Kristi Page Barber

Kristi Page Barber, a resident of Danville, has been named Institutional Research Assistant in the Office of Planning, Effectiveness & Research. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology from Old Dominion University. She is also a 1999 DCC graduate, receiving an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology – Networking Specialization. Barber has worked as an administrative and office assistant for ODU TeleTECHNET program, and as a student worker in the Student Development Office at DCC. She has also been employed at O’Sullivan Industries.

Lisa A. Bowen

Phoebe L. Bruce

Phoebe L. Bruce of Greensboro is joining DCC as the Public Relations Assistant in the Public Relations Office. She received a Bachelor of Arts & Science Degree in Mass Communication (Public Relations) from North Carolina A&T State University in May 2003.

Previously, she worked as a free-lance writer with the Carolina Peacemaker and as a communication specialist at a public relations firm in High Point and a health and beauty aids business in Greensboro. She also was a communications intern for the Guilford County Schools.

Dr. Mukesh K. Chhajer

Dr. Mukesh K. Chhajer joins DCC as Assistant Professor of Physics and Mathematics. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani, India; a Master of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Madras, India; a Master of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati; and Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the University of Akron.

Prior to joining DCC, he was an instructor at ECPI College of Technology in Raleigh, NC, and a post-doctoral research associate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also taught physics at the University of Akron, and was a graduate assistant at the University of Cincinnati and the University of Akron. Chhajer has earned numerous awards and given presentations at the University of Toledo and the University of Akron. He has research experience and is the author of many scholarly articles. Chhajer is a member of the American Physical Society, American Chemical Society, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honorary Society.

Bonnie W. Cooley

Bonnie W. Cooley, a native of Danville, has been named Instructor of Practical Nursing. Her academic history includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Old Dominion University and a Master of Science Degree in Maternal Child Nursing from Vanderbilt University, as well as a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee.

Her past work experience includes Nursing Instructor and registered nurse at Danville Regional Medical Center’s School of Nursing, Director of Risk Management at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg; Review Specialist at Chesapeake General Hospital; Nurse Coordinator at Vanderbilt University Medical Center; and an instructor at East Tennessee State University. Cooley also was in private law practice in Johnson City, Tenn., and served as president of the Washington County Bar Association.

Jacqueline M. Dix

Jacqueline M. Dix, a graduate of Danville Community College, has been named Tech Prep/Career Placement Assistant in the Office of Career Placement and Southern Piedmont Tech Prep Consortium. She received her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology- Medical Office Specialization in May 2005.

Previously, she was employed in production at VF Playwear. More recently she held temporary positions as a Tax Relief Specialist at the Senior Citizens Center and teller in the City of Danville Treasurer’s Office.

Mary M. Dumont

Mary M. Dumont of Danville has been named an Instructor for the Middle College at DCC.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC.  She previously was a Special Services Teacher at Westwood Middle School, a Department/Training Manager at C.M. Offray; and an Operations Manager at Goodwill Industries. She also has served as a quality control and purchasing manager at two Greensboro businesses.

David W. Foster

David W. Foster is one of two Career Coaches hired for the Pittsylvania County Public Schools. He has been assigned to work with Chatham and Tunstall High Schools. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; a Master of Science Degree in Secondary Administration and Supervision from Radford University; and pursued post graduate work at Lynchburg College. Foster has had a long career in education. He previously served as principal at Dan River High School and Bartlett Yancey High School; Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the Pittsylvania County Schools; Assistant Principal at Dan River High and Blairs Middle Schools; teacher of biology, health, physical education, and driver education at Dan River High School.

Rosanne L. Goble

Rosanne L. Goble has been named Instructor of Biology. She is a community college graduate, having received an Associate of Arts Degree from Southeastern Community College in Burlington, Iowa. She also received a Bachelor of Science Degree and Master of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Western Illinois University. Prior to coming to DCC, she was employed as a biology instructor at Southeastern Community College and Carl Sandburg Community College in Carthage, IL, and a graduate assistant in the Department of Biological Sciences at Western Illinois University. She is a member of the National Association of Biology Instructors and the National Science Teachers Association.

