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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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Paige Roseman
Huge thanks to Paige Roseman for going above and beyond by taking on triple duties! She stepped up without hesitation, taking on extra work, inspiring students and keeping the Promise Day events running smoothly. Her dedication, kind heart and teamwork truly make Wake Tech the best place to work!
By: Claire McElvaney
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Roger Noonan and Terry Lynch
Roger has shown genuine care to follow up with me after every interaction with him, and Terry has been a great specialist and has advised me so well! I am grateful for both these individuals who make our lives easier.
By: Cale Rogoyski
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Sheila Abercrombie
Many thanks to Sheila for assisting our team with implementing the QLess system at the Southern Wake Campus Care Center. We appreciate you guiding us through the process, sharing best practices, helping us troubleshoot and assisting with the training sessions!
By: Faith Palmer
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Blackboard Helpdesk Team
Huge thanks to our Blackboard Helpdesk team for their incredible support during the AWS outage! Your quick responses and dedication to answering questions kept us going – truly appreciated!
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Jaren Gunn
Jaren has put in so much time and work to update and correct our equipment records and asset inventory in Eagle Assist. This has made such an impact on the PMs that are generated each month for Facilities and has eliminated a lot of unnecessary work for the technicians in the field. Thanks, Jaren!! <3
By: Rayna Langdon
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Holly Swart, April McCranny and Sheila Abercrombie
The team is absolutely amazing and has been so helpful. Thank you for everything you do for us here at the college. Your hard work and dedication truly make a difference!
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Gabrielle Volstad
Thank you for creating the poster for the Visiting Author Committee and for making all the revisions, too.
By: Melanie Morgan
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Marlo L. Ladd and Brandon Yelverton
I would like to recognize Marlo L. Ladd and Brandon Yelverton for all of their hard work, willingness to answer questions and rapid response time. They are fantastic at their jobs and exemplify professionalism when engaging students and staff. We are lucky to have you and appreciate your support.
By: Angelique Rand
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Kim Olds
Kudos to Kim Olds! Her expertise, kindness and quick support helped a student navigate degree requirements with confidence. Kim turns overwhelming challenges into success and truly embodies Wake Tech's mission to help students thrive. Kim, thank you for your expertise, patience and genuine care.
By: Angela Washington
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Lori Dees & Lee Babin
Many thanks for all the behind-the-scenes work our English TLC coordinators are doing for our students!
By: Sarah Keeley
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Jacqui Haddow-Green
Shout-out to my math teacher! Thank you for always going above and beyond, putting in the extra effort and making sure every lesson is not only understandable but actually fun. Your passion for teaching really shows, and it makes a huge difference. You’re kind, patient and always bring positivity.
By: Elaina Buskirk
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Elizabeth Quirk
Thank you, Liz, for taking the time to help a new faculty member with the technology issues she was having in her classroom. Your willingness to assist this new colleague exemplifies the spirit of care and collaboration that we value so deeply at Wake Tech!

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By: Kelli Keltz
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Savanna Elaine Hermann
Thank you, Savanna, for serving as the president of Sigma Kappa Delta and for doing such an amazing job with it. You are already putting in so much hard work and setting such a great example for your peers. We are lucky to have you as a student leader!
By: Elena Fleggas
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Stephanie Squarciafico
I just want to recognize the excellent training that Stephanie is giving the new hires in Admission Records. Sitting right in front of her, I can hear how clear, patient and thorough she is when explaining things. She is setting them up for success and making a real difference in our department!
By: Missy Freeman
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Alex Doria, Justin Eatmon, Monique Harris, Sarah Keeley, Faye Stall and Morgan Thompson
Thank you for stepping up to work in the English Teaching & Learning Center on Fridays. Your willingness to support our students on the last day of the work week is greatly appreciated!

Amanda, Lisa, Kelli & Brad
By: Kelli Keltz
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Steven Byrd
Thank you for your willingness to answer questions – even in the evening hours – and for helping your colleagues adjust to teaching synchronous online classes. Your willingness to support your colleagues as they begin teaching in a new modality is greatly appreciated!

Amanda, Lisa, Kelli & Brad
By: Kelli Keltz
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My mom
Thank you! Thank you for giving up so much of your life so I could have mine.
By: Kamenga Muanji
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Patrick Williams
Thank you, Patrick, for taking the time to mentor a colleague on Perusall today. Your willingness to share what you have learned to help your colleague create a more engaging and collaborative experience in the online learning environment is greatly appreciated!

Kelli, Lisa, Amanda & Brad
By: Kelli Keltz
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Kimberly Shoulars
Thank you, Kimberly, for staying last week to present to WECHS parents about being successful in ENG-111. Your willingness to represent our department in helping parents understand how best to support their students is greatly appreciated!

Amanda, Lisa, Kelli & Brad
By: Kelli Keltz
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Dental Hygiene staff
A big thank you to the Dental Hygiene Department for working together to reorganize the storeroom and put away supplies even while being down a support staff member. Your teamwork and dedication do not go unnoticed. You all rock!
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Tori Halbert, Tonisha Smith and Elena Fleggas
Thank you for proposing the "Wake Tech Writing Bank," a new database of A-level student writing samples from across the disciplines! This new resource will be valuable in providing students with models of successful writing regardless of subject.

Lisa, Brad, Amanda & Kelli
By: Kelli Keltz
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Tracey Kearns
I wanted to shout out my supervisor for being the person she is. Tracey is the best supervisor I have ever had in all my years of working. She wears her heart on her sleeve.
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My mother, siblings and best friend
Thank you to my loved ones for being here every step of the way and getting me through the hard times.
By: Madison Solomon
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India Diaz and Sherry Forbes
Thank you, India and Sherry, for doing a terrific job at getting 11 new adjunct ENG faculty hired and onboarded for the Fall 2025 semester. We know your jobs can be overwhelming, and we appreciate all that you both do to support our department and division!

Amanda, Lisa, Kelli & Brad
By: Kelli Keltz
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Lori Dees & Lee Babin
Thank you, Lori and Lee, for stepping up and volunteering to represent the English Department at the TLC welcome table on Southern Wake Campus last week. Your positive energy and ongoing efforts to have a positive impact on student success are exemplary!

Lisa, Kelli, Amanda & Brad
By: Kelli Keltz