SANFORD, N.C. – Heather McKenzie is recipient of the Central Carolina Community College Excellence in Advising Award for 2024-2025. She is CCCC Career Coach, Lee County High School and Ascend Leadership.
She was nominated for the award by Dr. Sara Newcomb, CCCC Dean of Business and Applied Technologies.
Dr. Newcomb says that McKenzie is an outstanding example of excellence in advising. "She consistently goes above and beyond her advising duties at Lee County High School, working with students in the CAT Apprenticeship program and taking time to meet students where they are to ensure their success,: says Dr. Newcomb.
"She relates to the students and is 100% real with them, which is why I think they feel comfortable in turning to her so frequently. She practices an open door policy that all advisors should strive to emulate. She even goes above and beyond her duties and participates willingly in on-campus events.
"Heather does all the right things to be a great advisor, then goes even a step further to become an outstanding one. The students at LCHS have a meaningful experience as a part of the CCP program at CCCC because of her hard work, leadership, and welcoming demeanor,” says Dr. Newcomb.
"Heather exemplifies what it means to be truly committed to the educational growth and personal well-being of her students. … Heather's work highlights the profound impact a dedicated advisor can have on students navigating the complexities of high school and preparing for future academic pursuits. It's her genuine love for her students, paired with her exceptional advisory skills, that makes Heather McKenzie a paragon of academic advising."
