{"id":6830,"date":"2026-05-22T14:46:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T20:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/?p=6830"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:46:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T20:46:40","slug":"jones-college-employees-honored-for-years-of-service-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/jones-college-employees-honored-for-years-of-service-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Â鶹ֱ²¥ employees honored for years of service\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ELLISVILLE \u2013 Thirty Â鶹ֱ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 Â鶹ֱ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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EVP of Business Affairs, CFO, and Human Resources Director, Christy Holifield (left) and VP for Advancement, Sabrina Young (right) are picturedwith Mary Abbey (center left) the Administrative Assistant for Radiology and Regina Clark, (center right) the Administrative Assistant for the Academic Dean who were honored for her 35-years of service to the college during the Employee Appreciation Brunch.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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EVP of Business Affairs, CFO, and Human Resources Director, Christy Holifield (left) and VP for Advancement, Sabrina Young (right) are picturedwith Piano and Fine Arts instructor, Dr. Theresa Sanchez (center ) was honored for working 30-years at the college during the Employee Appreciation Brunch.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Topping the number of service years was the administrative assistant for the Academic Dean, Regina Clark with 35 years of employment at Â鶹ֱ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 Â鶹ֱ²¥ for 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Seven Â鶹ֱ²¥ employees were recently honored for their 25 years of employment at the annual Employee Appreciation Brunch and are pictured left to right, Kelly Robinson-Dean of eLearning, Carson Atwood-Social Science instructor, Ashley Beard-VP of Instruction, Wesley Dixon Jr.-Library Services, Tara Dupree-Enrollment Management and Sonya Graves-Business Office, with EVP of Business Affairs, CFO, and Human Resources Director, Christy Holifield (left end) and VP for Advancement, Sabrina Young (right end). Not pictured is Michael Tisdale-Maintenance.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Mark Brown-20 years<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

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 Â鶹ֱ²¥.<\/p>\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nine Â鶹ֱ²¥ employees were recently honored at the Employee Appreciation Brunch for working 10 years at Jones. Pictured left to right seated is, Gwen Matuszewski- Adult Basic Education\/ HSE Prep instructor, Brad Ellzey-Automotive\/Diesel instructor, Latishea Crabtree-Greene County Learning Center Administrative Assistant, Dr. Bharath Kandula-Physics instructor, Dr. Kisha Jones-Social Science instructor and Ashley Garick-Practical Nursing instructor. Not pictured is Billy Miller-Commercial Truck Driving instructor, Chris Odom-Social Science instructor and Jamie Williams-Dual Enrollment Coordinator.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

More than five years ago, seven people joined the Â鶹ֱ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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Seven Â鶹ֱ²¥ employees were recently honored at the Employee Appreciation Brunch for working five years at Jones and are pictured left to right, Ty Walters-Information Technology, Tara Pitts-Campus Operations Administrative Assistant, Seth Pierce-Electrical instructor, Kimberly Maddox-Associate Degree Nursing instructor, Jon Ryan Fennell- Alumni & Foundation Data Strategist, and Dr. Michael Trest-VP of Innovation & Instruction Design.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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\u00a0ADACoordinator@jcjc.edu<\/a>\u00a0and (Title IX) Dr. Brittany Barron, Title IX Coordinator, Hutcheson Hubbard Administration Building, phone 601-477-4127; email\u00a0brittany.weatherford@jcjc.edu<\/a>. Jones County Junior College, 900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ELLISVILLE \u2013 Thirty Â鶹ֱ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 Â鶹ֱ²¥ faculty and staff to a spring brunch and awards ceremony. JC administrators honored employees for their service at five-year increments, … <\/p>\n

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