Awards and Recognition of SKYCTC Faculty and Staff
Bowling Green, KY (May 13, 2025) - Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College announced the recipients of the 2024-25 Faculty/Staff awards during the annual Spring Awards ceremony held on May 13, 2025. Dr. Brooke Justice extended congratulations to the faculty and staff for their outstanding accomplishments and dedicated service to the College, also acknowledging faculty members who received promotions this year.
The award recipients were selected from nominations submitted by students, faculty, and staff members.
New Faculty Mentor Recognition
In recognition of their exceptional dedication and impactful mentoring of new faculty members at the college, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College extends gratitude to the following individuals for their valuable service and investment in the development of new faculty members:
- Carmen Gaskins
- Barry Kennedy
- Matt Kirby
- Amanda Page
- Kerry Turner
New Staff Mentor Recognition
Recognizing their remarkable contributions in mentoring new staff members at the college, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College extends appreciation to the following individuals for their support and guidance provided to new staff members:
- Dr. John Thomerson
- Sherri Basil
- Amy Hurt
- Megan Saling
- Rachael Finn
Student Mentor
In recognition of outstanding service in going above and beyond academic or professional duties to make exceptional contributions to students at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College:
- Full-time – Phillip Woosley
- Part-time – Blake Brown
Division Awards
These awards acknowledge individuals or groups within specific divisions for their exceptional service, advancements, or contributions that go beyond the typical responsibilities of a faculty or staff member:
- Academic Affairs – Esther French
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies - Jeff Phelps
- Allied Health and Nursing – Renea Watkins
- Business and Computer and Information Technology – Tammy Inscoe
- Business Office/Financial Aid/IT - Gail Barbour
- Student Services/Security - Brendy Rivera-Escobar
- Workforce Solutions and Adult Education – Rebecca Watkins
Soaring Beyond Expectations
This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their academic or professional fields, as well as those who have made significant contributions to the college through innovative solutions or initiatives that positively impact academics, operations, or the overall function of the institution:
- Ira Meadows
Faculty Promotions
Congratulations to the following faculty members who have been promoted:
- Amanda (Krimmer) Willcut from Instructor to Assistant Professor
- Art McFadden from Instructor to Assistant Professor
- BJ Chandler from Instructor to Assistant Professor
- Christy Grider from Instructor to Assistant Professor
- Dakota Wyatt from Instructor to Assistant Professor
- Jessica Kitchen from Instructor to Assistant Professor
- Sharon Tucker from Instructor to Assistant Professor
- Sherri Reid from Instructor to Assistant Professor
- Bridget Waters from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
- Chris Hagan from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
- Matthew Kirby from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
- Scott Cassady from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
- Tammy Willinger-Frederick from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
- Leslie Nichols from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
- Fallon Willoughby from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
- Jason Sharp from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
- Eddie Endicott from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
- Amanda Page from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
- Angela Galloway from Associate Professor to Professor
- Wendy Moore from Associate Professor to Professor
- Ellie Adams from Associate Professor to Professor
- Claudean Ellis from Associate Professor to Professor
- C. David Jones from Associate Professor to Professor
- Shellena Smith from Associate Professor to Professor
- Dr. Renee White from Associate Professor to Professor
- Christina Florence from Associate Professor to Professor
SKYCTC congratulates the award winners and those who received promotions.
Picture available on college Facebook page.
