Joey Carpenter – Director
Theresa Rikard – Administrative Assistant
Theresa has been working in education since 1986 and working at The TECH since 2002. She received her Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Northwest Community College and is currently working towards her Bachelor’s degree. Theresa has received her Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) and is an Honorary Member of the National Technical Honor Society, a member of the Pi Theta Kappa Honor Society and possesses a basic knowledge of American Sign Language.
Inda Linzy – Vocational Counselor
Inda has been working in education since 2005 and at The TECH since 2015. She received her B.A. in English and M.Ed. in Counseling at The University of Mississippi. Inda is also the faculty sponsor for the National Technical Honor Society.
Sandi Allen, R.N. – Health Science Instructor
Sandi has been a Registered Nurse since 1992 and teaching at The TECH since 1997. She received her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Northwest Community College and her B.S. in Nursing from Delta State University. Sandi is National Board Certified in Career and Technical Education for Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood. She has received her Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) and her Certification of Online Learning (C.O.O.L.).
Ryan Avent – Construction Instructor
Ryan has been working in education and The TECH since 2013. He received his Associates of Mathematics and Exercise Science Degree from Holmes Community College in 1987 and has received a Bachelor’s Degree in the same field at The University of Mississippi. Ryan is in his 2nd year working with football and as the head coach in Golf for Lafayette High School. His certifications include: Vocational Industrial Program, Career and Technical Education Verification, SkillsUSA Instructor, Certification of Online Learning (C.O.O.L.), and Propulse. Ryan is NCCER certified in Electricity, Masonry, Carpentry, and Plumbing. He has 14 years of experience in the plumbing and electrical field and worked for the United States Army National Guard from 1994 to 2002.
Beth Lucas – Programming Fundamentals Instructor
Beth has been working in education since 2007 and began working at The Tech in 2017. She has received an A.S. in Computer Programming from Northeast Community College, a B.S. in Technology Teacher Education, and a Masters in Technology from Mississippi State University. Beth received her National Boards for Professional Teaching Standards in 2012. She is C.O.O.L. and IC3 certified. She is a Code.org Lead Facilitator and a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator. Beth is the current advisor for Technology Student Association.
Perry McCormick – Metal Fabrications Instructor
Perry has been working in education and teaching at The TECH since 2000. He has received his Associate Degree in Tool and Die from Northwest Community College and has an Endorsement to Teach Industrial Maintenance. Perry has 12 years of manufacturing experience and has received his Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) and his Certification of Online Learning (C.O.O.L.).
Stuart Meagrow – Automotive Services Technology Instructor
Stuart has been working in education and teaching at The TECH since 2004. He is a graduate of the Automotive Service Program from Northeast Mississippi Community College. Stuart has 15 years of automotive service experience and was a Ford Senior Master Technician. He is an Automotive Service Excellence Master and has received his Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) and his Certification of Online Learning (C.O.O.L.).