Dr. Deninne Pritchett is an alumna, current chair of Psychology, creator of the Adjunct Faculty Learning Community, and facilitator for the Diversified Teaching Practices Learning Commons at Central Piedmont Community College.
What's interesting is, it was not that long ago she was a student here and the inspiration for becoming a life-long learner started at Central Piedmont!
In 2010, she earned her Associate in Arts degree, thanks to the outstanding faculty she engaged with at Central Piedmont. After graduation, she stayed in touch with faculty, found tremendous support and encouragement, participated in forums at Central Piedmont, and developed her leadership skills through employment and professional development.
Pritchett holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, as well as an Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Certificate in Effective College Instruction; she presented for the National Association of African American Studies and the American Psychological Association; and is a featured expert in ACUE's courses.
It wasn't always an easy journey for her, however. She began her college experience as a teen mother, at age 18. "I dropped out of college four times, even from Central Piedmont once before I returned and experienced success," Pritchett says.
"Educating students and changing lives is serious business. One encounter--positively or negatively can change the trajectory of a student's educational journey. It did for me. As you can see, this college changed my life. If I can do for one student what this college has done for me, I consider it a win."