Panola College announces new hires for 2026-2027 academic year

Panola College welcomed 23 new employees for the 2026-2027 academic year, adding talented faculty and staff that will support the College’s continued growth and success.

Ashley Beckham – Part-Time Workforce and Continuing Education
Wendy Beckham – Professor/Chair, Medical Assistant Program
Aden Butler – Maintenance Technician
Trina Coats – Part-Time Element451 Specialist
Michelle Cocklin – Professor, Mathematics
Candace Davenport – Part-Time Assistant Coach, Volleyball
Maria DeJulian – Advisor
Brooklyn Jasso – Department Secretary, Workforce
Jesse James – Professor, Biology
Tammy Jernigan – Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
Jennifer King – Professor, Accounting/Business
Donna Kushner – Professor, Music/Director of Show Choir
Christina Lofton – Instructor, Vocational Nursing
Kristen McNeely – Part-Time Library Specialist
James Montgomery – Part-Time Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball
Mary O'Connor – Instructional Librarian
Carrie Page – Advisor/Accommodations Services
Gracie Powell – Part-Time Social Media Specialist
Tim Roberson – Maintenance Technician
Charlaria Roberts – Health Science Specialist
Ted Stenberg – Part-Time Assistant Coach, Baseball
Demetric Webb – CNA/PCT Program Coordinator
Amanda Wright – Health Science Specialist

Pictured from top to bottom, left to right: Demetric Webb, Donna Kushner, Jennifer King, Candace Davenport, Tim Roberson, Aden Butler, Ted Stenberg, James Montgomery, Jesse James, Carrie Page, Kristen McNeely, Brooklyn Jasso, Wendy Beckham, Michelle Cocklin, Charlaria Roberts, Maria DeJulian, Ashley Beckham, Christina Lofton, Tammy Jernigan, Trina Coats, Gracie Powell, and Amanda Wright.