Juanita Edwards, Director
484-2533
jedwards@pensacolastate.edu
Mrs. Juanita Edwards began working as the TRIO Educational Talent Search Program Director in 2018. She previously worked for the Escambia County School District for 35 years, where she served as a school administrator, administrative dean, guidance counselor, and high school English teacher. She has a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Troy State University and certification in Educational Leadership from the University of West Florida.
Lynne Butcher, Specialist
484-1619
lbutcher@pensacolastate.edu
Mrs. Lynne Butcher has worked as a TRIO Educational Talent Search Specialist in Escambia and Santa Rosa County Middle Schools since 1998 to present. Prior to this, she worked as a Registrar’s Specialist Assistant at Pensacola State College and as a Staff Assistant in the Technical Vocational Department of the University of West Florida. She has a BS in Health, Leisure and Sports Education from the University of West Florida.
Marcy Matthews-Bethea, Specialist
484-1678
mmatthews-bethea@pensacolastate.edu
Mrs. Marcy Matthews-Bethea has worked as a TRIO Educational Talent Search Specialist since 2012. She has over 18 years of experience working with young adults throughout Escambia County. She has a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling K-12 from the University of West Florida.
Loleta Hale Jones, Student Service Specialist
850-484-1693
ljones@pensacolastate.edu
Mrs. Loleta Hale Jones began working as a TRIO Educational Talent Search Specialist January 2021. Prior to this, she worked as an Educator in the Escambia County School District for 20 years. She served as a Reading Specialist, CASE Teacher, Kindergarten, 2nd and 3rd grade Teacher. She has a B.S. Degree in Business Management/Administration from Troy University and Certification in Pre-K Primary – 3rd Grade from the University of West Florida.
Kayla Brown, Recruitment/Retention Specialist and Administrative Assistant
(850) 484-1620
kbrown@pensacolastate.edu
Ms. Kayla Brown has worked in TRIO Educational Talent Search since 2020. She has a Bachelor’s degree in General Studies and two minors in Hospitality and Health Promotion from The University of West Florida.