Meet Our Trailguides

Meet Our Trail guides

Students will make many important connections during their time in FHU Passage. While all of these connections are very important and will play a significant role in the success of FHU Passage, the connection with their Trailguide is arguably the most significant. The trailguide will be a students advisor during the two year FHU Passage program, and will guide them through the modules, assignments and assessments that are required to be completed.

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Adam Cross

Regional Development Director

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Dr. Alesha Northcutt

Director, M.A. in Teaching & M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction Programs; Associate Professor of Education

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Allison Cross

Underclassmen Admissions Director

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Amanda Bretherick

Head Volleyball Coach

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Dr. Amy Downey

Chair, Department of Education; Assistant Professor of Education

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Andy Doss

Regional Development Director

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Ashley Deffenbaugh

Instructor in Accounting

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Ashley Prentice

Director, Physical Therapy Assistant Program; Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

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Ashley Estes

Coordinator of Elementary Education K-5

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Ben Clark

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

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Dr. Brian Butterfield

Chair; Department of Biological, Chemical, and Health Sciences; Professor of Biology

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Brittney Wood

Postal Services Coordinator

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Cameron Miller

Regional Admissions Director

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Carole Cosby

Enrollment Assistant

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Charlie Smith

Instructor in Business Analytics and Economics

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Chris Gann

Dual Enrollment Coordinator; Student Success Coach

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Chris Ramey

Director of Alumni Engagement

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Dr. Cliff Thompson

Director of Theatre

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Connie Pritchard

Secretary – FHU Athletics

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Dave Clouse

Vice President for Community Engagement

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David Shannon

President

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Dr. Derrick Spradlin

Associate Professor of English

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Donnie Debord

Assistant Professor of Bible

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Dr. Doug Burleson

Assistant Dean, College of Biblical Studies; Director of Lectureship; Associate Professor of Bible

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Dr. Elise Chaffin

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Gayle McDonald

Assistant Professor of Health & Human Performance; Associate Director of Mid-South Youth Camp; Certified Athletic Trainer

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Hailey Malone

Early Admit Advisor and Academic Success Coach

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Holly Rowsey

Director for the Center of Instructional Innovation and Distance Learning

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Jared Gott

Assistant Dean of Emerging & Innovative Programs; Director of Passage

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Dr. Janine Dunlap

Associate Professor of Communication

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Dr. Jason Brashier

Vice-President for Financial Services & CFO

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Jay Satterfield

Chief Investment Officer

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Jesse Trask

Head Baseball Coach

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Dr. Jim Barr

Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Chemistry; Director of Institutional Research and Analytics

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Jill Jackson

Licensure Officer and Graduate Education Office Manager

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Joe Askew

Associate Vice-President of Enrollment Management

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Joe Deweese

Professor of Biochemistry; Director of Undergraduate Research

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Jonathan Estes

Director of Athletics

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Josh Ketchum

Assistant Professor of Bible, Homiletics, and Leadership

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Jud Davis

Professor of Art

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Karen Sewell

Assistant Professor of Education

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Kaylan Stewart

Director of Admissions

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Kim Cook

Academic Records Management Clerk

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Kim Gott

Advancement Office Administrator

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Dr. Lee Hibbett

Professor of Marketing

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Lisa Raine

Instructor in Computer Science

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Dr. Margaret Payne

Chair, Department of Communication & Literature; Interim Chair of Fine Arts; Professor of English

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Dr. Mark Blackwelder

Professor of Bible & Missions

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Matt Barker

Assistant Professor of Communication

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Matt Sokoloski

Associate Professor of Bible

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Meagan Spencer

Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Melissa Hopkins

Learning Resource Library Coordinator

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Missie Ellis

Coordinator of Student Accessibility

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Instructor in Finance

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Morgan Hester

Regional Admissions Director

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Dr. Nadine McNeal

Assistant Professor of Social Work

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Nathalie Brumback

Academic Success Coordinator; Lecturer in Arts & Humanities

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Dr. Paul Helton

Associate Professor of Psychology

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Dr. Rick Brumback

E. Claude & Delorese Gardner Chair of Excellence in Bible; Associate Professor of Bible

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Ryan Malecha

Associate Vice-President for Community Engagement

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Sarah Hibbett

Director, Bobbie Solley Center of Excellence in Teaching

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Dr. Sarah Pierce

Associate Professor of Nursing

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Sara Wood

Graduate Student Success Coach

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Shirley Eaton

Library Circulation Supervisor

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Stephanie Duncan

Assistant Registrar

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Summer Judd

Director of Student Financial Services

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Tony Allen

Dean of Student Life

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Trent Adams

Director of Graduate Admissions

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Will McFall

Senior Regional Admissions Director