Arts & Sciences

Dr. Bethany Arnold, Interim Dean 

barnold@mecc.edu

Dana DeFoor, Administrative Assistant 

276-523-7460

ddefoor@mecc.edu

Name	Email	Phone Number	Office	Discipline
Dr. Bethany Arnold	barnold@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640252	G111	English, Education
Smitty Baker	sbaker@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640238	G217	Psychology
Justin Boggs	jkboggs@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640317	G235	Biology
William Bott	wbott@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640289	G237	Chemistry, Mathematics
Sylvia Brown	sbrown@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640353	G221	Mathematics
Dr. Shannon Fritts	sfritts@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640295	G219	Biology
Sarah Gilliam	sgilliam@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640242	G109	English
Brandi Martinez	bmartinez@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640690	G224	English
Vadim Matyushin	vmatyushin@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640258	G223	Mathematics
Miranda Oaks	moaks@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640230	G114	Mathematics
Kyle Scanlan	kscanlan@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640263	G116	History, Political Science
Ken Tucker	ktucker@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640315	G117	Sociology, Geography
Dr. Derek Whisman	dwhisman@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640260	G115	English
Crystal Whitted	CWhitted@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640234	G218	Biology
Frank Wright	fwright@mecc.edu	276-523-2400 Ext. 640229	G112	Physics, Mathematics

Program Specialization Contacts:
Business Administration: Brandi Martinez
General Education Certificate: Dr. Bethany Arnold
General Studies: Kyle Scanlan
General Studies – Software Engineering Specialization: Dr. Derek Whisman
Pre-Teacher: Dr. Bethany Arnold
Science: Dr. Shannon Fritts
Science – Engineering: Frank Wright

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Our graduates have some wonderful things to say about starting out at MECC, BUT do not just take it from us. Here’s what they have to say about MECC:

Alyssa England:

Attending MECC was a stepping stone in preparing me for a four-year university. Without financial aid and the scholarship opportunities that MECC provided me with, I would not have been able to attend college. I am a first generation college student and was unsure of what to expect when starting college, so the small class sizes and laid back environment helped me transition more easily. The professors and advisors were also very helpful to me by their willingness to discuss vital decisions about my future. I recently graduated with a B.S. in Mathematics and am currently pursuing a master’s in mathematics at ETSU.

 

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Jamie Huckaby:

My name is Jamie Huckaby. I started my education journey in 2012 after tragedy struck my family. Like many, I didn’t know where or how to get started, so I started at MECC! The guidance and education I received was incredible. Everyone from the ladies in the financial aid department to the advisors to the professors were amazing! I was able to finish within a year and a half and then received my B.S. at Old Dominion University, followed by my Masters in Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington. My foundational education from MECC was and is invaluable! I was taught that with enough drive and passion, anything is possible. The skills I have received from the professors I still use in my job and my continuing education. By starting at MECC, I was given the guidance I needed to keep me on the path to make my career a reality!

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Mekyah V. Davis:

My time at Mountain Empire Community College was transformative to say the least. I’ve met multiple people that have enriched my living experience and helped me to grow into the person I am destined to be. The most important and integral part of my experience at MECC was the overwhelming amount of support, care, and genuine love that I felt from my instructors, the faculty, and administration of the college. To have been changed to my core for the betterment of myself through the instruction of multiple teachers is a blessing I will always cherish. I plan on continuing my educational journey to the fullest, starting with pursuing my bachelor’s degree in sociology, followed by pursuing both my master’s and selecting a doctoral program in a specialized field of sociology. No matter where the journey of life may take me, I can never thank enough the people that made my experience at Mountain Empire life changing and unforgettable. I can only hope that I too one day will be able to give a student the same positive, transformative experience that I have received.

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Paulina Parks:

Attending MECC my first two years of college benefited me in more ways than one. Because of the low cost, I was able to leave there debt free. My professors and advisors genuinely cared about each individual student. They taught me how to be a successful college student by encouraging me, giving me tips, and being available anytime I needed help. The high quality of education I received from my professors at MECC prepared me for my degree classes at the University I attended after MECC. I was able to receive tutoring when I struggled with a class, and then went on to work in the tutoring lab to help others. The variety of clubs, activities, and programs they have to offer gave me the opportunity to make new friendships that I still have today. The entire atmosphere of MECC enabled me to truly enjoy my time there. Currently, I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and enjoy my job as a teacher. MECC is the root of the journey that led me to where I am today. Choosing to attend there was the wisest decision I made for myself!

Smart Start!

Save BIG by beginning your education at MECC

• Convenient start to a four-year degree
• Transfer program with numerous specializations
• Easy process to transfer to universities
• Numerous online courses
• Scholarships available
• Low student-to-teacher ratio
• Dual enrollment students can graduate high school with an associate’s degree