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DERYK STOOPS NAMED CGTC’S 2026 RICK PERKINS AWARD WINNER FOR INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

Posted on by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

WINNER SELECTED AMONG SIX INSTRUCTORS NAMED SEMI-FINALISTS FOR EXCELLENCE IN TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) recently named, Deryk Stoops, an Automation Technology instructor in the Aerospace, Trade, and Industry Division as its 2026 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction Winner.
Stoops is originally from Camden County, Georgia and has worked for CGTC for seven years, after previously working in the System at South Georgia Technical College in Americus. Read More

December 18, 2025

TCSG Fall Leadership Conference Recognizes CGTC Instructor of the Year, Foundation, Alumni, and Key Leaders

Posted on by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) leaders and programs received statewide honors at the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Fall Leadership Conference in October, highlighting excellence in instruction, leadership development, alumni achievement, and philanthropic support.

Dr. Brittany Lucas, vice president of Adult Education and Reentry Services, graduated from the Senior Leadership Academy (SLA). The program prepares emerging leaders from Georgia’s technical colleges to support the mission, strategic goals, and future advancement of TCSG and its institutions. Read More

November 10, 2025

CGTC Instructor Earns Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year Honors

Posted on by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Macon, Ga. –  More than 20 years of work in graphic design helped Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) and Hutchings College and Career Academy (HCCA) instructor, Paige Welch, transition into a teaching career, but it was innumerable conversations with mentors that helped her get her stride.
“People who know me in and outside of teaching say that it was what I was supposed to be doing all along,” Welch said. “I had teacher mentors throughout. Having them helped me come to this place.”
In July, Read More

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