Our faculty members do more than teach their specialties, they work in their specialties. We select instructors whose day-to-day duties ensure they are knowledgeable and up-to-date on the most current theories, practices and technologies of their field – and who also possess a gift to teach that information to students. Click on your campus location to learn more about our Program Directors.
Don Jones, President and CEO
Don Jones is a proven leader with a happy outlook on business and life who consistently raises the bar for ATA, the faculty, staff and students, all while wearing his signature smile. Since taking the reins in 2006, Jones has led ATA into new territory by updating their identity, expanding the college campus and adding new programs, accreditations and financial aid, not to mention nearly doubling the student body in his first year. Quality medical education, retention, career services and compliance are at the top of his priority list.
Professional Experience and Certification:
- BS in Industrial Technology, Western Kentucky University
- 20+ years of experience in manufacturing management with Fortune 500 companies
Sam Yeboah MSN RN, MA FNP-BC
Program Director for Nursing
MSN RN FNP-BC, Chamberlain University
Professional Certification:
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- 13 years of Nursing experience
Sarah Norris
Program Director for Dental Assisting
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership & Learning, University of Louisville
Dental Assisting Diploma, ATA College
Professional Certification:
- CDA, EDDA, Dental Radiography, OSHA, BLS Experience
- 12 years of Dental Assisting Experience
Ronnie Turnmire, BBA (HCM), CPC
Program Director for Medical Coding and Medical Administrative Assistant
Masters of Science, Educational and Instructional Technology, National University
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration with Specialization in Healthcare Management, Minor in Human Resources- Florida Institute of Technology
Professional Certifications:
- AAPC (American Association of Professional Coders)
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
- ICD 10 Proficient/ Certified
- 15 years of Medical Coding/ Billing Experience
Stephanie Thiel RT (R) ARRT
Program Director for Limited Medical Radiography with Medical Assisting
Associates Degree in Applied Sciences/ Certified Radiologic Technologist, Jefferson Community College
Professional Certifications:
- Kentucky State Certified and ARRT Certified
- 15 years of experience as an RT(R)
- KY Radiography General Operators License
Traci Buford, CMA (AAMA), LMR
Program Director for Medical Assisting
Associates Degree, Jefferson Community College
Professional Certifications:
- AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants Certified Medical Assistant
- CNA Certified Nursing Aide
- BLS CPR Certification
- BLS CPR Instructor Certification
- 21 Years of experience as a Medical Assistant
Ellie Mikel
Program Director for Distance Learning
Bachelors of Science in Biology from Western Kentucky University
11 years of teaching experience
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Our faculty members do more than teach their specialties, they work in their specialties. We select instructors whose day-to-day duties ensure they are knowledgeable and up-to-date on the most current theories, practices, and technologies of their field – and who also possess a gift to teach that information to students.
Don Jones, President and CEO
Don Jones is a proven leader with a happy outlook on business and life who consistently raises the bar for ATA Career Education, the faculty, staff and students, all while wearing his signature smile. Since taking the reins in 2010, Jones has led ATA Career Education into new territory by updating their identity and adding new programs. Quality medical education, retention, career services and compliance are at the top of his priority list.
Professional Certifications
- BS in Industrial Technology, Western Kentucky University
- 20+ years of experience in manufacturing management with Fortune 500 companies
Debe L Oxley, RN, MSN
Nursing Program Director
Professional Certifications
- Bachelors of Science, Nursing major from Millersville University
- Masters of Science, Nursing Education from Walden University
- Over 20 years of Healthcare and academia experience
- Instructed over 5,000 students in LPN, ASN, BSN and MSN program
Lori Scribner, CDA
Program Director for Dental Assisting
Professional Certifications:
- Master of Arts Career and Technical Education (M.Ed.) – University of South Florida
- Bachelor of Applied Science Health Service Administration (B.A.S.) – St Petersburg College
- Associates in Science Dental Assisting (A.S.) – Manor Jr. College
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Advisor National Technical Honor Society
- Program Specialist Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Christine Wyman HSAA, BXMO, CCMA
Program Director for Medical Assisting & Limited Radiography with Medical Assisting
Professional Certifications:
- Associates of Health Sciences – Ultimate Medical Academy
- Licensed X-Ray Machine Operator
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Clinical Coordinator
- Advisory board member for the National Technical Honor Society
- 17 plus years of experience in health care
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‘Our faculty members do more than teach their specialties, they work in their specialties. We select instructors whose day-to-day duties ensure they are knowledgeable and up-to-date on the most current theories, practices and technologies of their field – and who also possess a gift to teach that information to students.
