Staff Profiles
The staff of TRiO - Student Support Services wants you to get to know them better, so read all about them below:
 Melissa Pinero, Director: (2009) Mrs. Pinero has an Associate's degree in General Education, Bachelor's degree in Home Economics, Animal Science, and Crop Science and a Master’s degree in Agri-Business Management. She managed numerous statewide educational programs throughout Texas and Louisiana before relocating to Panama City Beach in September 2007. She joined the TRiO program as director in April 2009. She is an adjunct instructor and a club advisor for Student Support Services Society.
- A.A., Colby Community College
- B.S., Fort Hays State University
- M.A.B.M., Mississippi State University
Phone: (850) 873-3526
E-Mail: mpinero@gulfcoast.edu
 Robin Newberry, Support Specialist: (2005) Mrs. Newberry joins us with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Administration. Her background includes vocational Business Education teaching high school and post-secondary adults for eleven years at Tom P. Haney. Also, she is a nationally certified Court Reporter having worked in both the courts and freelance reporting. Robin is an adjunct instructor and a club advisor for Student Support Services Society. She especially enjoys helping students with resumes and employability skills.
Phone: (850) 769-1551 x 5813
E-Mail: rnewberry@gulfcoast.edu
 Kendra Kizziah, Counselor: (2004) Mrs. Kizziah is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and psychology and a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work. She enjoys helping students overcome their obstacles and watching them succeed. Kendra is also an adjunct instructor
- B.S.W., Florida State University
- M.S.W., Florida State University
Phone: (850) 769-1551 x 3344
E-Mail: kkizziah@gulfcoast.edu
 Judy Bailey, Mathematics Learning Manager: (2000) Mrs. Bailey has been our part-time professional mathematics tutor and is now our full time skills manager. She is retired from Bay County Public Schools and is an adjunct instructor for the Mathematics Division. She is also an adjunct instructor.
- B.S., Mississippi College
Phone: (850) 769-1551 x 3356
E-Mail: jbailey@gulfcoast.edu
 Glenda Wood, English Learning Manager: (2007) Ms. Wood earned a BS in Communication from Florida State University, Tallahassee and is presently working on a Masters in American Studies at FSU. Taught Journalism at Florida A&M University and has worked as a substitute teacher in Walton County high schools. For many years Glenda managed her own companies, Success Seminars, a motivational training company, and Capital PR, a public relations consulting firm. She is a club advisor for the Gulf Coast State Chapter of National Society of Leadership and Success. Glenda is also a Realtor in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren Abbee and Xavier. She is an avid photographer and loves to travel.
- B.S., Florida State University
Phone: (850) 769-1551 x 4818
E-Mail: gwood@gulfcoast.edu
 Glenda Chisolm, Laboratory Manager: (2006) Ms. Glenda Chisolm has a bachelor's degree in Resources Management, concentrating in Business Administration from Troy University. Her background primarily has been centered on a military education and training environment. After proudly serving her country as a member of the United States Air Force, she gets involved administratively with supporting students in obtaining their educational objectives.
Phone: (850) 769-1551 x 5819
E-Mail: gchisolm@gulfcoast.edu |
