Andrea Jones joined OTC in August 2014, as a full-time Criminal Justice Instructor. She graduated from OTC with her AA degree and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Drury University. She then earned her Doctorate in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University with her research focusing on women pursuing criminal justice degrees. Prior to joining OTC, Andrea spent two years working as a juvenile officer and thirteen years as a Probation and Parole Officer for the State of Missouri.
Andrea enjoys taking her students on field trips, so they can experience hands-on knowledge about how the criminal justice system works. She incorporates tours of the Springfield Police Department, Greene County Jail, Federal Medical Center, and Ozark Correctional Center into her classes. In May of 2018, Andrea took eight students on a study abroad program in London, England, to tour their criminal justice system. Andrea has a passion for teaching criminal justice and helping her students prepare for their career in the criminal justice system.