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William “Sonny” Kirby Jr., a math instructor
was chosen for the Outstanding Academic Faculty Award.

He has been in education for over 45 years with his last 20 years on ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ’s math faculty.

Kirby attended ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ in 1967 and 1968 before going to Jacksonville State University, where he earned a degree in math education. He started his career as a teacher and coach at Glencoe High School, a position he kept for 25 years. During his time at Glencoe High, he began serving as an adjunct math instructor for ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ’s McClellan Center and was eventually hired fulltime in 1997.

While at ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ, Kirby served on the Alabama Education Association and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools committees as well as the sponsor for the Math, Science and Engineering Club. He officially retired in 2008 but continues to work as an adjunct math instructor due to his unwavering dedication to students and his profession.

Deborah “Deb” Reynolds was the recipient of the
Outstanding Technical Faculty Award.

She grew up wiring with her dad at Reynolds Electric and knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps. She earned her first degree from ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ in 1993. She continued her training to obtain her Journeyman and Masters License while working part-time at ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ from 1993 to 1997.  In 1997, Reynolds completed requirements for her bachelor’s degree while raising a child as a single parent. That same year, she became a full-time employee at ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ.

Reynolds, an advisor of the National Technical Honor Society, received the NTHS Recognition Award for being an outstanding advisor for 16 years. She has served on the Honors Committee, volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and coordinates the annual coat drive every year collecting over 4,000 coats. She is active in placing students in school-to-work programs at Honda and Tier I plants.

The Outstanding Support Staff Award was presented to Kathy Brown, administrative assistant in the
ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ Public Relations and Marketing Department.

Brown has worked at ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ for 23 years.

Brown attended ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ, graduating Summa Cum Laude with an Associate of Applied Science. She holds a BS in psychology and sociology from JSU. She is a graduate of Leadership Etowah, she has served on the ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ Presidential Search Committee and SACS Accreditation Review Committee for Gadsden City School System.  She is a member of a number of organizations, including the ACCS Public Relations Association, the National Council for Marking and Public Relations, the International Association of Administrative Professionals, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Reaching a Generation Mentoring Program.

The Outstanding Alumni Award was presented to Tim Green,
dean of technical education and workforce development.

Green earned his Associate in Applied Technology degree in 1977 from Alabama Technical College, now ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ’s East Broad Campus. In 1989, he was awarded a Bachelor of Technology from JSU followed by a Master of Education 10 years later from Alabama A&M University.

After several years in architectural design, Green began his career at ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ in 1986 fulfilling a dream to commit his talents to educating others. He started as the senior instructor for the Civil Engineering Technology Program, a position he held for 16 years. He eventually advanced to Division Chair in 2001 and then associate dean for Technical Programs. In his current position as dean of technical education and workforce development, Green is a strong proponent of technical careers.

“The ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ Alumni Association is happy to recognize those who support the association as well as provide support to our students who are our future alumni,” Hayes said.