Tammie Young - Career Journey - Kittrell Job Corps Center

Tammie Young

serves as a career preparedness program coordinator at Kittrell Job Corps Center, where she guides new Job Corps students as they prepare for careers. Tammie has experience as an administrator for a home health facility and serves as a leader in several of her church’s organizations. In her free time, Tammie enjoys spending time with family, listening to music and playing the organ.

Joann Kittrell - Career Journey - Kittrell Job Corps Center

Joann Kittrell

serves as the career transition readiness coordinator at Kittrell Job Corps Center. After 24 years working for a major pharmaceutical diagnostic company, Joann joined the Kittrell Job Corps team and hasn’t looked back. Joann loves using her educational and professional background in business to inspire and encourage students.

Deborah Jones - Academics and Life Skills - Kittrell Job Corps Center

Deborah Jones

brings more than 25 years of experience as an educator to her role as the Adult Basic Education instructor at Kittrell Job Corps Center. Deborah is passionate about educating her students and showing them that success is possible. Her proudest moments are watching students complete a vital step to a successful future as they cross the stage and obtain a diploma.

Anissa Jennings - Culinary Arts - Kittrell Job Corps Center

Anissa Jennings

is Kittrell Job Corps Center’s Culinary Arts instructor, using her expertise as the owner of a successful private catering business to educate students. Anissa’s career in culinary arts and education spans more than 20 years, with membership in the American Culinary Federation and certification as an instructor and proctor for the National Restaurant Association. 

Shirley Henderson - Security and Protective Services - Kittrell Job Corps Center

Shirley Henderson

brings more than 30 years of protective services experience to the classroom as the Homeland Security and Protective Services instructor at Kittrell Job Corps Center. Shirley is certified as an American Red Cross lay responder and CPR and first aid instructor. In her free time, Shirley enjoys listening to music, photography and travel.

Richard Alston - Facilities Maintenance - Kittrell Job Corps Center

Richard Alston

is a Facilities Maintenance instructor at Kittrell Job Corps Center. Richard loves developing students into professionals and teaching them the skills needed to enter the field, including job interview and resume preparation. A certified specialist in managing aggressive behavior, Richard aims to create a harmonious and peaceful learning environment.