EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD WINNER

Dr. Christopher Moore, Full-time History Instructor

This year’s full-time award winner, Dr. Christopher Moore, joined our History department in 2016. Dr. Moore loves to tell stories; in particular, he is interested in the ways that history and religion shape the stories we tell about ourselves. He states, “I am a college professor, and I cannot imagine doing anything else. When I stand before students, whether lecturing, sparking discussion, or facilitating debate, I believe that I am doing what I was put on earth to do. In the words of Parker Palmer, teaching makes me feel like I am honoring my true self.”

Staff Excellence Award Winner

Brenda Lewis, Associate Dean of High School Programs

Brenda Lewis began working for CVCC in 1998 as an adjunct mathematics professor. Hired as a fulltime instructor in 2003, she has since held several different roles including Developmental Mathematics Coordinator, Executive Director of High School Programming, and Associate Dean of High School Programs and Advising. Ms. Lewis is a huge advocate for the North Carolina Community College System and the role it plays in providing access to quality higher education and job training skills at an affordable price. Ms. Lewis’ children and husband are proud graduates of Catawba Valley Community College. In her current role in the Career and College Promise (CCP) program at CVCC, she desires to increase equitable CCP opportunities for high school students by removing as many barriers as possible.