Panola College announces new hires for academic year

Panola College is proud to welcome 19 talented new hires to its team for the 2025-2026 academic year, marking an exciting chapter of growth and excellence.

Elaine Acker – Professor, English

Marcus Armstrong – Professor, Government

Axel Ayala – Maintenance Technician

Lori Ballard – Promise Program Coordinator

Ashley Castleberry – College Store Clerk

Landry Davidson – Maintenance Technician

David Fitts ­– Police Chief

Carlton Jordan – Professor, Government/History

Sayed Khan – Professor, Chemistry/Physics

Denetra McDaniel – Pathway for Credit for Prior Learning Design Coordinator

Clarissa McNair – Recruiter/Student Activities Coordinator

Jessica Montagna – Workforce and Continuing Education Coordinator

Vanessa Pacheco – Professor, Associate Degree Nursing

Rachael Payne – Vice President of Fiscal Services

Penni Ratley – Director of Library Services

Jaime Reed – Director of Admissions

Robert Rollinson – Head Coach, Men’s Basketball

Kyle Smith – Residence Life Coordinator

Arnold VerMeer – Police Officer

Pictured from top to bottom, left to right: Sayed Khan, Denetra McDaniel, Marcus Armstrong, Vanessa Pacheco, Carlton Jordan, Ashley Castleberry, Kyle Smith, Lori Ballard, David Fitts, Rob Rollinson, Penni Ratley, Clarissa McNair, Jamie Reed, Elaine Acker, Landry Davidson, Axel Ayala. Not pictured: Rachael Payne, Jessica Montagna, Arnold VerMeer.