ELLISVILLE – Thirty Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ faculty and staff members were recently honored for their years of service to the college during a special Employee Appreciation program. Administrators and the JC Foundation treated the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ faculty and staff to a spring brunch and awards ceremony. JC administrators honored employees for their service at five-year increments, beginning with those who have served at least five years.


Topping the number of service years was the administrative assistant for the Academic Dean, Regina Clark with 35 years of employment at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. Mary Abbey, the administrative assistant for Radiology was recognized for 30 years of consecutive service, however she has a total of 35 years of service after taking a short break. Piano and fine arts instructor, Dr. Theresa Sanchez has also been working at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ for 30 years.
Seven employees have accumulated 25 years of experience working at the college, including Carson Atwood-Social Science instructor, Ashley Beard-V.P. of Instruction, Wesley Dixon, Jr.-Librarian/ACT Coordinator, Tara Dupree-Enrollment Management, Sonya Graves-Payroll Coordinator, Kelly Robinson-Dean of eLearning, and Michael Tisdale -Maintenance.


There were two employees honored for completing 20 years of service in 2025 including art instructor, Mark Brown and EMT/Health Services provider, Kristen Register. Additionally, there were only two employees, Dr. Victoria Johnson-Piano & Fine Arts instructor and Kandace Martin-Business & Technology instructor, who completed 15 years of service at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥.

Nine employees began serving the college 10 years ago including Latishea Crabtree-Greene County Learning Center Administrative Assistant; Brad Ellzey-Automotive/Diesel instructor; Ashley Garick-Practical Nursing instructor; Dr. Kisha Jones-Social Science instructor; Dr. Bharath Kandula-Physics instructor; Gwen Matuszewski-Adult Basic Education/ HSE Prep instructor; Billy Miller-Commercial Truck Driving instructor; Chris Odom-Social Science instructor, and Jamie Williams-Dual Enrollment Coordinator.

More than five years ago, seven people joined the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ family. The honorees include Jon Ryan Fennell-Alumni & Foundation Data Strategist, Kimberly Maddox-Associate Degree Nursing instructor, Seth Pierce-Electrical instructor, Tara Pitts-Campus Operations Administrative Assistant, Michael Trest-VP of Innovation & Instruction Design, and Ty Walters-Information Technology.

Each honored employee was given a special item designed for each level of achievement: 5 years-small plaque; 10 years-large plaque; 15 years-clock; 20 years-small acrylic trophy; a medium sized acrylic trophy is given to those with 25 and 30 years and employees with 35 or more years, receive a large plaque.Â
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Jones County Junior College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies: (ADA/ Section 504) Sarah Jones, Director of Counseling & ADA Coordinator, Student Affairs, phone 601-477-4070; email ADACoordinator@jcjc.edu and (Title IX) Dr. Brittany Barron, Title IX Coordinator, Hutcheson Hubbard Administration Building, phone 601-477-4127; email brittany.weatherford@jcjc.edu. Jones County Junior College, 900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437.

