ELLISVILLE – Jones College held its annual “Retirement Tea” for six of the eight employees who are retiring this year, Chief Billy Chandler, Art instructor-Melanie Eubanks, Horticulture instructor-Wendy Wilkerson, A.D. Nurse instructor-Cindy May, Media & Public Relations Director-Teresa McCreery and Sports Information Director-Shawn Wansley. Also retiring are Fitness Center Director-LaVon Jones and Bookstore Manager-Lisa Sims who were not able to attend the event.
When combined, these employees provided more than 136 years of service to JC with some having additional years of service working at other professional/educational institutions.
During her 31 years at Jones College, Melanie Eubanks has been teaching art and overseeing the Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery. Wendy Wilkerson has been teaching horticulture and beautifying the campus for more than 28 years. Also, with more than 28 years of service to the college is Media and Public Relations Director, Teresa McCreery. Shawn Wansley was hired to head up the sports department 18 years ago and 17 years ago, Cindy May began teaching in the Associate Degree Nursing program. Six years ago, Fitness Center Director, LaVon Jones and Bookstore Manager, Lisa Sims joined the Jones College family.
