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Wanda Tyson has been selected by her peers as Nash Community College\u2019s 2020 J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.\u00a0Tyson is\u00a0a Computer Engineering Technology instructor in the Industrial and Manufacturing Technologies Department.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Excellence in Teaching Award nominees are full-time faculty members chosen annually through a secret ballot by the faculty, and represent the best in community college instruction. In recognition of this honorable distinction, Tyson will receive a cash award made available through the generous support of the late J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore, formerly of Rocky Mount.<\/p>\n After staying home with her children for more than 20 years, Wanda Tyson enrolled as a student at Nash Community College. \u201cI was terrified after being out of school for so long,\u201d she said. \u201cMy instructors knew that I was scared, but they knew what I needed, and they helped me succeed.\u201d After two years, she graduated with a Computer Engineering Technology degree. \u201cI walked across that stage, and I was ready for the world.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI wasn’t sure what my path would be or where I would be led, but I knew that I loved Nash Community College.\u201d Soon after graduation, Tyson had the opportunity to begin teaching at NCC as an adjunct instructor in 2009. \u201cAt that time, I had no idea that teaching would be my passion,\u201d she said. \u201cI was extremely nervous about all the unknowns. All I knew was that I loved what I had been asked to teach, so I was excited to say yes and grateful for the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n In 2014, Tyson was hired as a full-time instructor at the college. \u201cNCC provided an awesome array of professional development, and I attended as many sessions as I possibly could,\u201d she said. \u201cI was given the opportunity to attend the 2015 AVID Summer Institute where I loaded my instructional toolbelt with many time-proven strategies.\u201d Tyson has used the instructional strategies in her classes ever since. \u201cI have seen improvements in student engagement, scores, and retention.\u201d Now she shares her experiences with coworkers facilitating professional development sessions and serving on the NCC Professional Development Committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cApplying the SkillsUSA Framework in my curriculum has also helped my students,\u201d she said. \u201cLike AVID, SkillsUSA has a wide variety of tools that instructors can use in the classroom that promote engagement, motivation, and retention. But most importantly, SkillsUSA presents life-changing opportunities for students. Through healthy competition, students showcase their skills, allowing them to demonstrate to potential employers that they are career-ready beginning on day one.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI am my students\u2019 biggest fan. In the past two years, they have competed and won gold medals at the state competition and gold and silver at nationals. The self-confidence they gain from these experiences cannot be taught in the classroom,\u201d she said. \u201cEvery day, I am grateful that NCC and our local industry continue to encourage and support our participation in the competitions and recognize the benefits SkillsUSA provides our students.\u201d<\/p>\n Wanda Tyson holds Associate in Applied Science degrees in Electronic Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology from Nash Community College. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from North Carolina Wesleyan College and a Master of Science degree in Cyber Security from Liberty University.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI am proud to be a Nash Community College instructor. I realize that I have been given an incredible opportunity to help people. I have been given a chance to make a difference, for the better, one student at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n Tyson is received certificates in Electrical Electronics Technology, Computer Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology\/Computer Programming. She also earned the distinction of Master Instructor for Higher Education.<\/p>\n Mr. and Mrs. J. Edgar Moore were longtime supporters of the college. In addition to the Excellence in Teaching Award honoring faculty, the Moores also supported the annual Staff Award recognizing the outstanding work ethic of a non-instructional employee at NCC. In 1998, they established the NCC J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore Faculty Senate Scholarship and later funded the Peggie Thigpen Moore Endowed Chair for Culinary Arts in 2009 to honor NCC culinary faculty and their commitment to exemplary teaching and excellence in the classroom. The Peggie T. Moore Culinary Arts Wing in the College\u2019s Business and Industry Center honors Mr. and Mrs. Moore\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Wanda Tyson has been selected by her peers as Nash Community College\u2019s 2020 J. Edgar and Peggie T. 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