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
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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
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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