Don Jones, President and CEO
Don Jones is a proven leader with a happy outlook on business and life who consistently raises the bar for ATA, the faculty, staff and students, all while wearing his signature smile. Since taking the reins in 2006, Jones has led ATA into new territory by updating their identity, expanding the college campus and adding new programs, accreditations and financial aid, not to mention nearly doubling the student body in his first year. Quality medical education, retention, career services and compliance are at the top of his priority list.
Professional Experience and Certification:
- BS in Industrial Technology, Western Kentucky University
- 20+ years of experience in manufacturing management with Fortune 500 companies
Jody Shively, MSN, RN, CNL
Program Director for Nursing
Master of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader, Bachelor of Nursing – Xavier University
Registered Nurse – Deaconess School of Nursing
Professional Certification:
- RN Ohio
- RN Kentucky
- Certification in Clinical Nurse Leader
- 35 years of experience in the field of Nursing
Tanya Roberts MHA, BA
Program Director for Medical Assisting
Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration/ Leadership – Capella University
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Sciences – Mount Saint Joseph University
18 years of Directing and Teaching
Dr. Yiwen Stratton, MS, Ph.D., MBA
Program Director for General Education
Bachelor of Science – Taipei Medical University
Masters of Science – Ohio State University
Doctor of Philosophy – Ohio State University
Postdoctoral Training – Yale University
Master of Business Administration – University of Cincinnati
Professional Certifications:
- Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science
- 30 years of scientific research experience
- 18 years of teaching experience
- 10 years as the Scientific Research Consultant for the University of Cincinnati
For Consumer Information: Disclosures
Our faculty members do more than teach their specialties, they work in their specialties. We select instructors whose day-to-day duties ensure they are knowledgeable and up-to-date on the most current theories, practices and technologies of their field – and who also possess a gift to teach that information to students.
Don Jones, President and CEO
Don Jones is a proven leader with a happy outlook on business and life who consistently raises the bar for ATA, the faculty, staff and students, all while wearing his signature smile. Since taking the reins in 2006, Jones has led ATA into new territory by updating their identity, expanding the college campus and adding new programs, accreditations and financial aid, not to mention nearly doubling the student body in his first year. Quality medical education, retention, career services and compliance are at the top of his priority list.
Professional Experience and Certification:
- BS in Industrial Technology, Western Kentucky University
- 20+ years of experience in manufacturing management with Fortune 500 companies
Gay Pearce, BS, RN
Program Director for Nursing
Bachelor of Science, Excelsior College
Professional Certification:
- Registered Nurse
- 34 years’ experience as a nurse
Judith Le Blanc, MHA, RT (R), RDMS
Program Director for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)
Masters of Healthcare Administration – Oklahoma State University
Bachelors of Science/ Sonography – University of Arkansas – Ft. Smith
Associates of Science/ Radiography – Tulsa Community College
Professional Certifications:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (Ab) (OB)
- 14 years of experience in the Medical Field and Education
Anna Lewis
Program Director for Education
Masters in Human Relations – University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science in Family Study – Southern Nazarene University
Professional Certifications:
- American Association of Medical Personnel (RMA)
- American Medical Technologist (RMA)
- 30 years of experience in the Medical Field and Education
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