Cheska Pringle Receives 2024 J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore Staff Award
Cheska Pringle, 2024 J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore Staff Award Recipient
Nash Community College has announced Cheska Pringle as the 2024 J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore Staff Award recipient. Pringle will represent NCC as a nominee for the 2024 North Carolina Community College System Staff Award.
Pringle has worked at NCC since the summer of 2016 and has been a full-time employee since 2018. She currently serves as the Department Assistant for Mathematics and Administrator of the Math Assessment Center.
In the role, she oversees academic and administrative functions in the department. As the assessment center administrator, she provides various assessments and exams for students and faculty.
“One of the most exciting and I believe more important is the opportunity to mentor students and provide them with guidance and support to be successful,” said Pringle. “My primary focus is those students who are new, underrepresented or facing academic challenges.”
She has had a unique journey at NCC that began as a student and has been one of resilience and determination.
“Balancing the demands of parenthood with the rigors of academic life was a formidable challenge, particularly in light of my financial struggles,” expressed. “The Single Stop – Wellness Center became an invaluable resource in my journey. The center provided a sanctuary where I could find support and resources tailored to my unique challenges.”
Pringle earned her Associates Degree in Health and Human Services from NCC. She is certified in Case Management and Problem Gambling/Gambling Prevention. She is currently pursuing her Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE).
The Staff Award is an annual award recognizing the outstanding work ethic of a non-instructional employee at NCC. J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore of Rocky Mount established the NCC Staff Award in 2004, acknowledging the recipient’s achievement. The Moore’s were longtime friends of the college, also providing support for the Excellence in Teaching Award. 1998, they established the NCC J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore Faculty Senate Scholarship.
Her peer nomination shared, “In the spirit of Blue Love, Cheska is vital to the NCC’s loving and inclusive culture. Cheska has played a pivotal role in following the college’s mission positively, ensuring alignment with the values of inclusivity and accessibility.”
