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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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Ian Gibbons and Career Services staff
Big thanks to all Career Services staff, who volunteered to test the disablement of external media. Specifically, Ian Gibbons showed how easy it is to adapt to new processes while still getting things done. He successfully carried out his duties and presentations at an event without removable media.
By: ITS Security
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Zach Bell and Ashley Wheeler
Great job! I enjoyed your SOAR to Stronger Partnerships to Enhance Student Success presentation. What a great brainstorming/discussion session. Hope some of the ideas can be implemented.
By: Dana Rubadou
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Katie Wicker
Thank you for the care and service you provide our students, Katie!! You have successfully managed some challenging situations during this extremely busy registration time, always going above and beyond to ensure each student receives the support they need. Thank you for the phenomenal work you do!!
By: Heather Weigand
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Claire McElvaney, Paige Roseman and Erin Wedehase
A big thank you to the team behind Neurodiverse Nebula: Strategies for Teaching Students with Special Needs! The session was rich with insights for faculty, and the guest speaker's story added a moving, personal perspective. Thank you for equipping us with tools to better support all our students.
By: Melania Aguirre-Rabon
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Alexia Davis
Alexia has been super-responsive to me over Teams messages. When we met virtually, she was very knowledgeable and solved my problem very efficiently. She is also very friendly, humble and caring.
By: Cale Rogoyski
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Kristin Lundberg
Congratulations, Kristin, on being recognized as a top nine finalist (out of 200 nominated teachers) for the WakeEd Partnership Stars Among Us award for excellence in education. We (and our students!) are lucky to have you as part of the Communication & Theatre team. Way to go!
By: Kate Jones
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Tomeka Clarke
Tomeka's unwavering support and expertise in health care career/major exploration have been instrumental in guiding both Wake Tech students and prospective students. Her dedication to going the extra mile by joining my MS Teams appointments and providing timely advice is truly appreciated. THANK YOU, Tomeka!
By: Gloria Debnam
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Vince Jefferies
A big thank you for taking care of the dead mouse in the office suite this morning!
By: Terry Lynch
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Dana Trent
Professor Trent went above and beyond this week in assisting students, being understanding and providing thorough consideration for what is best for a specific student in her class. I greatly appreciate her working so quickly and closely with me to provide student opportunities!
By: Ashlyn Wilson
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Brittany Hochstaetter, Kate Jones and Chad McKenzie
Great work on your presentation, Creating a Student-Centered Syllabus as the Foundation for Student Success, at the NCCCS Conference. You've shown how rethinking the syllabus can transform the student experience, making it more engaging and supportive. Thank you for sharing these valuable strategies!
Anonymous
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Firooz Jahani
Firooz took time to explain an element of the new Watermark CES to me in a thorough and thoughtful email. I appreciate all of his help, as the information he shared allowed our department to make a positive change and save time. Thanks, Firooz! You rock :D
By: Mattie Goodson
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Antoinette Darice Lebby
After a lot of trouble, Antoinette provided a light at the end of a very tumultuous tunnel. Her positive, calming energy was everything I needed. Thank you so much!!!!!!
By: Victoria Hines
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Wellness Counselor Elaine Rodriguez
Time and again Elaine goes above and beyond to make sure that our students have the support they need to remain healthy and able to focus on their educational goals. Thank you, Elaine, for finding creative ways to help our students in need. You are amazing!
By: Kate Jones
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Randy Teal
Randy saved Wake Tech a lot of money by installing the dogging wrench (Allen wrench) on panic bar doors instead of other locks that cost over $600 each. Way to go, Randy!
By: Terry Lynch
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Wake Tech Police
Thank you for keeping us safe and your kind and professional attitudes!
By: Silas Johnson
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N. Sivayogan
Thanks for stepping in to pick up the PHY-252 sections with little notice!
Anonymous
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William McNairy
Thanks for stepping up to cover PHY-251!
Anonymous
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Julie Reichbach
Thanks, Julie, for all your hard work behind the scenes to make the recent SACSCOC tour of Scott Northern Wake Campus a success!
By: Gabby McCutchen
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Susan Purdy
Susan is always willing to help! She is wonderful to speak with and does everything she can to ensure everyone understands the financial processes. She's my go-to person, and I always feel so much better after her help.
Anonymous
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Kim Callis, Janeth Escobar-Vasquez and Patty Cooper
Thank you for always lending a helping hand to Student Activities & Clubs. I am so thankful to have each of you as a colleague.
By: Luanne Burns
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Barrett McGehee
Thank you for always responding quickly and being as persistent as me in finding a resolution. You have been a tremendous help, and I really appreciate you taking the time to not only help me but to also teach me. You and your team rock!
By: Samantha Brown
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Melody Cooper, Melanie Morgan and Melody Owens
Thank you for stepping up to pilot our ACES expansion this semester. Your willingness to support the college's mission while providing personalized support to ENG-111 students is greatly appreciated!

Lisa, Amanda & Kelli
By: Kelli Keltz
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Melody Owens and Elena Fleggas
Thanks to Melody Owens for stepping up to help Elena Fleggas with SKD this academic year! We are grateful for the strong leadership that you both will bring to our English Honor Society!

Lisa, Kelli & Amanda
By: Kelli Keltz
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Rebecca O'Sullivan and Gabrielle Volstad
Thanks to Rebecca O'Sullivan and Gabrielle Volstad for stepping up and taking over The Wake Review! We are confident you will be excellent advisors for our wonderful literary magazine and are excited to see what our students have in store this academic year!

Lisa, Amanda & Kelli
By: Kelli Keltz
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Eileen Sweeney
Thanks to Eileen Sweeney for sharing her ENG-273 research and resources with a colleague new to teaching the course this semester. Your collegiality and generosity are greatly appreciated!

Kelli, Amanda & Lisa
By: Kelli Keltz