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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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John Clark, Joey Stephenson, Wayne Edwards
Kudos to John, Joey and Wayne for going above and beyond! Thank you for your help with installing the computer mounts in SF 203. You guys are awesome!
By: Michael Bussey
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Jack LaFrankie
Thank you for going above and beyond for CCP and all of our high school students and parents! Your energy and positive spirit are contagious, and we are grateful for all that you do day in and day out! You are a machine! Keep up the good work!
By: Lauren Blanchette
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Tina Stewart
Tina, the ABE/ASE Team truly appreciates your dedication and your commitment to excellence. You always go above and beyond to make sure we have what we need to serve our students and to meet deadlines. You are awesome, and we appreciate you!
By: Vertricia Harris
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Kela Farmer
Thank you for being you, Kela! You are always so kind and so supportive, and I love working with you! Keep being awesome!
By: Bria King
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Wake West Library Staff, SBC Staff and Entrepreneur Center Staff
Great event today! Super turnout, wonderful beach decor and, most importantly, a great showcase of Wake Tech resources coming together to aid community members interested in starting businesses!
Anonymous
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Forbes Dixon and Jeff Myers
I want to recognize you for supporting a fellow faculty member who was scheduled to teach classes and did not feel well. When you saw a need, you stepped up and volunteered to teach their seated sections. This action not only supported your colleague but also supported student success. Thank you!
By: Catherine Lassiter
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Shannon Aycock, Mary Matthiesen, ILC South Campus Math Tutors
From a student’s parent: "I wanted you to know the impact you made on his life. He now knows what it takes to accomplish his goal of getting his degree. You taught him how to study and gave him confidence in his ability, something no educator before has been able to accomplish. Well done!"
By: Carrie Carreno-Zingaro
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Lekesha McClammy
So much can be said about your dedication to service and to the WT community. You are a ray of sunshine who goes above and beyond to serve our students. Your heart, your attitude, your body of knowledge is phenomenal. We are so lucky to have you.
By: Toye Nelson
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Human Resources
The Job Fair Human Resources hosted on April 25 was a huge success for Community & Career Education! We are in desperate need of instructors for many of our in-demand courses, and this event connected us to many candidates. We look forward to taking part in future Wake Tech job fairs!!
By: Paul Jenkins
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Amy McGee, Cathy Collins, Lisa Yelmini, Tamaria Lawson, Joyce Polito, Patty Cooper
Thanks for all the help with stuffing and organizing the Staff Association gifts. You made mailing them way easier by presorting them before they came to the mail room!
By: Tracy Norris
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Veronica Franklin and Carla Osborne
Thanks to Veronica and Carla for representing Wake Tech by participating in the 2023 NCCCS Advertising and Graphic Design Alignment Retreat. The results of this event will shape Graphic Design AAS programs across the state and positively impact the careers of graduates.
By: Alison Consol
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Edna Artis
Thank you, Edna, for your positive, generous approach to any request for help. You always bring the sunshine, and the Liberal Arts Division is lucky that you are part of our team!
By: Kate Jones
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Academic Foundations Department
I would like to express my gratitude to the Academic Foundations faculty and staff members. Thanks for your hard work, kindness and dedication! You all are awesome to work with.
Anonymous
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Lori Woodruff
I would like to thank Lori for her unwavering support to prospective students. Lori is an exceptional Advisor and is patient and empathetic in her approach. Whenever I ask students how their meeting was with Ms. Lori, they say she provided great guidance and made their next steps clear.
By: Faith Palmer
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Debra Mackin
Thank you so much for your willingness to help our short-handed department with summer courses! It is appreciated, as are you!
By: Donna Barnes
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Mattie Goodson
Mattie is a wonderful co-worker and an awesome team player. She consistently helps with departmental issues, offers guidance for concerns and is willing to go the extra mile to benefit our program and students. She is a 9M employee currently helping us as a summer adjunct, and we are so grateful!!
By: Donna Barnes
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WCE Financial Resources and Student Support
I wish to thank each of you for your contribution in serving over 2,000 WCE students during the 22-23 fiscal year! This is such an impressive accomplishment! Know that your commitment to our work has not gone unnoticed. Kudos to each of you for making it happen!
By: Joy Curry
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Donna Barnes
Wonderful job! Earning a master's degree amid many faculty and leadership changes - and you've managed it all with a smile on your face! You've assumed your new role as PD all while continuing to teach a new class this summer. I appreciate all you do!
By: Mattie Goodson
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Christy Hanthorn
Thank you, Christy, for meeting with our new adjunct and giving her all the tools she needs to successfully teach ENG-110 for us this summer. We recognize how much time you spent developing and continuously revising your ENG-110 materials, and we so appreciate your willingness to share that work!
By: Lisa Martin
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Lori Dees
Thank you, Lori, for willingly sharing your ENG-111 course shell with our new adjuncts. We know you spend hundreds of hours developing your shells, and we so appreciate your willingness to share! You are making sure our new adjuncts have the tools they need to be successful in their first semester.
By: Lisa Martin
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Sponsored Programs' Grant Development Team
Kate, Lisa Ann and Ming, with the guidance of our leader, Amy, you all ROCK, bringing in 8 new grant awards that will support our students, staff and faculty in reaching their educational and career aspirations!
By: Carla McMullen
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James Hedges
James' commitment to student learning and the craft of education is inspirational. His dedication and hard work to reach students and help colleagues comes from a place of excellence and integrity. He is truly an asset to this institution.
Anonymous
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William Nunnally
Success Coach Extraordinaire!!! Working together with faculty and students to assure their continuation on a path to success. You Rock!!!
Anonymous
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Kate Jones, Emily Holliday and Emily Moore
Thank you for your meticulous and inspiring support as I prepared my course for the Blackboard Exemplary Course program! I learned a great deal in the process from each of you!
By: Brittany Hochstaetter
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Jessie Fabela
Jessie has gone above and beyond for the library and for students this year. Jessie is always willing to come over to the library and help with any computer issues. Jessie also always goes above and beyond to connect students to the library when they contact him with questions. Thanks so much!
By: Danielle Thomas