Cathy Barrett of Danville has been named Program Development Coordinator- Allied Health Education Administrator. Barrett received her RN Diploma from the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Danville. She later earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Virginia and a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Old Dominion University. She is certified by the American Heart Association as a Health Care Provider, and as a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR) Provider. Barrett has served as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at DCC and is also teaching web-based nutrition classes. She also worked as an RN Shift Leader at Danville Regional Medical Center. Prior to that, she served as a Staff Nurse in the Labor and Delivery Unit of the Women’s and Children’s Services at DRMC. In her new position, Barrett will identify potential grant sources for start-up costs, estimate faculty and equipment costs, identify program space needs, and develop implementation schedules for the identified programs.

“I am excited to begin developing curricula that will help meet the growing demand for healthcare services in Danville and surrounding communities.

Cathy Barrett

Johnny Thomas Bullock has been employed as Trades Technician. He comes to DCC with over 30 years of maintenance experience. Previously, he worked as Maintenance Supervisor at Averett University and at the Blanch Correctional Institution where he supervised the maintenance of the boilers, pumps, pressure vessels, air compressors, plumbing, and all electrical equipment inside the prison. Bullock has held several other positions, including Power House Water Plant Lead Operator and Warper Operator at Dan River Inc. While in the United States Army, 24th Field Service in Germany, Bullock served as the Generator Maintenance and Operator E4. Bullock has also taken several maintenance and operations courses at Piedmont Technical College. In his new position, Bullock’s duties will include carpentry, plumbing, modification and repair of facilities and equipment, and minor construction projects.

"It is exciting to bring my wide range of experience into the Danville Community College setting,” says Bullock. “I will try to the best of my ability to help the college maintain its beautiful campus and buildings.”

Johnny Thomas Bullock

Cathy Holley Conner has been named Director of the Southern Piedmont Educational Opportunity Center in the Workforce Services Office. Conner earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management and Psychology from Averett College. She received certification from the Institute of Certified Professional Managers at James Madison University and her Assisted Living Administrator Certification from DCC. She also has a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Averett University. Previously, Conner served as Coordinator of Career Placement and the Southern Piedmont Tech Prep Consortium at DCC, an adjunct faculty member at the college; and as Community Director at Outlook Pointe in Danville. Conner is affiliated with several organizations, including the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), where she serves as Secretary and the Education Committee Chair. She also is a member of the Danville Public Schools Career and Technical Education Advisory Board, the Pittsylvania Career and Technical Education Advisory Board, the Old Dominion University Community Advisory Board, and the Danville Area Leadership Council. In her new position, Conner will be responsible for the overall management of the Southern Piedmont Education Opportunity Center project, which provides educational opportunities for low income adults and potential first generation college students 19 years of age or older who do not have the academic or economic resources to pursue a postsecondary education.

Cathy Holley Conner

Jerry Franklin of Ringgold has been named Director of Manufacturing and Technical Services in the Workforce Services Office. He previously worked part-time as a Program Coordinator in Workforce Services. Prior to coming to DCC, Franklin was employed for 20 years at ABB, and its predecessor, Westinghouse. He later was a consultant for nine years with Virginia Business Systems. A Danville native, Franklin attended DCC, receiving his Associate of Science Degree in pre-engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. In his new position, Franklin will coordinate workforce development and training for local industries, as well as develop and expand the Workforce Services curricula.

“I have been working part-time for a number of years to develop programs and training for industry,” Franklin says. “This job allows me to continue this work full-time. I look forward to serving our business and industry customers and helping DCC play a critical role in the region’s economic development.”

Jerry Franklin

Elizabeth Perkins Hall of Danville, has been named an Instructor of Developmental English. Hall earned Associate of Arts and Bachelor of the Arts degrees in English from Averett College. She later earned a Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Hall has a total of 31 years of teaching experience, with 25 of those years at the college level, serving as an adjunct lecturer at DCC. She has also served as a workshop facilitator, a developmental writing instructor for the Learning Communities, and a Coordinator for the Developmental Learning Communities since January 2005. Hall was also employed as a classroom teacher at Dan River High School; as a counselor, teacher, and supervisor at the Fred T. Hatcher Activity Center; and an instructor in the Academically-Gifted Program of the Danville Public Schools.

“I am deeply committed to helping DCC students prepare themselves for fulfilling lives and careers,” Hall says.

Elizabeth Perkins Hall

Christy Spencer Hatcher of Alton, has been hired as an Instructor of Developmental Mathematics. Hatcher earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and a Master of Science Degree in Mathematics Education, both from Averett University. She also earned her Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership from Longwood University. She also has her Virginia Collegiate Professional License. Previously, Hatcher was as an adjunct Mathematics teacher at DCC for the last three years. She also worked as a math teacher for the Danville Public Schools, assigned to Langston Focus School. While at Langston, she served as head of the Mathematics Department and managed the Cortez Mathematics Lab for the past two years. As an Instructor of Developmental Mathematics, Hatcher will teach basic mathematics, algebra, and geometry by using a variety of formats, such as math lab and lecture formats.

 “I am looking forward to working with DCC’s students, faculty, and community,” Hatcher says.

