Information Systems Technology - Wayne Community College

Last week, Software Development Instructor Jenneth Honeycutt had the opportunity to attend the STEM Fair & Showcase at Meadow Lane Elementary.

It was such a fun and meaningful evening spent connecting with students and their families. Jenneth set up a matching game that challenged students (and quite a few parents!) with a fun brain teaser throughout the event.

Sometimes the best part of STEM outreach is simply showing up, sharing a few laughs, sparking curiosity, and being part of the community. We’re thankful for opportunities like this to encourage young learners and support our local schools.

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Simulation and Game Development Instructor Cheyenne Prybylinski is the recipient of WCC's 2026 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award.

Ms. Prybylinski was selected for the award by a committee of community leaders and was announced as the winner during WCC's spring graduation ceremonies. She was commended for her passion for teaching and her ability to build meaningful relationships with students. 💙💛

Read about the award: waynecc.edu/news/prybylinski-wins-wccs-excellence-in-teaching-award/

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🎉 Congratulations to Simulation and Game Development Instructor Cheyenne Prybylinski for being named the recipient of the 2026 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award! 🎉

Ms. Prybylinski is an incredible instructor who pours her heart, passion, and energy into her students and her work every single day. Her dedication to student success, creativity, and excellence makes a lasting impact both inside and outside the classroom, and we could not be more proud of her.

One of her students shared this about her:

“Couldn't think of someone more deserving of such an award. An amazing, down-to-earth, and overall understanding teacher who gets the point across no matter what. She leaves no one behind. She’s of utmost deserving of this award; I'd go as far as to say if she doesn't get it, I'd be VERY disappointed in a lot of people.”

Congratulations, Ms. Prybylinski! This recognition is well deserved, and we are lucky to have you as part of our department! 👏🎮

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📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]

Last week, we held a Student Recognition Ceremony on campus celebrating the accomplishments of our excellent students. We are *extra proud* of the following students who received awards within the IST Department. Your hard work, talent, and dedication are inspiring! Congratulations!

Aidan Crowley - Artificial Intelligence Engineer
Andrew Juarez-Cabrera - Cybersecurity
Jean C. Reyes Chervony - Entertainment Technologies
James Moore - Game Art and Animation
Okey Dutton - Game and Automation Programming
Elijah Pipkin - IT Support and Services
Carlos Eduardo Brandt Cevallos - Software Development

A huge congratulations to six of our outstanding IST faculty members who have officially earned their Generative AI Foundations certification:

👏 Jenneth Honeycutt
👏 Cheyenne Prybylinski
👏 Matthew Radford
👏 Jennifer Tyndall
👏 Kristan Tyndall
👏 Randy Wilhide

This industry-recognized certification validates foundational knowledge in generative AI, including prompt engineering, real-world applications, and the ethical use of AI technologies. These skills are rapidly becoming essential across every industry.

Their commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging technology ensures our students are learning the skills that matter right now (and what’s coming next).

Big shoutout to another one of our amazing faculty members, Kristan Tyndall, for continuing to level up her skills! 👏

She recently completed EDU-210: Palo Alto Networks (PAN) Install, Configure & Manage (ICM), a rigorous course focused on strengthening expertise in perimeter defense and network security.

In a world where cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, it’s inspiring to see our faculty staying ahead of the curve and bringing cutting-edge knowledge back to our students. 💻🔐

🎉 We’re proud to celebrate one of our outstanding instructors, Jenneth Honeycutt, who is currently attending the NCCIA Conference in Sanford and just achieved her IT Specialist Certification in HTML and CSS! 💻✨

Not only is she continuing to sharpen her technical skills, but she’s also diving into the latest Artificial Intelligence tools and strategies to bring innovative ideas back to our classrooms. Our students benefit when our faculty stay curious, engaged, and committed to lifelong learning.

Please join us in congratulating her on this achievement and for representing our department so well! 👏 We can’t wait to see all the new knowledge and inspiration she brings back campus.