SABRINA SWANN | Business & Computer Technologies Dean
Dr. Swann has a BS in Accounting and Data Processing from Fort Valley State University, Master of Public Administration for Georgia College and State University, Educational Specialist in Business Education from Troy State University, and Doctorate in Education Leadership from Valdosta State University. She has over 20 years of Secondary and Postsecondary teaching experience and over ten years in program and administrative leadership for the college as Program Chair for Business Technology and Division Chair for Business and Computer Technology. Dr. Swann presently serves as Dean for Business and Computer Technologies. In addition, she has a Microsoft Office Specialist Certification and T6 State of Georgia Teacher Certification.
CYNTHIA COOPER | Computer Programs, Division Chair
Cynthia Cooper is the Computer Technologies Department Chair and Computer Skills/Business Technology Instructor at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC). Since the start of 1996, Ms. Cooper has acquired over 25 years of experience working with adults in the field of education and training. Ms. Cooper worked as a Program Specialist for the University of Georgia School of Social Work (SSW) Training Project in providing training and development to Georgia Department of Human Resources employees on using mandated database system as it relates to federal/state policies.
Upon transitioning from the training environment, Ms. Cooper began providing technical education as an adjunct instructor both at Oconee Fall Line Technical College and Middle Georgia teaching Microsoft Office applications prior to obtaining full-time employment at CGTC in 2014. In addition to providing learning opportunities to her students, she served over five years as a Computer Skills (COMP 1000) Program Chair.
Ms. Cooper graduated from Georgia College State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management/Marketing and completed a Master of Art in Education Technology at Ashford University. She holds professional certification as a Master Trainer from Langevin Learning Services and several Microsoft Office certifications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
JACQUELINE FARMS | Computer Information Systems, Program Chair
Jacqueline Farms is a Cyber Security and Networking Instructor at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC). Ms. Farms received her Master of Science degree from Capella University in Information Technology, with a specialization in Information Security and a Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Georgia State University in Information Technology, with a specialization in Networking and Communications. She has supplemented her education with many training seminars and currently holds a CompTIA Security+ certification. She is also an AWS Academy Cloud Foundations Graduate. Ms. Farms is the Cybersecurity Club Advisor at CGTC. Prior to teaching at CGTC, Ms. Farms was the Networking Program Director at Virginia College. She also served 23 years in the US Air Force as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer.
FELICIA EVERIDGE | Computer Information Systems, Instructor
Felicia Everidge is a full time Computer Information Technology Instructor at Central Georgia Technical College. Her focus in in the Networking and Cybersecurity areas. She has been a Cisco Networking Academy Instructor for 25 years and has earned the award of Instructor Excellence Expert for 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021. Along with the Cisco networking courses, she teaches three of the Cybersecurity courses: Network Security, Network Defense and Countermeasures, and Ethical Hacking and Pen Testing. She takes students on campus field trips and performs hands-on labs and creates scenarios for students whenever possible to aid in their learning and understanding.
Over the course of her educational career, she has served as the AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals) Club Advisor as well as the CIST Internship Program Advisor. Mrs. Everidge has a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Southwestern State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a concentration in Management Information Systems, from the University of Georgia. She has held the CNE and CCNA certifications and is currently a CCAI for the Cisco Networking Academy and has the CompTIA Security+ certification.
RYAN ASHFORD | Computer Information Systems, Instructor
Ryan Ashford is a full time Computer Information Technology Instructor at CGTC. His teaches the Dual Enrollment Cybersecurity certificate courses at the Houston County Career Academy as well as general CIST courses on the Macon campus.
Mr. Ashford has a BS in Information Technology and a MS of Information Technology from Middle Georgia State University. He has supplemented his education with various community service projects, including the Warner Robins Optimist and Rotary organizations, and by co-founding the Middle Georgia Museum of Technology hosted at Middle Georgia State University. Prior to serving at CGTC, Mr. Ashford taught information technology as an adjunct at Middle Georgia State University, and continues to advise agents of the Warner Robins Geek Squad regarding back end computer repairs and diagnostics. Mr. Ashford also continues his work with the Middle Georgia Museum of Technology, hosting monthly seminars and engaging with local and state communities in the fields of data archival and technological preservation.
ALESIA SIKES | Computer Information Systems, Instructor
Alesia Sikes is a full time Computer Information Technology Instructor at Central Georgia Technical College. In October 2000, Ms. Sikes started her career at CGTC. She has prior work experience in the information technology field working for Procter & Gamble and Weyerhaeuser
Her industry experience is in project management, computer support, technology transition and IT management. Ms. Sikes received a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Southwestern State University; a BBA with MIS Concentration and BSED from the University of Georgia. Her expertise is in operating systems, hardware, project management, networking & security, MS Office technologies, disaster recovery, and database.