Christy Spencer Hatcher

Jue-Ling Tai, a Danville resident, has been named Assistant Professor of Mathematics. Tai earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Statistics at the National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan, and later her Master of Science Degree in Mathematics at the University of Cincinnati.. Tai has served as an adjunct faculty member at DCC for the past two years, as well as serving as a tutor in the Title III Grant Mentoring/Tutoring program. Tai also served as Director of Institutional Research at Averett University since August 2004. She has served as an adjunct faculty member at Averett and at National Business College. From 1989-2003, she was employed as the Management Information Systems Manager for the Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services. In her new position, Tai’s teaching assignments will include statistics, pre-calculus, and applied calculus classes. 

“I plan to bring my energy and knowledge of statistics to help students solve problems by applying logic and skill to meet their academic goals and career plans,” Tai says.

Jue-Ling Tai

 Constantine Terzopoulos, formerly of New York City, has been named Assistant Professor of Mathematics.  He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics/Computer Science from Empire State College, and later earned a Master of Science Degree in Computer Sciences from City College - The City University of New York. Also, Terzopoulos earned a Master of Arts Degree in Applied Mathematics from Hunter College. Currently, he is enrolled in the Mathematics Ph.D. program at the Graduate School, The City University of New York. Previously, Terzopoulos has held adjunct teaching positions at New Jersey community colleges, including Mercer County Community College, Burlington County Community College, and Raritan Valley Community College. He has also served as a lecturer at Empire State College. He has taught Developmental Mathematics, Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics and Probability, PreCalculus, Calculus and Ordinary Differential Equations, both online and in the classroom. He holds multiple information systems technology certifications. Having served in the military as a Second Lieutenant in Greece, he is a member of the American Mathematical Association and volunteers in the community by tutoring adults in developmental mathematics and participating in charity and community activities at the local Masonic lodge. In his new position, Terzopoulos’ teaching assignments will include statistics, pre-calculus, and applied calculus classes, and probability.

“I want to make a difference (here at DCC),” Terzopoulos says. “I want to make a positive contribution to this community by helping students strive to meet their goals.

Constantine Terzopoulos

Mark Coleman Wallace of Kenbridge, has been named Assistant Professor of History. Wallace earned a Bachelor of the Arts Degree in English at The College of William and Mary. He later earned his Master of Arts Degree in English Literature from George Mason University and completed his Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Scottish History from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Previously, Wallace served as an adjunct faculty member for the Southside Virginia Community College’s Dual Enrollment program in Lunenburg County, where he taught political science and U.S. government/history. He also taught at the University of St. Andrews’s Department of Scottish History and in the Department of Modern History. Wallace taught education classes through the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Program at Southside Virginia Community College.  In addition to his teaching experience, Wallace has published numerous reviews on Scottish history in publications such as the Scottish Historical Review, Eighteenth Century Scotland, History Scotland, and Research Journal of Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076. He has presented papers on Scottish history topics for numerous conferences and meetings. Wallace also has a book review and an article forthcoming in the British Journal for Eighteenth-Century Studies. He is affiliated with the British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies and the Eighteenth-Century Scottish Studies Society. Wallace recently recorded his third bluegrass album, entitled “Bluegrass State of Mind,” which features eight original songs and compositions. In his new position, Wallace’s duties will include teaching first and second year history courses, including Western Civilization and U.S. History.

 “I am bringing my cultural, academic, and social experiences, having lived in Britain for four and one-half years and traveled throughout Western and Eastern Europe,” Wallace says. “I also will enjoy using my musical abilities to enhance my overall experience at DCC and in the community.”

Mark Coleman Wallace

J.D. "Joe" Alexander, a resident of Danville, is Director of Apprenticeship Training and Special Projects in the Workforce Services Office. He previously served as principal of the Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center for three years, and as coordinator of Adult Education and Community Education and as Administrative Assistant at the Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center. He has also been employed as a classroom teacher in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools and as a teacher and coach in the Iredell County Public Schools in Statesville, NC. Alexander earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Science from Appalachian State University, and his Master’s Degree in Education with certification in secondary, elementary, and middle school administration from the University of Virginia. He has also completed graduate course work in alcohol/drug resistance at Virginia Commonwealth University. As the new Director of Apprenticeship Training and Special Projects, Alexander will meet with business and industry representatives to design, develop, and offer customized training programs to meet specialized needs, such as the Building Trades, Pharmacy Technician, and Cosmetology/Barbering programs and other emerging program needs.

J.D. "Joe" Alexander

Gazetta Logan is the Evening Administrator/Off-Campus Registrar in the Workforce Services Office. A resident of Blairs, Logan earned a Bachelor of the Arts Degree in Spanish from Virginia State University. She also participated in the “Study Abroad Program” at the University of Madrid and the Official School of Languages in Madrid Spain. She is a licensed Spanish teacher and Certified Bilingual Educational Specialist. Logan has taught Spanish at Chatham High School and Bartlett Yancey High School in Yanceyville, NC. She also has taught in schools in Washington, D.C., Richmond and Petersburg. In addition, she has taught Academic and Basic Reading and Mathematics at Danville’s Sylvan Learning Center. She served as a Spanish Consult for the Pittsylvania County Community Action Agency; worked as an Information Specialist in North Carolina A & T State University’s Financial Aid Office; and worked as an International Office Assistant at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Her responsibilities as Administrative Assistant/Off Campus Registrar include conducting off-campus registration at the Riddle Center in Gretna, various Neighborhood Educational Opportunity Centers, and at other locations throughout the service region as the need arises. She also will serve as the Administrative Assistant on campus in the evenings.

Gazetta Logan