Celebration of Excellence 2015

AGENDA - OCTOBER 13, 2015 Opening Ceremony..............................................................................Coaches videos Welcome......................................................................................................... Dr. Soney United Way.........................................................................Dr. Parker and UW video

BASKET RAFFLE DRAWING Recognition of New Employees................................................................. Dr. Parker Professional Recognitions........................................................................... Dr. Parker Service Awards.............................................................................. HR Representative

BASKET RAFFLE DRAWING Faculty Employees of the Month..................................................... Dr. Beth Pitonzo Staff Employees of the Month................................................................... Dr. Parker GTCC Foundation........................................................................... Harry Stillerman

BASKET RAFFLE DRAWING Excellence in Teaching and World View Faculty of the Year....... Dr. Beth Pitonzo President’s Award....................................................................................... Dr. Parker Faculty and Staff Member of the Year..................................................... Dr. Parker Closing Remarks........................................................................................... Dr. Soney

AWARDING THE GRAND PRIZE

Amy Bondy

Edwin Torres

Rodney Foth

Melanie Brookbank

Jonathan Heard

Nicolas Yale

John Hill

Michael Bost

Courtney Lambeth

David Lupo

Brian Johnson

Amy Snider-Wells

Amie Sidberry

John Abernathy

Librarian

System Administrator, II Grounds Crew Worker Instructor, Plumbing

Gregory Sykes

System Administrator, I

Lauren Boyles

Instructor, Radiography

Lisa DeLilly

Executive Administrative Assistant, Office of Instruction

Jadarius Jackson

Advisor, DAS/Counselor

Lisa Rogers

Instructor, ESOL

Ragan Hall

Administrative Assistant, ICET

Christopher Comer

Technician, Computer -Audiovisual Campus Police Officer Coordinator, ESOL Instructor, Aviation Management / Career Pilot Administrative Assistant, Cameron Campus

William Burke

Technician, Sound and Light

Zebidiah Downey

Instructor, NAC DOL TAACCCT Grant

Ronda Chadwick Morris

Financial Aid Advisor II, Scholarships

Pierre Croonenberghs Clerk, Bookstore Operations

Peggy Browley

Program Assistant, ABE/ASE

Martin Hill

Technician, Computer -Audiovisual

William McKee

Interim Coordinator, Assessment Services

Instructor, Aviation Systems Technology

Stefani DeBrosky

Administrative Assistant, STEM

Thomas Nevill John Melton

Librarian

Lisa Pope

Program Director, Emergency Medical Science

Administrative Assistant, CEMALA Expansion

Angela Campbell

Angela Safrit

Andrea Richardson

Mohammed Essack

Hoyle Helms

Assistant Program Director, BLET/ In-service

Nichole Nichols

Gwendolyn Burston Technician, Student Services

Assistant, Research

Division Chair, Business, Creative & Performing Arts

Instructor, Aviation

Tammy Gilmore

Director, Aviation Programs

Instructor, Welding Technology

Administrative Assistant, Criminal Justice

Director, Human Resources

Interim Division Chair, ICET

Lead Instructor, MPLC

Mark Harris

Coordinator, ACA/Benefits Lead Instructor, Nursing Assistant I

Rodward Hewlin

Instructor, Engineering Transfer

Mark Sarisky

Dean, High Point Campus

Program Director, Entertainment Technology

James Phillips

La’trisa Howard

Campus Police Chief

Ruth Hopp

Instructor, ESOL

Genine Rhone

Specialist, Assessment/Retention

Tamra Spinks

Specialist, Intake Adult Education

Gary Hayes

Administrative Assistant, Center for Academic Engagement

Mary McFarland

Administrative Assistant, Business, Creative & Performing Arts

Justin Frazier Buyer, Supply

Clayton Essick

Technician II, HVAC

Coordinator, Math Center for Academic Engagement

Timothy Porter

Paul Farrell

Grounds Crew Worker

Instructor, Aviation Electronics Technology

Christina Hare

Anne Jeffers

Anita Hollar

Rebecca Preston

Aloysius Jones

Lee Redfearn

Kirby Moore

Muriel Williamson

Carole Ricker

Patricia Leamon

Kelly Sutton

Michael Sutton

Megan Varnadore

Heather Turner

Instructor, Philosophy Coordinator, Math Emporium Lab Coordinator, STEM Navigator Registrar

Instructor, Nursing

Instructor, Academic Related (ACA)

