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Kudos

Wake Tech Kudos

Wake Tech Kudos is an initiative to show gratitude and praise for the hard work of faculty, staff and students. Express your appreciation by publicly acknowledging those who go above and beyond and are making a difference at the college.

Did a student at Wake Tech show exemplary qualities that you believe should be recognized? Did a faculty member help others in some outstanding way by providing a positive experience? Did a staff member positively impact your day? Compliment them with a Wake Tech Kudos!

 

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David Geikler and Lori Wright
The recent Launch Wake County expo for its alumni participants, held at the South Campus, was a success thanks to Wes Harlowe and his crew, but it was led by David and Lori, who ensured it was well received. Good Job team!
By: Todd Lyden
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Abby Littlefield
I love serving on the Communications, Social Sciences, Art & Humanities Care Team! I can always count on my team to help me out when students ask about transfer credit. Abby communicated crucial info to our student about his options, saving him both time and money spent on unnecessary classes! You're a ⭐!
By: Sherria Ards
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Debra Mackin
Thank you to a wonderful MLT teammate, Debra Mackin, who has stepped up to help our department so much this year! She just recently covered a class for me last minute when my son had an allergic reaction. Thank you, Debra, for helping keep the MLT ship afloat!
By: Mattie Goodson
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Maureen Wohlgemuth
Thank you so much for volunteering to work at our spring graduation event, Maureen. We love your team spirit and positive attitude. You were part of a crew that works hard to make it the "Best Day Ever" for our grads, and we couldn't do it without volunteers like you!
By: Holly Swart
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Wes Harlow
Wes always gives 200% at graduation time, and we really appreciate him. Thank you for the hundreds of things you do to help us make it the "Best Day Ever" for students!
By: Holly Swart
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Laura Stanley
Laura is always positive, extremely responsive and quick to turn work around for us. She has helped us many times over the past year, and her work is excellent and appreciated! It's a joy to work with Laura.
By: Holly Swart
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Sherria Ards
Sherria is such an amazing student advocate! She went above and beyond today by rallying around a student who needed some reassurance and some some redirection. Thanks, Sherria!
By: Abby Littlefield
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Lawrence Allen
Lawrence goes above and beyond to help students. He is always willing to assist with admissions questions. Often, I am working with a student who needs to reapply after a gap from school, and he is happy to help. He goes the extra mile to give wraparound support to staff and students on RTP Campus.
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Ashley Wheeler and Zach Bell
I attended a workshop with Ashley and Zach entitled SOAR to Stronger Partnerships. It really inspired me to think outside of the box on how to best support the students I work with. They guided us on how to organize our ideas and were great cheerleaders. They are both wonderful assets to Wake Tech.
By: Michele Hilmey
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Zachariah Bell and Ashley Wheeler
Thank you for encouraging collaboration and partnership!
By: Rachel Devlin
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Ashley Wheeler and Zachariah Bell
I'd like to extend thanks and congratulations to both of you for a fantastic SOAR professional development session. I'm excited about the opportunity to have you share your expertise with my staff as we begin our fall planning. I know your contributions will make a meaningful impact.
By: Melody Wiggins
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Brian Anweiler
Brian saved the day by diagnosing a problem with my camera before the Adult High School graduation ceremony, allowing me to get photos of that important event for so many people. Thank you, Brian!
By: Matthew Burns
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James S. Purnell
Kudos to James Purnell for all your support this semester! Your patience, expertise and willingness to help me navigate various Blackboard tools made a big difference. I truly appreciate your dedication and kindness. Thank you!
By: KaTasha Simmons
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Jalen Cheek
A student was very complimentary of all the work Jalen has done to assist her with getting started at Wake Tech. This student stated, "I never would have been about to do all this without Jalen. He made this process easy and made me believe that I could do this." Way to go, Jalen!
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David Harris
A last-minute request, and with about 30 minutes before "go time," David came through to fix our conference room computer. Career Services is hosting our last celebratory reception for Spring 2025 graduates. We needed the computer to work so we could have background music. Thank you, David – U R da man!
By: Gloria Debnam
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Lauren La May
Lauren has been the QEP Standards fearless leader this semester and has done an amazing job at moving the QEP from a written document into a professional development course. She has led the team with grace, and the team is lucky to have such a competent and strong leader.
By: Danielle Hennis
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Nancy Frisby
Nancy is a dedicated Cosmetology instructor. Each time I go down there as a customer, I am inspired by her approaches to teaching and her students. She listens, she asks questions, and she is always sought after by her students. Thank you, Nancy, for all you do for our Cosmetology Department. :)
By: Nikki Leonard
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Missy Freeman
Missy is always readily available to assist me with any admissions issues that I have. She consistently goes above and beyond to help me with students. Her positive attitude, professional knowledge and efficiency are always appreciated. In short, Missy, you ROCK!
By: Kimberly Smalls-McDougal
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Fred White
Here's a huge thanks to Fred White for helping with QLess iPads and for going above and beyond to figure out a complex technical issue with QLess. Thanks, too, to other ITS groups for working with Fred to solve this issue! You helped Student Services serve many, many students more easily!
By: Sheila Abercrombie
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Dr. Sara Rutzky
Dr. Rutzky has been an outstanding instructor! She is very passionate about instructing as well as about the material itself. She promotes a very welcoming and encouraging learning environment and goes above and beyond to help her students learn.
By: Garrett Payne
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Nicklaus Denning, Ela Browder and David Phillips
Thank you for the time and effort put into the English Showcase Committee this year! The award ceremony could never have happened without you, and working together has been a joy. The care you have for students and their writing is inspiring, and know that the students felt that as well. We did it!
By: Gabrielle Volstad
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Print Shop staff
You all are incredible! Thank you so much for helping The Wake Review and English Showcase team get all magazines, certificates and sheets printed. This service is so important, and you make sure that we are able to have the best printed items, even when it is the final hour. You are appreciated!
By: Gabrielle Volstad
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Donna Jeffries
On April 21, for the Beauty & Hair Career Fair, we were running low on ink pens for the students. I went downstairs to the receptionist's desk and asked Donna for some pens. Without hesitation, she gave me a handful and did not require that they be replenished. I appreciate her generosity and help.
By: Gloria Debnam
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Kimberly Smalls-McDougal
On several occasions, I have needed the advice/assistance of an academic advisor. I frequently lean on Kim because, when her Teams light is green and even sometimes yellow and I call, she answers! She is patient with me and is always willing to help me out with a student. THANK U Kim - U Da BEST!
By: Gloria Debnam
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Wes Harlow
I don't think Wes stands still. He's always in motion. I appreciate his calm demeanor and willingness to help whenever I am in a pinch. If he can find a way, he is going to make it happen. Need chairs? Need water? Need snacks? Forgot to request it? #YIKES. Thank you, Wes, for being AWEmazing! :)
By: Gloria Debnam