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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Shawn Searles, Facility Inventory Coordinator
Shawn has worked extremely hard to make sure that the Scott Northern Wake campus staff are working in a safe environment. He has gone above and beyond to install and creatively adjust the office plexiglass shields so that they provide added protection. Thanks for your service Shawn!
By: Lori Woodruff
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Disability Support Services
I just wanted to thank all of my colleagues in Disability Support Services for being so welcoming, positive, and willing to help out a new co-worker. I couldn't ask for a better team! Grateful to be at WTCC!
By: Audrey Heilman
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Lynn Kavcsak and Shemika Bell
Congratulations on a successful Reach and Rally Staff Summit! You and your team put in many hours to pull everything together and make it all work. Thank you!
By: Emily Moore
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Flavio Albuquerque
Thank you Flavio for all the work you've done on EGR 150 this semester to transition it to a fully online course!
By: Sophia Noel
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James Hedges
James is a fierce practitioner and defender of critical thinking. He approaches situations with an open mind in an attempt to reach for practical solutions to complex problems. James is precise, thoughtful, and has the power to persuade. When he shares a studied perspective, everyone benefits.
By: Lodge McCammon
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Courtney Boney
Always willing to go the extra mile to make things happen
By: James Hale
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Joan Romano
Thank you for your no-nonsense leadership.
Anonymous
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Sigal Shefet
You have had such a positive impact on so many students. You are an amazing instructor! Here is but one of many kudos from your students: "Thank you so much for providing so much wonderful information and being such a fabulous instructor!" You go above & beyond & it shows! Thank you!
By: Delia Burnett
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Maureen Sanchez
Thank you for always being positive, quick, & proactive with everyone who comes to you for help. You have been a tremendous help to the instructors, other staff members & me. We appreciate all that you do to help our program be successful & run smoothly. You are a gem & very much appreciated!
By: Delia Burnett
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Carla Osborne
Thanks for always helping me out with a smile, nudging me in the right direction, and making me feel like there are no stupid questions! You've made me truly feel welcomed in the department!
By: Danielle Hennis
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Thank you, Wake Tech SGA!
Thank you to everyone that helps the SGA function! Your hard work and care for others have left an incredible impact both inside and out of the organization. Thank you!
Anonymous
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student Alexis Goode; student Aicetou Ceesay; student Jessica (Nina) Tippett
Thanks for politely pointing out my mistakes, asking questions, and giving constructive criticism. Your doing that has improved the course (math 172).
By: DL Etheridge
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Wendy Yde
Wendy is so quick at responding and acting on requests for student record updates. This helps both our students and faculty advisors. Great job, Wendy.
By: Alison Consol
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Delia Burnett
You took a leading role during the Workforce CE Virtual Open House - coordinating the workshop schedule and creating workshops to share! Thank you for all of your extra effort in making the event such a success.
By: Monica Gemperlein
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Office Administration Department
Thank you to all of our faculty members who go above and beyond every day to provide outstanding instruction, course development, advising, and student assistance. Your hard work and positive attitude have made our MOA and OA programs among the best in the nation. I enjoy working with each of you.
By: Paula Rosen
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Dean Jeff Merritt
Your work developing the Workforce CE Virtual Open House platform was incredible, and you and your team did a fabulous job serving as moderators during the sessions. Thank you for all that you did in making the event a success.
By: Monica Gemperlein
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Kelli Keltz
Kelli is an amazingly kind, intelligent, resourceful, and inspiring person! She is always welcoming and helpful, and she makes sure that her department members feel appreciated and supported. Thank you for being amazing, Kelli!
By: Amber Snoke
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Enrollment & Student Services Staff working front lines on campuses
Thank you for working the front lines (with a smile!) and providing excellent customer service to all who enter our buildings! You are so very appreciated! Keep smiling and keep safe :)
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Maureen Cecchino
Thank you for being such a wonderful co-instructor! It's nice to collaborate with someone who cares so much!
By: Freyja Helmer-Sindemark
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Facilities
Thanks for all of your hard work!
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The Student Activities Team (Luanne Burns, Regina Austin, Michael Schneider, Alyssa Wall, Bria King, Megan Lanier, Ashlyn Rebok)
Due to funding changes, our jobs have looked quite differently for months, and there was much uncertainty. This team team has worked hard to support each other in many ways while dealing with job changes and the unknown. They have been amazing and I'm grateful to work with each of them. <3
By: Christy Shields
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Carrie L. Garrett
Carrie is a delight to work with as she keeps us all organized at the Writing and Study Skills ILC!
By: Laura Mercer-Bourne
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Jean Edwards
Thanks for all you do, Jean. I missing seeing your smiling face on campus.
By: Alison Consol
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Marissa Iams
Marissa is a student in my virtual class. She is a single mom of two small children yet she is always in class, she is always engaged, and she submits excellent work on time! She does all this while also helping her children with their schoolwork. She is quite amazing and she really inspires me!
By: Christy Shields
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Mrs. Smeds COM 120 students
COM 120-0008, 5205, 5206, and 5207 - You should feel so proud of the work you have done this semester! Many of you signed up for seated courses that are now online and you have persevered with great success. I think you're amazing. Now let's finish up strong!
By: Angela Smedley