Instructor, Physics Instructor, English

Instructor, Mathematics Instructor, Mathematics

Librarian, Public Services Instructor, Mathematics

Melanie Smith

Technology Coordinator, Center for Academic Engagement

Shannon Locklear Goins Director, Conference Center

Audrey Bryk

Specialist, eLearning Accessibility

John D’Englere

Manager, Service Delivery

Michael Darden

Technician, Network/PC

Duskianna Hill

Technician, Financial Aid

Instructor, Medical Office Administration

Andrea Penn

Ronald Barrans

John Webster

Terry Smith

Julie Grimes

Liudmila Zill

Matthew Hairston

Thomas Gauthier

Noreen Hannon

Trina Jones

Christa Johnson

Pamela Latimer

Administrative Assistant, Occupational Training Instructor, Entertainment Technology Instructor, Academic Related (ACA) Instructor, Mathematics Instructor, English

Instructor, Mathematics

Natashia McEachern

Administrative Assistant, Foundation

Amanda Mull Instructor, English

Richard Quigley

Instructor, Computer Technologies

Rebecca Rosebrough

Senior Clerk, Auxiliary Services

Benjamin Thomas

Coordinator, Fire Academy

Mary Williamson Instructor, Nursing

Glenice Woodard Instructor, English

Selena Berkley Instructor, English

Grounds Crew Worker Executive Administrative Assistant Instructor, Architectural Technology Specialist, Transitions Instructor, Surgical Technology

Technician, Library Circulation Instructor, Aviation Systems Technology

Gaynessa Allen

GED Lead Instructor, Adult Education Certification: North Carolina Community College Adult Education Core Certification, April 2014.

Noel Allen

Associate Professor, Mathematics Coursework: Completed all coursework for the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at Appalachian State University. All that is left to do is write my dissertation!

Amy Brown

Director, eLearning Recognition: Completed the ITC 2015 Leadership Academy this summer (July 31, 2015).

Lisa Cozart

Interim Director, Occupational Training – Corporate & Continuing Education Conference Presentation: 2014 NC Workforce Development Partnership Conference.

October 15 - 17, Sheraton Four Seasons, Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, NC. An Innovative Collaboration Model - The Piedmont Regional Workforce Alliance (PRWA). Co-presented with representatives from: Guilford County Workforce Development Board, Forsyth Technical Community College & Davidson Community College.

Jesse Cross

Director Admissions and Recruitment, Student Support Services Recognition: President N3CSDPA (North Carolina Community College Student Development Personnel Association).

Shawn Dee

Bookstore Manager, Auxiliary Services Presentation: “Technology Startup on Campus: Tech Stores Add Student Value Fast” National Association of College Stores, February 20, 2015.

Awilda DeJesus

Assistant Professor, Advertising and Graphic Design Exhibition: Exhibiting Artist in the juried Punto de Vista IV- Latino Perspectives Art Exhibit at the Delta Arts Center in Winston Salem, NC. Exhibit Dates Sept. 11 - Oct 31, 2015. Two pieces are on display - Title: Conguero Medium: Oil on Wood, Date: March 2015; Title: No Pelo Malo Medium: Oil on Wood, Date: March 2014.

Matthew DeSantis

Assistant Professor, History and Political Science Recognition: Elected to the Board of Directors for the Southern Regional Model United Nations. Presentations: Presentation at North Carolina Community College System Conference with Kristi Short and Susan Barbitta entitled “Bringing completion to the classroom.” Presentation at North Carolina Community College System Conference entitled, “Simulating Success: Using political simulations in the classroom.”

Dr. Manuel Dudley

Dean, Greensboro Campus Recognition: Appointed to North Carolina Internship Council by Governor Pat McCrory

Shann Ferreira

Associate Professor, Advertising and Graphic Design Recognition: Exhibited two pieces in the AFAS Juried show in 2015. “Cut me with your eyes” and “I’ll Rise” “UNBOUND & UNLEASHED”, Celebrating Books and Authors through Art will take place at Womble Carlyle Gallery, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts. Art for Art’s Sake (AFAS), in collaboration with Bookmarks, will present a juried show of artwork celebrating books and authors. UNBOUND & UNLEASHED Celebrating Books and Authors through Art JURIED EXHIBITION.

In an effort to recognize the outstanding contributions which GTCC employees have made to our college and community, we would like to show our appreciation of those efforts. All of these recognitions are self-reported.

DarLinda Finch

Administrative Assistant, Small Business Center Recognition: Received award (10/22/2015) from US Small Business Administration for outstanding contribution to building relationships and collaborative efforts that support small businesses and foster economic development.

