The list of experts identified in the Lawson State Community College Speakers Bureau offer a varying range of information to be shared with media, businesses, community organizations, churches and schools. Lawson State offers the Speakers Bureau as a community service and welcomes the opportunity for its participants to speak and share knowledge and views on issues of concern.

Requests should be submitted at least two weeks prior to your preferred presentation date. Beyond that, consideration will be honored based on the availability of the expert. If you are interested in a topic that you do not see listed here, please contact us and we will be happy to determine whether there is someone who can speak to your topic.

To schedule, contact the participant at the telephone number or e-mail address listed or contact the Office of Public Relations and Community Affairs at (205) 929-6315 or (205) 929-2078 to arrange an interview or presentation.

When e-mailing, please include the following:

• Topic desired;

• Name of your organization or group;

• Date, time, and location of meeting;

• Approximate number of persons expected to be attending the meeting or in the audience;

• Composition of audience (men, women, teenagers, senior citizens, etc.) and their special interests; and

• Name and phone number of the contact person in the organization.

For more information about the Lawson State Speakers Bureau, contact Geri Albright at (205) 929-6315 or galbright@lawsonstate.edu.

Charles Fowler, Ph.D.
Mathematics, Physics, and Physical Science Instructor
Radon Detection and Mitigation in Homes and Other Buildings; Tegrity Campus multimedia class capture software.

I was involved in radon research at Southern Research Institute for eight years and presented and published primarily at EPA affiliated meetings and publications. I use the Tegrity Campus 2.0 system in all my mathematics, physics, and physical science classes.
(205) 929-3449
cfowler@lawsonstate.edu

Craig D. Lawrence
Director of Financial Services
Workforce Investment and Academics

This year, I will be completing a Ph.D. dissertation from Alabama regarding funding Community College Workforce Training (Higher Education Administration). This educational doctorate caps degrees in accountancy and education. Leadership examples are: Director of Financial Services, Chief Financial Officer and Accounting professor/instructor, graduate (MBA level) and undergraduate.
205-929-3427;205-482-8523
clawrence@lawsonstate.edu;
cdlcounters@aol.com
Lawson State Community College

Tom Berryman
Director, Alabama Center for Automotive Excellence
All aspects of automotive repair and instruction.

Automotive professional actively employed in the field since 1978. ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician since 1985. Positions include Service Technician, Shop Foreman, Service Manager, Dealership Service Director, General Motors Field Service Engineer, GM Certified Instructor, Ford Certified Instructor, Program Developer, and recruiter for GM ACDelco contract Automotive Instructors nationwide.
(205) 929-3483
tberryman@lawsonstate.edu
Lawson State Community College

Rachel Morgan
Radio & TV Production
Media production and film critical studies

Experience in a variety of areas of media production including standard and high definition video production and nonlinear postproduction equipment/software. Experienced in using and teaching various related industry standard software programs including Final Cut Studio. Experience teaching digital photography, video web content production and the Macintosh operating system. Interest and knowledge of film/media history and related theory.
205-929-2121
rmorgan@lawsonstate.edu
Lawson State Community College

Kristie R. Rankin, Ed.D.
Coordinator of Career Services (PSY 100 faculty/WIA Coordinator Bessemer Campus)
Economic/Community/Workforce Development and the Community College

My dissertation research was on the community college and its relationship to economic and community development. I also work with and have done extensive research on the Workforce Investment Act. I have presented both locally and nationally on my research, as well as on career/retention related topics.
(205)929-3514
krankin@lawsonstate.edu
Lawson State Community College

Gwendolyn J. Ekundayo
Director of Adult Education
Adult Eduction

Gwendolyn Ekundayo is known as a great motivator with extraordinary energy and creativity. As a result of her knowledge and skills, she is often called upon to provide training and technical support for community and faith based organizations. Additionally, Mrs. Ekundayo partners with the One Stop Career Centers and the County Career Center in an effort to accomplish their community outreach goals.
205-929-6476
gekundayo@lawsonstate.edu
Lawson State Community College

Margaret Robinson, Ph.D.
Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology Instructor
Oracle Database Administration, Web Design, Adobe Captivate, BlackBoard, and other o.

I attended the Oracle Academy Faculty Institute, Summer 2009 and have certifications as a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Certified Technical Trainer, and Authorized Internet Instructor, and Certified Professional Instructor.
(205) 929-2098
mrobinson@lawsonstate.edu

Tommy Hobbs
Business & Industry Liaison
Automotive Alternative Fuels

As automotive fuel prices rise and the Nation attempts to reduce it’s dependency on foreign oil, Lawson State Community College initiated the Alternative Fuel Training Center located on the Bessemer Campus. On December 12 Lawson State was granted membership in the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC), a division of West Virginia University. Lawson State is the only NAFTC certified training center in Alabama.
205-929-3521
thobbs@lawsonstate.edu
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Sherri Davis, Ph.D.
Academic Dean, Lawson State
Instructional Delivery, Developmental Education, Infusing Technology in the Classroom, and Student Learning Outcomes.

