Congratulations Graduates!

Wake Tech's Spring graduation ceremonies are set for 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday on Scott Northern Wake Campus. Family and friends unable to attend in person can watch the ceremonies live online.

The Adult High School and High School Equivalency programs will hold their graduation ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Saturday on Scott Northern Wake Campus. Family and friends can watch it live online as well.

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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Dr. Michael Morgan
Thank you for going far and beyond to ensure that Biowork classes consistently meet their enrollment capacity. Also for always being available to assist students and partners (internal and external)..
By: Lonette Mims
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Julie Evans and Nicolas D'Agata
Thanks to Julie and Nicolas for presenting to our Advisory Board on the process used in our capstone classes for students to develop their professional portfolios. Your hard work & dedication helps prepare our students to enter the job market and start their new careers. Awesome work!
By: Alison Consol
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Professor Hull
Your lectures and videos are absolutely amazing! I can only imagine how great an in-person class with you would be. Your positivity and passion for A&P and teaching in general makes learning fun, especially when there is so much information to cover. Thank you so much!
By: Gabrielle Fowlkes
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Professor Hochstaetter
The videos and articles that you share with us are so interesting. Your positive attitude and passion for communication is incredible. Even behind a computer screen, you seem like such a great person and I'm so thankful to have a great teacher like you! Thank you!
By: Gabrielle Fowlkes
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Professor Rush
You add so much positivity and kindness to your class! Despite never meeting in person, I felt like I was able to know you through your announcements and lectures. The amount of time and effort you put into teaching and making sure your students understood did not go unnoticed! Thank you!!!!!!!!!
By: Gabrielle Fowlkes
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Teresa Gardner and Patricia Miller
I can't thank these two ladies enough for all the time and hard work they put in each and every month to ensure that the employees are paid on time and accurate. They both deserve a huge thank you for everything they do. Could not ask for two better people and employees.
By: Crescentia Brown
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All the incredible Wake Tech colleagues who donated sick leave to me last semester during my health crisis and faculty who have helped me transition back to work this semester. I am blessed to work here!
Thanks to EVERYONE who donated sick leave to me and to Angela Sidberry for her assistance. Huge thanks to Allison Harrell, Erin Wedehase, Lori Dees, Faye Stall, Debbie Maness, Eileen Sweeney, Patrick Williams, Beth Keeley, John Etheridge, Greg Johnson, & Kelli Keltz for helping me transition back.
By: Ela Browder
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Melinda Blackman
Melinda, in spite of many obstacles, consistently provides immediate answers to difficult questions. Her professionalism and helpfulness are worthy of great thanks!
By: Michael Ellis
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Anthony Garnes
Thank you, Anthony Garnes, for going above and beyond to assist our Student Veterans, Hidden Heroes, and all our students in such a positive way. Any time (and there have been many!) I have asked for Anthony's assistance, he has been there. As always, great job and great attitude!
By: Marilyn Terrill
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Jim Bruer
Thank you for taking the time (and going out of your way) to work with our PT Receptionist at the BEC on the college's new call center. Your assistance was appreciated by us both and will benefit everyone in the long run.
By: MONICA GEMPERLEIN
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Estelle Alston
Countless students report on Estelle's stellar approach to teaching! Not only do they understand the material she teaches due to her variety of approaches, but they know just how much she cares about them and wants them to succeed! She is a true educator. Thanks for being you, Estelle!
By: Ashley Wagner
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Aurore Wold, SGD Programming Teacher
An amazing teacher who inspires me to overcome the challenges life throws at you, to always try to do my best. She's incredibly patient and kind, but also holds her students to a high standard. Thank you.
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Sara Ramirez
Thank You to Sara for her always positive and helpful attitude. You are are an amazing asset to teammates and students alike. You are an inspiration and a pleasure to work with.
By: Danni Jernigan
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Melania Aguirre-Rabon
Dear Melania,
Thank you for your leadership and support during this very challenging academic year. Your thoughtfulness, clarity, and advocacy makes Wake Tech a great place to work.
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Gina Driver
Gina started during the pandemic shutdown. She worked tirelessly on projects outside of her expected duties to keep us running and teaching during this time. Since reopening, she has continued this work ethic. She is a tireless team player and is always ready to jump in and help.
By: Amber Baker
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Rachel Council
Rachel started at the beginning of the pandemic. She worked tirelessly on projects outside of her expected duties to keep us running and teaching during the shutdown. Since reopening, she has continued this work ethic, excelling in everything we throw at her with grace and professionalism.
By: Amber Baker
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S.E.P. Team Leads: Shannon Aycock, Suvanida Duangudom, Jessica Hatcher, Emily Holliday, Jennifer Mincey, and James Strickland
Thank you to the Student Experience Program Team Leads. You are innovators, trailblazers, and demonstrate a "culture of care" for our faculty and students. You are valued and appreciated!
By: Rebecca Berry
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Benjamin Jenkins
Ben is exceptionally good at his job, humble, positive, passionate, and dedicated to going above and beyond for our students and Ben's coworkers. That's a rare combination that deserves to be treasured and celebrated. Thanks Ben!
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Richard Yoest
While working remotely I encountered stability issues with my Wake Tech issued device. Richard provided excellent and timely support which minimized my downtime and allowed me to continue to be productive. Thanks Richard!
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Dr. John Boone
Zero recommendations on the college’s 5th year report from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)! Great job by you and the E&I team in pulling all of the information form across the college needed for this report featuring our QEP - EPIC.
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Ann Milner, Department Chair - Nursing
Congratulations on being named the Vice Chair of the North Carolina Board of Nursing for 2021!
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Dr. Lodge McCammon
Lodge - Your outside the box thinking has not only created an innovative mechanism to share best practices in online education, it has highlighted Wake Tech as a forward thinking online institution. Nice work!
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Steven Boykin
Thanks for your awesome job compiling details on the distribution of laptops to College & Career Readiness students! The information was valuable on so many levels - and I wanted you to know it was greatly appreciated.
By: Monica Gemperlein
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Stephanie Lake
Thank you for going above and beyond to help our students!
By: Emily Moore
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Janet McCauslin
What an amazing instructor! Janet always goes the extra mile to assist our dept., her students, the mentors that assist her and our partner Dress for Success. She is also the lead for our NCFast class. Janet is organized, and juggles everything effortlessly. Professional to the T & respected by all!
By: Delia Burnett