997)
Director of Online Learning
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 813
(912) 538-3161 | smoye@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation
      Help Desk Specialist
      Information Technology Professional Degree
      Information Technology Professional Diploma
      Microsoft Network Administrator
James Powers, (2014)
Computer Information Systems Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 2, Office 2106/2107
(478) 289-2221 | jpowers@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Cisco Network Specialist
      CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation
      Help Desk Specialist
      Information Technology Professional Degree
      Information Technology Professional Diploma
      Microsoft Network Administrator
      Web Site Design/Development Associate of Applied Science Degree
      Web Site Design/Development Diploma
      Web Site Developer
John Taylor, (2001)
Computer Information Systems Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building. Office 810
(912) 538-3116 | jtaylor@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Cisco Network Specialist
      CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation
      Help Desk Specialist
      Information Technology Professional Degree
      Information Technology Professional Diploma
      Microsoft Network Administrator
      Web Site Design/Development Associate of Applied Science Degree
      Web Site Design/Development Diploma
      Web Site Developer
Cosmetology
Courtney Bell, (2018)
Cosmetology Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Building A, Office 311
(912) 538-3202 | cbell@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Cosmetology Diploma
      Hair Designer
      Shampoo Technician
Althea Coney-Ricks, (2006)
Cosmetology Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Building A, Office 311
(912) 538-3203 | aconey-ricks@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Cosmetology Diploma
      Hair Designer
      Shampoo Technician
Linda Hairr, (2011)
Cosmetology Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 2, Office 2162/2151
(478) 289-2238 | lhairr@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Cosmetology Diploma
      Hair Designer
      Shampoo Technician
Criminal Justice Technology
Karann Raines, (2001)
Criminal Justice Technology Instructor
Vidalia Campus – Gillis Building, Office 828
(912) 538-3219 | kraines@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Criminal Justice Technology Degree
      Criminal Justice Technology Diploma
      Introduction to Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Stephanie Moye, (1997)
Director of Online Learning
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 813
(912) 538-3161 | smoye@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Cyber Crime Specialist
      Cybersecurity Certificate
      Cybersecurity Degree
      Cybersecurity Diploma
James Powers, (2014)
Computer Information Systems Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 2, Office 2106/2107
(478) 289-2221 | jpowers@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Cyber Crime Specialist
      Cybersecurity Certificate
      Cybersecurity Degree
      Cybersecurity Diploma
John Taylor, (2001)
Computer Information Systems Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building. Office 810
(912) 538-3116 | jtaylor@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Cyber Crime Specialist
      Cybersecurity Certificate
      Cybersecurity Degree
      Cybersecurity Diploma
Dental Hygiene
Jennifer Gramiak, (2006)
Dental Hygiene Program Director/Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Health Science Annex East, Dental Hygiene Lab, Office 908
(912) 538-3210 | jgramiak@southeasterntech.edu
Diesel Equipment Technology
Jeffrey Wyatt, (2020)
Diesel Equipment Technology Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 2, Office 2136/2139
(478) 289-2218 | jwyatt@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Diesel Electrical/Electronic System Technician
      Diesel Engine Service Technician
      Diesel Equipment Technology Diploma
      Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician
Early Childhood Care & Education
Mindy Sumner, (2018)
Early Childhood Care & Education Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Building A, Office 314/316
(912) 538-3256 | msumner@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
      Early Childhood Care and Education Degree
      Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma
      Early Childhood Program Administration
Kay Wilson, (1994)
Early Childhood Care & Education Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 2, Office 2125/2126
(478) 289-2213 | kwilson@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
      Early Childhood Care and Education Degree
      Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma
      Early Childhood Program Administration
Electrical Construction Technology
Tony Criswell, (2006)
Industrial Electrical and Maintenance Technician Instructor
Vidalia - Blding A, Office 429/430 & Swainsboro - Blding 6, Office 6102/6103
(478) 289-2235 | tcriswell@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Commercial Wiring
      Electrical Construction Technology Diploma
      Electrical Contracting Technician
      Electrical Systems Assistant
      Industrial Electrical Technology Diploma
      Residential Wiring Technician
Electronics Technology
William 'Chip' Greene, (2007)
