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!


 

All submissions are reviewed
prior to publication.

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Robin Rusczak
I have to preface I have never met this Professor.This is the first class I‘ve taken with him.He reached out after learning of my diagnosis. His words were so comforting. He made me feel as though I was more than just a student. He fits well with the ranks of WTCC Educators. Thank you Prof Rusczak
By: Beverly Sulivan
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Ms. Amy Witynski and Ms.Kristin Shaheen
Thank you both so much for all you do. This semester with you has been so far the best ever. I have learned a lot of things that
I needed. :)
By: Meola Badibanga
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Mariah C Best
McBest is one of THE Best Professors I have had the honor of knowing. She’s so much more!She’s an Educator, Mentor, Leader. She’s intelligent, kind, caring,beyond helpful and witty! She is never too busy to help, even when she really is busy Stay tuned to hear more of that which makes her THE BEST
By: Beverly Sullivan Mariah C Best (aka McBest)
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Lonette Mims, Janice Neagle, Carolyn Vinson, Sameer Pawa, Michael Morgan
I want to thank Dean Mims and my Coordinators who have been wonderful, as we are all helping each other to navigate through this rollercoaster ride of COVID. A lot of flexibility, changes, and new procedures have come about, but we all endured with kindness and empathy for other. The best TEAM ever.
By: Suzanne MacEachern
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Dr. Jessica Kelley
Thanks for teaching me geology this semester! I've really enjoyed the class and appreciate all the hard work you've put into it. You've really made the class fun for me with the 'Big Ideas Videos' and extra credit opportunities. You're a great teacher!
By: Emma Wrenn
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Benita Budd
She's amazing! Mrs. Budd is hilarious and has such an open mind when it comes to teaching. She really involves us with the lessons planning and brings such a unique experience to the classroom.
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Communication and Theatre Department
Thank you for being an incredible group of colleagues. I greatly appreciate all the extra hours you spend encouraging and supporting our students and each other. You are innovative, collaborative, and dedicated. You inspire me!
By: Emily Moore
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Traci Rowe and Megan Bell
Thank you for a wonderful SPEAK Presents...workshop on Civil Conversations. The documentary was awesome and the conversation afterwards was even better. Thank you for reminding us of the importance of listening and respecting all views. Great job!
By: Emily Moore
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ESL Department in College and Career Readiness
In CCR, our performance is measured in very precise terms. This past program year, thanks to the incredible performance of our ESL department, we achieved the best Performance numbers out of any of the big schools in NC and we were 9th overall! All this in the midst of a pandemic! Way to go, ESL!
By: Michael Ellis
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College and Career Readiness
Pre-COVID, our department offered ~5% of our programming online. Today, 95% of our programming is delivered online, including learners with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and ESL learners with NO English skills! Our CCR team has made the Impossible Possible! Great Job, everyone!!
By: Michael Ellis
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Faith Palmer
Faith has been working so very hard this year and has gone above and beyond to make sure that as many of our CCR students as possible have a laptop with which they can access online courses and know how to use them well enough to succeed. She truly deserves kudos for a job excellently done!
By: Michael Ellis
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Dawn Preston & Aaron Donaldson; Wake Tech RTP ILC
Thanks so much for helping me out whenever I needed help with one of my assignments in any of my classes during the fall 2019 semester & the spring 2020 semester until the COVID-19 pandemic. I am also very grateful to the two of you for making me feel welcome at Wake Tech.
By: Ellis McGee
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Professor Robert Mayhew
Thank you for making one of my first college classes one to remember! Your weekly presentations are so engaging and interesting and I can tell you love teaching!
By: Catalina Cassidy
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Megan Bell
Thank you for all that you have done throughout this semester!! I have greatly appreciated all of your time, effort, and diligence in making my first class at Wake Tech a smooth transition. Thank you again and happy Thanksgiving!!
By: Blair Beaulieu
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Mrs. Cathleen DiDonato
She has welcomed me so greatly to Wake Tech this semester. I was so nervous , but she was a nice and welcoming teacher. I was so lucky to have her for my class!
By: Alaina Hancock
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Shannon Aycock. ILC South
Thank you for your dedication and hard work. I know you put in long hours, especially dealing with booking. I appreciate all you do to help us students be successful.
By: Elizabeth Brennan
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Gregory in ILC South
Thanks for always being patient and finding creative ways to get concepts across. I wouldn't have made it to grad school without you.
By: Elizabeth Brennan
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William in ILC South
Thanks for always being patient with me. I wouldn't have made it to grad school without you.
By: Elizabeth Brennan
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Nick in the ILC South
Thanks for always being patient and finding creative ways to get concepts across. I wouldn't have made it to grad school without you.
By: Elizabeth Brennan
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Walter Cyrus McCarter
Thanks for always keeping the Office Hours door open. I am eternally grateful.
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Thank you Dr. Rutzky
A huge thanks to Dr. Rutzky for being a wonderful professor. She is passionate about what she loves, and it is evident in her teaching. Thank you for always helping me understand and think critically about every concept within each chapter.
By: Diya Patel
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Cynthia Chandler
Mrs. Chandler is a wonderful mentor to have and just an all around outstanding person to be around. She keeps you motivated, yet reminds you how worthy and special you are! She deserves all the good things!
By: Lela Hayes
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Mr. Charles Powell
Thanks for going above and beyond your teaching requirements for ACC 221 online class. I have never had a online class with so much instructor interaction and it has been really enjoyable and I finally feel like a member of the class (in an online class). Thank you for having the weekly live meeting.
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Making an Impact, Cathleen DiDonato
Thank you for helping me learn how to be successful during my time at Wake Tech, as well as my years after Wake Tech. Jared and I really appreciate you, and all of the things you do, especially during these hard times. I hope you enjoy the holidays with your loved ones!!
By: Abigail Morehead
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Brian Sowers
Really great instructor, He explains the information very well. He also makes the class fun, his class is one of my favorites.
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