Dr. Kiani A Gardner

Instructor, Biology Recognition: Awarded National Science Foundation Grant in February 2015 - Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Bridge to Baccalaureate - North Carolina STEM Alliance (NCSA) - an alliance of three community colleges (GTCC, DCCC, and CPCC). The amount awarded is $1,499,293 over three years. GTCC’s sub-award to support GTCC specific activities is $331,941.

Keith Gardiner, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC

Chef/Instructor, Culinary Department Recognition: President; American Culinary Federation North Carolina Chapter 2012 2015.

Tonia Hamilton

Administrative Assistant, Adult Education Education: Received Master of Science Degree in Adult Education from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University on December 13, 2014.

Cheryl Hemric

Design and Publications Manager, Marketing & Public Information Education: Completed Master of Science Degree in Marketing from Southern New Hampshire University, May 1, 2015; Recogntion: Judge Coordinator, National Council of Marketing and Public Information (NCMPR), for the 2015 National Conference and Paragon Awards in Portland, Oregon

Jason J. Johnson

Assistant Director, Financial Aid Student Support Services Recognition: Elected Vice President of the North Carolina Association of Financial Aid Administrators for 2015 – 2016.

Mitchell Johnson

Associate Vice President, Administrative Services Recognition: Masters of Arts in Higher Education - Community College and University Leadership, Appalachian State University Reich College of Education, Graduated Fall of 2014. Graduated on time without missing a single class, finishing with a 3.93 GPA and working full time (plus)!!!

Jessica Labbe

Associate Professor, English and Humanities Conference Presentation: “Reduce/Reuse/ Recycle: (Self-)Preservation and Rubrics.”

South Atlantic Modern Language Association; Atlanta, GA, 7-9 Nov. 2014.

Publication: “Creativity is Not a Luxury: Students (Re)Writing American Literature,” Teaching American Literature: A Journal of Theory and Practice, Accepted 9/2015 for Spring 2016 publication.

William McKee

Co - Coordinator of the Mentor/Coach Program Publication: Co-authored an article in the North Carolina Middle School Association Journal, a scholarly refereed journal that focuses on pedagogical research in the area of middle grades education. The article appears in the summer 2015 edition. “Preparing Pre-service Teachers with Effective Classroom Language Skills: Examining the Utility of Code-Switching for Enhancing Lesson Delivery by William Mckee M.S., Sharon Hunter Ed. D., Marcia Watson, Ph.D., Tempestt Adams, Derrick Robinson.

Dr. Jeff Kinard

Department Chair, History, Political Science, & Geography Publication: “Camille Armand Jules Marie, Prince de Polignac” in Confederate Generals in the Trans-Mississippi. Published by the University of Tennessee Press.

Marcus Timothy Mounce

Associate Professor, Health & Physical Education Recognition: Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership. Mississippi State University. August 14, 2015.

Publication: Published doctoral dissertation – A descriptive study of intercollegiate athletics in North Carolina’s public community and technical colleges. Published via ProQuest as of September 9, 2015.

C. Cole Osborne

Assistant Professor, English and Humanities Recognition: President, North Carolina Conference of English Instructors.

Presentations: Presented at the North Carolina Symposium on Teaching Writing. “Moving Writing Students Toward Self-Direction: Scaffolding Source Use and Research in ENG 111”, NC Symposium on Teaching Writing, February, 28, 2015, Raleigh, NC.

Michael Powell

Electrician I, Physical Plant Education: Received BA Degree in Sociology from Winston Salem State University (May 15, 2015).

Timothy Perry

Cisco Networking Academy Advanced Level Instructor, Computer Technologies Certification: Re-certification, Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (July 31, 2015).

Betsy Renfrew

ESL Instructor, Adult Education Recognition: Received IRB approval from Elon University to be a co-Principal Investigator in a study called, “Medicinal and Food Plant Use of Montagnard Communities in Greensboro, North Carolina”. The study will take place in 2016 and will focus on food cultivated in Greensboro gardens. My co-Principal Investigator for the project is Catherine Bush, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology at Elon University.

Exhibition: Creative Aging Network-NC and I received a grant from Arts Greensboro to deliver paper making and book writing classes for Montagnard women and senior citizen groups during the Spring of 2015. The “Memory Book” participants made paper from mulberry and fig trees and wrote stories about their farming experiences growing up. The books were displayed at The People’s Perk, a local coffee shop, in June 2015.

Dr. Carol Schmid

Professor of Sociology, Social Sciences Recognition: National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Seminar, “The Cross Border Connection.” University of California, Los Angeles, June 15-July 17.

Book Review “No Undocumented Child Left Behind: Phyler v. Doe and the Education of Undocumented School Children by Michael Olivas. International Migration Review, Summer 2015, Volume 49, Issue 2.

