Staff Profiles

The staff of Student Support Services wants you to get to know them better, so read all about them below:

Allison Riggle, Coordinator: (2005) Ms. Riggle has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work, concentrating in leadership.  Her background is in program planning and research.  She relocated to Panama City from Indianapolis, IN, in January of 2005.  She is always eager for student feedback about Student Support Services.

• B.S.,  Indiana University
• M.S.W., Indiana University

Phone: (850) 873-3526
E-Mail: ariggle@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 especially enjoys helping students with resumes and employability skills.

• B.S., Barry University

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.

• B.S., Florida State University
• M.S., 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.

• 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.  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., Florda State University

Phone: (850) 769-1551 x 4818
E-Mail:  gwood@gulfcoast.edu

Glenda Chisolm, Program Assistant: (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 for 25 years as a member of the United States Air Force, she looks forward to getting involved administratively with supporting students in obtaining their educational objectives.

• B. S., Troy University

Phone: (850) 769-1551 x 5819
E-Mail: gchisolm@gulfcoast.edu

Spanish Language Tutor: Because Spanish is so popular for students who are filling their foreign language requirement, Student Support Services provides a Spanish tutor who comes in several times each week to help out.