Sabryna A. Hamilton

Sabryna A. Hamilton is one of two Career Coaches serving the Pittsylvania County Public Schools. She is assigned to Gretna and Dan River High Schools. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science/Pre-Law concentration from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master of Liberal Arts Degree from the Johns Hopkins University. She also holds certification as a legal assistant from the Georgetown University program and a certificate from the History Summer School through an exchange program with Johns Hopkins University and the University of Cambridge (England).

She previously was an Instructor and Faculty Advising Coordinator with Mid South Community College in West Memphis, AR; Director of Enrollment Services at Lane College (Jackson, TN); Senior Legal Assistant with the Rouse Company in Columbia, MD; and a legal assistant with the U.S. Railway Association and Howrey & Simon, both in Washington, DC. She has written several articles and been involved with historical research about Burke County, NC.

Lauren S. Horne

Lauren S. Horne has been hired as the Test Proctor in the Student Development Office. She received an Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts – Social Science Specialization from Danville Community College in 2003. She also received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology from Averett University. Prior to coming to DCC, she worked as the assistant manager for a women’s fitness center and as an office assistant for an insurance company.

Christie S. Lutz

Christie S. Lutz, a native of Blairs, has been named the Administrative & Office Specialist III with DCC’s Middle College. She received her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology from Danville Community College in 2004.  She was employed part-time as the administrative assistant with the Middle College, as well as a student worker with the Career Placement/Tech Prep Office. She also was employed by VF Playwear for 26 years until the plant closed.

Mary W. Motley

Mary W. Motley joins the DCC faculty as Instructor of Developmental Mathematics. She received an Associate in Arts and Science Degree in Business Administration from Danville Community College in 1989; a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and a Masters of Education Degree with a concentration in Mathematics, both from Averett College. Previously, she worked as a Lead Mathematics Teacher at Gretna High School and adjunct mathematics instructor at Central Virginia Community College. She also worked as a Master Academic Teacher at Hughes Memorial Home.

Donald R. Pippin

Donald R. Pippin has been named Senior Mentor Supervisor with DCC’s Title III program. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education from Lynchburg College. Pippin is no stranger to DCC, as he was an adjunct faculty member and math and computer literacy tutor in the development math area. He also taught math in Danville’s Adult Education program, Campbell County, Bedford County, Amherst County, and Pittsylvania County Public Schools. In 2002 he was named Outstanding Adjunct Instructor at DCC.

Pat McDowell

Patsy (Pat) McDowell has been named Fiscal Technician in the Danville Office of the Virginia Workforce Centers. Her responsibilities include processing accounting transactions and communicating financial information on a monthly basis. Pat comes to DCC after working in the Customer Contact Center at the Altavista office of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Previously, she was employed as a bookkeeper for the Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services Board. Pat is a graduate of DCC, receiving her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting in 1979.

Joseph Glenn Shelton

Joseph Glenn Shelton has been hired as Instructor of Mathematics. He received an associate degree from Ferrum Junior College; a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics  from Lynchburg College; and a Master of Arts in Teaching (Mathematics) Degree from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.  He has attended several National Science Foundation Summer Institutes for High School and College Teachers.

Prior to joining DCC, he taught mathematics at Hargrave Military Academy for 27 years. He also taught math at Chatham Hall, Stratford College, Virginia Tech, Ferrum Junior College and at Brosville High, Dan River High, and Gretna Junior and Senior High Schools. He is a member the National Council of Mathematics Teachers.

Wanda B. Whitlow

Wanda B. Whitlow joins DCC as Site Manager/Career Development for Virginia’s Workforce Center in Patrick County. She holds an associate degree in Education from Patrick Henry Community College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Mary Baldwin College. She previously worked as an SOS Caseworker at Patrick County High School, as a pre-kindergarten teacher at Stanleytown Baptist Academy, and at VF Knitwear in Bassett.