“As mentioned before, she has been required to learn and stay abreast of technological innovations, software upgrades and system threats in order to meet the requirements and expectations of her position and to effectively maintain the environment that students expect learning to occur. This has been no easy task as technology in her field has changed often and at times very quickly through the years. Because of her desire to be effective in her position, she maintains the ability to teach one-to-one with students at least 12 software applications that prove to be essential to student success.”
Boyd has served in a number of areas of service for the college including the Staff Professional Development taskforce. Part of her duties includes organizing workshops for convocation and on other professional development days. Over the past few years, Isothermal Community College has enjoyed and benefited from more than 20 different workshops, which required an enormous amount of time, dedication, commitment and leadership.
In addition, Boyd finds time to contribute to the North Carolina Community College System by serving as an advisor with the Omega Theta Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda. Her leadership and vision has helped students place in state competitions and advance to national competitions. These efforts include organizing fund raisers and accompanying students to places in Tennessee, Florida, Colorado, California, Illinois, and Washington, D.C.
In 2007, Boyd was chosen as a recipient of a Golden Apple Award.
“She has proven herself to be a true professional and a strong advocate of Isothermal Community College,” said Matheny. “She gives unselfishly of her time and talents, always offering a smile and encouragement to students and coworkers alike, and serves as a role model for all of us as we maintain our lifelong learning commitment to our students and community.”
The award was first given in 2007. Past recipients are Susan Vaughan and Mary Ann Head.
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