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Dr. Emily Pollard, Division Head

Dr. Emily Pollard

Division Head

egpollard@nemcc.edu

662-720-7335

Patterson Hall Room 118

Emily Pollard is a native of Booneville, Mississippi. She obtained her Associates Degree from Northeast Mississippi Community College, Bachelor’s Degree in English and her Master’s Degree in Counseling, both from Mississippi State University. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Higher Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Mississippi. At NEMCC, Mrs. Pollard teaches General Psychology and Adolescent Psychology. Her research interests include social psychology, adolescence, and advising. Emily currently lives in Booneville with her husband and their daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, crafting, and spending time with her family.

Sallye K. Bowlin, Accounting/Business

Sallye K. Bowlin

Accounting/Business

skbowlin@nemcc.edu

662-720-7380

Patterson Hall Room 226

Sallye Bowlin has served as an accounting and business instructor since 2019. She holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Mississippi, a master's degree in Business Administration from Delta State University, and is currently finishing a master’s degree in Accounting. Prior to teaching at Northeast, Sallye worked in the field of Accounting for more than 11 years and brings a variety of experience into the classroom, including banking, governmental, utility, and internal audit. Sallye and her husband, Will, have been married for 12 years and have 2 children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and Mississippi State sports.

Dr. Will Bowlin, Political Science/History/Sociology

Dr. Will Bowlin

Political Science/History/Sociology

wjbowlin@nemcc.edu

662-720-7352

Patterson Hall Room 104

Will Bowlin has served as a government and history instructor since 2014. He holds a bachelor's degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science, a master's degree in Public Policy and Administration, and is currently enrolled in the Community College Leadership doctoral program at Mississippi State University. Prior to NEMCC, Mr. Bowlin worked for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Beyond the classroom, Mr. Bowlin is involved in organizations such as the Mississippi Historical Society and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

Dr. Elizabeth C. Grisham, History

Dr. Elizabeth C. Grisham

History

ecgrisham@nemcc.edu

662-720-7415

Patterson Hall Room 219

Elizabeth Grisham teaches both U.S. History I and U.S. History II. She began teaching at Northeast Mississippi College in 2019. She holds a B.A. in History from Belhaven University, a M.A. in History from Mississippi State University, and is currently working towards an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. Before teaching at NEMCC, Mrs. Grisham spent four years working with college students as a Student Services advisor and adjunct instructor. She also formerly taught high school history for two years.

Dr. Mary Jones, Health/Physical Education/Athletic Training

Dr. Mary Jones

Health/Physical Education/Athletic Training

mljones@nemcc.edu

662-720-7179

Patterson 218

Dr. Mary Jones is an Instructor of Health and Athletic Training. Dr. Jones completed an Associate of Arts Degree in Physical Education from Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC), in 1990. Following NEMCC, she attended The University of Southern Mississippi, where she earned her Bachelor of Science (1992), Master of Science (1996) and Doctor of Philosophy (2004) degrees from the School of Human Performance and Recreation. Dr. Jones served as a BOC-Certified Athletic Trainer for 28 years prior to her retirement in 2018. She has over 25 years of clinical experience as an athletic trainer in various settings, including interscholastic, intercollegiate and professional sports. She has held various administrative and teaching positions and is currently in her 20th year of teaching in higher education.

Chasity Moore, Health/Physical Education/Nutrition/Cheer Coach

Chasity Moore

Health/Physical Education/Nutrition/Cheer Coach

cgmoore@nemcc.edu

662-720-7189

Patterson Hall Room 110

Chasity Moore has taught a total of 17 years with 7 years here at NEMCC. She teaches Nutrition, Personal and Community Health, and Introduction to Kinesiology, Sports and Recreation. Chasity is a graduate of Mississippi University for Women with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science Education with a concentration in Science and a graduate of MSU with a Master of Science degree in Food Science and Health Promotions. Chasity has also been the cheer coach at NEMCC for 7 years.

Dr. Tabitha Perrigo, Psychology

Dr. Tabitha Perrigo

Psychology

tcperrigo@nemcc.edu

662-720-7345

Patterson Hall Room 118

Dr. Tabitha Perrigo joined NEMCC in 2017 teaching Psychology and Human Growth and Development. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice with a concentration of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at the University of South Alabama in 2014 after receiving her Master Science of Nursing from University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Perrigo began practice in 2004 as a APMHNP in the community mental health setting. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mississippi University of Women and an Associate in Applied Science- RN from Northeast Mississippi Community College in 1997.

Dr. Morgan Ricks, History/Director of the Honors College

Dr. Morgan Ricks

History/Director of the Honors College

mbricks@nemcc.edu

662-720-7335

Patterson Hall Room 221

Morgan Ricks is a History Instructor and Director of the NEMCC Honors Institute. Morgan also serves as an advisor for Phi Theta Kappa at NEMCC. Morgan began her career teaching at Tupelo High School in 2011, transitioning full time to NEMCC in 2015. An NEMCC alum, Morgan finished her Bachelor and Master Degrees of Education at Delta State University. Morgan is mom to Barrett, and fur-babies Chesty and Otto.

Shane Scott, JD, Criminal Justice/Business Law

Shane Scott, JD

Criminal Justice/Business Law

sascott@nemcc.edu

662-720-7589

Patterson Hall Room 136

Shane Scott is the Criminal Justice instructor at Northeast Mississippi Community College. He received his high school education at Wheeler High School. He received his associate degree from NEMCC, and he received his Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Ole Miss. He then attended Mississippi College School of Law where he completed his Doctorate degree. Mr. Scott also works with the Prentiss County Sheriff's Office as a part time deputy, and he is an instructor at the NEMCC reserve academy.

Eric Smith, History/Geography/Philosophy/Scholars Bowl Advisor

Eric Smith

History/Geography/Philosophy/Scholars Bowl Advisor

desmith@nemcc.edu

662-720-7451

Patterson Hall Room 134

Eric Smith has been employed with Northeast since 2017. He earned his B.A. in History and Political Science in 2007 and his M.A. in Philosophy in 2011 from the University of Mississippi. He has been in the classroom since 2011, teaching Philosophy, History and Geography. He and his wife, along with their two daughters, currently reside in Booneville.

Stephanie Smith, Psychology/Education Psychology

Stephanie Smith

Psychology/Education Psychology

shsmith@nemcc.edu

662-720-7222

Patterson Hall Room 118

Stephanie Haley Smith has been with the Northeast Family since Fall 2011. She teaches General Psychology and Psychology of Personal Adjustment. Her major area of emphasis is Clinical Psychology. Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Delta State University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology. She and her husband and their two daughters live in Booneville.

Lisa Stevens, Sociology

Lisa Stevens

Sociology

lgstevens@nemcc.edu

662-720-7224

Patterson Hall Room 137