I have extensive experience in the training of faculty in terms of classroom effectiveness and infusing technologies in the classroom. Also, have over eight years of experience directing Developmental Programs. I also do consulting throughout the state on Student Learning Outcomes
(205) 929-6357
sdavis@lawsonstate.edu

Roosevelt Williams, III
Commercial Art & Graphic Communications Instructor
Commercial Art & graphic Design

I've had over 23 years of professional advertising and graphic design experience prior to joining the instructional staff of Lawson State Community College. I've also received an Addy Award from the Birmingham Advertisers Club, and numerous entrepreneurial awards for excellence in business. I was featured in a television advertising campaign sponsored by the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce entitled "Live the Dream".
(205)-929-3473
rswilliams@lawsonstate.edu
Lawson State Community College

Myrtes Dunn Green, Ph.D.
Assistant to the President/Director of Title III Programs
Institutional Effectiveness, federal program development and evaluation/Institutional Research/ SACS Compliance Certification

I have been involved in institutional effectiveness planning, implementation and evaluation activities since 1988. I have served on numerous regional committees related to institutional effectiveness and institutional research. I have served on over 25 Reaffirmation of Accreditation Committees for SACS. I serve as a consultant in the area of higher education program development and evaluation including Title III and other federal programs.
(205) 929-6305
mdgreen@lawsonstate.edu

Dr. Alice Tyler Milton
Doctorate in Technology and Education
Associate Dean of Business and Information Technologies/College Webmaster/BlackBoard Administrator

Technology (In and Out of the Classroom), BlackBoard/ Tegrity/Maintaining a Business and Information Technologies Division/Small Business Center/Webmaster/Phi Beta Lambda Training/Multimedia Slides/Grant Writing/Working with Nonprofits

Using Technology in Every Aspect of Job Duties and Being Creative; Training with BlackBoard—Beginners – Advanced Users; Supervising all Aspect of a Business and Technology Division; Using Tegrity for the Classrooms; Overseeing a Small Business Center; Creating Web Pages and Creating Domains; Training Students to Compete with Phi Beta Lambda; Multimedia, Grant Writing, Working with Nonprofits Organizations or Building a Nonprofit Organization to Sustain, Organizing Catalogs, Booklets, etc. (Advanced Desktop Publishing); etc.
205-929-6306
amilton@lawsonstate.edu
Lawson State Community College

Shelia P. Marable, DSN, RN
Associate Dean/Health Professions
Maternal-Child Health Issues and Role/Leadership Issues
? 30 to 50-word explanation: My degree is in maternal-infant health with an emphasis on the neonate.

I have taught the Maternal-Child Health course at Lawson State Community College. I also have experience in teaching role and leadership issues. Issues related to adolescence pregnancy were the focus of my dissertation.
(205) 929-6437
smarable@lawsonstate.edu

Rebecca Ephraim, DSN, RN
Nursing Instructor/Health Professions
Community Health Issues/Adult Health

Over 20 years experience in teaching Adult Health nursing courses.
Expert in cardiovascular and endocrinology issues.
(205) 929-2033
rephraim@lawsonstate.edu

Bernice Zeigler, MSN, RN
Nursing Instructor/Health Professions
Psychiatric Health Issues/Pediatric Health Issues

Over 30 years experience in teaching Pediatric and Psychiatric Health
Nursing. External certifications in both areas.
(205) 929-2027
bzeigler@lawsonstate.edu

Michael Scott Kelley
Computer Science Instructor
Computer Science

Areas of expertise include computer programming, hardware, software, computer assembly and maintenance, Cisco, database applications, training students for computer competitive areas…,
(205)-929-3466
skelley@lawsonstate.edu
Lawson State Community College

Sandra L. Henderson
Director Of Libraries and Media Services
Libraries and Media Services; Information Literacy

As a seasoned librarian, I have been an library advocate for academic libraries with opportunities to serve on several Sacs accreditation teams evaluating libraries ensuring that library resources and services are a vital part of the educational process. My major area of expertise is Information Literacy. I believe that all students in the 21st century must have the ability to know when information is needed, how to locate and analyze information as well use the information effectively. I have also parti cipated in several Information Literacy leadership conferences on implementing Information Literacy in the curriculum.
(205) 929-6333
shenderson@lawsonstate.edu

Michael Scott Kelley
Computer Science Instructor
Computer Science

Areas of expertise include computer programming, hardware, software, computer assembly and maintenance, Cisco, database applications, training students for computer competitive areas…,
(205)-929-3466
skelley@lawsonstate.edu
Lawson State Community College

Kesha Mallory James
Business and Information Technologies Instructor
Microsoft Office Specialist/Web Designer/Desktop Publisher

Microsoft Office Specialist (Word/PowerPoint), basic to advance webdesign, multimedia specialist and desktop publisher
(205)-929-6450
kjames@lawsonstate.edu
Lawson State Community College

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