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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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Jennifer Unitis
Thank you, Jennifer, for keeping faculty and staff informed during the Canvas transition! You have done a great job sending updates, and your session on PD Day was timely and much needed to calm some of our concerns. Thank you for your dedication to academics!
Anonymous
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Holly Swart, Jonathan Vester and Richie Larison
I attended a session on PD Day and was so impressed by the work this group accomplished through the Innovation Fund. Their idea to create a Copilot agent to support students with registration was a creative way to solve a real problem while also keeping students at the center of their work.
By: Katie Surber
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Technology Solutions Team
Thank you to the Technology Solutions Team for all their hard work on Faculty PD Day! They worked behind the scenes to make sure the classrooms were ready, the mics were up and the screens were working, and they quickly ran from room to room when needed.
Anonymous
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Wes Harlow
I wanted to give a shout-out to Wes Harlow and his team for helping coordinate the conference rooms for faculty PD Day! He was everywhere, making sure things ran smoothly. We really appreciate all the work behind the scenes to bring it all together. Thank you!
By: Katie Surber
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Christopher Spivey
Thank you, Chris, for your positive attitude, patience and willingness to always help with our classroom and lab IT issues on campus. We truly appreciate you!
By: Donna Barnes
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Chad McKenzie and Jeff Banham
I was excited to hear about your work with NAAIC and appreciate your generosity in sharing resources with faculty and staff!
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Emily Moore and Kate C. Jones
Amazing job presenting “Reaching Remote Faculty: Strategies for Supervising and Supporting Fully Online Faculty” at a recent national conference! You represented Wake Tech well, and the topic was appreciated!
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Cathleen DiDonato, Marc Kasten and Deanna Blatchford
Fantastic job presenting "From Research to Reflection: Teaching First-Year College Students in the Age of AI" at a recent national conference! You always represent our college well!
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Brittany Hochstaetter
Kudos to Brittany for her outstanding contributions to the ITC Annual eLearning Conference. Her leadership in coordinating this national event brought together experts in the field and highlighted the importance of innovation in education. Fantastic job, Brittany!
By: Emily Holliday
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Kate Jones
Huge congrats for receiving the 2026 ITC Award for AI Innovation in eLearning! This national honor recognizes your incredible work in leveraging AI to transform the digital experience for both faculty and students. Thank you for keeping online learning at the forefront of educational technology!
By: Emily Holliday
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Jason Groot
Thank you, Jason, for helping us streamline our operations, getting us started and rolling out an essential HR project. You have been the consummate professional. Your hard work and exceptional customer service ultimately improves HR's customer service!
By: Kelly Deal and Eric Malmberg
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Jessica MacDonald
Thank you, Jessica, for your work on the QEP. Your leadership through the process has been invaluable. You consistently go above and beyond to ensure we have the resources and support needed to thrive. You are appreciated!
By: Emily Holliday
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Carlos Lopez
Carlos has supported my HR team with several RFPs and contracts, and he has been wonderful to work with. He consistently keeps me informed, communicates updates regularly and is a joy to work with. Thank you, Carlos, for all you do to make the RFP process a bit easier!
By: Kelly Deal
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Rebecca Sayers, George Cox, Richard Tillies and Elizabeth Luna
Thank you so much for allowing time for our Threaded AI project team to meet with your students and recruit a group of student testers in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. We appreciate how generous you were with your class time. Thanks for your support!
By: Holly Swart
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Catherine Koagel
Catherine recently put significant work into a potential resource for our team, and then we ended up going in a different direction. She was so professional and positive through the whole process, even upon learning we were not going to use the resource. She did excellent work. Thank you!!
By: Holly Swart
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Facilities and ABM guys
Thanks for all you did to ease the transitions with the new set up at RTP ESS area. You guys rock!
By: Terry Lynch
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Terry Lynch
Thank you for helping me enroll and be charged the proper tuition for my residency status!
By: Kevin Henke
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Beverly House
Beverly House goes above and beyond to keep the IE department running smoothly. She is exceptionally reliable and takes great pride in her work. Thank you for giving your 110% everyday! 💜
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Kim Miller
Kim is a constant and positive force in the EMS Department. She goes the extra mile to assure that our students have all the tools they need to be successful. She is always willing to pitch in when needed. Her positive attitude makes every work day brighter!
By: Sandy Hunter
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Nicole Reaves
EVP Reaves, you are a rockstar at Wake Tech. Your leadership makes staff feel supported, heard and valued. You balance high expectations with encouragement and integrity. Thank you for leading with clarity, trust and a steady hand that keeps us moving forward.
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Sheila Weathersbee
Sheila will always stop what she is doing when I have an issue and get it resolved right away. Thank you for all you do to support the EMS department.
By: Constance Best
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Katie Bueno Ruiz
Katie, thank you for going above and beyond to support our classes, students and team. Your efforts and dedication are greatly appreciated!
By: Vicky Dolganiuc
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Jonathon Marshall
Jonathon is a hard-working and knowledgeable member of our DSS office. He is eager to share information with faculty about how DSS serves students, providing clarity and building trust. His efforts are often unrecognized, but his work helps make instructors' jobs easier and students' lives better!
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Jenifer Wolkowski
Thank you so much for stepping up and volunteering to help in the English TLC during a difficult time for another. You are a star and appreciated!
By: Lee Babin
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Courtney Boney
Thank you, Courtney, for all your help and support in ensuring the Motorcycle Basic Rider courses run successfully! Your work and dedication are greatly appreciated.
By: Vicky Dolganiuc