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moral and professional standards. I know Thadd consistently semester, I may have three or four different classes that meet
goes above and beyond -- in his service to students, to his col- in four or five different environments, doing five or six differ-
leagues, and to his community. He makes time to ensure that ent things during our class time together. Ultimately, I love my
everyone feels appreciated, through additional assistance, kind job because I am given the privilege of helping and serving
words, and kind deeds.” students on a daily basis to achieve their dreams.”

“I have seen Thadd teach, coach, mentor, advise, and shape our McElreath notes that the joy of his work comes from seeing
students in so many ways,” said Dr. Carl Bryan, CCCC Health students be successful inside and outside the classroom. “To be
and Fitness Science Program Director. “He is truly a servant recognized by the college as the Instructor of the Year is some-
leader.” thing I never specifically set out to achieve because I believe
my success as an instructor is best measured in the lives of my
McElreath said the one thing he undoubtedly enjoys most students and not necessarily through any individual awards or
about his job is the people. “I love the relationships I have -- accolades,” he said. “Having said that, I am beyond humbled
the opportunity to establish and grow with students, staff, fac- and honored to be recognized with this award and I am truly
ulty, and administrators. I love the privilege of being a small grateful to the entire CCCC family for their belief and invest-
part of a student’s academic journey, serving them as either ment into my life. It is a blessing to sere Chatham, Harnett, and
their instructor and/or academic advisor during their time at Lee County with the CCCC family.”
CCCC,” said McElreath.
McElreath received his Associate of Arts at Sandhills Com-
“There are few things in life as great as seeing the success of munity College, his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
others, specifically the success of young people who aspire and with Teacher Licensure at Campbell University, and his Mas-
achieve academic success on their way to fruitful careers of ter of Science in Physical Education, Health and Recreation at
their own. In my job, I truly enjoy there are never two days Emporia State University.
that are exactly alike. I love the various environments I get
to offer instruction to students, from the traditional classroom For more information on Central Carolina Community Col-
setting, the gym, the weight room, and even now in our virtual lege - which is dedicated to providing pathways to achievable
online classrooms,” said McElreath. “I love that in any given dreams, visit www.cccc.edu.

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