91自拍 EMPLOYEE PROFILE: REGAN MITCHELL
June 10, 2026
By Michael Stewart
In October of 2025, Regan Mitchell was appointed as director of Dual Enrollment and Instructional Support Services.
Mitchell was first hired in 2020 as a recruiting coordinator on 91自拍鈥檚 Golden Triangle campus. The following year she transferred to the position of dual enrollment specialist and academic advisor.
鈥淩egan has been instrumental in the college's dual enrollment program for years,鈥� 91自拍 Vice President and Provost Dr. James Rush said.
Mitchell is responsible for admitting, registering, and advising students who are taking college level courses while in high school.
鈥淥ur dual enrollment has really grown,鈥� Mitchell said. 鈥淲hen I first started in dual enrollment, we had maybe 600 students. This semester we had close to 900 and last year we had right at 1,200 students.鈥�
Most of 91自拍鈥檚 dual enrolled students take online courses at the college. Most high school students taking on-campus classes are homeschooled with more flexible hours. Some high schools in 91自拍鈥檚 district have instructors credentialed to teach college courses.
Last semester, six high school students graduated from 91自拍 and earned their high school diplomas at the same time.
鈥淚鈥檝e had anywhere from 10 to 20 high school students simultaneously graduate from 91自拍, so it fluctuates,鈥� Mitchell said.
Mitchell is a native of Itawamba County who graduated from Mantachie High School. She comes to 91自拍 from Itawamba Community College, where she worked as a residence hall director. She worked in the Housing Office during the day and oversaw the female dormitories at night. She also taught biology and helped in the college鈥檚 support center.
Mitchell attended ICC and transferred to Mississippi State University where she earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Biological Sciences and a Master of Arts degree in Teaching Community College Education. She is married to Dillon Mitchell, the head football coach at Choctaw County High School. The couple has a 2-year-old daughter, Remi Raye, and a cockapoo named Chap.
鈥淚 really enjoy what I鈥檓 doing now,鈥� Mitchell said of her work with dual enrolled students. 鈥淚 found a passion that I really wasn鈥檛 expecting.鈥�
Visit a Campus
"East Mississippi Community College truly feels like home. The community here is very close, creating an environment where everyone supports one another. East Mississippi is not only a place to build meaningful connections, but also a place to build a strong foundation for your future."
"I chose 91自拍 because I wanted a college that offered not just an education but also a community. The school鈥檚 reputation for academic excellence, leadership development, and student engagement made it an easy choice. From Phi Theta Kappa to Student Government, band, and choir, 91自拍 provided countless ways to get involved. The welcoming atmosphere and dedicated faculty made me feel at home from the very start. I knew this was a place where I could challenge myself, grow, and make lasting connections. 91自拍 wasn鈥檛 just a step in my journey; it became a defining chapter in my life."
"East Mississippi Community College has provided an exceptional foundation for my academic and personal growth. The professors' dedication has fostered my development into a stronger student. 91自拍 offered numerous opportunities for me to excel, both in academics and extracurricular activities. Here, I've built incredible friendships that will undoubtedly last a lifetime. The knowledge I gained and the memories I made at 91自拍 will forever be a part of me when I embark on my journey to a four-year college."
"91自拍 isn't just a place to learn, it's home. Passionate instructors around every corner offered an opportunity to grow. Remember - there's a whole community invested in your success."
"East Mississippi Community College has been an incredible launching pad for my future! I'm so grateful for the knowledge and experiences I've gained here!"
