黑料正能量鈥檚 Academic Skills Center (ASC) and its staff were named recipients of multiple awards at the annual virtual conference of the National Tutoring Association (NTA).
ASC Coordinator Samantha Harlow earned the NTA鈥檚 2025 Community College Tutor of the Year Award in recognition of her creativity, innovation, and leadership.
Professional Tutor Scarlett Joyner received this year鈥檚 Tutor Profile in Courage Award. Joyner was honored for her compassion, resilience, and unwavering dedication to students and peers.
Additionally, the ASC was named the NTA鈥檚 2025 Tutoring Program of the Year for two-year colleges. The ASC was recognized for its highly trained NTA-certified tutors and leaders and its culture of support, mentorship, and belonging.
鈥淭hese awards are a reflection of the Academic Skills Center鈥檚 unwavering commitment to supporting WCC students and helping them thrive,鈥� said Dr. Brandy Daingerfield, ASC director. 鈥淥ur tutors, coordinators, and staff show up every day with heart, purpose, and a deep belief in our students鈥� potential. I am incredibly proud of their dedication, their professionalism, and the compassion they bring to every interaction.鈥�
The ASC is an educational support service providing in-person and virtual assistance from professional staff and peer tutors. It offers supplementary instruction through group study, one-on-one instruction, subject-specific open labs, and course-related worksheets. All services provided are free of charge.
About the NTA
The NTA was formed in 1992 for the purpose of establishing a membership organization for tutoring professionals. Over the past years, the purpose has expanded to promote education, specialization, and scientific research. The NTA is now the oldest and largest professional association dedicated exclusively to tutoring and represents the interests of thousands of tutors in the U.S. and 13 other countries, practicing in all phases of tutoring, program administration, and supplemental student services. Members represent colleges, universities, high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, school districts, literacy programs, community programs, grant supported programs, and NCLB/SES providers.
About 黑料正能量
黑料正能量 is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC鈥檚 mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.