Christine Smith

Health and Physical Education Instructor, Health and PE Recognition: April 11, 2015 placed 2nd in a NC State Body Building Fitness Competition and May 31, 2015 placed 4th in the Junior USA’s national fitness competition. Her theme this year was Dead to Alive. The sport of Body Building Fitness uses dance, fitness and strength moves for a high intensity 2 minute athletic routine. Check out her link at https:// vimeo.com/129654027

Philip S. Vavalides

Professor, Information Technologies Certification: Microsoft Office Specialist Master Certificate

Jennifer Watkins

Operations Clerk, Bookstore Education: Received Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Minor in Money & Finance, Guilford College, December 2014.

Tonya Welch

Program Coordinator, Pharmacy Technology Recognition: Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Chi Chapter President. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International appointment to Eta State Leadership Development Committee.

Dr. Alison Wiers

Associate Vice President, Student Support Services Recognition: President of the North Carolina Student Development Administrators Association.

James L. Williams

Associate Professor, Advertising and Graphic Design Exhibition: (1) 2014 Delurk Gallery, Small Things Matter: Winston- Salem, NC (2) Green Hill Center NC Art, Winter Show: Greensboro, NC. (3) 2015 African American Atelier, Celebrating Creative Teaching: Greensboro, NC (4) Center for Visual Artist, 100 for 100: Greensboro, NC (5) Donald Cameron Campus Exhibit: Colfax, NC (6) Advertising & Graphic Design Faculty Art Show: Jamestown, NC (7) Center for Visual Artists, All Members Show: Greensboro, NC (8) Medlin Campus Center, main floor. Prepared and framed by James L. Williams (Funded by GTCC Foundation): Jamestown, NC. (9) (Permanent display) GTCC Foundation for Donald Cameron Campus: Colfax, NC. Publications: (1) Newspaper: Triad City Beat 2014 Article, “A Crescendo of Artists at Greenhill’s Winter Show”. (2) Newspaper: Yes Weekly 2014 Article, “Visions: Illusion of Movement and Perspective”. (3) Publication/ article: Artwork selected for 2015/2016 Greensboro Symphony Masterworks Magazine.

Dr. Laura Yannuzzi

Division Chair, Humanities and Social Sciences Presentation: Shifting Homeworlds: A PostPhenomenological Exploration of Women’s Educational Leadership Experiences. Peerreviewed paper presented as part of a session titled Gender Matters: Transformations of Leaders in Higher Education at the 2015 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting Chicago, Illinois

Program Advisor Contestant Name Finish City Dental Assisting Lynda Snider Logan Brown 1st Stoneville Medical Assisting Kim Cannon Kathleen Mavarakis 1st Summerfield Criminal Justice Eric Holloman Kathleen Keene 2nd Thomasville CNC Turning Derek Seeke Sam Gladden 3rd Greensboro Advertising Design Cory Gurley Caroline Kearns 5th Greensboro Health Portfolio Lynda Snider Stephanie Williams 5th Archdale Electrical Wiring * Ronnie Kluch 7th Greensboro Commercial Baking Patrick Sanecki Alexia D'Egidio 8th Greensboro Aviation Maintenance Tim Culbreth William Rountree 9th Greensboro Culinary Arts Patrick Sanecki Sarah Mayer 10th Jamestown *John Hensley-Academy at Smith HS

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Jose Juan Aguirre Cherie Avent Brandon Belcher Janet Bost Roy Bowling Sabrina Boyer Jonathan Bozarth Richard Brewer George Canter Tawanda Carpenter Jennifer Carreau Marie Cook Therese Coon Katherine Coop Kevin Crowder Tracey Davis Matthew DeSantis Cynthia Dew Manauel Dudley Adrienne Friddle

5 years Catina Galloway John Gansman Brandi Garrett Dona George Toi Graham Daniel Grigg Charles Grimes Rebecca Halsey Tonia Hamilton Corey Harris Jason Johnson Stephanie Kennedy Thurman King Adam Lehman Janna Martin Elizabeth McCain Quinn McLaughlin Patrick McLeod Amanda Melniczek Gloria Moore

Christopher Osborne Laurie Parks Alan Pike David Powell Gail Ray James Roeder Pamela Rogers Carol Savchak Derek Seeke Shaun Shelton Tori Shina Timothy Smith Christine Smith Stanley Turbeville Leslie Turner Stephen Turner Jennifer Watkins Jennifer Weatherly Emily Workman Monica Young

