Tina Daniels was recently featured in FCCJ’s “Excellence” magazine for her dedication of teaching dental hygiene for 30 years and her passion for a profession that has extended internationally. She received a degree in Dental Hygiene from Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tenn., and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Northeastern University in Boston. She also serves the community of Jacksonville as a dedicated volunteer for many causes.

Jacquelyne Mack is an FCCJ alumni and graduate of the dental hygiene program. She received her bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. (another Naval town). A connoisseur of education, she received a Master of Science degree in dental hygiene from Columbia University in New York City and a Master of Public Administration degree from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Ga. Jacquelyne enjoys interacting with students and patients. According to her, “I try to provide students and patients with information for a happy and healthy future be it as a health care provider or recipient.”

Glenda Miller has been a Certified Dental Assistant for 33 years and an educator for 31 years. She received her associate’s degree in Dental Assisting and bachelor’s in Allied Health Services from the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Ind. Glenda is a recipient of FCCJ’s Outstanding Faculty Award for excellence in teaching. She says every new class makes her feel like she is teaching for the first time. Her passion is teaching. Once in a while she does get a little “medieval” with her students when they set up a medieval dental practice at the annual FCCJ Kent Campus Medieval/Renaissance Fair.

Jeffrey R. Smith, D.M.D. – Instructional Program Manager

Dr. Smith is a graduate of West Chester State University and the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine. After graduating from dental school, he moved to the Bronx where he initially practiced in a community health center. After two years there, his search began for a dental practice to associate with. Dr. Smith also began his first experience as an educator when he was hired as clinical faculty for Columbia University’s Dental School.

After ten years of clinical practice in New York City, Dr. Smith was ready for new challenges and a change of scenery. He moved to the Seattle area where he helped start a dental hygiene program in a local technical college. After ten years of constant rain (not really), he and his wife decided to leave the Northwest for Florida and sunshine.