Katharine Whitelock (katharinew2@gordonstate.edu)
Ms. Katharine Whitelock is also the Testing Center Coordinator. She has her Bachelor's degree in English from Gordon State College. Before becoming an advisor, she was a substitute teacher and worked as a freelance writer. Katharine is excited to be working with incoming and current students at her alma mater. In her spare time, she enjoys music, reading, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Fall 24 Office Hours:
Monday: 9:00am - 11:00am, 12:30pm - 2:00pm, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 11:00am, 12:30pm - 2:00pm, 3:00pm - 4:45 pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 11:00am, 12:30pm - 2:00pm, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 11:00am, 12:30pm - 2:00pm, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Charles Wilcox, Jr. (charlesw1@gordonstate.edu)
What does it feel like to know that you have found your place in this world? It has been a long road for me, but I finally found mine, serving students as they try to find their place in the world. My name is Charles Wilcox and I am here as a Student Success Advisor to happily serve all of you - the students here at Gordon State College. Born on October 11, 1977, I was raised the first of eight children (only 5 lived in our house; I have a stepbrother and two stepsisters as well) in Michigan for the first 22 years of my life before moving to Tennessee, where I spent the next 22 years. Family is very important to me and even though I moved three hours away from them, I am still close to mine. The values of hard work, dedication and compassion that I had instilled in me by my mom at a young age are values that I bring to the table in my exciting new career here at Gordon. I want all of you to feel free to come to my office no matter what it is that you might need to discuss or if you just want to say hello (and a few O-H-I-O chants is always nice too - GO BUCKEYES). Remember, I am happy to serve all of you. Highlanders Forward!
Fall 24 Office Hours:
Monday: 8:30am - 11:45am, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 11:45am, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 11:45am, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 11:45am, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am - 11:45am, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Phone: 678-359-5156
Joanna Gibson (joannag@gordonstate.edu)
Joanna began her career in higher education in 2010 right here at Gordon State in the Financial Aid office. She became an Academic Advisor in 2019 at Southern Crescent Technical College. She received her bachelor's degree from Gordon State in Human Services. When not advising students, Joanna is usually spending time with her horses and seeing as much of this land by horseback as possible. "Assisting students beginning their collegiate path and obtaining their goals is my purpose for being here at Gordon."
Fall 24 Office Hours:
Monday: 8:30am - 12:30pm, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 12:30pm, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 12:30pm, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 12:30pm, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Friday: 8:30am - 12:30pm, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Phone: 678-359-5154
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Joba Duke (jobaduke@gordonstate.edu)
Joba Duke is a graduate of Gordon State College with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and an Associate of Arts in Theatre. Before her role as an Academic Advisor, she served as an Academic Assistant for the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, drawing, and watching vintage and international horror movies.
Fall 24 Office Hours:
Monday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Phone: 678-359-5604
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Mingo Henley (mingoh@gordonstate.edu)
Mingo Henley is a graduate of Grand Canyon Theological Seminary in Phoenix, AZ holding a Bachelors of Arts in Christian Studies with an emphasis in Biblical Studies, Masters of Arts in Christian Leadership, and is currently enrolled in a Master of Divinity program. He served in the Army infantry for eight years (1990 - 1998). Before becoming an advisor here at Gordon State, Mingo was a Student Accounting Specialist at Universal Technical Institute. Mingo looks forward to engaging with our students, aiding in their success. One of his famous quotes to students is, "Do what you have to do now, so that you can do what you want to do later."
Fall 24 Office Hours:
Monday: 8:45 am-11:00 am, 1:00 pm-1:45 pm, 3:15 pm-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:45 am-11:00 am, 1:00 pm-1:45 pm, 3:15 pm-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:45 am-11:00 am, 1:00 pm-1:45 pm, 2:30 pm-3:30 pm
Thursday: 8:45 am-11:00 am, 1:00 pm-1:45 pm, 3:15 pm-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:45 am-11:00 am, 1:00 pm-1:45 pm, 3:15 pm-4:30 pm
Phone: 678-359-5149
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Chandler Schutz (chandlers@gordonstate.edu)
Hello! My name is Chandler Schutz. I am a graduate of Gordon State College. I graduated from the Education Program in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Special Education. For the last eight years I have been an Elementary school teacher. I have taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades as well as Special Education. I am married to my awesome husband, Codi, and we have the cutest goldendoodle in the world named Blue. My husband is the youth pastor at our church, and we love working with students. We spend a lot of time doing projects on our house, hanging out with our family, and traveling, which we love. My favorite places in the world are the beach (my happy place) and Disney World (the most magical place on earth). I am so excited to be back at Gordon and to have the opportunity to work with students who are pursuing a career in Education. Working with students is so fulfilling to me and I can't wait to work with you! Please stop by any time to say hello, make an appointment to talk about your classes, or to just have a conversation with a friend. "We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." - Walt Disney
Fall 24 Office Hours:
Monday: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am. 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Phone: 678-359-5150