Mary Adams Antoinette Bass Greg Briggs Amy Brown Betty Price Burris John Carver Lenore Coleman Maria Colozzi Lisa Cozart Jesse Cross Shawn Dee

10 years Patricia Dickey Amanda Fields Stewart Frye Michele Garrett Krystal Gossett Jacqueline Greenlee Columbus Harbison Mark Headen Avis Hoskins Evelyn Medley Robert Meyer

Foster Russell Kristi Short Megan Simpson Tracey Smith Noland Swaim Leforice Walker Michael Ward Barbara Wilkerson Mary Woelfel Hugh Young

15 years Patsy Austin Velina Ebert Cheryl Hemric Keith Jenkins

Debra Kelton Dreama Landacre Michelle Martin Thomas Riddle

Donna Sanders Thelma Stanley Philip Vavalides Dwayne Washburn

20 years Ralph Cockman Jeffrey Faircloth Norman Gagne Keith Gardiner

Teresa Leazer Katherine Phillips Thomas Roever Aaron Smith

Cassie White John Withrow

25 years David Barnette Jamshid Haghighi

Cheryl Menzies Nouro Naser-Shirzadi

Daniel Reavis Margaret Reid

Marcia McClaren Executive Administrative Assistant

Eugene Kearns

Department Chair, Aviation Systems

Maheshkumar Joshi

Specialist, LEIS Assessment/ Retention

Calvin Roberson Head Custodian

Linda Shields

Janet King

Coordinator, Auxiliary Services

David Reeves

Instructor/ Coordinator, Fire Academy

Kenneth Honstetter

Instructor, Aviation Systems Technology

Janie Johnson

Instructor, Developmental Reading

Lynda Hodge

Instructor, Cosmetology

Instructor, Accounting and Business Administration

Madeline Bradley

David Billings

Instructor, Mathematics

Mable Canter

Instructor, Computer Programming

Patricia Hunter

Administrative Assistant, Arts & Sciences

Mark McGroary

Instructor, Human Services Technology

Janette McNeill Dean, High Point

Sandra Neal

Instructor/ Coordinator, Criminal Justice

Mary Tunstall

Instructor, Architectural Technology

Leif Duvall

Assistant Director, Physical Plant

Instructor, Computer Information Technology

Constance Carroll

Associate Vice President of Instruction

Mary Skrabec

Interim Division Chair, Business Technologies

June Guralnick Instructor, Drama

Angela Leak

Director, Counseling & Disability Access Services

Timothy Culbreth

Instructor, Aviation Systems Technology

William Walters Lead Instructor, Computer

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FACULTY

STAFF

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December 2014

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February 2015

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March 2015

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April 2015

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Robert Allison

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Excellence in Teaching 2011-2012: Tonya Welch. Steve Desch, Matthew DeSantis, James Carrier 2012-2013: Jacqueline Simpson, Michele Prairie, William Lanning, Thomas Roever, Thomas Steadman 2013-2014: Timothy Burress, Samuel Chinnis, Warren Crow, Bill Raines, William Carpenter

World View Faculty of Year 2013: Lindley Swift

2014: Joseph Partin

2015: Shawn Villalpando

President’s Award 2011-2012: Delzora Able, Ed Bowling, Connie Carroll, Richard Depolt, Matthew DeSantis, Sierra Graham, Joy Merdan, Foster Russell, Nancy Sollosi 2012-2013: Jesse Cross, Kristin Dotson, Jeffrey Faircloth, Angela Leak, Janell Miller, Derek Seeke, Kristi Short, Mary Skrabec, Rhonda Mock 2013-2014: Keisha Jones, Lisa Koretoff, Michelle Martin, Kathy Phillips, Monica Young

Faculty Member of Year 2012: Bryan Orr

2013: Matthew DeSantis

2014: Michele Prairie

Staff Member of Year 2012: Elizabeth Clodfelter

2013: Ed Bowling

2014: Jesse Cross

Cynthia Graves, Co-Chair David Bullins Diane Hankins Gladys Kammetler Gwendolyn Roy

Warren Crow, Co -Chair

Jennifer Smith Kathleen Patterson Mark Hagenbuch Sybil Newman

Harry Stillerman Natashia McEachern

GTCC Foundation Facilities Management and Staff Human Resources GTCC Campus Police Tom Roever and Construction Management Class Lai’Anna Martin Bill Burke Cheryl Hemric GTCC Women’s Volleyball Team Ragsdale High School Marching Band Party Reflections Pepper Moon Catering K2 Productions Omega Sports Harris Teeter President’s Council Custodial Staff Instructors for the Personal Enrichment classes And YOU who make this T.E.A.M. GTCC