A Wayne Community College Computer Technologies Instructor has been honored by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
Software Development Instructor Jenneth Honeycutt was awarded a 2021 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Designation by the AACC.
The Distinguished Faculty designation recognizes instructors who not only exemplify excellence in an academic setting, but who also work outside the classroom to help their students achieve success, according to the AACC.
“I love teaching because of the impact it makes in the lives of my students. Seeing my students achieve success and knowing that I was a vital part of that process is extremely rewarding to me,” Honeycutt said. “Knowing that lives have been transformed for the better due to my influence and guidance is the most gratifying and fulfilling part of my teaching career. I make a difference!”
“As WCC’s lead programming instructor, Mrs. Honeycutt has repeatedly proven her dedication to the college and her students. Her passion and determination were recognized in 2020 with the George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award, the college’s top faculty honor,” said WCC President Thomas A. Walker Jr. “Mrs. Honeycutt’s passion for her subject and those who are learning it from her are evident in the way her colleagues, students, and graduates speak about her.”
The criteria for the annual honor include demonstrating passion for students and the classroom, willingness to support students inside and outside of the classroom, participation in college committees, and going above and beyond to ensure that students are successful in their academic endeavors.
The designation’s namesake, former AACC President Dale Parnell, was instrumental in establishing many of the foundational concepts for today’s community colleges, including student success initiatives and developing legislative language that would help to pave the way for career and technical education programs, according to Tammy Reichelt, AACC’s director of professional development and student success strategies. He was forward-thinking and set the tone for strategically planning for the needs of future community college students.
The organization will celebrate Honeycutt during a virtual recognition ceremony in May.
Awardees receive a commemorative medal and are included on the AACC Faculty Wall of Distinction and the AACC website.
