Noted playwright George Bernard Shaw once wrote, "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." Obviously, Shaw never envisioned a place like Wake Tech.
Every Wake Tech faculty member has had success both inside and outside of a classroom or lab, and they each bring an array of knowledge and practical skills with them to help transform students' lives every day. Get to know some of Wake Tech's talented and inspiring faculty, and you'll agree that they can do as well as teach.
Geology Professor a Rock-solid Teacher and Mentor
A self-described nerd, Gretchen Miller tries to make geology fun for students and mentors female and minority students to build STEM diversity.
Finding Meaning Through Teaching Religion
Dana Trent engages in dialogue with Wake Tech students about their own religious beliefs and customs to open them up to exploring how other people worship.
Focus on Family Leads to Newfound Teaching Passion
Putting his family first, Sandellyo Kauba abandoned his career in drug research to return to school, providing himself and his son with a new career path.
Getting Lessons to Stick With Students
From pantomime to personal anecdotes, Dr. Kelly Markson's demonstrative teaching style brings economics alive for her students.
Calm Approach to Teaching Isn't Simulated
Senior Professor Kathy Spade helps Wake Tech Nursing students practice their clinical skills in simulated scenarios with high-tech "patients."
Connecting Through the Language of Food
Like every TV chef from Julia Child to Ina Garten, Melissa Attanas moves effortlessly through her lessons, showing students step by step how to create beautiful and delicious cakes and pastries.
Engineering an Atmosphere for Learning
Dr. John Spevacek was introduced to the periodic table when he was about 8 years old, and it was love at first sight. Decades later, he works to pass along that passion for science and engineering to Wake Tech students.