Electronics Technology Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 822
(912) 538-3102 | wgreene@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Electronics Fundamentals Diploma
      Electronics Technology Degree
      Electronics Technology Diploma
Emergency Services Education Programs
Jim Jones, (2000)
Emergency Services Education Program Director/Instructor
Vidalia - Health Science Annex West, at the Economic Development Center, Office 115
(912) 538-3218 | jjones@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
      Emergency Medical Technician
      EMS Professions Diploma
      Pre-Hospital EMS Operations
Fish & Wildlife Management
Sherry Sturgis, (2019)
Biology Instructor
Swainsboro - Building , Office 6209 / Vidalia - Health Science Annex East
(912) 538-3188 | ssturgis@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Fish & Wildlife Management Degree
      Fish & Wildlife Management Diploma
      Wildlife Management Assistant
Healthcare Assistant & Healthcare Professional
Maxine Garnto, (2008)
Nurse Aide Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 8, Office 8106/8104
(478) 289-2228 | mgarnto@southeasterntech.edu
Brooke Hinson, (2005)
Associate of Science in Nursing Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 707
(912) 538-3144 | bhinson@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Healthcare Assistant
      Healthcare Professional
Erin Rollins, (2016)
Health Science Administrative Assistant/Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 722
(912) 538-3193 | erollins@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Healthcare Assistant
      Healthcare Professional
Tiffany Thompson, (2018)
Health Science Core Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 8, Office 8164/8160
(912) 538-3252 | tthompson@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Healthcare Assistant
      Healthcare Professional
Healthcare Management
Kimbie Brown, (2004)
Medical Assisting Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 8, Office 8166/8172
(478) 289-2243 | kbrown@southeasterntech.edu
Stephannie Waters, (2007)
Medical Assisting Program Director / Lead Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 731
(912) 538-3195 | swaters@southeasterntech.edu
Medical Assisting
Kimbie Brown, (2004)
Medical Assisting Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 8, Office 8166/8172
(478) 289-2243 | kbrown@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Medical Administrative Technician
      Medical Assisting Diploma
Stephannie Waters, (2007)
Medical Assisting Program Director / Lead Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 731
(912) 538-3195 | swaters@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Medical Administrative Technician
      Medical Assisting Diploma
Nurse Aide
Donna Jean Braddy, (2005)
Associate of Science in Nursing Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 732
(912) 538-3172 | dbraddy@southeasterntech.edu
Jennifer Corner, (2009)
Director, Associate of Science in Nursing & Practical Nursing
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 724
(912) 538-3253 | jcorner@southeasterntech.edu
Maxine Garnto, (2008)
Nurse Aide Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 8, Office 8106/8104
(478) 289-2228 | mgarnto@southeasterntech.edu
Brooke Hinson, (2005)
Associate of Science in Nursing Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 707
(912) 538-3144 | bhinson@southeasterntech.edu
Rachel Sikes, (2016)
Associate of Science in Nursing Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 715
(912) 538-3209 | rsikes@southeasterntech.edu
Practical Nursing
Joanna Bell, (2014)
Practical Nursing Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 8, Office 8103/8105
(478) 289-2201 | jbell@southeasterntech.edu
Candi Newton, (2017)
Practical Nursing Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 816
(912) 538-3145 | cnewton@southeasterntech.edu
Amy O'Neal, (2019)
Nurse Aide Program Director / Lead Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 834
(478) 289-2245 | aoneal@southeasterntech.edu
Rachel Sikes, (2016)
Associate of Science in Nursing Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 715
(912) 538-3209 | rsikes@southeasterntech.edu
Sheila Van Dyke, (2018)
Practical Nursing Program Coordinator / Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 706
(912) 538-3105 | svandyke@southeasterntech.edu
LaKeisha Welch, (2018)
Practical Nursing Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 8, Office 8109/8113
(912) 538-2337 | lwelch@southeasterntech.edu
Radiologic Technology
Tara Powell, (2004)
Radiologic Technology Program Director
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 714
(912) 538-3152 | tpowell@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Mammography
      Radiologic Technology Degree
Keegan Spell, (2018)
Radiologic Technology Instructor / Clinical Coordinator
Vidalia Campus - Gillis Building, Office 708
(912) 538-3112 | kspell@southeasterntech.edu
  • Advises
    • Mammography
      Radiologic Technology Degree
Welding & Joining Technology
Michael Crumpler, (2001)
Welding & Joining Technology Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Building A, Office 411/417
(912) 538-3257 | mcrumpler@southeasterntech.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 Diploma
Chris Cumbee, (2011)
Welding Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 6, Office 6106
(478) 289-2325 | ccumbee@southeasterntech.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 Diploma