Coastal Alabama Community College

08/28/2026

Ready to bring back a classic skill?
Join Alan Samry on our Fairhope Campus for a fun, hands-on cursive writing workshop and discover the art of putting pen to paper!

📅 September 15 | 12:30-1:30 PM
📍 Bell Building Classroom - Coastal AL Fairhope Campus

Because sometimes old school is still pretty cool!

08/27/2026

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08/23/2026

08/14/2026

✨ Terrific Staff Tuesday ✨

Ms. Morgan Watkins is our TERRIFIC Nursing and Allied Health Academic Advisor that serves students across all of our programs. She advises prospective and current students throughout their academic journey, from admission to planning transfer opportunities after graduation. Ms. Watkins also assists with recruitment efforts, administers the ACT, and supports various departmental initiatives to help students achieve their educational goals. Ms. Watkins explains, “The most fulfilling aspect of supporting our Nursing and Allied Health students is being there for them when they are facing a challenging semester and helping them find the silver lining at the end of a difficult time. I value being able to help students shift their focus from the negative aspects of a setback, regroup, and prepare to come back stronger and more confident.” In her spare time, she enjoys coaching both indoor and beach volleyball! To learn more about Ms. Watkins’s educational background, take a look below:

Education
- Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (English), University of South Alabama
- Master of Science in Management, Faulkner University

07/31/2026

✨ Faculty Spotlight Friday ✨

Justin Cole, EMS Instructor, brings nearly two decades of emergency medical services experience to Coastal Alabama Community College. Since beginning his EMS career in 2008, he has served in roles ranging from EMT and Paramedic to Training Officer and EMS Director, leading emergency medical operations in rural Alabama for 10 years.

A lifelong learner, Justin earned an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services from Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in 2010. In 2024, he completed both a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services and a Master of Healthcare Administration from Western Governors University. He is currently finishing the capstone project for his Doctor of Health Sciences degree at Faulkner University, with plans to graduate in 2026.

Since joining Coastal Alabama in 2022, Justin has taught EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic courses, preparing the next generation of EMS professionals for careers in emergency healthcare.

Outside the classroom, Justin enjoys cooking, gardening, serving at his church, and helping others. He and his wife, Dr. Brittany Cole, a nursing instructor at Coastal Alabama, live in Brewton with their two dogs, Fowler and Sakura.