Jeannette April
Instructor

CPC, CMA(AAMA)

Jeannette April has worked in the medical field since 2005. She began her medical career as a medical assistant, then returned to school for medical billing and coding and worked for a company that specializes in remote coding. Jeannette is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree in accounting. She is an instructor of medical assisting and medical billing and coding courses at the Danville, Kentucky Campus.

Karen Baldock Gordon
Instructor

MBA; BS; AS

Karen Baldock Gordon has served in a variety of Business Management positions in the last 15-20 years and began teaching in 2008. She now works for National College teaching a variety of Business, Accounting, and Computer classes. She was awarded Boyle County's Administrative Professional of the Year in 2007 while employed with Christian Care Communities. She has a passion to teach her students the material that is presented in each of her classes. She went back to school and earned her degree as an adult and can give the students first hand knowledge of how important this education can be to them. She holds an MBA with a concentration in Accounting and Human Resources, a Bachelor's degree in Management and Accounting, and an Associate degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems.

Saundra Birch
Instructor

BS

Saundra Birch is an IT professional with more than 20 years of experience working in a variety of different industries, including higher education, construction, manufacturing, food and beverage, and government. She earned her bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Kentucky State University and currently works as a Technology Coordinator in higher education. She is an instructor of keyboarding and computer courses at the Danville, Kentucky Campus.

Christopher Farris
Instructor

Computer Electronic Networking

Chris Farris has worked in the information technology field for small and medium-sized businesses as well as a Fortune 500 company. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Electronic Networking from Eastern Kentucky University. Chris is an instructor of Microsoft Office, Web Design, and other computer related courses at the Danville, Kentucky Campus.

Janis Flynn
Department Chair - Administrative Office Professional

BS, MA

Janis Flynn worked as a business education instructor at Kentucky Tech in Madison County for 27 years. In addition to teaching a variety of business education classes to both secondary and post-secondary students, Janis served as a cooperating teacher with the Eastern Kentucky University teacher education program, a resource teacher for the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program, and a co-advisor for the Future Business Leaders of America. After retiring from the public schools, she worked as a legal secretary for two years. Janis received her bachelor's degree and master's degree in business education from Eastern Kentucky University and has completed additional graduate work at the University of Kentucky. Janis teaches keyboarding classes and is department chair for the Administrative Office Professional program.

David Layton
Instructor

BS, JD

David Layton practiced law in Lancaster, Kentucky from 1971 to 2000. He received his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Eastern Kentucky University and his Juris Doctorate degree in Law from the University of Kentucky. David was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Signal Corps of the United States Army Reserve in 1968 and served until 1996, when he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. During his military service, he spent 20 years at the Pentagon, primarily working on the Army Budget, and graduated from the US Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas when he completed the resident reserve course. He teaches accounting, law, humanities, ethics, and business courses at both the Richmond and Danville, Kentucky Campuses. David serves as the Department Chair for Accounting at the Danville, KY Campus.

Jason Mullins
Instructor

BS; BS; CPhT

Jason Mullins has worked as a pharmacy technician for more than 12 years and is presently a chemist/quality control officer with the United States Equestrian Federation. He holds bachelor's degrees in both Chemistry and Criminal Justice, and is a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Jason teaches pharmacology, dosage and calculations of medications, and other medical courses at the Danville, Kentucky Campus.

Dora Patrick
Instructor

CPhT

Dora Patrick is a graduate of National College and Morehead State University. She is a Certified Pharmacy Technician and an instructor at the Danville, Kentucky Campus.

Virginia Patterson
Director of Health Care Education

BS, AS, CMA(AAMA), CPC, CCP, CPhT

Virginia Patterson has worked in the medical field for more than 10 years and has been with National College for 7 years. She is presently the Director of Health Care Education at the Danville, Kentucky Campus. Virginia has a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, as well as an Associate's degree in Medical Assisting. She holds certifications in Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, and Pharmacy Technician. She oversees all medical externships and instructs a full schedule of medical courses.

Glenda Simpson
Instructor

AS/Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

Glenda Simpson has been an instructor for the Medical Department at National College in Danville, Kentucky since December 2001. She has worked for several physicians as a Certified Medical Assistant prior to and during her time as an instructor for National College. She has experience as a Transport Team Dispatcher, Health Information Clerk, and a Billing Specialist for Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Glenda also worked as an administrative assistant for AdMart International for several years prior to going back to school for her Associate of Science Degree in Medical Assisting.

Stephanie Slone
Instructor

AS, CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCPT

Stephanie Slone has worked in the medical field for more than 5 years. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Health Care Management. She holds both Registered Medical Assisting and Certified Medical Assisting certifications. She also has national certification as a phlebotomist. Stephanie currently teaches pharmacology, dosage and calculations, as well as all clinical medical assisting courses.

Stephen Sullivan
Department Chair - Computer Applications Technology

BS Mathematics; MA Education; Rank 1 - Education

Stephen Sullivan has worked in the education field for 38 years. He received his BS in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and then his MA - Education and Rank 1 - Education from Eastern Kentucky University. Stephen taught mathematics and computer science in the public schools for 29 years. After retiring from the public schools, he started working for National College teaching computer application and mathematics classes. Stephen is currently the Department Chair for Computer Applications Technology at the Danville, KY Campus.

Lee Wilmot
Instructor

B.S.; M.S.

Lee Wilmot is a professional educator with 33 years of experience. He holds a bachelor's degree in Agriculture from Berea College and a master's degree in Vocational Education and Planned Sixth Year from the University of Kentucky. He is an instructor at the Danville, Kentucky Campus.

Jo Ann Wilmot
Instructor

BS; MA; Rank I

Jo Ann Wilmot taught for thirty-eight years in the Kentucky public school system before joining the National College faculty in 2005, where she is an instructor of general education and humanities courses. Jo Ann also serves as the Danville, Kentucky Campus librarian. She received a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University, a master's degree in Library Science along with a Rank I in Educational Supervision from Union College, and was granted a scholarship to obtain Special Education certification (K-12) from the University of Kentucky.