Meet Our Faculty and Administrators
Ashworth College boasts an experienced full-time faculty and administrative staff along with a team of off-site professional educators. Our career, college and high school educators are practicing professionals in their fields. They are eager to share their real-world knowledge with each and every student by contributing to course development and content and providing advice and instructional support to our tutorial staff.
Our dedicated faculty and staff are proud of their impressive credentials, which are comparable to those of the best career educators in accredited schools across the nation.
If you need academic assistance during your studies, you may reach our helpful tutorial staff online or by phone. They will answer your questions and ensure you fully grasp your lessons.
- F. Milton Miller, Ed.D. – Vice President, Education
Dr. Miller earned his Ed.D. in vocational/technical education and his M.S. in administration and supervision, both from the University of Missouri. He has been a tenured college professor, and has vast experience managing curriculum development, faculty, policy implementation and planning for educational institutions. In directing the activities of Ashworth College, Dr. Miller researches and develops new courses and ensures that the highest quality of instruction is received by each and every student. Dr. Miller manages the accreditation of our courses with the Distance Education and Training Council, the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. He also serves as the Dean of Degree Programs and the Principal of High School.
- John Riser – Director of Career Programs and High School
John has a Master's Degree in Production and Operations from Georgia State University and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Management from Clemson University. John was awarded the Carl A. Bramlette Jr. Scholastic Achievement Award for outstanding Academic Achievement in 2006. He manages the administration and development of all high school and career programs.
- Nicole Burris –
High School Program Manager
Nicole has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from New College of Florida. She has completed graduate level work in Child Development & Family Studies at Purdue University, and is currently working on her Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Capella University. She oversees the curriculum development process and manages print/online course content for the high school and career programs.
- Deepa Chadha – Director of Degree Programs
Deepa has a Master's degree in Management from North Carolina State University. She manages the administration and development of all associate degree, bachelor's degree and master's degree programs.
- Mandy Norton – Degree Program Manager
Mandy has an Associate's degree in Business Management from Gainesville State College. She oversees the curriculum development process and manages print/online course content for degree programs.
- Melissa Maddox – Business Services Manager
Since joining Ashworth in 1993 Melissa has managed various aspects of student servicing. In her current role of Business Services Manager, Melissa is responsible for managing corporate partnerships. Melissa works with corporations such as Clorox, Verizon and Boeing, to meet any special billing or servicing needs of their employees. Melissa also serves as a liaison for our military students to assist with processing active duty tuition assistance, VA/GI Bill benefits, military spouse benefits, and transfer credits.
- Eric Ryall – Registrar
Eric earned a B.A. from West Georgia University in 2004 and has been with Ashworth since then. He looks forward to continuing helping students get the courses they need in order to further their career goals.
- Paula Huys – Grading Manager
Paula has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University. She oversees process of hand graded exams and manages our team of graders and subject matter experts.
